I know that I've been posting tons of different cut flower arrangements lately, but I just can't help it. Let's take a closer look at some of the cut flower vases that were arranged - These are the Zeolights calendula that I planted last fall. They don't have the longest stems. In fact, using them…
Continue reading ➞ A Week’s Worth of Cut Flowers
When it comes to making flower arrangements with the cut flowers in my garden, I'm very much a novice. I have absolutely no floral training, and I've never really made bouquets aside from family and for friends. So, when new-to-me flowers are in bloom - it's the perfect opportunity to try to learn more about…
Continue reading ➞ Agrostemma and Ranunclus Spring Cut Flower Arrangement
In my last post, I mentioned that the weather here has been absolutely frigid. Well, a couple days have passed and in true crazy weather fashion, our temperatures are now into the 60s. I should mention that that is very warm for this time of year, as our last frost date is usually at the…
Continue reading ➞ February Unheated Hoophouse and Garden Update – Flowers in Hoop House
Hi Lovelies, I'm testing out a new format to make these posts shorter. Feel free to stop by YouTube for the video that goes with this post. As always, this information is solely based on results in my own garden and will differ depending on conditions and where you live. NAME: Agrostemma githago (agrostemma, corn…
Continue reading ➞ How to Grow Agrostemma (Corn Cockle) in Zone 6/7
Hi Lovelies, I've been soooo busy. Like, seriously. I've had my hands covered in dirt for the past week. So, first off, sorry for skipping out on the comments section for the time being. I've planted thousands of plants this week, and made quite a few arrangements. Here are some quick photos from this week!…
Hi Lovelies, Brace yourselves! This post has a lot of pictures. Just a quick peek at  nearly everything that's going on right now! Let's all just hope that this warmer weather will keep on coming our way! Not pictured is the progress on the dahlia tubers that I've started for cuttings. The reason? Well, it looks…
Continue reading ➞ March Week One Update
Hi Lovelies, It looks like winter is officially here. It's been colder and I've been "babying" the ranunculus in the polytunnel on the extra cold nights. I'll talk more about that in a second. Things seem to be way busier than they should be right now. But, it's definitely been "one of those" weeks. Just…
Continue reading ➞ A Post about the Cold and Other Stuff?
Hi Lovelies, Today I thought I would share some photos of the hardy annuals that are currently in the garden. Whenever I grow something new, one of the first things that I do when I see sprouts in my garden beds is "google" whether or not the plant that's growing is in fact…
Continue reading ➞ Hardy Annual Seedling Update
Hi Lovelies, After finishing last night's post about anemones, I've got to slow my roll a little bit. Besides - with tulip planting, hoophouse building, and new Youtube videos on the way (subscribe! whoop!); I need just a little bit of time to gather and collect my thoughts. Around the September 20; I pulled up…
Continue reading ➞ Hardy Annual Update – Blog-tober Day 6
