Follow these links to previously recorded "Ask an Expert" live events. You'll need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view recordings prior to 2021.
October 2021
Understanding Your Farm and Your Market
PRESENTED BY Adrianne Gammie, Marilla Field and Flora
Adrianne discusses farmers' markets, grocery stores, subscriptions, on-farm sales, and wholesale.
July 2021
Woody Cut Stems
PRESENTED BY Karl Vahrmeyer, Green Park Nurseries
Karl covers pussy willow, snowberry, rose hips, weigela, Physocarpus, and farming with kids.
June 2021
California Summer Trials Virtual Tour
PRESENTED BY Scott Rusch, Dave Dowling, Mary O'Connor, Reid Snyder, Bloom Studios
Straight from the breeder's greenhouse: snapdragons, dianthus, grasses, matricaria, and more.
Garden Rose Growing Basics
PRESENTED BY Felicia Alvarez, Menagerie Farm & Flower
Felicia walks us through her California rose farm, highlighting her favorite cultivars, harvest methods, and test plants.
Growing Wonder
PRESENTED BY Felicia Alvarez, Menagerie Farm & Flower
More from Felicia about her garden roses.
April 2021
Natural Dried Flowers
PRESENTED BY Heather Henson, Boreal Blooms
Dried flowers are back! Learn how to use them effectively.
Soil Testing and Other Farm Hacks
PRESENTED BY Andrew Kay, Good Hope Blooms
Andrew takes a deep dive into soil science for flower farmers.
Ask an Aussie Farm Hacks
PRESENTED BY Andrew Kay, Good Hope Blooms
Tools, fencing, windbreaks, cover crops, and more!
March 2021
Wholesaling Cut Flowers
PRESENTED BY David Dahlson, Patrick Dahlson, Heather Cook, Mayesh Wholesale Florist
If you're considering selling to wholesalers, you'll learn from these pros.
Cut Flower Production on a New Zealand Island
PRESENTED BY Christy Ralphs, Nourish Gardens
Christy may be on the other side of the globe, but she has great tips for farm and building layout.
February 2021
Postharvest for Foliage
PRESENTED BY Laura Beth Resnick, Butterbee Farm
Laura Beth talks about herbs, willows, forsythia, and even sweet pea foliage.
December 2020
Grant Writing
PRESENTED BY Miranda Duschack, Urban Buds
You may be surprised how many grant projects you're eligible for.
October 2020
Foam-free Floral Design
PRESENTED BY Julio Freitas, The Flower Hat
Yes, floral foam is not always necessary in a design!
September 2020
The Secrets of Bouquet Making
PRESENTED BY Erin McMullen, Rain Drop Farms
Shanti Rade joins Erin to discuss flowers, foliage, and design tips.
Dahlias
PRESENTED BY Michael and Catherine Genovese, Summer Dreams Farm
One of the largest dahlia growers in the country talks varieties, pest control, cultivation, and much more!
More from 2020
Sunflowers
PRESENTED BY Janis Harris, Harris Flower Farm
Our Canadian Regional Director covers seeding, weeding, varieties,
Lisianthus
PRESENTED BY Carolyn Snell, Carolyn Snell Designs
Plugs vs seed, netting or no netting, colors - Carolyn touches on several topics.
Integrated Pest Mangement
PRESENTED BY Stanton Gill, University of Maryland
Stanton's favorite topics: Japanese beetles, cucumber beetles, predatory mites, slugs and snails.
Eucalyptus
PRESENTED BY Ed Coughlin, Southern Eucs
A little summer rain didn't stop Ed from presenting his eucalyptus varieties.
Dahlias
PRESENTED BY Jennie Love, Love 'n Fresh Flowers
Learn Jennie's keys to dahlia success.
Evaluating New Opportunities
PRESENTED BY Lennie Larkin, B-Side Farm
When is it time to assess your company's success, and make decisions about its future?
Farmer Cooperatives
PRESENTED BY Christine Hoffman, Twin Cities Flower Exchange
Christine describes the practices of her Minnesota flower cooperative.
Sweet Pea Production
PRESENTED BY Bailey Hale, Farmer Bailey
Mr. Sweet Pea himself.
More from 2019
Winterscaping and Wreaths
PRESENTED BY Janis Harris and Karl Vahrmeyer, Harris Flower Farm and Green Park Nurseries
Janis and Karl team up to demonstrate how to make holiday wreath with fir, white pine, cedar, and other greens.
Urban Farming
PRESENTED BY Megan McHugh and Denise Richter, Pistil and Stamen Flower Farm
Megan and Denise produce cut flowers in the heart of New Orleans with intense plantings.
On-farm Research
PRESENTED BY Brenda Smith, Smith & Smith Farms
Brenda breaks down the process of applying for an ASCFG Grower Grant.
WWDDD? What Would Dave Dowling Do?
PRESENTED BY Dave Dowling, Ball/ColorLink
Dahlia, peony, and lots more.
Selling to Florists
PRESENTED BY Ellen Frost, Local Color Flowers
Ellen is renowned for buying flowers only from local growers. Hear what she and other florists want from those farmers.
Postharvest
PRESENTED BY John Dole, North Carolina State University
The nation's leading expert on postharvest handling shares results of his essential research.
Plant Diseases
PRESENTED BY Brian Hudelson, University of Wisconsin
How do you submit samples for disease testing? Root rots, aster yellows, southern blight - Brian touches on a bit of everything.
Planning for Winter Production
PRESENTED BY Mimo Davis, Urban Buds
Scheduling production, labor, and purchasing for cut flowers in the "off season".
Retail Marketing
PRESENTED BY Carolyn Snell, Carolyn Snell Designs
Carolyn answers questions about sellling at farmers' markets,
Succession Planting
PRESENTED BY Linda Doan, Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers
How do you calculate seeding to bloom time? How long is a plant productive? Benefit from Linda's experience!
Seed Starting and More
PRESENTED BY Lisa Ziegler, The Gardeners Workshop
Lisa answers questions from growers around the country about germination, transplanting, and much more.
More from 2018
Forcing Bulbs
PRESENTED BY Val Schirmer, Three Toads Farm
Combining horticulture with art, Val creates beautiful holiday designs.
Overwintering Dahlias and Fall Seeding
PRESENTED BY Linda Doan, Aunt Willie's Wild Flowers
Linda suggests you consider freezing lines before you try to overwinter dahlias
