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Encore: Our most popular episode of 2025!
Original air date January 14, 2025
Today, I want to dive into the topic of cool flowers and the importance of planting them in very early spring. The basic idea is to plant these flowers in cool to cold conditions to get the best performance out of them, which can happen in fall, winter, or very early spring.
Many people have been led away from planting during these unusual times. But I assure you, this is where the magic happens! For flower farmers, planting cool flowers can significantly boost your business.
We’re talking about flowers like:
- Bells of Ireland
- Sweet peas
- Stock
- Snapdragons
- Lisianthus
- Larkspur
- Status
- Poppies
When planted at the right time, these flowers bloom earlier, grow taller, produce more stems, and are more resistant to diseases and pests. Listen in to learn who can plant in this window, when and what to plant, and more!
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Lisa's Book, Cool Flowers
Lisa's Book, The Cut Flower Handbook
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
The Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's Workshop
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The Field and Garden Podcast is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers, owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, Flower Farming School Online, and the publisher of Farmer-Florist School Online and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with Lisa on social media!
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