With such a small backyard, it isn't exactly a secret that I sometimes have trouble finding blooms which "go together". In most cases, this usually results in my taking everything which is currently in bloom and adding them to a vase. Today's arrangements are a perfect example of this. Let's take a closer look at…
Continue reading ➞ “Kitchen Sink” Flower Arrangements from the Cutting Garden
As the blooming hardy annual flowers finally begin to draw to a close, so too do the shades of true blue in the garden. This arrangement features some of my favorite flowers - including bells of Ireland. Let's take a closer look - Here's a quick look at the different flower types that we'll be…
Continue reading ➞ The Last of the Garden Blues: A Flower Arrangement
Sometimes, the colors of the season just naturally work well with each other. Even though summer is most commonly associated with "hot" colors, the cool shades of purple and blue are currently blooming in profusion. Let's take a quick look at today's cut flower arrangement. Like so many others, this arrangement starts with these very…
Continue reading ➞ Sweet Peas and Sweet Fillers – A Cut Flower Arrangement from the Garden
One of my favorite aspects of having my own cut flower garden is arranging a vase on a bad day. I mean, let's face it - we all have them. As it would turn out, going into the garden and picking this pretty (though moody looking) arrangement, was exactly what I needed. To begin this…
Continue reading ➞ Feeling Blue? Canterbury Bells Flower Arrangement
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
As much as I try to stay on top of posting things here on the blog, I often feel as if I'm being pulled in a thousand different directions. Here's a closer look at today's flower arrangements from the cut flower garden. I hope you enjoy!
With so many larger flowers in the garden, it's sometimes easy to forget the little ones. Pansies are one of my absolute favorite spring flowers. Often among the first things to bloom, I even had pansies opening in January this year. Last fall, I ordered the 'Victorian Posy' pansy mix from Renee's Garden. Though the…
Continue reading ➞ Le Petite Fleur: Little Jam Jars Full of Flowers
Things this spring have been totally hectic. I've been trying to stay on track, but it seems that nearly everything is unpredictable. After massive losses of plants in the hoop house over winter, I'm just looking forward to a few weeks of beautiful tulips. The base of this flower arrangement is 'Silk Road' variety of…
Continue reading ➞ The First Flower Arrangement of the Season
When it comes to arranging flowers, I sometimes get caught up in the fact that I seem to think that vases must be bursting with flowers at all times. However, the phrase "less is more" can definitely apply in the cut flower garden. Even when available flowers are scarce, it is still possible to get…
Continue reading ➞ Annual Phlox and Snapdragon Cut Flower Arrangement
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
