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
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
Discover the Beauty of Rembrandt Tulips
In the 17th century, Holland was a rich and powerful country at the center of European commerce and culture. Known today as the “Dutch Golden Age”, it was a time of rapid advancements inRead More
A New Backyard Cutting Garden Takes Shape
The cut flowers that are available at today’s farmer’s markets are nothing short of spectacular. Bunches of zinnias and sunflowers are now accompanied by irresistible mixed bouquets including dahlias, scabiosa, sea holly, lisianthus, lilies, bellsRead More
Dinnerplate Dahlias: Tips for Success
Dahlias are impressive plants. The sheer volume of their flower production is remarkable. They also offer an incredible range of flower sizes, styles and colors — more than enough to hold yourRead More
How to Design a Backyard Cutting Garden
If you love making fresh flower arrangements, planting a cutting garden is the best way to ensure you will always have lots of beautiful, homegrown flowers, ready for the picking.Read More
How a Floral Designer Chooses Flowers for Her Cutting Garden
After many years running a successful floral design studio, Alicia Schwede decided to take her business in a slightly different direction. She wanted to combine her work experience and creative talents, with her passion forRead More
New Dahlias and a Sneak Peek at This Year’s Cutting Garden
I know January is only 31 days long, but this year it seemed to last forever. Thankfully that cold and dreary month is in the rear view window and I can start looking ahead to this year’s cuttingRead More
