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Welcome to Our Library
Flower-focused resources to inform and inspire gardeners of all experience levels
“What’s Wrong With My Seedlings?”: A Troubleshooting Guide
A quick and dirty explanation of the most common problems - and solutions - for starting cut flowers from seed
Direct-Sown Flower Seeds: A Comprehensive List and Planting Guide
An easy-to-use guide for starting seeds directly in the garden each May
The Floral Microseasons Summary That Absolutely Nobody Asked For
A closer look at the cut flower garden’s yearly patterns, rhythms, and temperaments; as organized by five floral microseasons
A September Custom-Grown Wedding: Meet Julia & Kayla
A peek behind-the-scenes of what we’re growing and how we are planning for Julia & Kayla’s elegant garden-party wedding. Images by Tori Sokalski Photography.
Double Your Snapdragon Stock: A Simple Guide to Propagation
Learn how to easily pinch and propagate your snapdragon seedlings to produce double the number of plants with Gina Rothenberger, Designer for Waverly Flower Co. and Owner of Roth Flower Farm
The Importance of Hardening Off Your Seedlings
A detailed explanation of how to acclimate your seedlings to the outdoor elements and transition them from indoors to the garden
Why, If, When, and How to “Pinch” Your Seedlings
A simple step taken by gardeners early in the growing season to ensure a bushier plant that produces more flowers.
Direct Seeding Cool-Weather Flowers
Our favorite flower seeds that we sow directly into the garden every March
The Three Easiest Cut Flowers to Grow from Seed
If you’re new to gardening (or even if you’re not!) these are three easy-to-grow varieties we recommend. They’re unfussy, productive, and beautiful in both a garden and a vase.
Four Whimsical Flowers We’re Excited to Start in March
Unique, airy, delicate flowers that will bloom all summer long.
Growing Dahlias for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to growing one of the most popular specialty cut flowers, with Megan Haworth of Pink Sky Flowers Co.
A Detailed Guide to Growing Sweet Peas
Everything a gardener needs to know about one of our favorite late spring blooms
Our Favorite Seed Starting “Recipes”
Save money, use better ingredients, and grow healthier seedlings with these tried-and-tested recipes
Planning Our Gardens for Custom-Grown Weddings
How we use the floral microseasons to plan the flowers for a couple dozen custom-grown weddings each year
Seed Starting 101
A simple, affordable, and effective guide for home gardeners to start seeds each spring
Using Herbs in Flower Bouquets
Five easy-to-grow varieties that will add scent, texture, and whimsy to your freshly-picked designs
A Deep Dive into Aquaponics
Raising fish and flowers together just might be the greenest - and coolest - way to get growing
The Benefits of Worm Castings
Learn how to use the beneficial worm byproduct in your garden with Jon Kline, Owner of Woodland Worm Co.
Five Cut Flower Varieties to Start in February
Our very favorite slow-growers and cool-weather loving blooms
13 Edible Flowers To Try This Year
Learn how to make every meal flower-filled with Carolyn Pavlik, Owner of Spring Break Flower Farm