• 019: Foliage Picks: What to Grow in Your Cut Flower Garden

  • Aug 14 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

019: Foliage Picks: What to Grow in Your Cut Flower Garden

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we discuss the power of foliage in floral arrangements. Join me as I share my everything from discovering the exceptional vase life of thornless raspberries to exploring a variety of annual and perennial foliages like Nicandra, basil, Bupleurum, and eucalyptus. I offer innovative approaches to managing and harvesting woody foliage and perennials, including practical tips on incorporating herbs and local greenery into your creations.

    Whether you're a budding gardener or a seasoned floral enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you craft stunning, foliage-rich bouquets with confidence and creativity!

    In this episode, you will hear:

    • Importance of foliage in cut flower farming, including categories like annuals, perennials, shrubs, and sticks.

    • Practical management techniques for woody foliage like raspberries and viburnums.

    • Integration of perennial foliages like sage, rosemary, mint, Baptisia, peonies, hostas, irises, and meadowsweet into floral arrangements.

    • Benefits of using local and naturally sourced foliage to enhance floral designs.

    • Tips for using foliage in different floral settings, including farm stands, events, and DIY arrangements.

    Resources from this Episode

    • Freebie: Learn the secret to Cut and Come Again Flowers - https://www.learncutflowergrowing.com/cut-and-come-again-flowers

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    Episode Credits

    If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.

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