There's definitely a time in mid-summer when I feel as if all of the "fancy" flowers start blooming in the garden. Most of the summer flowering bulbs like gladiolus and lilies have a certain elegance about them that makes it a little bit difficult for me to use them in cut flower arrangements. I'm very…
Continue reading ➞ In a Vase: Gladiolus, Lisianthus, and Lilies
After picking so many gorgeous shades of blue lisianthus flowers in the last post, I couldn't resist trying to craft a flower arrangement with them. Admittedly, the cut flower garden is not going so well this season - it's been rough. While I didn't have any filler or foliage type plants available for use in…
Continue reading ➞ In a Vase: ‘Doublini Blue’ Lisianthus and ‘Doppio Allegretta Mix’ Petunias
This season, it has felt particularly difficult to find motivation to create flower arrangements. While I have enjoyed picking and giving the flowers away, I just haven't been in the right frame of mind to try arranging them myself. When the 'Victoria's Secret' tulips finally started to open in the garden, I knew that this…
Continue reading ➞ Spring Bouquet: ‘Victoria’s Secret’ Parrot Tulips
