Sweet Pea School

Bonus: Celebrating The Pre-Launch of “Sweet Pea School” with Sweet Pea Seed Saving Tips from Marryn at The Farmhouse Flower Farm

Today, we’re excited to welcome back Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm in Stanwood, WA to celebrate the pre-launch of her new book, ‘Sweet Pea School,’ which is set to be released on February 25, 2025. This book is a treasure trove of insights into growing, nurturing, and saving seeds from one of the garden’s most beloved flowers, the sweet pea.

Marryn is back on the podcast today to give us a sneak peek into her book and share some expert tips on saving sweet pea seeds, a timely topic for gardeners preparing for the next growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out with sweet peas, you’re in for a treat with this bonus episode.

P.S. Have you listened to Episode 4 of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast? Marryn first joined us in Episode 4 to chat all things Sweet Peas. You can check out the conversation here.

In This Episode You’ll Hear About:

• Celebrating the Pre-Launch of “Sweet Pea School”: 00:00:55-00:01:37
• Tips on Saving Sweet Pea Seeds: 00:01:37-00:05:00
• Storing Sweet Pea Seeds: 00:05:00-00:05:47
• Harvesting Sweet Pea Seeds: 00:05:47-00:08:55
• Trialing New Sweet Pea Varieties: 00:10:01-00:11:21
• Self-Sowing Sweet Pea Seeds: 00:12:16-00:13:40
• Writing “Sweet Pea School”: 00:15:38-00:18:41
• Where To Pre-Order “Sweet Pea School”: 00:19:16-00:20:54
• Closing Remarks and Farewell: 00:21:08-00:21:50

Learn More About The Farmhouse Flower Farm

• Website: https://thefarmhouseflowerfarm.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefarmhouseflowerfarm 

Pre-Order Book “Sweet Pea School”:

• Order “Sweet Pea School” Direct From The Farmhouse Flower Farm: https://thefarmhouseflowerfarm.com/pages/sweet-pea-school-book
• Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Xbcjxs

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