Ordering American Grown Flowers
Did you know that the percentage of cut flowers sold in the USA aren’t grown in the United States? More to the point, however, is the following question: did you know that you have the ability to order flowers that are American Grown? In many parts of this country you can find cut flowers that were grown very close to where you live. And if you love local food, and want to support your regional farmers, why wouldn’t you seek out area flower growers as well?
Recently on The Garden Lady on WRKO I interviewed Debra Prinzing, author of Slow Flowers: Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm. She is so passionate about the wisdom of supporting US flower growers that she started a website about it. You can see some of the many local growers listed on that Slow Flowers site.
As 2015 ended and we enter a new year, consider making it a point to support local growers, from the farmers who are within a fifty mile radius of where you live, to those who are regional or ship within the USA.
I’ve already placed two orders with Stargazer Barn, and enjoyed hearing how much the recipients of the wine and lilies I sent appreciated getting a gift of flowers and a beverage from a small grower. If you would like to order from Stargazer Barn through the first week of January 2016, be sure to use the code shown on the photo below for free shipping.
I Love Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’ aka Dappled Willow
Name: Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' aka dappled willow Type of Plant: This willow can be purchased in shrub or grafted tree form, and my favorite is the small trees. Hardy in zones 4-9, and growing best in sun to part-sun. Why I love this: Since they are grafted onto...
Garden Design Ideas: Something Tall
There are times in a landscape when we need something tall and thin. Maybe we have a tight corner or section of wall that needs to be softened. Perhaps everything in the garden is low, and what's missing is a higher focal point to tie the earth to the sky. Many people...
Veggies for a Foodie’s Garden
If you love flavorful food, you should be growing your own vegetables. Here are some of the tastiest varieties we grow in our gardens. When these are freshly picked and brought right to the table, it's the most delicious food on earth. Salad Greens: For a good crop,...
Gardening Book Contest!
This week, head over to the St.Lynn's Press Facebook page , comment on the post that shows these book covers, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of these gardening titles.
Can I Use Duct Tape To Repair My Split Shrubs and Trees?
No. Broken branches don't "knit together" like human bones do, and the duct tape will end up holding in moisture which causes disease, and ultimately strangling the plant. Plus it's U-G-L-Y. Don't do it.
I Love Coral Drift Roses
Name: Rosa ‘Meijocos’ aka Coral Drift rose Type of Plant: This is a low-growing shrub rose that repeat flowers reliably and is very disease resistant. It is hardy in zones 4-10 and grows best in full sun. Why I love this: When I get a new plant to test I’ll place it...
Plant A Salad Bowl
A Salad Bowl? You Can Grow That! This is a fun spring plant project for kids and adults. Salad bowls make a good gift or porch decoration when it's too cool for most annuals but you just need an expression of spring and growth. Here's what you need: A low, bowl-shaped...
Free Range Kale Cupcakes
A recipe for passionate foodies who care... CUPCAKES: 1 ½ cups organic, gluten-free cake flour 1 teaspoon farm-fresh baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups unbleached, organic beet sugar 6 tablespoons cage free, undyed butter, 2 eggs from chickens certified by...
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