This episode features a takeover of our popular weekly live Q&A session on Instagram, called Ask a Flower Farmer, hosted by Jennie Love of Love ’n Fresh Flowers. Jennie is a well-known and highly sought-after farmer-florist in Philadelphia specializing in field-to-vase wedding and event work. She is also the author of two of our online courses: Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process, and the online mini-workshop called Making Workshops Work for You. Here, Jennie graciously shares her thoughts on many different topics, including:

 how to get started as a farmer-florist

where to get floral design training

 and so much more! 


Other Topics/Questions Covered:

Korean Natural Farming treatment for powdery mildew
Hardening off seedlings
Fertilizing fall seedlings
No-till garden bed creation
Snapdragon succession planting
Overwintering/perennializing dahlias
Snapdragon transplant timing
Recommended woodies to grow
Bridal bouquet process
DIY Bucket Contracts
Crop planning for annuals & perennials
Finding customers


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Jennie's Course: ⁠Farmer-Florist School Online: The Wedding Process⁠
Jennie's Online Mini-Workshop: ⁠Making Workshops Work for You⁠
Connect with Jennie on Instagram: @lovenfreshflowers, @notillflowers
Jennie's Blog at Love 'n Fresh Flowers
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The ⁠Field and Garden Podcast⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of ⁠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!