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The Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Flower Fields
Flower Farms: The Best Flower Fields Across the U.S. Flowers are one of life's greatest pleasures. From romantic gestures, to a symbol of kindness during a difficult time, it's safe...
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Best Bloomers for a Season of Color
By midsummer, some flowers are in their showy season while others have faded away. To create a garden with blooms that last well into late summer, you need varieties that...
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How To Plant Crocosmia
Easy to grow and brilliantly colored, crocosmia can transform a summer landscape. Hummingbirds and pollinators love them, and they're an excellent choice for bulb gardens, mixed perennial beds and cutting...
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The Dog Days of Summer
It's the season that folks refer to as the dog days of summer, which means plenty of hot weather. Now until mid-August everything will be at its peak. The planting...
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Opening a Farm/Flower Stand - Part 2: Business Details
A farm/flower stand touches people's lives and creates memories they're not likely to forget. Why? Because flowers make people happy, especially farm grown, well-loved flowers. In this blog post, you'll...
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Opening a Farm/Flower Stand - Part 1: The Basics
Have you ever considered selling flowers from a farm/flower stand? Whether you grow flowers for profit or as a hobby, erecting and maintaining a stand will provide area residents with...
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Bulbs to Plant in Fall
What Are Fall Bulbs? Beginners and gardening pros alike love fall bulbs. Sometimes called hardy bulbs or spring-flowering bulbs, they are planted in the cool, pleasant fall weather and burst...
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Summer Gardens
July is here and the gardens are showing sure signs of summer. It seems things are somewhat behind from their usual performance, but the blooms are finally unfolding! The dahlias...
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U.S. Cities with the Highest Rated Public Parks
There are few things in life that anyone of any age or background can enjoy, but I think we can all agree that public parks are a safe bet. From...
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Fillers and Foliage
Whether you're a flower farmer selling fresh arrangements to clients or a home gardener creating lovely bouquets for inside the home, you need to grow fillers and foliage as well...
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Looking Back—and Ahead—on the Flower Farm
We're in a new month. And how sweet June is after the physical and mental exertion—and accompanying exhaustion—of a typical May. The first four months of every year are spent...
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Best Flowering Plants for Shade
Want vibrant, colorful flowers in your shaded areas? Plant flowers that thrive in the shade. Plants have varying light requirements. Some need hours and hours of direct sunlight to bloom...