That first time I cut flowers from my garden, they were gorgeous on the table—and completely wilted by morning. Here's what I learned about harvesting that changed everything and made my bouquets last days longer.

Ready to grow cut flowers that actually do well in the vase?
In this post, I’m sharing 5 proven tips that make all the difference—from planting techniques to simple maintenance tricks that help your blooms last longer, stand taller, and look downright stunning in your arrangements. Whether you're growing lisianthus, zinnias, or good old snapdragons, these practical habits will set your garden up for serious success.

Gardening is all fun and games until the day the bugs and the weeds show up. Suddenly we want to burn the garden down, throw our hands up in the air and walk away. 

I get it: there is nothing worse than spending weeks caring for these precious plants just to have a japanese beetle chonk down and wreck all the leaves. 

What you’re going to learn about in this blog:

1. How to stay ahead of the weeds.

2. Bugs: good and bad

3. Questions about fertilizing

Many early flowering bulbs make great cut flowers and extends your season.

Learn what bulbs to grow and how to grow them.

One of the joys of succession planting is seeing the changing dynamics of what is growing in your garden throughout the year. It can transform your gardening experience from a flash in the pan to blooms all year long!

Starting seeds is my love language. Watching those sweet little babies sprout and grow into a robust plant that gives and gives and gives. In this post, I am going to provide some tips on water, soil to use, nutrients, and sowing directly into the garden to help you have a successful seed-starting venture.

What do I need to do to prepare for my Cut Flower Garden Box? Here are my tips to make your Cut Flower Garden a success! As always, reach out to me with any questions.

Before the garden gets planted, the growing space needs to be prepared. Here are 6 simple and important steps to prepare your garden space for a beautiful fresh garden of your dreams.

Important Steps for Beginner Gardeners to Consider when Planning Your Garden. Let’s make a plan to have a successful cut-flower or vegetable garden.