How to Overwinter Dahlias
Dahlias are heat loving plants that grow best with lots of sun and warm soil. Unlike most annuals and perennials, they are at their best in late summer and keep on bloomingRead More
New Flirty Fleurs Spring-Blooming Bulb Collections
September is here and it’s time to order your spring-blooming flower bulbs! Read on to learn about our newest designer bulb collections. We hope to inspire you with some uncommon varieties and unexpected colorRead More
Dahlia Display Gardens: Inspiration from the Pacific Northwest
The end of August is a great time to visit the Seattle area. Late summer and early fall are typically dry, with blue skies, daytime temperatures in the mid-70’s andRead More
Cutting Garden Dahlias: This Year’s Favorites
Labor Day is approaching fast and there’s no denying summer is on the way out. The days are shorter, the evenings cooler, and the annuals in my cutting garden have shifted intoRead More
Garden Foliage for Flower Arrangements
Foliage plays a quiet yet important role in most cut flower arrangements. When a floral designer arranges a bouquet of flowers, at least 25% of it will usually be greenery. ThoughRead More
American Flowers Week: Celebrate Locally-Grown Cut Flowers
Summer is officially here and it’s time to celebrate the fifth annual American Flowers Week. This national campaign seeks to raise awareness about locally-grown cut flowers and introduce some of the flower farmers and floralRead More
Using a Cutting Garden for Spring Flower Arrangements
Tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs are excellent cut flowers and can be used to create beautiful spring flower arrangements for your home and to share with friends. We asked Debra Prinzing,Read More
Top Lilies for Your Flower Garden
Every flower garden needs lilies. These easy, summer-blooming bulbs always put on a stunning display. Their long-lasting flowers are big and bold, yet supremely elegant. They are also wonderful cut flowers. There are dozens ofRead More
5 Tips for Growing Peonies
Peonies are one of America’s best-loved perennials. Their lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet the plants are as tough as nails. If you’re thinking about growing peonies inRead More
DIY Wedding Flowers – Tips for Growing and Arranging
Are you considering growing and arranging flowers for an upcoming wedding? Taking on a DIY wedding flowers project is not for the fainthearted, but it can be loads of fun asRead More
