Garden Journal

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From Garden to Vase: Building a Balanced Bouquet

Learn how to plan a cut flower garden that keeps your home stocked with fresh bouquets all season long. In this guide, we break down how to grow a balanced mix of focal flowers, spiky accents, airy fillers, whimsical textures, and fragrant foliage. Whether you love zinnias and sunflowers or prefer a softer color palette, you’ll discover how to design a flower garden that makes arranging effortless—from your garden to the vase.

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Q&A: Should I Let My Herbs Bloom?

Letting your herbs bloom isn’t a clear-cut yes or no—it depends on your goals. While flowering can reduce the flavor or vigor of leafy herbs like basil, it also attracts pollinators, supports beneficial insects, and gives you seeds to cook with or plant for next season. Some flowers, like chamomile and calendula, are grown specifically for their blooms, while others—like cilantro and fennel—produce delicious seeds. If you’ve had your fill of basil or chives, go ahead and let them flower. Just be mindful of timing; woody herbs like thyme and sage may not recover if pruned too late.

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Veggies Love Flowers, and We Do Too

Flowers and vegetables are the ultimate garden power couple! In this blog, we explore why adding blooms to your veggie garden isn’t just about beauty—it’s about attracting pollinators, repelling pests, improving soil health, and creating a thriving, balanced ecosystem. Learn the best flowers to plant and how to seamlessly weave them into your kitchen garden.

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