Cedar House Farm
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Fresh Botanical Wreath-Making Guide
Working with fresh botanicals is such a rewarding experience. Even if you are unable to attend one of my workshops, the guidance in this journal a... -
The Meaningful Mother's Day Planter
I created The Meaningful Mother’s Day Planter and accompanying tutorial as a tribute to all those who fill a motherhood role as well as to you, who feel called to give something meaningful to a mother or mother figure. As the creator of this planter, you will customize it to create a seasonal gift, inspired by the mother or mother figure in your life, that is overflowing with sentiment and usefulness. -
The Warrior Plant
A gift from Mother Nature, yarrow is native to the Northern hemisphere and grows freely in grasslands and open meadows.
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Blooms that Brave the Frost
Hellebore, with its subtle vintage charm and lovely cupped petals, braves the frost as one of winter’s first blooms of the new year. In the language of flowers, it means “protection” but can also symbolize "to overcome scandal or slander”. Both meanings are as powerful and speak to hellebore’s strength and ability create beauty even during the darkest days of winter’s hold. -
Floriology of the Iris and Planting Tips
This year, I am growing a special collection of gorgeous, vintage-inspired irises hand-picked by yours truly. The Cedar House Living Botanical Message Iris Collection pays tribute to this incredible bloom and the deeper meaning and message that it holds. These are NOT your traditional purple irises. -
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! -
Olive Branch and Mint Wreath Tutorial
I’ve found so much joy making my own wreathes. Last year, I shared a tutorial on how I made an herbal wreath made with fresh cedar clippings, rosemary, sage, eucalyptus and mint. This week, I pulled out my trusty wire base once again and made an olive branch wreath to hang on our front door. It is simple and timeless and I wanted to share the process with you. -
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? -
Violas v. Pansies: What's the Difference?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a viola and a pansy? Viola is actually the genus under which there are over 500 different species. Among those species are pansies. -
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? -
My Pollinator Garden
I have what is sometimes referred to as a pollinator garden. It is filled with colorful and fragrant flowers and herbs that attract and feed pollinators such as honey bees, native bees, moths and butterflies. When I harvest, I make sure to always leave plenty of blooms to keep them busy and happy. Yesterday, we watched countless butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, bees, robins, chickadees, and a pair of Stellar Jays visit our garden, so it’s working.
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