https://youtu.be/8HdQwcsoIfo?si=bUuM9g2uKCT5y1Hx<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We’re diving deep into the world of lily growing, with two experts who share their advice and know-how. Today’s episode was recorded as our October Slow Flowers Member Meet-Up and we have had many requests for the replay video and audio – so you’re in for a real treat. Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm and Ko Klaver, a plant and bulb specialist at Zabo Plant discuss LA hybrid lily planting and harvesting methods and more. You’ll also learn how Sunny Meadows Flower Farm uses lilies in their mixed bouquet program for mass market and grocery customers. It’s a true lily fest to inspire us all!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In love with liilies (c) Flowerbulb.eu for all images<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks to the team at Flowerbulb.eu, we have a fabulous episode to share with you today – and yes, it’s all about lilies!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lilies and Dahlias - a beautiful combination<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Gretel Adams is a longtime Slow Flowers member, who with her husband Steve Adams, owns a thriving and diversified flower farm in Columbus, Ohio – Sunny Meadows Flower Farm. We asked Gretel to team up with Ko Klaver, Zabo Plant's bulb specialist who’s well known in growing circles as a bulb and plant supplier for farms of all sizes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Double lilies (rose lilies)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Together, they presented a fabulous tutorial for our community’s October member meet-up and we want to share the video and audio with you today. We’ll start with Gretel’s presentation about Sunny Meadows Farms’ lily-growing program, learn about her favorite cultivars (and why she loves them), as well as her planting calendar for a 33-week program that allows her to have lilies basically from Easter to Thanksgiving – amazing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Armloads of lilies -- who could resist?!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Enjoy Gretel's Slide Show here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sunny Meadows Flower Farm_Lilies PresentationDownload<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ko adds his expertise as a lily bulb broker, as he walks us through the recently published Lily Master Class resource developed with funding from Flowerbulb.eu. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Download the Lily Master Class PDF here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Grower's Guide LiliesDownload<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Also, Gretel and Steve Adams teach a great course called Growing Cut-Flower Crops in Hoop and Greenhouses, offered by our sponsor The Gardener’s Workshop. You can find a link in today’s show notes to Sign Up for a FREE sneak peek into the course, including special tips for growing lilies in greenhouse environment, maintenance and ventilation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Learn more:Follow Sunny Meadows Flower Farm at these Instagram accounts: @sunnymeadowsflowerfarm, @flowerfarmer  and @flowerfarmette<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow Flowerbulbsdotcom on Instagram<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow Zabo Plant on Instagram<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thank you to our Sponsors<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This show is brought to you by Slowflowers.com, the free, online directory to more than 750 florists, shops, and studios who design with local, seasonal and sustainable flowers and to the farms that grow those blooms. It’s the conscious choice for buying and sending flowers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thank you to our lead sponsor, Flowerbulb.eu and their U.S. lily bulb vendors. One of the most recognizable flowers in the world, the lily is a top-selling cut flower, offering long-lasting blooms, year-round availability, and a dazzling petal palette. Flowerbulb.eu has partnered with Slow Flowers to provide beautiful lily inspiration and farming resources to help growers and florists connect their customers with more lilies. Learn more at Flowerbulb.eu.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

SLOW FLOWERS with Debra Prinzing

Debra Prinzing

Episode 687 – Secrets of Successful Lily Growers with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm and Ko Klaver of Zabo Plant

OCT 23, 202457 MIN
SLOW FLOWERS with Debra Prinzing

Episode 687 – Secrets of Successful Lily Growers with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm and Ko Klaver of Zabo Plant

OCT 23, 202457 MIN

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<p>We’re diving deep into the world of lily growing, with two experts who share their advice and know-how. Today’s episode was recorded as our October Slow Flowers Member Meet-Up and we have had many requests for the replay video and audio – so you’re in for a real treat. Gretel Adams&#160;of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.slowflowerspodcast.com/2024/10/23/episode-687-secrets-of-successful-lily-growers-with-gretel-adams-of-sunny-meadows-flower-farm-and-ko-klaver-of-zabo-plant/">Episode 687 – Secrets of Successful Lily Growers with Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm and Ko Klaver of Zabo Plant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.slowflowerspodcast.com">Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing</a>.</p>