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Gardens require time and effort. As Rudyard Kipling wrote in a poem, "gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade”¦." They are a labor...

It's time to plant. As Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “The earth laughs in flowers.” I agree. The field overflows with laughter when planted with dahlias. I've shared numerous tips &...

Dahlia planting season has arrived. It's time to get your tubers or pre-sprouted dahlias in the ground—or it soon will be, depending on your hardiness zone. How easily I can...

In the United States, major metropolitan areas often lack an ample amount of green space, which can lead to a whole host of problems for public health and well-being. On...

Generations of gardeners have loved peonies—and with good reason. These low-maintenance perennials offer extravagant, elegant and fragrant flowers that bring joy to the garden and cut-flower arrangements in late spring...

Ah, the fragrance of a peony! Who doesn't love that old-fashioned scent wafting through the garden air? I'm going to share a few tips on things you need to know—from...

How is your garden growing? I hope you're reaping the rewards of spring blooms by creating beautiful bouquets for enjoyment indoors. Here at the flower farm, we're currently knee deep...

For most flower farmers around the world, the season for harvesting tulips will soon come to an end. The harvesting method flower farmers use depends on how they grew their...

Support your local flower farm and give mom the gift of flowers! As a flower farmer, myself—and I'm sure I speak for many others—Mother's Day is a time to celebrate...

I truly believe a garden just isn't a garden without irises and daylilies. I grow both and use their blooms in beautiful arrangements for my clients. Irises such as Immortality...

Flower bulbs are perfectly contained packages that have what they need to turn into a flower. A true bulb is a thickened, fleshy, and commonly subterranean bud, usually emitting roots...

What's blooming right now on your flower farm? If daffodils haven't made an appearance yet, don't worry. They'll soon be taking center stage. Varieties such as Carlton Large Cupped Daffodil...