Cedar House Living -- Botanica, Books, Travel
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A Vintage-Inspired Bearded Iris
I'm absolutely captivated by these vintage-inspired bearded irises we planted a couple of years ago. Truth be told, I'd never been particularly drawn to this flower until I discovered these stunning varieties.
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Pressed Flower Pumpkin Vase
With this autumn-inspired botanical craft, I decided to combine previous pressed flower and pumpkin vase projects into what I am called my pressed flower pumpkin vase! This is a great craft to share with little ones or fellow craft-loving mamas alike. -
Vase Life of My Favorite Bouquet Botanicals
In my garden, I snip with abandon. And when my friends visit, I encourage them to do the same. It is a cutting garden, after all. Everything is grown to be anticipated, admired, photographed, harvested and appreciated elsewhere. To be given a job far more important than adorning my garden; to adorn my home or the home of someone I care about. With this in mind, I recently compiled an at-a-glance list of the vase life ranges for all the botanicals I grow specifically for use in floral arrangements and bouquets. -
Fun Facts about Dahlias
I've always found it intriguing to study the history, floriography, and meaning of the botanicals I grow in my garden. Dahlias, which are just hitting their stride in my garden the past couple weeks, have been my latest obsession. To me, they are the flower of September, continuing to bloom long after the majority of the garden has faded and right up until the first frost. Here are 10 fun facts I've recently learned about dahlias! -
All About Flower Frogs
Whether you are an experienced floral designer or just experimenting with floral arrangements at home, flower frogs are a fantastic tool to have on-hand. So, what is a floral frog? -
Extending the Vase Life of Your Blooms
Let’s talk flower harvesting and caring for your cut flowers. Here are eight easy ways to extend the vase life of your blooms: -
The Posey Bouquet Tutorial
Looking for a simple, beautiful wrap for small bouquets? This is the fold I use to gift small flower arrangements. It is quick, easy, and only uses tissue paper and twine. -
Daffodils in Arrangements
Did you know that narcissus and hyacinths have a sap that is toxic to other flowers? If added to an arrangement, the sap will kill all other plants they share water with. So how do I create that quintessential spring arrangement? -
Five Minute Mini Bouquets
One of my favorite things about growing flowers is gifting them to neighbors and loved ones. Within the cutting garden, I've chosen each bloom's va...
