Many types of flowers are available from florists all year round, but nothing beats a freshly cut bouquet of summer flowers picked from your own garden. Keeping them from dying prematurely can be ...

Nothing beats the feeling of strolling into a farmer’s market and spying rows upon rows of gorgeous, fresh-cut flowers. For just a few bucks, you can take home a fragrant, vibrant bouquet to instantly ...

Growing and selling cut flowers is a difficult niche to break into. With fierce competition from countries with more tropical climates, as well as local commercial wholesalers, it's hard to price your ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. “Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Nothing brightens a room like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Many gardeners incorporate flowers into their landscapes to bring color to their outdoor areas, but have you ever considered dedicating a ...

To display cut poinsettia flowers in a vase, cut the stem the desired length, and quickly sear the cut end with a small pocket lighter. Put the poinsettia in a deep bucket of water that covers most of ...

While a lot of people buy cut flowers, the competition in the field is great, so marketing provides the key to grabbing your share of the business. As a flower grower, your marketing options include ...

Have you ever wondered which are the countries that export the most cut flowers in the world? We did, and therefore, we have done a little research, regarding this topic. If you are interested keep on ...

Because orchids bloom for months, they might give the impression that their flowering period never ends but it does. And if you are new to orchids, you then face the question of how to care for the ...