How to Stretch Your Wedding Flower Budget: 8 Tips from a NC Flower Farmer
Planning your dream wedding without breaking the bank? Discover 8 practical ways to save money on wedding flowers while still creating stunning, memorable arrangements. From choosing seasonal blooms to DIY options and bulk flower bundles, this guide will help you achieve the floral look you love at a budget-friendly price. 🌸
Is a Farmer-Florist Right For Your Wedding Flowers?
Choosing the right wedding florist can transform your special day. Discover why a farmer florist in the Raleigh-Durham area is the perfect choice for unique, seasonal, and eco-friendly wedding flowers. Learn how local blooms add fragrance, abundance, and sustainability to your celebration, making your wedding truly one-of-a-kind.
Six Favorite Spring Flowers for a North Carolina Wedding
Planning a spring wedding in North Carolina? You're in for a floral treat! Spring brings a stunning variety of blooms that add romance, color, and charm to your big day. From the lush peonies and fluffy ranunculus to the striking anemones and fragrant sweet peas, these seasonal flowers will make your wedding unforgettable. Discover why these blooms are must-haves for your spring celebration.
12 Favorite Flowers for a Wildflower Wedding Bouquet
Here are my top wedding flowers for a wildflower look without the wilt. I cover spring and fall options in NC for every color palette to help you create a stunning and unforgettable wedding floral masterpiece. From asters to zinnias, these garden classics will bring a romantic boho feel to any wildflower wedding flower theme.
Which Flowers Are Safe To Put on A Wedding Cake?
Wedding cakes are a prime focal point of any wedding reception. From grand multi-tiered masterpieces to mini cupcakes, nearly every couple has some time of celebratory cake, often adorned with flowers. If you want a romantic garden-fresh cake, there are two key questions to answer about any bloom on your food.
The Best Spring Foliage for DIY Wedding Flowers
Seasonal foliage adds dimension and personality to your spring wedding flowers. Here are some of our favorite NC spring foliages.
Spring 2024 Flower Bouquet Subscriptions are Open!
A bouquet subscription is your ticket to flower joy on repeat. AKA - a gorgeous in-season mixed flower bouquet that you pick up at the same time/place each week for one month, or more.
Where to Find Containers for DIY Wedding Flowers
Once you’ve found the flowers, you’ll need some containers. Here are ten places to look for DIY wedding flower vessels.
NC Flower Timeline: A Guide to What’s Blooming When
If you’re looking for local wedding flowers, it helps to know what blooms in North Carolina when. Here’s our guide to choosing the most seasonally appropriate wedding flower for your date.
Where to Buy DIY Wedding Flowers in NC
Tips for finding the right source for North Carolina DIY wedding flowers that fit your style, values and budget.
7 Reasons to Join a Flower Bouquet Subscription
7 Reasons to buy (or give) a local flower farm bouquet subscription.
Summer Sunflower Subscription Open!
Our 2023 Summer sunflower subscription is open for sign up!
Bumblebee Nest Gets New Home
An emergency bumblebee nest move in the midst of the Mother’s Day flower rush.
The Long Journey of Imported Flowers
Roughly 80% of the flowers in most florists and grocery shops are imported. On the U.S. east coast, flowers primarily come from South America. How can a flower cut in Colombia travel over 3,600 miles before blooming in Virginia?
Flower Profile: Sweet William
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a classic cottage garden flower with colorful, showy blooms and often a sweet, spicy fragrance. It's a popular cut flower for bouquets, with a long vase life and an easy-to-grow nature that makes it a favorite among cool-season gardeners and florists alike.
Why Bees are Coming Out of the Ground
In spring, our native ground-dwelling bees appear in abundance. So, be on the lookout this time of year for these amazing creatures! Their subterranean habitat might surprise the unsuspecting homeowner -- or dog-walker. (Ask me how I know.)