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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
#89 - 3 Warm-Season Flowers to Succession-Plant Every Week
Working on your summer succession-planting schedule? Wondering if there are any warm-season flowers you should consider planting on a weekly basis? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#88 - Growing Peonies as Cut Flowers
Searching for the perfect focal flower to star in your spring bouquets? Wondering how to grow, harvest, and store peonies to ensure loads of luscious blooms…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#87 - Cover Crop Basics
Looking for ways to suppress weeds and improve your soil? Wondering what cover crops are and if you should incorporate them into your farm or garden? Today…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#86 - Bunny Tails - A 'Cool Flower' Grass
Looking for a cute new addition to your spring cool flowers lineup? Do you love the look of 'Bunny Tails' blooms but struggle with stems that are too short to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#85 - Warm-Season Planting Checklist
Looking forward to a flower-filled garden all summer long? Wondering when to plant, and how to adjust your grow room to provide the optimal environment for…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#84 - 6 Tips to Maximize Flower Production + An Exciting Announcement
Looking forward to buckets of blooms this growing season? Wondering how to get the most flowers out of your space? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss six tips for…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#83 - Fungus Gnats + Tips to Prevent & Control
Frustrated by fungus gnats in your growing space? Wondering how to get rid of your unwanted house guests or prevent them from taking over in the first place?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#82 - Snapdragon Bloom Order & Group Considerations
Wondering which order your snapdragon varieties will bloom in this spring? Confused about snapdragon groups and if you should consider them when planning your…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#81 - Germination Chambers for Seed Starting
Running short on heat mat space? Wondering how to sprout high volumes of seeds in a space-efficient manner? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#80 - 3 Green Cool Flower Fillers to Add Texture & Interest to Bouquets
Do you love the fresh look green flowers bring to a bouquet? Looking for unique shapes, forms, and textures to add interest to your arrangements? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#79 - Early Sunflower Checklist
Would you like to have sunflowers blooming as early as possible in your growing season? Wondering what steps you should take to make that happen and which…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#78 - Grow Light FAQs
Wondering how far above seedlings to place your grow lights? If a seed needs light to germinate, should your trays be under grow lights from the moment you sow…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#77 - Growing Hellebores as Cut Flowers
Looking for an early-blooming, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in the shade? Wondering if hellebores can be used as cut flowers and, if so, when to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#76 - Soil Blocking Mix FAQs
Wondering how soil blocking mix differs from regular seed starting mix? Confused about how wet your soil mixture should be or why you are having issues…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#75 - Cool Flower Succession Planting in Very Early Spring & Beyond
Curious about planting cool-season hardy annuals beyond very early spring? Wondering which cool flowers you should consider succession planting? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#74 - Soil Blocking FAQs
Looking for an efficient seed-starting method that allows you to maximize your indoor growing space? Wondering what soil blocking is and whether or not it is…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#73 - 7 Common Causes of Cool Flower Plant Loss Over Winter
Are some of your overwintered cool flowers looking questionable? Wondering if the plants will make it through winter and if not, what may have gone wrong?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#72 - Bupleurum Germination & Succession-Planting Tips
Looking for the perfect filler flower for your spring bouquets? Wondering how to start successions of bupleurum indoors during late winter and early spring to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#71 - Seed Organization Tips
Has the turn of the year inspired you to get organized? Wondering the best ways to categorize your seeds for easy access and efficiency? Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#70 - Pantone Color of the Year 2024 & Celosia 'Jura Salmon'
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
#69 - 2023 Wrap-up
Are you ready for a fresh start in 2024? Have you taken some time to reflect on changes you will be making going into the new year? Today, Lisa and Layne wrap…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#68 - Row Cover Do's & Don'ts
Wondering how to install row cover that actually stays in place? Confused about when to put covers up or take them down? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#67 - Great Books for Gardeners & Farmers
Shopping for a gardener or farmer (or yourself) this holiday season? Wondering which books are worthy of adding to your collection? Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#66 - 3 Tips to Prevent Paperwhites from Flopping Plus a Note About Scent
Do you love brightening up your home during the cold winter months with the fresh, beautiful blooms of paperwhites? Wondering if there is any way to avoid the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#65 - Understanding the Updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Did your hardiness zone change in the newly updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map? Wondering what this means for your plantings of cool flowers going forward?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#64 - Two More Flowers We Are Thankful For
In honor of Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Lisa and Layne continue with last year's theme and discuss two more flowers they are thankful for -…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#63 - Troubleshooting Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers
Are you distressed to see buds forming on your fall-planted cool flowers before winter has even set in? Wondering what might have gone wrong and what you…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#62 - A Trip to England with Florist Ellen Frost
Are you a garden and flower lover who has always dreamed of traveling to England? Wondering which sights to see on a flower-filled journey across the pond?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#61 - Is It Too Late to Start Cool Flowers This Fall?
Running behind schedule on your fall cool flower plantings? Wondering if you still have time to plant, or if your window of opportunity has passed? Today, Lisa…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#60 - Fall Bed Preparation Checklist
Contemplating which tasks should be on your mind when preparing your flower beds in the fall? Wondering how bed preparation may differ depending on your plans…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#59 - 5 Simple Steps to Remove, Store & Reuse Flower Support Netting
Does your flower support netting end up in a tangled mess when you try to remove it? Wondering if there is a better way to remove the netting so that it can be…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#58 - Cool Flower Drying Experiment Results
Would you like to grow your own material for dried flower crafts or arrangements? Wondering which cool flowers to include in your garden for drying purposes?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#57 - Troubleshooting Cool Flower Transplant Timing Issues
Are you realizing that you may have started your cool flower transplants a bit too early? Wondering how to slow down seedling growth if weather is preventing…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#56 - Germination Troubleshooting - Rudbeckia, Bells of Ireland & Poppies
Are you having difficulty germinating some of your cool flower seeds? Wondering why you are not seeing more sprouts in your grow room or in the garden? Today…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#55 - 10 Direct Seeding Mistakes to Avoid for Cool Flowers in Fall
Are your direct-seeded beds of cool flowers looking thinner than you would like? Wondering what may have gone wrong and if there is anything you can do going…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#54 - 7 Cool Flowers Plus Tips for Growing in Tunnels, Part 2 - Orlaya, Foxgloves, Godetia, Anemones & Ranunculus with Jonathan Leiss
Would you like to grow gorgeous godetia and orlaya flowers on taller plants with longer stems? Today, Layne is joined again by Jonathan Leiss of Spring Forth…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#53 - 7 Cool Flowers Plus Tips for Growing in Tunnels, Part 1 - Snapdragons & Scabiosa with Jonathan Leiss
Would you like to grow gorgeous snapdragons and scabiosa and enjoy their beautiful blooms even earlier next spring? Today, Layne is joined by Jonathan Leiss of…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#52 - Zinnia Challenges with Florist Ellen Frost
Have you ever struggled with unpredictable zinnia vase life, weak necks, or complete "zinnia meltdown"? Wondering if there is anything you can do as a grower…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#51 - Rudbeckia Triloba - A Fantastic Late Summer Filler Flower
Looking for the perfect filler flower to add a bit of sunshine to your late-season bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Rudbeckia triloba, a beautiful…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#50 - Sweet William Variety Comparison: Amazon vs. Sweet
Confused by all the sweet william varieties available? Wondering how to choose between 'Amazon' and 'Sweet', and if there are any benefits to growing both?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#49 - Cool Flowers Fall Planting Checklist
Did you know that fall is the perfect time to plant cool-season hardy annuals for a bountiful, flower-filled garden next spring? Wondering what to plant when…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#48 - Amaranth Growing Guide
Looking for the perfect flower to add interest, texture, and color to your fall bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss all things amaranth. They compare the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#47 - 10 Tips for Working & Harvesting in Hot Weather
Do you dread working outdoors in the blazing summer heat? Looking for some insights to help maximize your efficiency, comfort, and safety during hot…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#46 - Ornamental Kale for Fall
Did you know that there are gorgeous varieties of kale that grow tall enough to be used in bouquets? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss one of fall's most beautiful…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#45 - Japanese Beetles
Are Japanese beetles destroying your plants? Wondering what you can do to reduce the population of these pests in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#44 - Zinnia Variety Comparison
Wondering which varieties of zinnias to grow in your garden or on your farm? Today, Lisa and Layne compare some of the most common zinnias grown for cut flower…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#43 - Open Farm Highlights with Dave, Ellen, Lisa & Val
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
#42 - Sunflower Troubleshooting
Are your sunflower plants exhibiting confusing behaviors, such as blooming on short stems or having multiple blooms on a single stem? Have you been…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#41 - Marigolds - Managing Scent Plus Two Unique Varieties
Do you shy away from using marigolds in your bouquets due to their strong fragrance? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips for managing marigold scent and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#40 - Pod Perfection - Favorite Plants to Grow for Ornamental Seed Pods
Would you like to add touches of texture, layers of interest, and a bit of magic to your bouquets, arrangements, and landscape? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#39 - Propagating Salvia from Stem Cuttings
Did you know that some plants can be cloned by taking sections of stem and providing conditions that encourage root development? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#38 - Biodegradable Mulch
Looking for an alternative to plastic mulches or landscape fabric? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Bio360, the biodegradable mulch film Lisa uses at the farm…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#37 - Branching Sunflowers
Did you know there are two main types of sunflowers to choose from - single-stem and branching? Wondering which one is right for your garden or farm? Today…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#36 - Mother's Day Flowers, Part 2 - Stock, Snapdragons & Tulips with Gretel Adams
Would you like to grow beautiful stock, snapdragons, and tulips to include in your Mother's Day bouquets? Today, Layne is joined again by Gretel Adams of Sunny…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#35 - Mother's Day Flowers, Part 1 - Anemones & Ranunculus with Gretel Adams
Would you like to grow gorgeous anemones and ranunculus to include in your Mother's Day bouquets? Today, Layne is joined by Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#34 - Fertilizer Routine for Seedlings, Beds & Plants
Wondering when and how to fertilize your seedlings or how to amend your beds? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss fertilizer routines for seedlings, beds, and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#33 - 3 Perennials to Start from Seed with Dave Dowling
Did you know that many perennials can actually be started from seed? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling of Ball Seed to discuss three perennials…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#32 - Ornamental Peppers for Bouquets & Arrangements
Have you ever considered including ornamental peppers in your bouquets or wreaths? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss rooster peppers, the perfect peppers to grow…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#31 - Growth on Soil Blocks, Overwatering & Damping Off
Do you have something growing on your soil blocks - other than seedlings? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss what to do about algae, mold, and fungal growth on soil…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#30 - 3 Must-Grow Vegetables with Joe Lamp'l
Would you like to enjoy a delicious tomato sandwich, spicy salsa, or a fresh spinach salad - all with vegetables harvested right out of your own garden? Today…