Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler

Lisa Mason Ziegler
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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!

  1. 1d ago

    #397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop

    Empty summer beds can turn into weedy messes fast—but buckwheat is a simple cover crop that can step in while you wait. In this episode, Lisa shares why buckwheat is one of her favorite warm-season tools for suppressing weeds, feeding pollinators, building soil, and keeping the garden working between crops. Mentions Cover Crop, Buckwheat Silage Tarp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28 min

  2. May 26

    #396: The Power of Community (Encore)

    Today, I am here to share my thoughts on something that has had a big impact on my flower farming journey personally: community. A community is powerful, no matter where you are on your flower farming journey. I created The Flower Farmer Club to be a safe place for us all to be motivated and encouraged, and to be a place for learning, inspiration, and exploration! I am so eager to join you on your adventure, and I look forward to seeing you in the club. MentionsThe Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠⁠⁠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!

    19 min

  3. May 19

    #395: Just Don't Quit!

    When flower sales suddenly go quiet, it can feel scary — especially when you’re new in business. In this episode, Lisa shares encouragement and practical next steps for slow weeks, reminding flower farmers to stay steady, keep finding customers, and just don’t quit. Mentions Download our FREE phone app for live shows and great deals! The Flower Farmer Club, Presented by The Gardener's Workshop ⁠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!

    30 min

  4. May 12

    #394: Bringing Joy Through Flowers - Meet Tricia of The Simple Sunflower (Encore)

    Today we're thrilled to share an inspiring story! Meet Tricia from The Simple Sunflower, an organization that’s making a big difference in our community by repurposing flowers for those in need. In this interview, you'll learn what they do, how they do it, and ways to apply this in your own community as well. Together, we can bring a little more joy into the world, one bouquet at a time! MENTIONS The Simple Sunflower: Website, 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!

    29 min

  5. May 5

    #393: Early May Garden Check-In

    Early May is the perfect moment to pause, take a clear look at your garden, and make smart adjustments before the season gets away from you. In this episode, we walk through what to evaluate right now—from cool flowers to warm season plantings—so you can stay on track for a smoother, more productive season. Mentions The BIG Calendar-Journal June 27, 2026: Open Farm & Warehouse Tour Info⁠Shop 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!

    24 min

  6. Apr 28

    #392: How Flower Farm Spending Makes or Breaks You (Encore)

    Let’s talk money—the kind that keeps your flower farm alive or quietly drains it dry. In this episode, Lisa digs into the tough truth about spending on the farm: what’s worth it, what’s not, and how to make choices that lead to long-term success instead of slow collapse. If you're ready to face your farm finances head-on, this one's for you. Originally published as episode #337 on 4/08/25.  Mentions Free Phone App for Live Gardening Shows: ⁠Get the App⁠ Lisa's Course, ⁠Flower Farming School Online⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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!

    31 min

  7. Apr 21

    #391: Why Birds Matter In The Garden

    A simple moment in the garden can remind us of what really matters. In this episode, Lisa shares how birds bring balance, beauty, and natural pest control—and how easy it is to welcome them into your space. Mentions & How to Learn More Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy Lisa's Book, Vegetables Love Flowers June 27, 2026: Open Farm & Warehouse Tour Info Video: Growing & Maintaining A Native Plant Border Merlin Bird ID phone app by Cornell Lab of Ornithology ⁠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!

    30 min

  8. Apr 14

    #390: Simplicity of a Cutting Garden (Encore)

    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. Originally aired 5/13/25 Mentions [Register Here] Free Training with Lisa: The Secret to Big, Beautiful, Abundant Summer Flowers Online Courses: ⁠The Easy Cut Flower Garden⁠, ⁠Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest⁠Books: ⁠Cool Flowers⁠, ⁠Vegetables Love Flowers⁠, ⁠The Cut Flower Handbook⁠⁠Seed Collection: Cut-Flower Garden⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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!

    32 min
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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!

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