Cedar House Farm
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Beyond Lilies and Carnations: Meaningful Botanicals to Elevate Memorial Arrangements
I was on a mission to create fresh and dried botanical wreaths for an autumn season, outdoor celebration of life ceremony without using the cliché white lilies and carnations. I wanted to use ingredients that still held significant and appropriate meaning but without the stereotypical floral options that didn't feel sincere for this particular memorial event.
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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!
