It's spring time! Get planting with a curated cut flower seed collection.
episode highlights Newbie mistakes to avoid in your garden Gardening has been an integral part of my life since I was a teenager. From moving around as a military spouse to prioritizing my garden in every new home, I’ve discovered that gardening brings immense happiness and peace to my life. Today, I want to share…
episode highlights The best flowers and veggies for beginners Are you ready to embark on your gardening adventure but unsure of where to begin? Today, we’ve got you covered with our top 10 easy-to-grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs that will help you create a flourishing garden in no time. From zinnias, sunflowers, zucchinis, and kale,…
episode highlights Newbie mistakes to avoid in your garden Are you a newbie gardener eager to grow a beautiful, bountiful garden? Or perhaps a seasoned green thumb looking to improve your skills? In any case, avoiding common gardening pitfalls can help transform your garden from mediocre to magnificent. In this blog post, based on the…
episode highlights Welcome to the show! Welcome to the very first episode of Organic Gardening for Beginners! I’m Jessica, your guide with over 20 years of gardening experience across the US. Get ready to embark on your gardening journey, whether you’re dreaming of fresh produce from your backyard or beautiful flower bouquets on your kitchen…
Growing sweet peas from seed is a great place to start if you’re looking for an easy and rewarding gardening project. These beautiful flowers come in a wide range of colors and have a sweet fragrance that will brighten up any garden. Sweet peas are easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors…
Once fall hits and the peak of summer production is gone, you might think that flower gardeners like myself take the whole season off. Nay, nay! There are plenty of fun and important things to do during the fall and winter seasons. Cut flower gardeners have plenty to keep them busy during winter. To start,…
My first year of growing scabiosa, also known as pincushion flowers, was such a success that not only will I plant them again next year, but I also learned how to save the seeds from my best-performing plants this year. Saving seeds is straightforward, preserves my best plants, and saves me money next year. To…
Not everyone has a huge yard to fill with cut flowers. That includes me! I currently rent a house with a small yard, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to pack it full of blooms to use in my home. The small space means I need to be thoughtful when planning my flower garden….
If you’re looking for an easy way to propagate black-eyed Susan plants, you may be tempted to take cuttings from your existing plants. While this can be done, it’s not always successful. A better option is to grow new black-eyed Susan plants from seed. Fortunately, starting from seeds will open the doors to far more…
Are you wondering whether cutting flowers can harm or kill the plant when you go out to harvest a bouquet? Well, although it may seem counterintuitive, cutting a flowering plant is more often helpful than harmful. Whether you’re pruning back old growth or cutting an armful of fresh blooms, there are many times throughout the season…
Deadheading flowers means removing the old bloom from the plant as they begin to fade. But in a cut flower garden, is this chore even on the list when you’re harvesting stems for bouquets and arrangements? Can it make a difference in your cut flower garden? Cut flowers benefit from being deadheaded, even with regular…
This list is for you if you need some garden inspiration or entertainment! These seven channels run the gamut from zone 3 growing in Canada to a donation garden in Kentucky to a cottage garden in Sweden. Each channel has a distinct style and loads of information to share. You’ll notice that many of these…
