Did you know that you control the size of the flower heads on the sunflowers you grow? Interested in growing a gigantic sunflower for the birds to feast on or the perfect smaller head for a bouquet? You can and it is easy to boot. First, a quick lesson on the sunflower. There is no Read more…
Growing Great Zinnias
The first cuts of the season for the Benary’s Giants. Growing great zinnias is easy. Hands down zinnias are the favorite garden flower for many. As a flower farmer, it is in our top 5 best selling cut flowers and as a retailer we sell more zinnia seeds than any other seed. No question we Read more…
No Time or Space for a Cutting Garden? Think Again!!
Think you have no time or space for a cutting garden? Think again!! I’m sharing the breaking news that a home cutting garden is smaller than you think (3’ x 10’) and can be kept with little to no time! Except of course—to cut the flowers and bring them indoors. Think I’m kidding? It’s true. Read more…
How to make the most of your cut-flower bounty!
We are known on the local cut-flower scene for our near-perfect blossoms and how long they last in the vase. While this may have happened by chance in the beginning of my flower farming career— now days I work pretty hard at making my flowers as gorgeous and long lasting as possible. Certainly being “locally Read more…
Growing Great Dahlias
Some of the very first dahlias I grew. After growing lots of dahlias over the past few years I’ve come to the conclusion that it is much easier than I ever dreamed. They are the beauties of fall for sure. They can become quite addictive if you aren’t careful–you’ve been warned! Once you provide what Read more…
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