If you’ve ever landed on a cut‑flower article and thought I love this—but where do I actually begin? — this post is for you.

After years of growing in Colorado’s unique climate, here’s where I source seeds I trust—and why.

Every bouquet we make at Petals Flower Farm in Boulder, Colorado starts the same way: as a tiny seed, pressed gently into soil while winter still lingers outside.

Get your grow on with your starter post on all things seed starting. There is no better time to start than now!

How to Cold Stratify your Seeds for better germination for you Cut Flower Garden

How to make your own seed starting mix to save money & give seedlings the healthiest start possible for vibrant blooms by barefoot season.

One of my favorite flowers to grow, for their beauty and the joy they bring as they sprout, flourish, and find their place in arrangements

Indoor gardening is no longer just about practicality; it’s about creating an enjoyable, stylish, and year-round way to grow fresh produce.

How and why you should be growing stock in your cut flower garden!

Air plants need friends. Plant your air plants with other plants and they will be much happier!

Some flower farms grow hundred of varieties, others grow one. Here at Petals Flower Farm we fall somewhere in the middle. Now that the holidays are over we've begun to plan this year's flower garden. (Here's what we do to get the garden ready in January , February , and March .) But we always grow these 6 seed varieties because they take: NO ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS & NO TECHNOLOGY -- just seeds, soil, sun, & water-- These are direct sow, cut-and-come-again flowers, all with

Nestled just beyond the bustle of London, Kew Gardens has long been at the very top of our garden bucket list. And so it was with great anticipation that earlier this fall we traveled from the arid Rocky Mountains of Colorado to verdant England and finally Kew , where the very essence of nature thrives in masterfully constructed glasshouses. Look out below for a list of our tips for visiting the gardens! Our journey began with a swift ride on the metro from our hotel in Chel

Listen closely to the whispers of the Rowan Tree, for within its branches lie echoes of eerie lore. For ages untold, wise folk have planted these trees near their homes and churches to ward off witches. Hence, the Rowan Tree is known by many names, including "witch wiggin” and mountain ash. The Rowan Tree is said to be most potent when its berries are at their reddest, wielding a protective shield against sorcery. Throughout the British Isles, this enchanted tree is renowned

Propagating plants from cuttings is an easy & free way to grow more plants. Learn from our many years of experience how to propagate plants

Tired of the cold and gloom? Spring will arrive but while you wait, here are 10 ways to stave off Spring Fever and bring back some bloom!

Elderberry syrup is both delicious and incredibly good for you. This is why we grow and make our own syrup from scratch - and you can too!

All your Fall garden to-do lists in one place! Plant out Fall bulbs, split your dahlias, drink in the greenhouse - its all here!

How to start a flower farm, even if you are short on space and funds!

Its late summer and you've successfully brought (or bought) your dahlia plants into bloom! Congratulations! Reading this without a blooming dahlia in sight? No worries! We've got you covered for next year! Sometime between next March and May check out our blog posts on growing dahlias and you'll be harvesting blooms in no time! Below you will find helpful tips to get the most out of your dahlia from now until the first frost. Remove the lower leaves . Strip plants o

Have you ever noticed that you can’t help but smile when someone brings your flowers? If so, you aren’t alone! Multiple studies and statistics have demonstrated that flowers make people feel good. Maybe its our hunter and gatherer past and flowers remind us of warm weather and fruits to come, maybe its pheromonal and we love the scent of fresh flowers, maybe its magic. How do we know it isn't fruit or perfume or Dumbledore that's cause all the good vibes associated with flo