How I’m Slaying Fear and Downsizing My Flower GardenIn this episode, Lisa opens up about a big change on her farm - downsizing her gardens to match the season her business is in now. She shares how fear quietly holds us back, how she’s facing it head-on, and why scaling down doesn’t mean losing your identity as a grower. If you’ve ever felt stuck between what was and what’s next, this conversation will help you take that first brave step forward.MentionsField & Garden #362: "What's Your Problem?", A Mentorship RoundtableLennie's online course: Profitable Flower FarmingShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!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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#362: "What’s Your Problem?" Mentorship Roundtable with Lennie Larkin
Running a flower business comes with big questions: Where should I sell? How do I make the most of my time? In this episode, Lisa Mason Ziegler and Lennie Larkin join me for a candid chat with farmer Torrie Anderson. From farmers markets to flower passes, we share honest advice and real-world strategies that can help you find clarity in your own business.MentionsLennie's online course: Profitable Flower FarmingLennie’s Instagram: flowerfarming.forprofitTorrie Anderson, The Flower Farm at Young's MillShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!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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#361: Snapdragon Growing with Dave Dowling (Encore)
I’ve been growing snapdragons for over two decades and thought I had a handle on it—but NOT after this discussion with Dave Dowling!In this episode, we are talking about extending the harvest season, how to do that but variety selection, harvesting, conditioning, and more!This is but a small sampling of what it is like to learn from Dave. I am so pleased to have Dave as one of our online course instructors.Learn more about his course, Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More!Connect with Dave on Instagram & FacebookOriginally aired in 2022 as Field & Garden episode #98. MentionsDave's Course: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!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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#360: The Greatest Skill I Developed: Choosing My Mood
In this episode of Field and Garden, Lisa Mason Ziegler shares the skill that transformed her flower farm, her business, and her life: choosing her mood. From small habits like saying a cheerful phrase out loud to keeping a gratitude list and taking a daily walk, Lisa explains how these simple practices can help you stay calm, positive, and resilient — even when life gets messy.MentionsShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!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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#359: Layne & Lisa on The Flower Podcast
Today, we're sharing a recent interview that Layne and Lisa did with Scott Shepherd on The Flower Podcast. They covered lots of great topics and common questions about Cool Flowers, perennials, biennials, and more! So listen in, and enjoy!Re-aired with permission from The Flower Podcast.MentionsThe Flower Podcast, with host Scott ShepherdSeed Talk with Lisa & Layne (watch on YouTube)The Cut Flower HandbookThe BIG Calendar JournalShop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!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!
Join Lisa Mason Ziegler of The Gardener's Workshop on the Field and Garden Podcast talking flower farming, cut-flower gardening, business, and all things related!