As I prowled through my mostly dormant landscape, each one of these plants reminded me how much I have to value in the winter garden. If you plant for four seasons, with intentionality, those woody ornamental shrubs really deliver! I found myself thinking: “Make more room for Pieris!” ...
Local ornamental shrubs, perennials and flowering bulbs, with a few succulents tossed into the mix. Here’s what I included in my design demonstration: Euphorbia foliage, grown by Jello Mold Farm Lilac blooms, grown by Jello Mold Farm
When Brooke isn’t growing winter tulips at Jenny Creek Flowers, she grows fields of dahlias and other summer crops. By the way, Brooke’s early email was so encouraging and I’d love to share it as my parting sentiments. She wrote: “I have so much respect for the work you have do...
I have a commitment to unique and expressive floral design, happy plants, and a healthy environment. By staying domestic and keeping it simple, Foxglove strives to minimize environmental and social impact. My farmers use sustainable and organic growing methods, and deliver blooms personally to my ...
The three of us talked about our mutual passion for locally-grown blooms. Erin and I discovered our love of floral design that’s “in the moment,” depending on what’s in bloom in one’s own garden, or what you can find at the farmer’s market, from a friend’s flowering shrubs,...
yarrow and so many others are likely to be locally-grown. These simply don’t ship well and therefore are probably not imported. Spring-flowering bulbs and flowering branches are also likely to be local or domestic. Garden roses, old-fashioned flowering shrubs (lilacs, viburnum, some hydrangeas...