At the time of writing this, National Herb Day is only a few days away! We love utilizing herbs in our gardens at Sweet Earth, so we wanted to chat about how and why we grow them here on the flower farm.

In this blog post, we'll explore how you can maximize small spaces with flower patches and container gardens, bringing joy and beauty to your surroundings.

A garden is not only a way to enjoy time outdoors and grow your favorite flowers and herbs, but also a way to make a positive impact on the environment from your own backyard — or container on the porch!

Roses, with their captivating beauty and delightful fragrance, are an excellent choice for any cutting garden. At Sweet Earth Co. we grow several varieties of roses and are excited to add 10 new varieties this spring. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, here's a guide to spring pruning and maintaining your roses for a flourishing cutting garden.

When we think of daffodils, the image of cheerful yellow blooms dancing in the spring breeze often comes to mind. However, there's a world of daffodil varieties beyond this classic image waiting to be explored. From traditional to modern, bespoke to boho, daffodils offer endless possibilities for creating elevated floral designs that are sophisticated, refined, and utterly captivating.

Many of us are 4-6 weeks away from our last frost of the season, which means our garden tasks are ramping up!

Today we’re going over a few tasks that you should be doing now to prepare for your peak gardening season once last frost has passed.

Attracting pollinators is a key element of eco-gardening. Pollinators support wildlife, healthy soil, and a robust ecosystem.

Let’s go over some flowers you can plant in your garden to attract various pollinators to your landscape.

Do you dream of having your own cutting garden, but find yourself hesitating because you think you don’t have enough space?

Well, we’re here to debunk the myth that a cutting garden requires a large expanse of land, or even a big yard.

We may be a bit biased, but we think everyone should grow flowers and herbs. Whether you have a large backyard garden or a small container, you can enjoy the benefits of eco-gardening.

As we step into a new year, we’re inspired by James Clear and his incredible book Atomic Habits, and want to apply his teachings to setting garden goals.

It’s no secret that we love cutting gardens. Not only are they a foundation of our business, we also teach about how to start your own.

Another benefit of gardening we enjoy is the community building. Throughout this past year, we’ve enjoyed interacting with and helping our community with our flowers. Let’s take a look back!

Soil is the foundation of your plants. Having healthy soil will lead to healthier, more high-quality plants.

The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of gardening for the year. There is plenty you can still do in the fall!

Vase life differs for every type of flower. In addition, the quality of the flower and the stage at which it’s harvested also impacts vase life.

It goes without saying that we love dahlias here at Sweet Earth Co. There are endless varieties of dahlias, available in a multitude of styles, sizes, and colors.

Here at Sweet Earth Co., our cutting gardens are full of beautiful blooms from spring through late fall that we use for fresh floral arrangements and installations.

But we also plant plenty so that we have some to dry. We harvest some blooms so that we can preserve them and use them for dried bouquets and crafting.

There are many different projects and types of art that you can make as a gardener and farmer florist. You can use your flowers in your art and designs, or you can simply use them as inspiration. In this post I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to get creative — and inspire further creativity — with the flowers you grow.

Ultimately we believe that flowers are a form of self-care. While the term has been popular online and on social media lately, self-care isn’t just a trend or a buzzword. It’s important for mental and physical wellbeing!

When it comes to designing your container garden, there are 3 essential elements you’ll want to have in mind: Thrillers, fillers, and spillers. Let’s dive into what each one means in more detail.