007: Seed Starting Strategy: Choosing the Ideal Method for Your Garden

As your guide through the world of cut flower farming, I bring my 16 years of green-thumb wisdom straight to your ears, spilling the dirt on seed-starting and the tools that transform a garden. You'll hear about my own shift from vast fields to a more personal touch with petals, weighing the worth of soil blockers against the simple click of ordering plug plants, and how investing in hardy trays might be the gardening glow-up you never knew you needed. Wander along with me down the garden rows as I recount tales from the trenches, where a taped cardboard box and toothpick marked the start of my planting journey. We'll navigate the nuances of various seeding tools, from the wand seeder to the potential-packed paper pot transplantor, sharing everything I've learned to help you pinpoint the perfect match for your cut flower conquest.  Whether you're just planting your first seed or are a seasoned grower, let's cultivate a blooming conversation and grow your garden dreams into reality. In this episode, you will hear: Seed starting methods and equipment for cut flower gardening. The evolution of seeding tools. The pros and cons of different tray sizes for seed starting. Soil blocking as a cost-effective and space-efficient method for starting flower gardens. The learning curve and potential benefits of the paper pot transplantor system. Personal experiences with various farming techniques. Resources from this Episode Grab Indoor Seeding Success HERE Free Cut and Come Again Guide Grab the FREE focal flower lineup MINI-COURSE:   Learn Cut Flower Growing Beginning Cut Flower Growing Course and Community: Advanced Cut Flower Growing Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.