Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler

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#24: Easier Next Time Jun 23, 2021

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This simple step is so easily forgotten or brushed aside. It is so great to baste in the wins but also to talk about and note the fails. Debriefing at key times can help so much! While I think journaling is great for a release, I find that noting on the BIG CALENDAR is an easy to read method that is the most helpful to your flower farming business. I am all about my people (crew), our processes, and the product (the flowers, or whatever you sell). The Big Calendar Let off some steam and ride the high of success! Lisa TheGardenersWorkshop.com

#23: Real Talk About Flower Farming! Jun 15, 2021

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Are you a dabbler? Want to become a professional cut-flower grower? Dave Dowling and I are offering up what you need to take the plunge with Flower Farming School Online. Links: Lisa's course page: The Basics, Annual Crops, Marketing, & More! Dave's course page: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, & More! Hope to see you in school someday! Lisa

#22: Farm Hacks with Dave Dowling Jun 10, 2021

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Again folks Dave is offering up his practical approach and sharing tips. In addition to those shared in this episode, Dave made a PDF with additional farm hacks. Dave's generous sharing from his years of farming can change the way you farm and do business. I know he has had a profound effect on me and my business. Did you know that Dave has created an online course that is packed with his style of information? Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! has growing and harvesting information for over 70 crops plus Dave will answer all your questions! Request the PDF: Flower Farming Hacks

#21: Dave Dowling on Bulbs Jun 08, 2021

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As I sift through the mountains of resources we have created over the years, I am finding some real gems. I had to share a portion of my conversation with Dave Dowling that took place on Facebook last season. As usual, he is providing those priceless firsthand experience tips that he has become so well known for in the cut-flower industry. Resources mentioned: Request the PDF: Dave's Favorite Bulbs Dave's online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, & More Enjoy!

#20: Flower Farming Tools: Mulching Beds Jun 01, 2021

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I think when we hear the term "mulch" many of us automatically think of the wood chips that are so commonly used in landscapes, but there are many other choices and different ways to use them. The definition of mulch is simply a protective layer of material that we lay on the soil surface to protect the soil. It can be organic like leaves, bark, straw, etc. or inorganic like landscape fabric, plastic, and biodegradable film. All have a use in different applications. In this episode I share how my practice of mulching has evolved as the size of my gardens increased over the years. I use a mix of of methods depending on the season and what is available to me to use. Please consider subscribing and reviewing my podcast if you are enjoying what I share. It will help me so much! Mentions: Bio360 biodegradable film Visit my website to learn about our online courses and shop our online garden store.

#19: Learning from Dave Dowling May 25, 2021

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Have you learned from Dave Dowling? Saying that Dave is a veteran flower farmer is a bit understating it. He is known in flower farming circles as the walking encyclopedia, I call him our flower genius. And he has such a heart for teaching. Dave's depth of knowledge from what to grow, where to get it, which way to grow it, and how to harvest and sell it is a business changing experience. I am sharing a portion of a conversation I had with Dave about the many choices we face when diving into growing more crops and his take on some of these. Sign up for Dave's Course News and waitlist and instantly get his webinar "Success with Succession Planting" Learn more about his online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More! Registration is only open once a year for 5 days: June 14-18, 2021. Expand what you grow and sell more to your existing customers!!

#18: Flower Farming Tools: Flower Support Netting May 18, 2021

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Flower support netting, love it or hate it? That's the question! I love it and consider it an important part of my farm. Just the mention of it and I see peoples lips start to twitch. It doesn't have to go that way friend! Sharing what it is, what it does, what you should net, when you should remove it, and my tips to make using it easier. Flower support netting product page that includes videos. Happy supporting! Lisa

#17: Helping Cut Flowers Last Longer May 11, 2021

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I am coming to you the week before Mother's Day and thought now is a great time to talk about helping fresh cut flowers last longer. Lots of mentions in this episode and below are the links: Request my article with all the steps to follow: Making the Most of Your Cut Flowers Flower conditioning products: CVBN Tabs, Quick Dip, Flower Food Flower Caddy Dave Dowling's online course: Bulbs, Perennials, Shrubs, and More! Cool Flowers, find most of my resources for cool-season flower growing: The Cool-Season Flower Chronicles Sunflower Seeds Cool season seeds including the Dragon Snapdragons Our flower sales program details, they are sold out but you can see the details. I hope you enjoy! Lisa

#16: Selecting a Family Dog May 04, 2021

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Many years ago when I became heavily involved with the sport and hobby of dogs, I also went to work at a very busy veterinary hospital. This opportunity gave me a unique point of view. I learned about the good of a owning and loving a dog and also just how bad it can go for a dog and how often that happens. With a little bit of deliberate thought and process you can select a family dog that will fit in and become a part of your family with as little struggle and issues as possible for you and the dog.

#15: My Flower Farm: Month-By-Month Apr 27, 2021

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I hope that taking a walk through a year on my farm, month-by-month will help you see the big picture of gardening and flower farm. What is the big picture? Creating a garden that you you love and enjoy. Not a place that you always feel behind and all you see is work. Embrace succession at it's best and create a garden you can love. My book: Vegetables Love Flowers

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