#343: Reality: A Garden, or a Landscape?

May 20, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Thinking of starting a garden? Learn the crucial difference between a garden and a landscape and why your approach matters! With the right mindset and simple steps, your garden can flourish...

#342: The Simplicity of a Cutting Garden

May 13, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Today, we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of cutting gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide will help you create a cutting garden that...

#341: Diane Szukovathy, on Floral Standards

May 6, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Today, Lisa dives into the experiences and insights of Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm. A passionate flower farmer and co-founder of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, through her journey,...

#340: Lennie Larkin's April Q&A, Ask A Flower F...

April 29, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one featured guest host Lennie Larkin, author of Flower Farming for...

#339: Resist the Urge...

April 22, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Let’s dive into why overplanting can be a problem. You might think, “Oh, I’ll just plant a little more!” But when you do this, you can overcrowd your garden. This...

#338: "Why I Don’t Use Floral Recipes" with Ell...

April 15, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Ellen Frost as they discuss the limitations of floral recipes and the beauty of creating unique designs with local flowers. Discover how flexibility, communication, and...

#337: How Flower Farm Spending Makes or Breaks You

April 8, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Let’s talk money—the kind that keeps your flower farm alive or quietly drains it dry. In this episode, Lisa digs into the tough truth about spending on the farm: what’s...

#336: Ask A Flower Farmer with Daniel Schavey

April 1, 2025Lisa Ziegler

This episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram. Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC hosted this one....

#335: Ask A Florist, March Q&A with Ellen Frost

March 27, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. However, this one we called Ask a Florist featured guest hostess...

#334: "Should You Sell to Florists?" with Ellen...

March 18, 2025Lisa Ziegler

Should you sell your flowers to florists? What attributes make a farmer a good match for selling to a florist? Here, Lisa chats with Ellen about her experiences working with...

#333: Bringing Joy Through Flowers - Meet Trici...

March 11, 2025Lisa Ziegler

I’m thrilled to share an inspiring story with you today. I want to introduce you to Tricia from The Simple Sunflower, an organization that’s making a big difference in our...

#131 - Harvesting Poppies as Cut Flowers + Podc...

March 6, 2025Lisa & Layne

Wondering if poppies make good cut flowers? Curious about the proper harvest stage and how to condition both flowers and pods? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs...