Best Layne Angelo Podcasts (2025)

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Planning for Profit with Jenny Marks, Trademarks Flower Farm 1:02:58

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My guest today is Jenny Marks from Clifton Springs New York, a grower and educator who has built her business from the ground up. Jenny runs Trademarks Flower Farm, a productive one-acre farm celebrated for its gorgeous early spring blooms and smart, efficient growing practices. Alongside her own farm work, she created Trademark Farmer, where she t…

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Fleurs de Villes: Celebrating Floral Artistry and Opportunity with Tina Barkley 50:26

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott is joined by Tina Barkley, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. With more than 25 years in creative industries, Tina has built a career around bringing beauty, entrepreneurship, and storytelling together. She shares how floral artistry can go beyond decoration — becoming a way to tell stories, engage communit…

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Seed Talk: Planning, Planting, and Cool Flowers at The Gardener’s Workshop with Layne Angelo and Lisa Mason Ziegler 1:18:47

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On this episode of The Flower Podcast, I’m joined by Layne Angelo, Seed Director at The Gardener’s Workshop and co-host of Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne, alongside Lisa Mason Ziegler — gardener, flower farmer, educator, author, and founder of The Gardener’s Workshop. Lisa has been a guest before, and it was wonderful to welcome her back and to also c…

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Weekly Blooms, Steady Profits, with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist® 1:03:21

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, host Scott Shepherd sits down with Franceska McCaughan, The Hotel Florist, to explore how florists can grow their businesses with weekly floral accounts. Franceska shares her journey from experimenting with flower bars to building a thriving business serving hotels, restaurants, and professional spaces. She ex…

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#132 - The Importance of Proper Harvest Stage 30:15

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Confused about the right time to harvest your flowers? Experiencing issues after cutting and wondering what went wrong? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the importance of knowing the proper harvest stage for cut flowers and the potential problems you might encounter by harvesting too early or too late. Listen to the podcast and discover which issues y…

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The Seeds We Save, The Blooms We Shape: Inside Dawn Creek Farm 1:12:41

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This week, Scott sits down with Kori Hargreaves, the heart and hands behind Dawn Creek Farm, for a conversation rooted in seeds, selection, and the creative process of flower breeding. Kori shares insights from her decade-long journey developing new open-pollinated varieties—including her collaboration with Floret. They explore the practical side o…

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Floristry with Heart and Purpose: Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and The Farewell Flowers Directory 1:20:04

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Scott Shepherd talks with Carole Patilla of Tuckshop Flowers and co-founder of The Farewell Flowers Directory. They explore the growing movement toward sustainable and foam-free funeral flowers. Carole shares practical tips for florists ready to shift away from floral foam, embrace compostable design, and reth…

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Authenticity: The Florist’s Path to Confidence, Clarity, and Community with Elizabeth Hodges, Philo Floral 1:03:55

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In this episode of The Flower Podcast, Elizabeth Hodges, owner of Philo Floral in Greenville SC., opens up about the powerful mindset shift that helped her build a business rooted in authenticity. We explore how understanding generational values—from Gen Z’s focus on connection and transparency to older generations’ appreciation for experience—can …

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Building Your Best Farm: Adrianne Gammie of Marilla Field and Flora 1:08:01

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In this episode, we welcome back Adrianne Gammie, a dedicated flower farmer known for her intentional approach to business, sustainability, and community impact. Adrianne shares valuable insights from her evolving farm, covering everything from pollinator habitat and land stewardship to profitability and professional relationships. Her candid advic…

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Standards in Cut Flower Production: Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm 1:12:52

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Flowers are at the heart of so many meaningful moments—especially since Mother’s Day week just happened. This episode honors the hardworking farmers, florists, designers, and behind-the-scenes teams who make it all possible. Returning guest Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm joins Scott for a rich conversation about long-term farm planning, infras…

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Being the Face of Your Farm: Nicole Pitt, Flower Hill Farm 1:06:47

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We’re chatting with Nicole Pitt, the passionate owner of Flower Hill Farm, and a popular YouTube creator, as she shares her journey in the world of flower farming. Nicole’s story is all about planting roots, both literally and figuratively, as she returned to her childhood home in 2018 and transformed it into a thriving farm full of flowers. Some o…

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Design, Relationships, and Giving Back: Pili Fuentes’s Floral Story 58:51

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This week's episode highlights the importance of continual growth and learning in the floral industry. Our guest, Pili, exemplifies this by consistently investing in her skills through workshops and collaborations with leading designers. She emphasizes the need for exploring new trends and refining techniques to perfect one’s craft. A key theme in …

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Streamlining and Growing Your Flower Business with Niki Irving 1:07:01

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This week on The Flower Podcast our guest is Niki Irving, the owner and florist behind Flourish Flower Farm in Asheville, NC, where she grows a wide variety of flowers and foliage using sustainable methods. She creates beautiful, seasonal arrangements for weddings and events, leads classes and workshops on the farm, and offers fresh bouquets at her…

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Using Rooted Farmers to Track Trends, Sales, and More: A Database Goldmine 1:08:20

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Numbers are our friends! Digging deep into the data generated through the growing and selling of our flowers is an important part of creating a more sustainable business. This week, we’re chatting with Adrianne Gammie, owner of Marilla Field and Flora, along with Amelia Ihlo, founder of Rooted Farmers. We’ll take the time to meet Adrianne and discu…

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#131 - Harvesting Poppies as Cut Flowers + Podcast Schedule Change 19:08

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Wondering if poppies make good cut flowers? Curious about the proper harvest stage and how to condition both flowers and pods? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of harvesting Iceland Poppies (Papaver nudicaule) and Giant Poppy Pods (Papaver somniferum) for use as cut flowers. They cover the proper harvest stage, conditioning tips, and …

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Flowering Without Fear: The Florista, Meg Hutchinson 1:08:31

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Today’s guest is Meg Hutchinson, owner of The Florista, a floral and event business based in Nashville, TN. Meg is known for specializing and creating custom floral designs, bringing her client’s vision to life. Her focus is delivering the “Wow Factor” through bespoke floral experiences that exceed expectations. In this episode we had a great time …

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#130 - Growing Snapdragons with Gretel Adams 9:54

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Looking forward to bouquets filled with snapdragons this spring? Wondering which varieties to grow, how tightly to space the plants, and whether or not to pinch? In this excerpt from episode 36, Layne is joined by Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio to discuss one of her farm's top five Mother's Day flowers - snapdragons. La…

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#129 - February Farm Check-in 16:30

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Wondering what's happening at the flower farm this month? Curious about which tasks should be on your radar? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss what's going on at the farm in February, offer a tip of the month, and cover recent questions from listeners. Listen to the podcast and learn about the goings-on at a southeastern Virginia (USDA zone 8a) flower …

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#128 - Tweedia - A Powder-Blue Beauty 12:47

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Wishing you could add a pop of powder blue to your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Tweedia as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the delightful flowers of Tweedia 'Heavenly Blue' (Oxypetalum coeruleum). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on spacing, pinching, harvesting,…

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#127 - Tips for Watering Soil Blocks 25:19

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Confused about how often to water your soil blocks? Wondering what to do if your blocks seem to stay wet for too long or dry out too quickly? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss tips and tricks for watering soil blocks. They cover how to water the blocks, including recommended equipment and frequency, and troubleshoot overly wet or dry blocks. Listen to …

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#126 - Common Calendula Questions 17:03

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Debating whether or not to grow calendula on your farm or in your garden? Wondering if the stems are long enough to include in mixed bouquets, or if there are any tips for dealing with the stickiness when harvesting? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some common questions about Calendula officinalis (aka pot marigolds). They cover a myriad of queries a…

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#125 - Very Early Spring Cool Flower Planting FAQs 15:39

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Wondering which cool flowers to plant in very early spring? Curious what to do if the ground is frozen, or if you live in a warm, frost-free climate? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss frequently asked questions about planting cool flowers (aka cool-season hardy annuals) in very early spring. They describe how to determine your optimal very early spring…

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#124 - Winter Storm Preparation & Aftermath 19:40

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Is a winter storm heading your way, or has one just passed? Wondering how to protect the cool flowers overwintering in your field or garden? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss preparing for a winter storm and dealing with the aftermath when growing cool-season hardy annuals outdoors. They cover helpful steps to take before, during, and after a storm, an…

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#123 - Planning Your Growing Season with a Wall Calendar 30:33

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Wondering how to keep track of your seed starting and planting times throughout the year? Confused about which dates to mark on your calendar and how to determine them? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planning your growing season using a wall calendar. They cover why a physical calendar may be a good choice and walk through the steps to fill out your…

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#122 - Pantone Color of the Year 2025 & Scabiosa 'Ping Pong' 22:33

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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 Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 ('Mocha Mousse') and a plant that produces unique, geometric seed heads that embody this color story (Scabiosa stellata 'Ping Pong'). Listen to the podcast an…

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#121 - Lisa's Seed-Starting Journey 17:37

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Wondering why a cut-flower grower might focus on annuals rather than perennials? Interested in learning how an urban flower farm's seed-starting operation scaled up over time and which crops were essential to its success? In this excerpt from episode 6 ('How Seeds Changed My Life - Lisa Mason Ziegler Edition'), Layne interviews Lisa about her seed-…

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Christmas Special: Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" 2025 29:44

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Hello everyone! This is a special episode of The Flower Podcast. This year we’re continuing a tradition that started last year with sharing something from our family’s archives. My Dad for many years has collected a wide range of old time radio shows. His collection is made up of over 30,000 different shows and of course there are several Christmas…

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#120 - Essential Tools & Supplies for Flower Arranging with Ellen Frost 6:34

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Wondering which tools and supplies you need to get started in flower arranging? Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a flower lover? In this excerpt from episode 14, Lisa and Layne are joined by Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers to discuss the essential tools and supplies to include in a floral design kit. Listen to the podcast and get ready…

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Selling to a Wholesaler: No Till Flowers with Scott Shepherd 1:03:09

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I’m excited to share this week’s episode with you! Earlier this year Jenny Love, flower farmer expert and host of the No Till Flowers podcast, asked me to be a guest on her podcast to chat about working with wholesalers as a local flower farmer. Jenny asked great questions and we had a great conversation that I hope you find helpful. Hopefully thro…

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#119 - 5 Great Gifts for Gardeners 11:14

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Looking for the perfect gift for a gardener or flower farmer this holiday season? Lisa and Layne have you covered! In this excerpt from episode 13 ('Great Gifts for Gardeners'), the girls discuss five fantastic gift ideas for gardeners. Listen to the podcast and find the perfect presents for all the gardeners in your life, including yourself! The v…

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Bailey's Back: Flowers, Trends, and the Garden Club Plants Launch at Farmer Bailey 1:00:59

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This week, we’re catching up with Bailey Hale to dive into all the exciting developments happening at Farmer Bailey. So much has unfolded over the past two years that we had to bring Bailey back on the podcast to get the inside scoop. We’ll hear about his recent tour to the Netherlands, the latest trends in cut flower plants, and their brand-new pr…

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#118 - Tips for Growing Amaryllis Indoors with Val Schirmer 11:16

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Do you love brightening up your home with the spectacular blooms of amaryllis throughout the winter season? Wondering how often to water or fertilize the plants, or how to prevent the flower stalks from curving, leaning, or flopping? In this excerpt from episode 15, Lisa and Layne are joined by Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm to discuss tips and t…

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Finding Your MVP with Ashley Fox of Ashley Fox Designs 1:06:44

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This week, I’m joined by Ashley Fox, the creative force behind Ashley Fox Designs, a full-service floral studio in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Specializing in stunning floral arrangements for weddings, events, and editorial projects, Ashley is celebrated for her unique use of color and exceptional flower choices, drawing inspiration from the bea…

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#117 - Saving & Processing Celosia Seed with Emily Nekl 13:33

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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 Nek…

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Finding the Gaps in Your Flower Market with Eleanor Lonardo / The Borrowed Garden 1:15:17

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Our guest this week is Eleanor Lonardo and her business is called The Borrowed Garden located in Crockett, California. Eleanor’s is a small scale flower farmer that sells to florists in the East Bay/San Francisco area. It’s great to hear about her experiences as she began growing, the benefits of taking floral design workshops as a grower, the impo…

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#116 - How to Handle Premature Blooms on Fall-Planted Cool Flowers 9:43

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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 sing…

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Sarah Winward: Creating Weddings That Reflect Nature 1:13:38

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Sarah Winward is a floral artist and event designer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in destination weddings. Her work, known for its seasonal, nature-inspired designs, has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Martha Stewart, and she has been named a top florist by Vogue. Sarah’s floral arrangements evoke the beauty of nature, o…

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#115 - Tips for Buying Seeds 10:42

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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 …

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#114 - When to Put Up & Take Down Row Cover 11:51

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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 co…

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Looking Back and Moving Forward in Flower Farming with Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop 1:03:16

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Lisa Mason Ziegler, cut-flower farmer, author, educator and founder of The Gardener’s Workshop is returning to The Flower Podcast. Since 1998, she has cultivated her three-acre urban farm in Southeastern Virginia, producing thousands of flower stems weekly for florists, supermarkets, farmer’s markets, and her members-only on-farm market. Lisa has a…

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#113 - Pumpkin-on-a-Stick - A Fall Favorite 13:36

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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 plan…

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#112 - Ordering Plugs vs. Starting from Seed 27:08

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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…

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Selling to Florists with Sarah Jo Eversole of Everbloom Fields 1:06:48

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My guest this week is Sarah Jo Eversole, owner of Everbloom Fields in Lancaster, TX. It might be a micro flower farm, but she produces not only exceptional quality blooms but high volume as well. She shares many of her experiences as a grower especially decisions on what to grow to be more profitable. There’s a wealth of growing and business tips i…

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#111 - Overwintering Eucalyptus in the Field or Garden 12:03

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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 overwin…

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Mindshift: Serving Not Selling with Charlotte Smith 1:03:16

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I’m excited to share that Charlotte Smith is our guest again on The Flower Podcast. Charlotte teaches farmers the skills they need to make money on their farms and live calm, balanced lives through mindset coaching. Going against what most of us have been taught, Charlotte coaches in 13 countries to build successful profitable farms while also gett…

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#110 - Warm-Season Drying Experiment Results 17:45

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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 loo…

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Replay: Growing Dahlias with Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias 1:10:28

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Ready to talk Dahlias? This week my guest is Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias. Known for her award winning dahlia hybrids and her book, Dahlia Breeding for the farmer florist and the home gardener, Kristine is sharing her flower journey along with numerous tips and insights on her hybridizing process, cover crops, soil testing and more. She …

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#109 - Sweet Pea Sowing & Overwintering Tips 11:41

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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 b…

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Replay: Lights, Camera, Flower with Kimberlee Mitchell, Botanica Floral 1:16:05

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I’m in Ecuador this week so we’re replaying our episode with my guest Kimberlee Mitchell owner of Botanica Floral located in Atlanta, Ga. She has been a part of the floral community for over 20 years and has been fortunate to grow her business to include 5 star hotels and work within the film industry. Kimberlee has been working on many major films…

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#108 - Direct Seeding Troubles with Cool Flowers in Fall 21:17

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Do you struggle with poor germination when sowing cool flower seeds outdoors in the fall? Wondering how to prevent weeds from overtaking your direct-seeded beds or how to ensure a thick stand of plants come springtime? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss various cool flower direct seeding troubles. They describe the optimal conditions when sowing cool fl…