When you think of dried flower arrangements and wreaths, do you think of those horrible things your mom and grandma used to display in the early 1990s? Well, I did, too. I confess that when I saw what today’s farmer florists are creating with dried flowers in the 2020s, I changed my mind about dried […] The post 30 Best Flowers to Grow for Dried Flower Arrangements appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Statice is one of the backbone crops on my flower farm for both fresh and dried bouquets. It comes in nearly every colour of the rainbow and holds its shape and colour beautifully once dried. I grow it every year and use it constantly—not just during the summer, but in winter wreaths and arrangements, too! […] The post How to Grow Statice in a Short Growing Season appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Strawflowers are one of my absolute favourite flowers for the cutting garden. They have a unique, papery texture, are easy to grow from seed, and come in nearly every colour of the rainbow. Perfect for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, these cheerful blooms are a must-have for any cut flower garden. Read on for […] The post How to Grow Strawflowers in Zone 3 appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Saponaria looks a lot like baby’s breath, and it’s become a must-have in my garden. It’s easy to grow, easy to save seed from, and despite being a one-and-done flower, I think it’s well worth the space. It tucks in beautifully around other flowers, filling in gaps and adding a light, airy texture to bouquets. […] The post How to Grow Saponaria in a Cold Climate appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Learn how to grow feverfew in Zone 3. Discover tips for seeding, overwintering, saving seed, and choosing the best varieties for your cut flower garden.| Shifting Roots
To deal with ravenous rabbits, a gardener creates a solution that adds even more beauty to the landscape| Fine Gardening
All you need to know about growing snapdragons, in our detailed Grow Guide.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
No matter where you get them, you want your floral arrangements to last as long as possible. These simple tips will help your fresh-cut flowers thrive!| One Good Thing by Jillee: Making Homemaking Simple and Enjoyable
A number of years ago RHS Chelsea Flower Show was filled with a new flower, Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'. Grown among grasses, the foliage dissolves with snaking blackcurrant purple and pink spires rising from the froth. Everyone was talking about it and I was hooked, ordering seeds from Chiltern Seeds to sow that spring. In our| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
Planting cosmos seeds is easy and perfect for beginner gardeners. This beautiful flowers are the perfect addition to any garden.| Lettuce Grow Something
Click here to see different types of cut and come again flowers and a few that I give honorable mention to. Perfect for garden planning!| Sugar Maple Farmhouse
Want to have bouquet after bouquet of fresh flowers straight from your own garden? Here are the best cut flowers to grow that will give you just that!| Rain on a Tin Roof