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Make This The Year You Grow Flowers!

You’ve scrolled through post after post of one lovely flower garden after another. You’ve dreamed of having your own and we’re here to say “there’s no time like NOW”! You might think you need to wait until warmer, sunny spring days, but actually, now is a great time to start.


The Popularity of Fresh-Cut Flowers

Fresh-cut flowers are gaining popularity for their versatility. They can brighten your dining table, elevate events, or even serve as thoughtful gifts. Beyond their aesthetic value, homegrown flowers contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing reliance on commercially grown blooms, which are often shipped from far away and heavily treated with chemicals.

Crafting with flowers is another reason gardeners are embracing cut flower gardens. Botanical printing—using fresh blooms to imprint onto fabric or paper—creates stunning, one-of-a-kind designs. Meanwhile, pressing and drying flowers opens up possibilities for creating bookmarks, framed art, and greeting cards.


Best Flowers to Start in January and February for Your Cut Flower Garden

Here are some of the best flowers to grow now for stunning bouquets, crafts, and décor:

Cool-Season Flowers

  • Sweet Peas: Fragrant and vibrant, these flowers are ideal for bouquets and climb trellises beautifully. Start them indoors or directly sow them outdoors.
  • Snapdragons: A staple of cut flower arrangements, snapdragons can be started indoors and transplanted early in the season.
  • Calendula: These sunny, pollinator-friendly blooms add warmth to any bouquet and are also edible.
  • Poppies: Sow California poppies or other varieties directly into your garden for a colorful spring bloom.

Warm-Season Flowers to Start Indoors

  • Zinnias: These vibrant flowers come in a wide range of colors and make long-lasting cut blooms. Starting indoors gives them an early boost.
  • Cosmos: Their airy, delicate blooms add charm to any arrangement and attract beneficial insects.
  • Sunflowers: Starting indoors allows you to enjoy their cheerful blooms earlier in the season.
  • Marigolds: Beyond being beautiful, marigolds repel pests, making them functional and ornamental.
Cosmos add charm to any arrangement and attract beneficial insects.

At The Secret Garden, we carry a wide selection of seeds for growing your own cut flowers, as well as all the tools and advice you need to get started. With a little planning, you can enjoy the beauty of homegrown blooms for months to come—and maybe even discover a new favorite craft along the way.

Stop by our nursery to pick up seeds, soil, and everything you need to create your dream cut flower garden. Let’s grow something beautiful together!

Happy planting from all of us at The Secret Garden!

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