By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever tried something on a whim? That’s how my disastrous cut flower garden started. We moved our chickens to a new (and updated) chicken coop. When I took down their old coop and fenced grazing area, I had a plot filled with rich, well-worked … [Read more...]
21 Easy to Grow Cut Flowers
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you love making cut flower arrangements? Stop buying the flowers to make them. Instead, grow as many gorgeous flowers as you can and make attractive bouquets to enrich your spaces. You might be intimidated by this idea because you don’t have the … [Read more...]
Pro Tips from Florists to Make Your Arranged Flowers Last Longer
by Matt Gibson Florists depend on your lack of knowledge about flower arrangements in order to make a living. If you knew all of their secrets, you could save yourself quite a bit of change when you find yourself in need of a nice arrangement for a friend who could use a … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Make Cut Flowers Last Without Chemicals
Nothing beats a bouquet of flowers straight from your own garden, but sadly, even the freshest flowers typically last only a few days before drooping and dropping their petals. You can always use floral preservatives to help extend the life of your cut flowers, but why add … [Read more...]