Welcome to another episode of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, Ask a Florist, featuring guest host Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD. Ellen is a floral designer who creates exclusively with flowers and foliage purchased from local growers. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this episode, Ellen fields questions about: telling the story of local flowers, making bouquets, post-harvest care and handling, flower delivery best practices, and pricing your flowers, among others.MentionsThe Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's WorkshopEllen’s newsletter signupEllen’s YouTube ChannelFlowerMore CommunityConnect with Ellen: Ellen Frost Flowers (Instagram), WebsiteEllen Online Courses: Florist School Online, Preparing to Sell to FloristsShop 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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#343: Reality: A Garden, or a Landscape?
Thinking of starting a garden? 🌿🌸 Learn the crucial difference between a garden and a landscape and why your approach matters! With the right mindset and simple steps, your garden can flourish and bring you joy. Dive in for my practical tips that make gardening rewarding and fun!MentionsField & Garden #342: The Simplicity of a Cutting GardenBooks: Cool Flowers, Vegetables Love Flowers, The Cut Flower HandbookSeeds: Flowers, Veggies, HerbsGet our free LEARN app here.Get our free SHOP app here.Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!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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#342: The Simplicity of a Cutting Garden
Today, we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of cutting gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide will help you create a cutting garden that brings joy and beauty to your life. Here, Lisa covers what you need to know to make your cutting garden thrive.MentionsOnline Courses: The Easy Cut Flower Garden, Cool Flowers from Seed to HarvestBooks: Cool Flowers, Vegetables Love Flowers, The Cut Flower HandbookSeed Collection: Cut-Flower GardenSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!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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#341: Diane Szukovathy, on Floral Standards
Today, Lisa dives into the experiences and insights of Diane Szukovathy of Jello Mold Farm. A passionate flower farmer and co-founder of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, through her journey, we explore the importance of standards in the floral industry, the power of collaboration amongst flower farmers, and the creation of a valuable new resource for flower farmers everywhere.MentionsGet the Book: Floral StandardsAbout Diane and Jello Mold FarmSign up to receive our weekly Farm News!Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!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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#340: Lennie Larkin's April Q&A, Ask A Flower Farmer
Today’s episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer. This one featured guest host Lennie Larkin, author of Flower Farming for Profit and owner of B-Side Farm in Oregon. She is also one of our course instructors here at The Gardener’s Workshop. In this Q&A, Lennie fielded questions about time management, marketing your flowers, building an email list, and more.MentionsLennie’s Instagram: flowerfarming.forprofit, B-Side FarmLennie's online course: Profitable Flower FarmingThe Gardener’s Workshop on InstagramShop 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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