Dreaming of a gorgeous cut flower garden but unsure where to begin? In this post, I’ll guide you through every step of planning a cut flower garden layout, from choosing the best flowers to grow and caring for them so that you can enjoy a garden bursting with blooms. Whenever I start planning my cut…
Did you know that strong winds and heavy rains can cause heavy damage to your tall plant’s beautiful blooms? Even heavy flowers can bend and break from their own weight if they’re not protected. I’ll show you the different ways to support your garden flowers to keep them from falling over. If you grow tall…
Have you ever dreamed of having a garden full of bright, cheerful zinnias that just keep blooming all summer long? In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to grow beautiful zinnias, from picking the right seeds to keeping them blooming all season. I’ve been growing zinnias from seed for years,…
Isn’t it fun to see what’s blooming in other areas outside of your own this season? Let me take you on a tour of my Pacific Northwest (PNW) cottage and cut flower gardens to show you what’s been blooming this summer. When it came to my summer flowers, both in my cottage garden and the…
Have you ever tried growing strawflowers from seed indoors? If not, you’re in for a treat! These unique, papery-petaled flowers are not only gorgeous in the garden, but they also make some of the best dried flowers you’ll ever grow. And the best part? Starting them inside is easy, giving them a head start before…