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#220: Flower Farming Do’s & Don’ts
If I had the opportunity to restart my business today based on what I have learned since starting in 1998, these are some of the things that would change the course of my business. They seem so simple now, but when I was in the weeds– I never even thought of...
#219: Ask A Flower Farmer Takeover with Daniel of Petal Pickers
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular “Ask a Flower Farmer” live Q&A session on Instagram, which was hosted this time by Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers Flower Co. in Greenville, SC. Daniel is a highly-successful 6th-year flower farmer growing in zone...
#218: Seize the Season!
Don’t let the off-season slip away. Make the most of the non-harvesting season by getting jobs done that help lighten the workload in the season. Restore Get those pebbles off your shoulders Get key steps on the calendar In-season meals Get smart: conferences,...
#217: Three No-Till Cover Cropping Pitfalls with Jonathan Leiss
In this special episode, Lisa speaks with Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm about three pitfalls related to cover cropping on the no-till farm: 1) planting cover crops without a plan to terminate them, 2) underestimating the amount of time needed to tarp a cover...
#216: Simplicity Led to Success
At the root of my flower farm’s success is simplicity. I grew more volume of fewer types of flowers to experience higher profits with less loss. Volume and doing it over and over through the years led us to get better at it with fewer mistakes and mishaps. All...
#215: Flower Farmer Reminder List (Best of ’22 Replays)
Part of our “Best of 2022” replay series, listen again as Lisa offers some great tips for building a successful, profitable business! In this episode, I’m sharing the reminders I wish someone would have tapped me on the shoulder to say...
#214: Plan the Planning
Use January to make the whole flower farming year better. Order the giant calendar and while you wait, fill your freezer with a few key meals to make farming a little easier once the harvesting starts. Mentions We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing...
#213: Lisa & Dave – Overcoming Challenges to Become a Flower Farmer (Best of ’22 Replays)
Part of our “Best of 2022” replay series, listen again as Lisa speaks with Dave Dowling about some of the challenges they overcame on their way to becoming flower farmers! Common challenges mentioned: Lack of Experience, No Cooler, No Acreage, No...
#213: Lisa & Dave – Overcoming Challenges to Become a Flower Farmer (Best of ’22 Replays)
Part of our “Best of 2022” replay series, listen again as Lisa speaks with Dave Dowling about some of the challenges they overcame on their way to becoming flower farmers! Common challenges mentioned: Lack of Experience, No Cooler, No Acreage, No...
#212: Falling Short? Make a List.
I am pretty quick to see all my mistakes and failures and let the wins sail off into the sunset never to be seen again. Making a list of where I started and where I am now is a beneficial way to know that I have come a long way, even though some days I feel like I am...
#212: Falling Short? Make a List
I am pretty quick to see all my mistakes and failures and let the wins sail off into the sunset never to be seen again. Making a list of where I started and where I am now is a beneficial way to know that I have come a long way, even though some days I feel like I am...
#211: Growing Snapdragons with Dave Dowling (Best of ’22 Replays)
Part of our “Best of 2022” replay series, listen again as Lisa speaks with Dave Dowling about growing snapdragons! I’ve been growing snapdragons for over two decades and thought I had a handle on it—but NOT after this discussion with Dave...
#210: Why a Cutting Garden?
As I look forward to next season, I am reminding myself of the roots of a cutting garden. Sometimes a refresher is all it takes to be inspired. Could you use some inspiration too? Listen in. Mentions We are so happy about our partnership with the Growing For...
#209: Growing Sunflowers with Jonathan Leiss (Best of ’22 Replays)
Part of our “Best of 2022” replay series, listen again as Lisa speaks with Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm about growing sunflowers! Talking about one of my favorite subjects with Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth Farm located in Hurdle Mills, North...
#208: Planting Cool Flowers in Very Early Spring
When is very early spring? Who should plant in very early spring? How to plant in very early spring? These and other questions are on so many minds as we are heading out of the fall planting season. Very early spring is when everyone can plant cool-season hardy...
#207: Bug Talk with Nancy Lawson, The Humane Gardener
For this edition of “Bug Talk” Lisa and Rhonda are joined by master naturalist Nancy Lawson of The Humane Gardener. Nancy talks about how the native plantings in her suburban yard have become ambassadors for introducing her community to native birds and...
#205: Why Grow Flowers?
Why grow flowers? What do flowers do for us, other than create a beautiful bouquet or table? In this Clubhouse chat, Lisa shares stories of the benefits of growing flowers that you might not have thought about: nurturing your body, mind, and soul. A listener joins in...
#204: Caring for Cool Flowers
Cool Flowers seems so familiar to me that I have to remind myself that it is still a little-known planting concept. Because of this, it is new territory for even seasoned gardeners. In this episode, I review the steps I follow to care for my Cool Flower plantings and...
#203: Bug Talk – What Happens to Bugs In Winter?
In this episode of Bug Talk, Lisa and Rhonda cover a fascinating topic: “What happens to bugs in the wintertime?” As self-proclaimed “bug-huggers,” these ladies chat about the different ways that bugs cope with the changing seasons, and what...
Hi, I’m Lisa
Hi friends, if we haven’t met, my name is Lisa Mason Ziegler. I am the flower farmer, harvester, hustler, weeder, mouthpiece, CEO, and head bottle washer here at TheGardenersWorkshop.com What began as an adventure back in 1998 of a novice gardener running with her...
#202: Lessons Learned
Starting and being in business means you must continually expand your horizons to not just grow and keep your biz BUT you must know rules and requirements, laws and ordinances, keep up with new technology, opportunities, and just time to be creative! I use the least...
#201: Dahlia Tuber Sales with Sunny Meadows Flower Farm
In this episode, Lisa speaks with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm about their very popular annual dahlia tuber sale. Dahlias are the top cut-flower crop at their farm, and dahlia tubers are a major part of their fall/winter season sales. Here, Gretel walks...
#200: Considering Possibilities
There are so many possibilities and opportunities in growing cut flowers, sometimes we just don’t have time to consider and explore. In this episode I’m exploring some of the questions I wish someone would have asked me. Mentions We are so happy about our partnership...