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I cleaned out the cut flower garden this weekend. All of it. It might seem a little early to call it quits when September still has plenty of flowers to offer, but I needed to see the garden without anything growing in it. I needed to see the dirt, the paths, the shape of the […]

After Ten Years, I’m Rethinking My Cut Flower Garden

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Cut Flower Garden

Cut Dahlias from your garden make a stunning addition to your home! Enjoying Cut Dahlias in your home Dahlias are gorgeous flowers to have both inside and outside the house during growing season. After planting the tubers in our garden and watching them grow (learn more about growing them here) we like to share them […]

How to Cut and Process Dahlias for Long-Lasting Vase Life: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you’re a Dahlia lover, there’s nothing quite like having a garden filled with an abundance of these breathtaking blooms! Here is our guide to growing Dahlias! Beautiful Blooms Dahlia flowers are easily one of the most eye catching flowers. There are many dahlia varieties, but they are best known for their unique globe or pom-pom […]

How to Grow a Garden of Dahlias: A Guide to Abundant Dahlia Blooms

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Soil blocking is a sustainable and effective method for starting seeds, but having the right tools and resources is key to success. Come peek in the greenhouse to see what’s been working the best for us for the past 7 years! We’ll also answer some of your commonly asked questions about soil blocking! Soil Blocking […]

The Best Tools and Resources for Successful Soil Blocking

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soil blocking tools

  Making homemade powdered flower food is a simple and effective way to nourish and prolong the life of your fresh flowers.     Powdered Flower Food is something you can create with just a few simple household items: sugar, baking soda, and citric acid. We use this recipe for our fresh cut flowers at […]

How to make your own Powdered Flower Food

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