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Your Roadmap to Starting a Cut Flower Garden
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.

Petals Bouder
Jan 253 min read


A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Buying Seeds
After years of growing in Colorado’s unique climate, here’s where I source seeds I trust—and why.

Petals Bouder
Jan 253 min read


DIY Organic Seed Starting Mix: A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Growing Healthy Blossoms on a Budget
How to make your own seed starting mix to save money & give seedlings the healthiest start possible for vibrant blooms by barefoot season.

Petals Bouder
Jan 26, 20254 min read


Fresh and Stylish: Exploring Two of the Best Indoor Gardening Systems for Your Home
Indoor gardening is no longer just about practicality; it’s about creating an enjoyable, stylish, and year-round way to grow fresh produce.

Petals Bouder
Jan 13, 20255 min read


Sunshine, Plants, & Mental Health: Why Costa Rica Should Be Your Winter Escape
Winter blues are real. if you’re fortunate enough to take a winter getaway, there’s no better destination than Costa Rica.

Petals Bouder
Jan 12, 20255 min read


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

Petals Bouder
Jan 20, 20242 min read


Rowan Tree - a Halloween worthy tree of lore
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

Petals Bouder
Oct 8, 20231 min read


10 ways to combat SPRING FEVER
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!

Petals Bouder
Mar 29, 20233 min read


How to Make Elderberry Syrup
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!

Petals Bouder
Sep 11, 20223 min read


The Science Is In: Flowers = Happiness
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

Petals Bouder
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Air Purifying Plants
6 powerful plants for air purifying. Looking to spring clean your drawers and your air? Look no father than this guide with photos!

Petals Bouder
Jan 10, 20223 min read


Ferns - So popular they started a frenzy!
Ferns make such fantastic house and garden plants that they started a frenzy amongst Victorian Englanders. While we may no longer be gaga for ferns like those crazy corseted daughters of old, ferns are still among some of the most popular house plants. Read on to discover the fascinating history of fern fever , which ferns to add to you collection, and how to keep your fern friends happy. Live near Boulder, Colorado? Check out our fern collection and let us help you turn

Petals Bouder
Mar 10, 20213 min read


11 Pet Friendly Plants
Looking for plants to green your space but won't make your pets sick? Check out our list of 11 pet friendly plants!

Petals Bouder
Feb 25, 20212 min read


Peace Lily - the Darling of NASA
Indoor plants can boost your mood, your productivity, and your health. Learn more about the power of plants on Petals Boulder Blog.

Petals Bouder
Feb 2, 20213 min read


Delivering Flowers in a Pandemic
Delivering flowers in a pandemic has brought such joy and beautiful perspective on my neighbors in an otherwise daunting year.

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20204 min read


Gardening to Feed Your Family
There has never been a more appealing to to start growing your own food. Here I detail the surprisingly edible things to grow.

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20203 min read


Gardening - the ultimate delayed gratification in a world of instant everything.
We live in a world where instantaneous gratification is promised, packaged, & delivered on a daily basis. Gardens don't play that game...

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20203 min read


Why are flowers SO expensive?!?!
Jet fuel is what makes flowers expensive. Learn how to buy local and save the planet, bees, and gardeners all at the same time.

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Yule Log
The Yule Log is a northern European tradition dating back to pre-Christian times. This ancient act of bringing the outdoors in to decorate the home in the dead of winter is also a great way to pass the time with family and friends. This year our kitten even got in on the fun! Traditionally the Yule Log would be constructed from materials foraged from outside. Family and friends would come together and decorate the log with twine, berries, evergreen, and bits of paper with

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Hygge Your Holidays
Flowers really do make people happy, just ask the Danes - originators of cultivating joy amidst winter’s frost. 5 ways to cultivate cozy!

Petals Bouder
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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