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Autumn is just around the bend. Gardeners, flower farmers and anyone who appreciates the seasonal change are anticipating all that comes with fall, including the beauty. We see the signs,...

It's transitioning time—a time to savor what's happening in the garden now while looking ahead to the future. The gardens and fields are definitely taking on a new look. We...

Well, garden friends, the month of August has come to an end, and autumn is just around the bend. I imagine you can sense fall coming as you step out...

Summer will soon be ending, and fall will soon be starting. The best way to deal with this reality, my garden friends, is to embrace it. We still have plenty...

It's late summer, and as I stroll through my gardens and field in the early morning hours, I can see and feel the approach of fall. For gardeners and flower...

Together, these three words—flowers, farming and floristry—pack a lot of meaning. Why? Because they represent hard work. Work that involves a great deal of blood, sweat and tears, sometimes on...

Ah, summer! A time to sit back and marvel at the full foliage and robust color on display in the garden and landscape! Sounds awesome, doesn't it? Well, for a...

We've reached the end of July, and early morning hours in the garden are beginning to feel like autumn. The change from one season to another keeps us flower farmers...

Welcome to July, the month I typically have a water hose in one hand and a glass of iced tea in the other. This year, July has been extremely hot...

The peony symbolizes love, honor and happiness. It's the traditional choice for special occasions, offered as a token of best wishes. No wonder it's the most popular flower for the...

 There's a grace about a garden that grows irises. The beautiful blooms evoke memories of bygone days, like time spent in a grandparent's sunny, neatly trimmed yard. Irises are definitely...

An iris bloom adds magnificent beauty to floral pieces. To maintain that beauty, you want to do everything possible to ensure a longer vase life. Let me share some tips...