
Types of Lilies: Asiatics, Orientals, Trumpets and More!
Can you recognize the differences between an Asiatic lily and an Oriental lily? How about between a trumpet lily and a tiger lily? If not, you and your garden are probably missingRead More

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021
Last summer’s lockdown wasn’t all bad for gardeners. Most of us got to spend much more time in our gardens. That was certainly true for floral designer Alicia Schwede of flirtyfleurs.com.Read More

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden
It’s December. Have you ordered your dahlias yet? Planting season is still 4 months away, so it may seem early. But dahlia lovers know that the best varieties go fast.Read More

Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets
This guest post was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist. You’ll find more of her gardening tips HERE. Thank you, Melinda! Add unexpected beauty toRead More

Growing Tulips in Agricultural Troughs
This guest post was written by Debra Prinzing, founder and creative director of slowflowerssociety.com. Thanks Debra! Home gardeners are re-imagining corrugated steel agricultural troughs (also called a stock tanks) as raised planting beds forRead More

Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs
This year’s spring-blooming bulb collections from floral designer Alicia Schwede are better than ever. Though we collaborate with her on color palettes and varieties, Alicia’s creative combinations are always aRead More

How to Choose the Best Mulch for Flower Gardens
There are lots of good reasons for mulching your flower garden. Covering the soil with a layer of mulch helps control weed growth, reduce moisture loss and moderate soil temperature. In winter,Read More

Celebrating Spring in a Backyard Cutting Garden
This guest post was written by Debra Prinzing, founder of slowflowers.com and a leader in the locally-grown cut flower movement. In addition to being a speaker, educator, author and extraordinary networker, Debra isRead More

Cutting Garden Annuals to Grow from Seed
. Starting flowers from seed is a fun early spring activity and can save you a lot of money. If you want to grow flowers for cutting, it’s also a necessity.Read More

New Dahlia Collections from Flirty Fleurs
For spring 2020, we are excited to be offering three new dahlia collections from floral designer Alicia Schwede of FlirtyFleurs.com. Each of these collection is based on an arrangement that Alicia createdRead More