Listen "#118 - Tips for Growing Amaryllis Indoors with Val Schirmer"
Episode Synopsis
Do you love brightening up your home with the spectacular blooms of amaryllis throughout the winter season? Wondering how often to water or fertilize the plants, or how to prevent the flower stalks from curving, leaning, or flopping? In this excerpt from episode 15, Lisa and Layne are joined by Val Schirmer of Three Toads Farm to discuss tips and tricks for growing amaryllis (Hippeastrum) indoors. They cover watering, fertilizing, where to locate your amaryllis, tips for keeping the stalks straight, and what to do if your amaryllis grows too tall and starts flopping. Listen to the podcast and get ready to enjoy showstopping amaryllis blooms in your home all winter long!
The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Val's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
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"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist
Episode 15 - Amaryllis - Forcing Indoors & Saving Bulbs with Val Schirmer
On-Demand Workshop: Forcing Glorious Blooms for the Holidays and Beyond!
Three Toads Farm Website
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form
TGW YouTube Channel
TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store)
TGW Android App (Google Play)
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The "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" podcast is produced by The Gardener’s Workshop and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers and the publisher of Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
The video version of Lisa, Layne, and Val's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a playlist. In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions!
Mentions:
"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist
Episode 15 - Amaryllis - Forcing Indoors & Saving Bulbs with Val Schirmer
On-Demand Workshop: Forcing Glorious Blooms for the Holidays and Beyond!
Three Toads Farm Website
Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest
"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form
TGW YouTube Channel
TGW iPhone App (iOS App Store)
TGW Android App (Google Play)
Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!
The "Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne" podcast is produced by The Gardener’s Workshop and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener's Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers and the publisher of Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!
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