Creating simple fall flower arrangements for your seasonal home is as easy as looking in your own backyard. The garden is aflame with its bursts of greens, golds, oranges, purples and red fall foliage. I encourage you to take note from nature as it displays the perfect palette for fall floral arrangements. What makes up simple yet elegant fall … [Read more...]
Meet Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow, a Hudson River Valley Flower Farmer
I want to introduce you to Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow. Marybeth is a Hudson River Valley flower farmer that I am privileged to know and work with. Though this post was challenging for me to write, I’m glad that I did not let my doubtful inner voice hamper me from introducing you to my friend and flower farmer. Flower Farming with … [Read more...]
10 garden roses for cutting and tips on how to grow them
Garden roses are stunning in my opinion and come in so many different colors, textures, and heights. Some with billowy cupped flowerheads others are compact, some are endless climbers, and some carry their beautiful flowers on long stems. But whatever type of rose you are drawn to, they each are magnificent and elegant. I especially like the … [Read more...]
3 tips to grow flowers in your backyard garden
If you're tempted to start growing flowers in your very own backyard garden I have 3 tips to grow flowers I wanted to share to get you started. Though gardening takes long hours and much effort, if you love it as much as I do, your garden will always bring you JOY! 3 tips to grow flowers in your backyard garden: Decide what flowers you want … [Read more...]
Why you should sketch every day.
A sketch every day Not only do I know that sketching every day helps to reduce stress, a sketch every day will also offer you an opportunity to document the things that inspire you. I keep flowers alive during the dull winter months by doing a sketch every day. A few minutes each day is how I started in December. My focus was to create … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: How to Grow Wedding Flowers in the Garden.
Tips to Grow Wedding Flowers in the Garden Learning to grow wedding flowers in the garden for floristry is different to home gardening and flower farming because this type of gardening must produce flowers for business on a smaller scale. Typically in a suburban neighborhood. They should grow harmoniously and practically with interesting varieties … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Essential Gardening Tools To Get The Job Done
Today, for those of you who may be newer to gardening, I'd like to share with you the three essential gardening tools I use in my suburban cottage cutting garden. And I'd like to encourage you to get gardening. If you're a beginner thinking of growing something this season, go for it! And, realize that gardening consists of hard work, … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Tips To Get You Started
3 Tips To Start Your Own Spring Garden Nothing beats a morning walk in a spring garden or the rush of enthusiasm one gets from a new growing season. I hope you are filled with endless energy and a *nothing can stop me attitude* to tackle the spring gardening season with vigor. For those of you who may be newer to gardening, I'd want to share 3 … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Grow Flowers from Seeds
3 tips to grow flowers from seeds TLC Growing flowers from seeds requires TLC. Not enough or too much water and your seedlings waste away. An environment that is too hot or cold requires the temperature to be regulated. This isn't difficult to do, anyone can start flowers in their home, just be mindful about the TLC commitment … [Read more...]
How The Blue Carrot Inspired Me
The journey to The Blue Carrot This inspired journey was a chance of a lifetime, a flower pilgrimage if you will. I arrived in Bristol, England, rented a little fiat and drove down the narrowest little streets on the left-hand side until I reached Cornwall, England. All for the sake of meeting Susanne Hatwood from The Blue Carrot. My … [Read more...]