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The ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne"⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gardener’s Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lisa’s Story⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

#117 - Saving & Processing Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl Nov 28, 2024

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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 produce the seed that allows us to grow so many wonderful plants at home and on our farms. In this excerpt from episode 17 ('Seed Production & Saving Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl'), Dr. Emily Nekl of Fuggles Flowers joins Lisa and Layne to discuss her experiences growing 'Texas Plumes' celosia for seed production, providing valuable tips and tricks for harvesting, drying, and cleaning the seed. Listen to the podcast and learn how to harvest and process the seed from your celosia plumes. For those celebrating Thanksgiving today, we wish you a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!

The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Emily's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!

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#116 - How to Handle Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers Nov 21, 2024

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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 be? In this excerpt from episode 63 ('Troubleshooting Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers'), Lisa and Layne cover how to handle premature cool flower blooms on both branching and single-stem plants. Listen to the podcast and learn what to do when your fall-planted cool flowers start budding up or blooming before winter sets in!

The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!

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Episode 63 - Troubleshooting Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers

Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest

Shop: Cool-Season Seeds

#115 - Tips for Buying Seeds Nov 14, 2024

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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 11 ('Seed Storage - Tips for Buying, Storing & Saving Seed'), Lisa and Layne cover how long seeds last, the meaning of "viability", which flower seeds tend to have a particularly short shelf life, when to order, and how much seed to order depending on your intended sowing method. Listen to the podcast and learn some helpful tips to keep in mind when shopping for seeds!

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Episode 11 - Seed Storage - Tips for Buying, Storing & Saving Seed

Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest

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#114 - When to Put Up & Take Down Row Cover Nov 07, 2024

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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 excerpt from episode 68 ('Row Cover Do's & Don'ts'), Lisa and Layne cover which temperature and weather conditions should prompt you to put up or take down your row covers when overwintering cool-season hardy annuals (a.k.a. cool flowers). Plus, they discuss when to consider implementing a double layer of row cover. Listen to the podcast and learn some helpful guidelines to follow when deciding whether to put your row covers up or take them down!

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Episode 68 - Row Cover Do's & Don'ts

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#113 - Pumpkin-on-a-Stick - A Fall Favorite Oct 31, 2024

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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 discuss 'Pumpkin-on-a-Stick' (Solanum integrifolium), an ornamental eggplant and fall favorite. They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it, how to space the plants, pinching tips, when to harvest, vase life, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to amp up your autumn with these whimsical beauties!

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#112 - Ordering Plugs vs. Starting from Seed Oct 24, 2024

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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, Lisa and Layne discuss all things plugs. They cover what plugs are, pros and cons versus starting from seed, and when and where to order. Plus, they list some plants that many flower farmers opt to order plugs for (rather than start from seed themselves). Listen to the podcast and learn about plugs and why they can be such a valuable resource for growers!

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#111 - Overwintering Eucalyptus in the Field or Garden Oct 17, 2024

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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 following year and harvest more stems from larger plants? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips and tricks for overwintering eucalyptus in the field or garden. They cover the benefits of overwintering eucalyptus plants, which USDA hardiness zones may want to give it a try, how to prepare the plants for winter, mulching and using a double layer of row cover, the proper harvest stage, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to overwinter your eucalyptus plants for more abundance the following year!

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#110 - Warm-Season Drying Experiment Results Oct 10, 2024

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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 purposes? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the results of this year's warm-season tender annual flower drying experiments. They cover a variety of warm-season flowers, describing how the flowers look when air dried, whether they hold their shape and color, and why they are valuable as dried flowers. Listen to the podcast and learn which warm-season flowers to include in your garden for dried use!

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#58 - Cool Flower Drying Experiment Results

#109 - Sweet Pea Sowing & Overwintering Tips Oct 03, 2024

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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 sowing, or how to prevent your transplants from becoming tall and leggy? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss various tips for sowing and overwintering sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus). They cover the benefits of fall planting for growers in warm climates, sowing tips (including the ideal temperatures and whether soaking the seeds is necessary), spacing guidelines, protecting transplants over the winter when planting along a vertical structure, favorite varieties, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn tips and tricks for sowing and growing these fragrant beauties!

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Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest

Shop: Sweet Pea Seeds