Fall equinox marks a change of season
The fall equinox is an astronomical event that marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the Sun crosses Earth's equator. The fall equinox typically occurs on September 22 or 23 each year, but the exact date can vary slightly. On the...
How to photograph flowers
Flower photography is a great way to capture the beauty of nature. With a little patience and practice, you can take stunning photos of flowers in all their glory.
Lisianthus is the super rose
Lisianthus, often dubbed the "super rose," is a flower that exudes elegance, charm, and versatility in the world of cut flowers. Resembling a rose in its appearance, lisianthus possesses unique qualities that elevate it to a level of floral excellence comparable to...
A blossoming symphony — discovering the 20 most popular cut flowers
The top 20 cut flowers are all popular for good and somewhat varied reasons. Most, but not all of them are “focal” flowers, but some are fillers or spikes. Some have very little fragrance and others are very aromatic. When arranged together in a bouquet, the play off one another and sum becomes greater than its parts.
Help celebrate American Flowers Week 2023
American Flowers Week is an annual celebration of American-grown flowers and the farmers, florists, and designers who cultivate and arrange them. This year, American Flowers Week will be held from June 28th to July 4th, 2023, and will feature a range of events and...
10 best practices for shopping at farmers markets
Farmers markets are a wonderful way to support local agriculture and build community. However, it’s important to approach farmers markets with some best practices in mind to ensure that you are getting the best experience and supporting local farmers to the fullest extent.
Growing Teddy Bear Sunflowers
Here are the directions for growing teddy bear sunflowers: Choose a location. Teddy bear sunflowers need full sun and well-drained soil. Choose a spot in your garden that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. The soil should be loose and fertile, with a...
Pro tips on how to cut and arrange daffodils (Narcissus)
Daffodils (aka Narcissus) have some unique characteristics that require special handling and care when you are cutting and arranging them. Get 6 pro tips.
How to start flower seeds under grow lights
Our Blue Gables Farm customers frequently ask how we get our seedlings started. We start about half of them under lights in our basement or in other local growers’ greenhouses (we don’t have one). Starting flowers from seed under grow lights is an easy way to get your flower garden going. Starting and then transplanting seedlings is a great way to make the best use of garden space, too.