00:34
Danielle introducing herself and her background as a small-scale cut flower grower.
00:41
Explains how traditional flower rows did not work well for her specific property and family needs, leading her to consider incorporating cut flowers into the landscape instead.
02:07
Danielle shares the process of growing cut flowers in the landscape as a learning journey and encourages others to adapt and try until they find what works for them.
02:52
Stresses that cut flowers can be grown anywhere, including in the landscape, pots, raised beds, or in shady areas.
03:30
Recommends performing a site analysis to identify the best location for a cut flower garden, considering factors such as sun exposure, water drainage, and wind.
04:07
Emphasizes choosing a site with full sun for increased cut flower production, also touches on the possibility of growing in shade.
04:43
Demonstrates a site analysis of her main flower walk and the importance of considering different conditions throughout the property.
06:38
Highlights the necessity for soil testing at the beginning of the season to ensure healthy plant growth and to preemptively address potential pest and disease issues.
08:37
Discusses the importance of designing with plant choice in mind to ensure that the garden has an appealing structure and aesthetic, even after flowers are cut for sale.
10:58
Danielle talks about assessing existing cutting material on the property and the significance of knowing what is already available to determine planting needs.
12:58
The first planting step involves integrating evergreens and plants with year-round interest that can also be used as cutting material.
14:22
The second planting step recommends adding in a variety of shrub foliage for color and form, ensuring the plants grow quickly to recover from being cut.
17:01
It's essential to consider what the landscape will look like post-harvest; a garden continually cut depends on the interest provided by the remaining foliage and structure.
18:01
Advises against concentrating on planting only green or annuals as they could leave the garden looking barren after cutting.
19:43
Discusses adding perennials to the middle or back of garden borders and keeping the front accessible for annuals, which require more attention and can be replanted several times throughout the season.
21:00
Highlights the importance of making a list of seasonal bouquets to aid in planning what to grow, ensuring a selection of focal, support, spike, disk, and filler
flowers along with foliage for year-round cutting.
25:07
Discusses the importance of spacing plants closer for cut flower production, while still avoiding crowding that could lead to disease.
27:05
Provides tips for plant support, emphasizing individual staking and corralling to ensure flowers withstand adverse weather and remain sellable.
30:00
Suggests growing vertically using structures like arbors and trellises to maximize cut flower production in limited spaces.
33:44
Concludes the class, hoping the lesson will help listeners avoid the mistakes she made and streamline their learning process for growing cut flowers in the landscape.
