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Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
Join Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo as they discuss all things related to gardening, flower farming, and growing from seed. Lisa brings over two decades of flower farming experience to the conversation, while Layne offers the perspective of an avid home gardener, seed starter, and engineer. Together, the duo provides an informative and entertaining look into the world of flowers as well as vegetables, bulbs, woodies, and more. From seed starting to harvesting and everything in between…
Episodes
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#149 - Fall Farm Tasks
Ready to put your farm or garden to rest for the season? Wondering which tasks to include on your autumn "to do" list to ensure success next year? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#148 - Crimson Clover - A Beautiful & Beneficial Cool-Season Cover Crop
Looking for a cool-season cover crop to help suppress weeds and improve the soil in an empty bed over the winter? Wondering if crimson clover is right for you…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#147 - 3 Cool Flowers You Could Skip Planting This Fall
Running out of space in your fall cool flower beds? Wondering if there are any cool-season hardy annuals you can wait to plant until very early spring instead…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#146 - 5 Cool Flowers to Plant This Fall
Planning your autumn cool flower plantings? Wondering which cool-season hardy annuals benefit the most from being planted in fall versus very early spring?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#145 - Comparing Orange Sunflower Varieties
Confused by all the different varieties of orange sunflowers? Wondering which to choose if you can only grow one? Today, Lisa and Layne compare five varieties…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#144 - "Dirty Dozen" Flowers
Did you know that some cut flowers pollute water faster than others? Wondering if there is anything you can do to extend the vase life of this "dirty" group of…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#143 - 4 Tips for Sunflower Success + An Exciting Announcement
Looking forward to buckets of sunflower blooms to fill your summer and fall bouquets? Wondering which varieties to grow and what steps to take to attain the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#142 - Tips for Early Warm-Season Transplants
Itching to plant out your first warm-season transplants? Wondering if there are any steps you can take to improve their chances of success? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#141 - Cerinthe - A Fabulous Filler Flower
Looking for an elegant filler to amp up your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Cerinthe (aka honeywort) as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#140 - Pantone Color of the Year 2026 & Agrostemma 'Ocean Pearls'
Happy New Year, everyone! Interested in integrating the Pantone Color of the Year into your garden or floral arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#139 - 5 Tips for Leaf-Mulching Success
Looking for a free, lightweight mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture, and improve the soil in your garden? Wondering which types of leaves are best…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#138 - Eucalyptus Fall Flower Spotlight
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne wind up their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into eucalyptus, one of their favorite foliage…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#137 - Rooster Pepper Fall Flower Spotlight
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into rooster peppers (Capsicum annuum), one of…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#136 - Celosia Fall Flower Spotlight
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into celosia plumes (Celosia argentea), one of…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#135 - Marigold Fall Flower Spotlight
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into marigolds (Tagetes erecta), one of their…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#134 - Cosmos Fall Flower Spotlight
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne kick off the first episode of their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into cosmos (Cosmos…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#133 - Pinching Cool Flowers in Fall
Wondering if you should pinch your fall-planted cool flowers before or after they overwinter? Confused about how low down to make the cut? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#132 - The Importance of Proper Harvest Stage
Confused about the right time to harvest your flowers? Experiencing issues after cutting and wondering what went wrong? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#131 - Harvesting Poppies as Cut Flowers + Podcast Schedule Change
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…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#130 - Growing Snapdragons with Gretel Adams
Looking forward to bouquets filled with snapdragons this spring? Wondering which varieties to grow, how tightly to space the plants, and whether or not to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#129 - February Farm Check-in
Wondering what's happening at the flower farm this month? Curious about which tasks should be on your radar? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss what's going on at…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#128 - Tweedia - A Powder-Blue Beauty
Wishing you could add a pop of powder blue to your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Tweedia as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#127 - Tips for Watering Soil Blocks
Confused about how often to water your soil blocks? Wondering what to do if your blocks seem to stay wet for too long or dry out too quickly? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#126 - Common Calendula Questions
Debating whether or not to grow calendula on your farm or in your garden? Wondering if the stems are long enough to include in mixed bouquets, or if there are…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#125 - Very Early Spring Cool Flower Planting FAQs
Wondering which cool flowers to plant in very early spring? Curious what to do if the ground is frozen, or if you live in a warm, frost-free climate? Today…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#124 - Winter Storm Preparation & Aftermath
Is a winter storm heading your way, or has one just passed? Wondering how to protect the cool flowers overwintering in your field or garden? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#123 - Planning Your Growing Season with a Wall Calendar
Wondering how to keep track of your seed starting and planting times throughout the year? Confused about which dates to mark on your calendar and how to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#122 - Pantone Color of the Year 2025 & Scabiosa 'Ping Pong'
Happy New Year, everyone! Interested in integrating the Pantone Color of the Year into your garden or floral arrangements? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#121 - Lisa's Seed-Starting Journey
Wondering why a cut-flower grower might focus on annuals rather than perennials? Interested in learning how an urban flower farm's seed-starting operation…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#120 - Essential Tools & Supplies for Flower Arranging with Ellen Frost
Wondering which tools and supplies you need to get started in flower arranging? Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a flower lover? In this excerpt from…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#119 - 5 Great Gifts for Gardeners
Looking for the perfect gift for a gardener or flower farmer this holiday season? Lisa and Layne have you covered! In this excerpt from episode 13 ('Great…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#118 - Tips for Growing Amaryllis Indoors with Val Schirmer
Do you love brightening up your home with the spectacular blooms of amaryllis throughout the winter season? Wondering how often to water or fertilize the…
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#117 - Saving & Processing Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl
In honor of Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Lisa and Layne spotlight something they are thankful for - all the hardworking growers of the world who…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#116 - How to Handle Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers
Are you distressed to see your fall-planted cool flowers budding up heading into winter? Wondering if you should pinch the plants, start over, or leave them…
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#115 - Tips for Buying Seeds
Confused about how much seed to order? Wondering if you should stock up for multiple seasons or buy fresh seed each year instead? In this excerpt from episode…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#114 - When to Put Up & Take Down Row Cover
Wondering when to put your row covers up or take them down based on temperatures? Confused what to do when you are anticipating rain, wind, or snow? In this…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#113 - Pumpkin-on-a-Stick - A Fall Favorite
Looking for the perfect crop to grow for fall decor? Wishing you could add something unique to your autumn lineup as a flower farmer? Today, Lisa and Layne…
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#112 - Ordering Plugs vs. Starting from Seed
Wondering if starting from seed is always the best option? Curious about what plugs are and if the benefits outweigh the seemingly higher upfront costs? Today…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#111 - Overwintering Eucalyptus in the Field or Garden
Do you grow eucalyptus for its unique, fragrant blue-green or silvery-blue foliage? Wish you could leave your existing plants in place to get a head start the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#110 - Warm-Season Drying Experiment Results
Would you like to grow your own material for dried flower crafts or arrangements? Wondering which warm-season flowers to include in your garden for drying…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#109 - Sweet Pea Sowing & Overwintering Tips
Do you look forward to enjoying the charm and fragrance of sweet peas in your home and garden every year? Wondering whether or not to soak your seeds before…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#108 - Direct Seeding Troubles with Cool Flowers in Fall
Do you struggle with poor germination when sowing cool flower seeds outdoors in the fall? Wondering how to prevent weeds from overtaking your direct-seeded…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#107 - Cool Flower Seedling Troubles
Do your cool flower seedlings seem to wither away shortly after sprouting? Are your transplants discolored, stunted, or slow to grow? Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#106 - Germination Troubles with Cool Flower Transplants
Struggling to get your cool flower seeds to sprout? Looking for some tips to improve germination on surface-sown seeds? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss various…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#105 - Cool Flower Timing Troubles
Worried you are starting your cool flower seeds too early or too late this fall? Wondering when to plant cool-season hardy annual flowers in a frost-free…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#104 - 3 Perennials to Plant This Fall with Dave Dowling
Wondering which perennials you should consider adding to your farm or garden this fall? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#103 - Protecting Transplants with a "Suncap"
Do your transplants struggle when planted out in the extreme summer heat? Have you had to delay putting your fall cool flower transplants in the ground due to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#102 - Sweet William Variety Comparison with Dave Dowling
Confused by all the Sweet William varieties available? Wondering how to choose which ones to plant, if there are benefits to growing multiple varieties, and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#101 - Growing Perennials as Annuals for Cut Flowers
Wondering if there are any perennials that are best treated as annuals for cut flowers? Curious why someone might choose to plant a fresh crop each year rather…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#100 - 10 Years of Cool Flower Lessons
Did you know that this is both the 100th episode of "Seed Talk" and the 10-year anniversary of Lisa's Cool Flowers book? To celebrate these two special…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#99 - 3 Native Perennials for the Cutting Garden
Would you like to incorporate more native plants in your garden or on your farm? Wondering which ones are not only beautiful and beneficial but also make great…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#98 - 6 Great Grasses for Fall Bouquets
Looking for interesting, textural elements to add to your autumn bouquets? Wondering which varieties of seed-grown grasses work well as fall crops? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#97 - Cosmos Variety Comparison
Wondering which varieties of cosmos to grow in your garden or on your farm? Curious which blooms have the longest vase life, or which ones are must-have…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#96 - Open Farm Highlights with Dave, Ellen & Lisa
Did you come to The Gardener's Workshop's Open Farm event this past weekend? If so, we are thrilled you were able to join us! Even if you were not able to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process
Wondering how to maximize the vase life of your flowers? Unsure which flower conditioning products you should use and when? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#94 - Warm-Season Foliage Favorites
Looking for different colors, forms, and textures of foliage to fill out your bouquets? Wondering which warm-season plants you can grow from seed to meet your…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#93 - Growing Hydrangeas as Cut Flowers
Looking for big, beautiful flowers to fill up your summer bouquets? Wondering how to grow, harvest, and store hydrangeas to ensure a long vase life and prevent…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#92 - 5 Common Cockscomb Questions
Frustrated by cockscomb plants blooming on short stems? Confused by conflicting information about whether or not you should pinch your plants? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#91 - All About Flower Support Netting
Wondering whether or not you should bother netting your flowers? Curious about when to install support netting, what height to place it at, and the most…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#90 - 3 Vining Plants to Grow Plus Tips for Building a Tunnel
Would you like to add some vertical interest to your garden and unique elements to your flower arrangements? Wondering how to support vigorous vining plants as…