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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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. -
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? -
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. -
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...
