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Spring Rose Pruning Tips for a Bountiful Rose Cutting Garden
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.
Designing with Daffodils: Exploring Varieties Beyond the Ordinary
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.
Garden Tasks You Should Do 4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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.
7 Must-Do Spring Garden Chores
As we get into the spring season, our gardening to-do list starts to fill up. These 7 essential chores will get you ready for a successful garden — while not filling up your calendar with too many tasks.
Navigating the Peat Moss Debate: Sustainable Gardening Choices
The controversy surrounding peat moss underscores the importance of informed decision-making in sustainable gardening practices.
Pollinator Paradise: Flowers That Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds
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.
Behind the Scenes of The Eco-Friendly Cutting Garden – Part 3: The Live Program
We opened the doors to the program in March of last year (2023) and hosted the program live, meaning we released a couple modules at a time and had live Q&A sessions after students had time to go through the material.
Behind the Scenes of The Eco-Friendly Cutting Garden – Part 2: The Course Creation
This is the biggest educational program we have ever offered. In the past we’ve done in-person workshops on the flower farm, virtual classes, and presentations for various groups, but those typically contained one session where we delivered information and gave out a few supporting materials, and ended with some time for Q&A.
Behind the Scenes of The Eco-Friendly Cutting Garden – Part 1: The Idea
Teaching has always been a cornerstone of our business here at Sweet Earth Co. It’s even in our main mission — We Grow, We Design, We Teach.
How Much Space Do You Really Need For a Cutting Garden?
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.
Why Everyone Should Grow Flowers & Herbs
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.
Cultivating Green Dreams: An Atomic Approach to Eco-Friendly Gardening in 2024
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.
The Rewards of a Cutting Garden
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.
Community Building Through Gardening
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!
The Sweet Earth Co. Gift Guide
The season for gift shopping is officially here! Whatever holiday you’re celebrating, I’m rounding up some favorite Sweet Earth Co. experiences your friends and family will love.
How to Make Your Own Compost
In this post, we want to chat a bit more about how to make your own compost.
3 Ways to Make Your Landscape More “Green”
If you’re anything like us here at Sweet Earth Co., you want your home and landscape to be as “green” as possible. Here are 3 ways to make your landscape more green.
The Soil Formula You Need to Know
Soil is the foundation of your plants. Having healthy soil will lead to healthier, more high-quality plants.
End-of-Summer Gardening Checklist
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of gardening for the year. There is plenty you can still do in the fall!
Dahlia Care: Tips for Longer Lasting Flowers
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.