It’s the beginning of June here on the farm. We’ve had lots of activity in the garden and many different visitors in the landscape. Here’s a little bit of what’s been going on this week. I’ve posted about these peonies before and have even made a very similar arrangement, but I’ll never get enough. Original…
Tag: Arrangement
Passion Bouquet
This bouquet was inspired by passion flower vine and hyacinth bean vine. The purple theme carried all the way through this arrangement. Can you spot the passion flower in the bouquet? Featured in this bouquet are dahlias, celosia, scabiosa, cosmos, ammi, hyacinth bean, passion flower along with love-in-a-puff, scented geranium, lemon verbena and artemisia for…
Red & Gold Bouquet
In honor of yesterday’s game, ISU vs. Iowa, I created this ISU themed arrangement. As some of you know, I attend Iowa State University – GO STATE! Unfortunately they lost the game but I still hope they have a great rest of the season. What do you think of this color combo in an arrangement? This…
Islander Bouquet
One of my favorite dahlias is called Islander. It’s absolutely huge and the most amazing magenta pink color. It just screams TROPICAL flower. I had two perfect Islander blooms today that were the inspiration for this bouquet. Also included in this arrangement are celosia, scabiosa, ammi, zinnia and amaranth with scented geranium, millet and love…
Sunset Bouquet
I made a couple of bouquets tonight right at sunset. This is not my typical color palette but I am trying new things tonight. I am just in love with Celosia! Also included in this bouquet: Dahlia, Cosmos, Zinnia, Smoke Bush and Sedum. I was able to capture these photos just before it got too…
Café au Lait
You might have seen my recent post about the bouquet I made using Café au Lait dahlias. I took some more photos of them in the field this weekend. I thought I had at least twelve tubers this year but some came up completely stark white so I think only have around 7-8 true Cafés. I’m…
Pink Dahlia Arrangement
This is what my dahlia field looks like right now. Out of around 290 dahlia tubers I planted I ended up losing several to virus, rot and other issues. However, the ones that made it are just absolutely beautiful. Are your dahlias blooming yet?
Bouquet of Café au Lait Dahlias
How gorgeous is this bouquet featuring the one and only Café au Lait? This vase color and shape along with this perfect mix of foliage just really sets them off. Also included in this bouquet: love in a puff, black knight scabiosa, sedum autumn joy, scented geranium, millet, smoke bush and viburnum. The contrast is amazing! What…
Mid-July Mixed Bouquet
This is a mixed bouquet featuring everything that is blooming right now in mid-July here in Southwest, Iowa. Dahlias, Gaura, Lisanthus, Larkspur, Rudbeckia with scented Geranium, Honeysuckle, Lemon Balm and Smokebush for foliage.What’s blooming in your yard?
Floral Centerpiece Workshop
This weekend I attended a Floral Centerpiece Workshop at PepperHarrow Farm in Winterset, IA.
Peony + Smoke Bush = Magic
One thing is for sure… it is full blown peony season here in Southwest Iowa.
How To: Flower Arranging with Zinnias
This time of year Zinnias are still going strong and right now I have bees, butterflies, months and more surrounding this very popular spot in the garden.
Travel: West End Architectural Salvage
You NEED to visit West End Architectural Salvage the next time you’re in Des Moines, Iowa.
How To: Flower Arranging
Looking for tips on arranging flowers? Follow these easy steps for a beautiful arrangement!