Gardening

If you aspire to have a garden teeming with light, joyful blossoms during the entire summer, acquiring the skills to initiate cosmos seeds indoors is an excellent starting point. These straightforward-to-cultivate blooms are adored in cottage gardens and cut flower borders because of their fragile leaves, lofty stems, and continuous flow of blooms. Beginning cosmos … Read more

Have you ever envisioned establishing a stunning cutting garden but aren’t exactly sure where to begin? Whether you’re a novice or simply seeking a more enjoyable experience, these cut flower garden ‘dos and don’ts’ will assist you in avoiding frequent blunders and setting yourself up for triumph! There’s truly nothing like entering your garden on … Read more

Every season imparts knowledge. Occasionally it’s a delightful revelation, like a species you nearly didn’t sow that outshined all others. Sometimes it’s a hard-earned lesson, like the summer I lost some plants to root rot because I assumed wilting during a heat wave necessarily indicated dehydration. Regardless, those encounters are among the most beneficial planning … Read more

Were you aware that those magnificent tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth flower bulbs we all admire in spring are implanted in the fall? It’s a fact! By placing bulbs into the soil before winter arrives, you’re granting your future spring garden an advantage. As summer transitions to autumn and our gardens lose their vibrant blossoms, it’s … Read more

Are you considering cultivating your initial cut flowers from seed, but unsure how to proceed? Understanding how to cultivate cut flowers from seed is a rewarding method to initiate a flower garden, providing access to significantly more variety than you can typically find at a garden center. Establishing a cut flower garden from seed enables … Read more

The commencement of a new year invariably feels like a renewed opportunity in the garden — even when the outside world is damp, tranquil, and fast asleep. During this season, I enjoy strolling through my garden and contemplating what thrived, what faltered, and all those minor “whoops moments” from the preceding season. And truthfully? I’ve … Read more

If you aspire to have an autumn flower garden that’s equally spectacular as your summer version, the secret lies in understanding how to transition effortlessly between seasons. With suitable plants, a few design modifications, and some regular maintenance, your garden can keep blooming and flourishing well after Labor Day. I must admit, this is consistently … Read more

If your blooms aren’t flourishing as anticipated, it may not be the plants. It’s likely the soil. I discovered this the tough way during my initial spring as a floral cultivator. I sowed seedlings filled with optimism, only to witness some beds barely sprout while others flourished. It wasn’t until I began to notice what … Read more

Are you an aspiring gardener seeking inspiration on how to initiate a cut flower garden this year? In this article, I’ve compiled all my preferred resources and insights I’ve gained along the way to assist you through the journey—from selecting the appropriate seeds and materials to nurturing your flowers throughout the growing season. Embarking on … Read more