Want to start growing cut flowers but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly guide walks through what cut flowers are, how to choose your first varieties, where to plant them, and what to know about sunlight, spacing, soil, harvesting, and starting small.
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Top Mistakes New Cut Flower Growers Make
Growing cut flowers takes more than planting pretty blooms. From spacing and succession planting to harvesting, greens, sales planning, and finding your grower community, these common mistakes can make or break your season. Here’s what new cut flower growers should know before they plant.
Planting Cut Flowers: What You Need to Know
Planting cut flowers is different from planting a traditional garden bed. From tighter spacing and full sun to soil prep, watering, and early support, a little planning can lead to stronger stems, healthier plants, and more flowers to harvest all season long.
When and How to Start Cut Flowers From Seed
Starting cut flowers from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of growing. In this guide, we walk through how to choose a seed-starting space, water seedlings, select trays, understand germination needs, direct seed flowers, and harden off plants before transplanting.
How to Harvest Cut Flowers Correctly
If you want longer-lasting blooms and healthier, more productive plants, proper harvesting matters more than most growers realize. This post breaks down common flower harvesting mistakes and explains how to cut for better vase life, stronger regrowth, and less stress during harvest season.
Garden Soil vs Potting Mix: Which Should I Use?
I'll never forget, as a kid I had gotten a free packet of coleus seeds and was so excited to grow...
It’s Soil, Not Dirt!
It’s the foundation of every garden, yet the part we overlook the most: it’s beneath our feet...
How Do I Know Which Flowers To Grow?
Are you trying to choose which flowers to grow? We’ll be honest - it's probably one of the...
So You Want to Grow Cut Flowers
No matter why you want to grow cut flowers, there is always an awesome reason to add a little...
How to Make a Christmas Wreath in 7 Easy Steps
So you've seen all of the beautiful and unique holiday wreaths around your neighborhood, local...
They’re Dried, Not Dead!
Are you ever bummed that your favorite florals are only in season for a short time each...
Flower Farmer Florist: Which are You?
Think you know the difference between a flower farmer and a florist? You might be surprised! Whether you’re drawn to the soil or the stems, there’s more to these roles than meets the eye. Curious where you fit in the floral world?
Three Tips to Becoming a Flower Farmer
Growing flowers for a living sounds like a dream, but what does it really take? From soil to sales, success in flower farming requires more than just a love for blooms. Want to get started the right way? Discover three must-know tips here!













