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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
#29 - Eucalyptus with Dave Dowling
Love the beautiful blue-green and silvery gray foliage of eucalyptus but have some questions about growing it? Today, Lisa and Layne are joined by Dave Dowling…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#28 - Early Sunflower Experiments
Have you ever wished you could have sunflowers earlier in the season? Are you willing to take a bit of a risk to make that happen? Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#27 - Thinning Direct-Seeded & Self-Sown Beds of Seedlings
Why is it important to thin direct-seeded and self-sown beds of seedlings, and when is the best time to do it? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss when and how to…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#26 - Hardening Off Seedlings
What is hardening off, and why is it so important? Are there alternatives to the traditional "in and out" method or any situations when hardening off is not…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#25 - Seed Starting & Transplant Timing
Wondering how far in advance to start your seeds indoors? What should your target planting dates be for cool-season hardy annuals and warm-season tender…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#24 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 3
Ready to learn about seven additional cool flowers with the potential to branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#23 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 2
Ready to learn about seven additional cool flowers with the potential to branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#22 - Soil Block Sizes, Plug Trays & Bumping Up Seedlings
Wondering if you should start your seeds in small soil blocks, large soil blocks, or plug trays? Should you start with a larger block size for seedlings that…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#21 - Cut & Come Again Cool Flowers, Part 1
Wondering which cool flowers will branch and produce multiple rounds of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the first half of their list of "cut and come…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#20 - Cool Flowers Troubleshooting - Direct Seeding in Very Early Spring
Planning on planting cool flowers in very early spring, including some that typically prefer to be direct-seeded? Wondering if sowing directly outdoors at that…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#19 - One & Done Cool Flowers Plus Succession Planting Tips
Wondering which cool flowers you should only count on for one round of blooms? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss their list of "one and done" cool flowers and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#18 - Pantone Color of the Year 2023 & Zinnia 'Uproar Rose'
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
#17 - Seed Production & Saving Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl
Have you ever wondered how the seed in your packets was actually produced? Interested in learning how to save seed from your celosia plants? Today, Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#16 - Cool Flowers - Troubleshooting Plant Size
Are your fall-planted cool flowers getting too large or even trying to bloom before winter? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss why bigger is not necessarily better…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#15 - Amaryllis - Forcing Indoors & Saving Bulbs with Val Schirmer
Do you love having the showstopping blooms of amaryllis in your home during the wintertime? Wondering how to care for your growing plant and what to do after…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#14 - DIY Flower Arranging Kit with Ellen Frost
Interested in flower arranging but wondering which tools and supplies you need to get started? Today, florist Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers joins Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#13 - Great Gifts for Gardeners
Shopping for a gardener (or yourself) this holiday season? Lisa and Layne have you covered! In a singing Santa hat and antlers, Lisa and Layne discuss their…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#12 - Two Flowers We Are Thankful For
In honor of Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Lisa and Layne discuss two flowers they are thankful for - sunflowers and strawflowers. Listen to the…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#11 - Seed Storage - Tips for Buying, Storing & Saving Seed
You want your seeds to last as long as possible, but what storage conditions should you provide to maximize their shelf life? Join Lisa and Layne as they…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#10 - Bicolor Sunflowers - Meet Our Favorite New Variety
Looking for a flower with eye-catching color combinations to add interest to your bouquets? Bicolor sunflowers feature striking blends of yellow, orange, or…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#9 - Dried Flowers - Grow, Harvest, Dry, Arrange & Store with Ellen Frost
Wishing you could preserve the beauty of flowers long after the blooms in your garden or bouquet have faded? You can, with dried flowers! Today, Lisa and Layne…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#8 - Fall Bed Preparation for Very Early Spring Cool Flower Plantings
Planning on planting some or all of your Cool Flowers in very early spring? Think you can wait until then to prepare your beds? Think again! Join Lisa and…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#7 - Cool Flowers Overwintering & Row Cover FAQs
You fall-planted the Cool Flowers hardy in your zone, but what additional steps can you take to protect your plants and make sure they overwinter successfully?…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#6 - How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler Edition
Have you ever considered how amazing it is that something as tiny as a seed can alter the course of someone’s life and take them in directions they never…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#5 - Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 2
You know which Cool Flower seeds to sow directly into the garden and when, but what steps should you take to ensure a thick, healthy stand of direct-seeded…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#4 - Cool Flowers Direct Seeding FAQs, Part 1
Interested in growing larkspur, bachelor buttons, or bells of Ireland? Did you know that some of spring’s most coveted flowers – including these beauties –…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#3 - Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 2
Your Cool Flower seeds have sprouted – now what? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about caring for your Cool…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#2 - Cool Flowers Indoor Seed Starting FAQs, Part 1
Ready to start your Cool Flower seeds but still have some lingering questions? Join Lisa and Layne as they discuss some of the most frequently asked questions…
- Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne
#1 - Cool Flowers FAQs
We are so excited to present our first episode of "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne", co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa has been flower farming…
Seed Talk with Lisa & LayneWelcome to 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…