Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne

Did you know that some cut flowers pollute water faster than others? Wondering if there is anything you can do to extend the vase life of this "dirty" group of bloomers? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss "dirty dozen" flowers. They cover what "dirty dozen" flowers are, examples of flowers in this group, steps to take during and after harvesting to prolong vase life, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to deal with the "dirty" flowers growing in your field or garden!
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!
Mentions:
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
Online Course: Warm Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop: CVBN Tab Treatment, Flower Food
Episode 95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process
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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!

Looking forward to buckets of sunflower blooms to fill your summer and fall bouquets? Wondering which varieties to grow and what steps to take to attain the ideal head size, maximize vase life, and have blooms all season long? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss four tips for success when growing sunflowers for cutting. Plus, the girls share an exciting announcement for warm-season flower growers everywhere. Listen to the podcast and learn how to make the most of your sunflowers this season!
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!
Mentions:
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
Online Course: Warm Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop: Warm-Season Seeds, Sunflower Seeds
Episode 28 - Early Sunflower Experiments
Episode 37 - Branching Sunflowers
Episode 42 - Sunflower Troubleshooting
Episode 79 - Early Sunflower Checklist
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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!

Itching to plant out your first warm-season transplants? Wondering if there are any steps you can take to improve their chances of success? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss planting tips for early warm-season transplants. Listen to the podcast and learn the steps you can take before and after transplanting to help your first round of warm-season plants thrive!
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!
Mentions:
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop: Warm-Season Seeds
Episode 28 - Early Sunflower Experiments
Episode 79 - Early Sunflower Checklist
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store)
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play)
⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠
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!

Looking for an elegant filler to amp up your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Cerinthe (aka honeywort) as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the beautiful foliage and blooms of Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' (Cerinthe major). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on seed starting, harvesting, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to boost your bouquets with the charming, nodding stems of Cerinthe!
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!
Mentions:
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop: Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' Seeds
Episode 95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store)
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW Android App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Google Play)
⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠
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!

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 2026 ('Cloud Dancer') and a dreamy white corn cockle flower that embodies this color story (Agrostemma githago 'Ocean Pearls'). Listen to the podcast and find out why 'Ocean Pearls' corn cockle is a must-grow plant for your garden or farm!
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!
Mentions:
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
Shop: 'Ocean Pearls' Agrostemma Seeds, 'Afternoon White' Cosmos Seeds, 'Fizzy White' Cosmos Seeds
Episode 18 - Pantone Color of the Year 2023 & Zinnia 'Uproar Rose'
Episode 70 - Pantone Color of the Year 2024 & Celosia 'Jura Salmon'
Episode 122 - Pantone Color of the Year 2025 & Scabiosa 'Ping Pong'
Episode 20 - Cool Flowers Troubleshooting - Direct Seeding in Very Early Spring
Episode 72 - Bupleurum Germination & Succession-Planting Tips
⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW iPhone App⁠⁠⁠⁠ (iOS App Store)
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⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠
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!