It's not exactly a secret that I haven't been feeling like arranging many flowers this year. I think it is likely a combination of being overwhelming and having planted way too many different things in a growing space that is much too small. Still, when I saw that these beautiful 'Doppio Allegretta Mix' petunias had…
Continue reading ➞ Another Summer Flower Arrangement – Blue and Purple Blends
When I planned the garden last year, I knew that I wanted to grow as many ranunculus as possible. This also meant that I wanted to include as many colors as possible. Shades of dark red and dark violet were certainly no exception. Let's take a closer look at some of the darkest colors in…
Continue reading ➞ The Magic of Dark Ranunculus Blooms
Exceptionally hot weather this spring has taken its toll on the spring bloomers. The ranunculus burst open while they're still small. Some of the tulips are exceptionally short and small. More days than not, I feel like I find myself looking for something to do with stems that are shorter than average. The solution obviously,…
Continue reading ➞ Pretty Purple Vases: A Solution for Using Short Tulips
Hi Lovelies, Well, September is finally here and that means that there's something very special happening - the dahlias are in full bloom! Even though I don't have as much space for dahlias as I would like, I'm loving what I did plant. Dahlia tubers can sometimes be on the more expensive side. Well, I…
Continue reading ➞ Growing ‘Precious’ Dahlias
Hi Lovelies, Okay, brace yourselves. You're probably not going to believe this, but today's tale is absolutely a love story. That's right, folks! I've completely fallen head over heels for 'bright lights' cosmos. I discovered cosmos about six years ago, by accident. At the time, I was working at an elementary school. It was teacher…
Continue reading ➞ Growing Bright Lights Cosmos
