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The End of the Fresh Flower Season As a farmer florist growing my own flowers, you can probably imagine what my flower cooler looks like once a good frost rolls around at the end of the growing season. As soon as the season winds down, that cooler stands void of fresh...
Dahlias are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and captivating cut flowers, but keeping them fresh in a vase can be a challenge. However, with the right methods and a little know-how, you can enjoy your dahlia bouquets for an extended period. In this blog post,...
Why Dahlias Are The Ultimate Flowers For the Cutting Garden I’ve been growing dahlias for years. As an avid cut flower gardener, whether for business or for my own personal use, dahlias really can’t be beat by any other flower. They come in an incredible variety of...
Daffodils are one of my favourite bulbs to grow for early spring flowers that can add bright pops of colour to any garden or floral arrangement. I'm always a big fan of any flower than can naturalize or perennialize, rewarding me with reliable flowers back year after...
Hellebores are one of those things that we get excited about in the spring; because they are some of the earliest plants to grace the gardens, arriving when most of the garden is still in its winter slumber. I'm sure we've all had the experience of cutting those...
Caring for your blooms. When you purchase flowers from our roadside stand (or anywhere, really), there are a few steps you can take to promote their vase life in your home. 1. Come Prepared Bring along a container filled with water when you come to pick up your...
Foraging has become a significant part of my design process and natural foraged items have come to play a considerable role in my finished designs over the past couple of years. Foraging is as much an action as a practice of art-making that takes one’s ability to see...
Marie van Hulsentop