Looking for a free, lightweight mulch to help suppress weeds, retain moisture, and improve the soil in your garden? Wondering which types of leaves are best for mulching your beds and pathways, how...
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne wind up their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into eucalyptus, one of their favorite foliage plants for fall. Listen to the podcast an...
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into rooster peppers (Capsicum annuum), one of their favorite plants for fall interest....
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into celosia plumes (Celosia argentea), one of their favorite flowers to plant for fall...
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne continue their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into marigolds (Tagetes erecta), one of their favorite flowers to plant for fall blooms...
To celebrate the autumn season, Lisa and Layne kick off the first episode of their “Fall Flower Spotlight” series with a deep dive into cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), one of their favorite flowers to ...
Wondering if you should pinch your fall-planted cool flowers before or after they overwinter? Confused about how low down to make the cut? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the ins and outs of pinching...
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 st...
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 P...
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, La...
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 th...
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 B...
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 water...
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 stickine...
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 ...
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 sto...
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 discus...
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 ('Moc...
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 e...
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...
