10 Vegetables for Unexpected Flower Arrangements (& How to Use Them)
Vegetables and flowers can mix in the vase to create arrangements that are unique and unexpected. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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Ranking My Best and Worst Cut Flower Arrangements from 2025
Each year I rank a selection of my cut flower arrangements from best to worst. These are the top 5 and worst 5 of 2025.
21 Best Perennial Flowers and Shrubs for Cut Flower Gardens
Discover 21 perennial cut flowers that bridge the gaps between seasons, keeping your garden and vases full when annuals aren’t blooming.
How to Grow Cosmos for Cutting (Plus Harvest Secrets for Best Vase Life)
Cosmos are the easiest cut flowers I grow. They bloom from June to frost, produce 100+ stems, and come back every year from self-seeding. Here’s exactly how I grow them
Peachy Pink Cut Flower Bouquet Ideas for Summer Gardens
Create a peachy pink bouquet with zinnias, dahlias, and more. Learn how to mix colors and textures and which flowers to use to design your own summer flower arrangement.
Best Sunflowers for Cut Flowers: Varieties, Growing Tips & Harvest Secrets
Learn to grow sunflowers for cut flowers with the best varieties to plant plus tips for sowing, harvesting, and arranging. Beginner-friendly strategies for growing sunflowers that look stunning in the garden and last beautifully in the vase.
9 Herbs for Flower Arrangements to Add Fragrance and Texture
Find my top 9 culinary herbs to use in cut flower arrangements to add long-lasting texture, scent, and beauty.
10 Filler Flowers to Grow for Lush Bouquets
Want fuller, more romantic bouquets? These 10 easy-to-grow filler flowers add plenty of texture, charm, and volume to garden flower arrangements.
Easy Mason Jar Bouquets Straight from the Garden
Learn how to create easy Mason jar bouquets from your cut flower garden with tips, flower recipes, and inspiration for making homegrown arrangements.