#400: Top 3 Perennials That Pull Their Weight with Dave Dowling (Encore)
About this episode
Lisa and Dave Dowling discuss the top three perennials that are essential for a successful cut flower farm.
Which perennials truly earn their space on a cut flower farm? In this episode, Lisa and Dave Dowling reveal three standout crops that deliver lasting value through dependable harvests, manageable care, and strong sales potential. Originally aired as episode #348 on 6/24/25 Mentions Dave's Course: Flower Farming School Online: Bulbs, Perennials, Woodies, and More Flower Farming School Online: Growing Cut Flower Crops in Hoop and Greenhouses Ball/Colorlink: plant broker Walter's Gardens: perennial wholesaler Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers 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!
More episodes of Field and Garden with Lisa Mason Ziegler
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- #401: Good Flower Farming Advice Doesn't Expire
- #399: Random Tips, or Roadmap?
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