Many of the most commonly asked questions we receive are answered here. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, Lisa monitors the following pages for questions:
- Video study pages: Cool Flowers Book Study & Seed Starting Saturdays
- Blog Topics: Blog Table of Contents
- Individual product pages on our Store
Farm & Growing Questions
Is the farm open to the public?
The Gardener’s Workshop farm is also the Ziegler family home and is therefore closed to the public. We are open twice a year for guided tours. Find the dates here.
How big is The Gardener's Workshop farm?
Much smaller then most would think! The property is arranged on 3 acres of land while just 1.5 acres produces the thousands of cut flowers we sell each week between May & October.
Do you offer any internships or have any positions available?
With an established staff, we do not offer internships or take any volunteers.
How do I become a flower farmer?
It all began because Lisa wanted to work in her garden as her career too. Get more information on steps you can take here…So, you want to be a flower farmer?
How do I get started with soil blocking?
We love helping gardeners and flower farmers grow great cut flowers from seed and have dedicated a large section of the Blog and website to sharing tips, techniques and videos for soil blocking. Check out the HOW-TO section of the website and be sure to use the search box and Table of Contents on the BLOG to see if your question has been covered in a past post.
If you still can’t find an answer, you may post your question within the comments section of the BLOG and Lisa will do our best to provide a short answer there.
Shipping & Shop TGW Questions
What is the shipping policy?
Our $7.95 Flat Rate Shipping Cost applies to all orders with additional charge applying to those items designated with an asterisk * in the catalog and online. Those items marked have an additional shipping charge due to weight, size, or additional parcels. Please see below to determine your Shipping Zone for Additional Shipping Charges.
Zone A: AL, DC, FL, GA, KY, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
Zone B: All other lower 48 states not in Zone A.
We do not ship outside the lower continental U.S > 48 States.
What if I'm a Hampton Roads local?
Locals enjoy FREE order pickup in Newport News, VA! FREE Local Pickup is one of the shipping options available during checkout online or you may request local pickup on a phone order. Click here for more information for locals.
How will my order be shipped and how quickly will it go out?
All orders are shipped via USPS, First Class or Priority Mail. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days. We ship Monday-Friday. We are unable to expedite orders at this time.
Do you ship your cut flowers?
No, we do not ship our flowers. We encourage you to find local seasonal flowers through a flower farm or floral designer listed on ASCFG.
Do you have gift certificates available?
Yes! We offer gift certificates in $25, $50 and $100 increments. Click here to read more and purchase.
Are your seeds organic?
All of the vegetable seeds we offer are non-GMO & organic. All the flower seeds we offer are NOT certified organic.
How do I use the tools available on shop TGW?
We offer many how-to videos showing you exactly how you can use our tools. Check a few of them out here.
Fresh Cut Flowers
What flowers are in bloom?
The Gardener’s Workshop offers a wide variety of fresh cut flowers May – October. Wonder whats in bloom and when…check out our Bloom Guide.Can I buy fresh cut flowers from The Gardener's Workshop?
You can join our Private Flower Market to pick up flowers at the farm or if you live in our designated delivery areas we offer a weekly bouquet drop-off service. We are currently not accepting new wholesale commercial customers. Click here for more information on purchasing our fresh cut flowers.
Do we offer wedding flowers?
We are not offering wedding flowers for 2017.
Workshops
How can I hear Lisa speak?
Lisa offers many workshops that are open to the public throughout the year. You can keep up with where she is speaking next on her Events page.
How do I book Lisa to speak to my Garden Club or at my event?
Contact Lisa through our Book a Presentation page and she will be in touch.
What topics does Lisa speak about?
Lisa has been speaking for many years and has narrowed it down to a few proven topics…check out all the details here.
Does it cost to have Lisa speak at our event?
Yes, there is a program and travel fee based on distance as well as the amount of time Lisa must take off from work at the farm. Please contact us directly through our Book a Presentation page to get the details for your specific event.
What is a pop-up shop and will it be at my event?
A Pop-up Shop is offered as a follow-up to one of Lisa’s programs. Immediately following a program your group can enjoy a time of shopping The Gardener’s Workshop’s gardening and flower arranging tools, supplies and seeds to benefit your organization. Read More.
Where can I read or leave a review for a program?