It's been a few weeks since I posted about finally starting the process of sowing the seeds of my hardy annual flowers. In this, germination is in full swing for a lot of the fall hardy annual flower seedlings. Let's take a closer look - After I ran out of cell trays, I started using…
Continue reading ➞ Fall Hardy Annual Seedling Update
They say that all good things must end - I suppose that this is also true with our light apricot chantilly snapdragons. Before removing the plants to make room for new annual flowers, I was able to make one last harvest of cut flowers to give away in vases and to enjoy arranging myself. Having…
Continue reading ➞ Last Chantilly Snapdragon Arrangements of the Season
Since I know that I've been totally obsessed with the chantilly snapdragons the past few weeks, I thought that it would be a nice change of pace to look at a flower arrangement that is a little bit different. While compiling all of the vase "ingredients" for this one, I couldn't help but imagine how…
Continue reading ➞ Soft Pink Roses and the First Stocks from the Garden: A Flower Arrangement
Even though my posts here on the blog are few weeks begin, I can't help but want to share everything that's blooming. Things are so especially colorful right now. Above, you'll see some really beautiful larkspur that are blooming. These larkspur were all volunteers from the very large planting that I made last year. I…
Continue reading ➞ Cut Flower Garden Bloom Update
As the garden continues to change, I quickly wanted to update everyone regarding which blooms we'll begin to see more of next. As most of you know, my growing space is extremely small. This means that many of the hardy annual flowers have already been removed in order to make room for summer blooming flowers.…
Continue reading ➞ What’s Next? In Bloom Right Now –
I swear, January always feels like the longest month ever. There's nothing really actively growing, and it's usually too cold to go outside and have fun. So I end up stuck inside under my blankets waiting for the sun to come back out. Luckily, the month is almost over and it's time to take a…
Continue reading ➞ End of January Polytunnel Update
One of the most common questions that I get about sowing hardy annuals in the fall directly relates to figuring our which plants should be started by direct sowing and which ones should be started in seed trays and then transplanted into the hoop house or into the ground. If I'm being honest, I don't…
Continue reading ➞ Direct Sowing Flower Seeds in Fall for the Spring Cut Flower Garden
Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, look absolutely darling. Seriously, these flowers are so cute. When I first started growing them in the cut flower garden, they quickly became one of my absolute favorite flowers. The good news is, they are also very easy to grow. Whether winter sowing scabiosa or direct sowing, becoming successful…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Scabiosa Pincushion Flower in Zone 6/7
