The weather has finally started to cool, and the dahlias have officially started to bloom like crazy! I'll admit that I've really neglected the dahlias this season. Next time around, I'm really hoping to have access to more growing space - but who knows. Anyhow, let's take a look at some of the other dahlias…
Continue reading ➞ Another Walk Through the Dahlia Patch
Nothing marks the end of the growing season like big buckets filled with sunflowers. I know that most flower farmers plant in succession, but its simply not possible in my small yard. Let's take a closer look at what I grew. Here's a bucket filled with Procut Bicolor sunflowers. I know that these are way…
Continue reading ➞ Sunflowers and Celosia: Another Cut Flower Harvest
The last several weeks in the garden have been dark and dreary. It's been so cloudy and there's been so much rain that I haven't even been able to pick flowers or weed. However, with a small break in the weather - I just knew that I need to go out, take some photos, and…
Continue reading ➞ Even More Time with Dahlias in the Garden –
We're back with another look at many of the numerous dahlias that are growing in the cut flower garden this year. Above is the Sandia Brocade dahlia. I have such mixed opinions about this variety. The blooms and colors of this plant are absolutely gorgeous. The flowers are numerous, and I absolutely adore the anemone…
Continue reading ➞ Daydreaming About Dahlias in the Cut Flower Garden
I've had a really rough time of growing dahlias this year. After several really strong storms, nearly the entire patch had been flattened. Undoubtedly, the whole thing has been an extremely valuable learning experience. Next time, I'll stake them much better. Let's take a closer look at some of the dahlia flowers that I've been…
Continue reading ➞ Deadheading and Harvesting Late Season Dahlias in the Cut Flower Garden
It's almost that time of year - when we'll end the summer garden and start planning and planting for fall. I can't help but feel that this summer has been pretty upsetting and terrible. For the first time ever, I'm glad that winter is coming. Let's take one last look around, shall we? I was…
Continue reading ➞ Late Season Cut Flower Garden Update
This year, I intentionally added a lot of new-to-me flowers to the cutting garden. During my time making flower arrangements, I have quickly learned that variety is a major key to success. Let's take a closer look at some of the gorgeous flowers that I was able to pick from the garden. Pictured above is…
Continue reading ➞ September Cut Flower Harvest from the Garden
If I'm being honest, it was extremely difficult to find the motivation to write this post. After posting its companion video, there were several comments that simply "got to me". I am forever appreciative of the comments and interaction on my content, but some of the more negative ones can feel so discouraging and even…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Double Delight’ Sunflowers in the Cut Flower Garden
Zinnias were among the first flowers that I ever grew, or had even seen growing in a garden. Having grown up in the middle of the city, I wasn't familiar with the concept that people had "gardens". It is for this reason that I'm so fond of Benary's Giant Salmon zinnias. They were the very…
Continue reading ➞ Benary’s Giant Salmon Zinnias: Garden Favorites!
Whenever I add a new variety of flower to my garden, I can't help but feel excited. This is especially true when it's something special like the Queen zinnia series. In this post, we'll be taking a closer look at the Queen Lime Orange zinnias. The Queen series of zinnias are known for their unique…
Continue reading ➞ Queen Lime Orange Zinnias: First Time Success
