IT'S A PRETTY PASTIME that saw boost in a significant popularity in the early days of the pandemic and growing cut-flower gardens is poised to stay. To become a cutting-garden pro, follow the advice from a Midwest based master. Jamie Rohda is the owner of Harvest Home Flowers in Waverly, Nebraska, a farm growing specialty cut-flowers for nearly 25 years.
According to Jamie, "A cut-flower garden is a garden not meant for looks but for harvesting. Whereas a flower garden meant for the landscape is laid out for the benefit of being viewed, a cut-flower garden's purpose is to provide the owner with a continuing array of flowers to be harvested and used for floral display." That's not to say a cut-flower garden can't be aesthetically appealing; it's just not the primary intent of this type of space. To keep this goal in mind, Jamie finds that it's best, if possible, to situate a cut-flower garden where it is the least visible, so that the temptation to leave it for viewing is not as great.
Picking the Plants
Before choosing flowers, Jamie suggests that you ask yourself a series of questions to set yourself up for success:
■ What amount of sun does the garden get? Will it be best to plant sun-loving flowers, or will this be a partially shaded garden?
■ What are your personal likes and dislikes?
■ What skills do Is this your first time planting a garden, or do you already have some you have? growing experience?
■ How much growing space do you have?
■ What climate zone are you in?
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April/May 2023-Ausgabe von Birds & Blooms.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April/May 2023-Ausgabe von Birds & Blooms.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Maple Mania
Amazing facts about this fall foliage mainstay
Sense or Nonsense?
Why some birds can taste and smell - but others can't
IN GOOD COMPANY
BIRDS OF A FEATHER MAY FLOCK TOGETHER, but what about other collectives of critters-and what do you call them when they do?
YOUR OWN Perfect Prairie
Learn how to cultivate an oasis of grassland flora in your backyard
ON THE MOVE
Birds approach the challenges of migration in surprising ways. Learn about how they walk, swim or take the scenic route during their travels.
Autumn Wonders
Fall colors offer befitting backdrops for these stunning reader photos
Sparrow Look-Alikes
Distinct sounds help separate these similar species
Embracing the Darkness
From black plants to moody decor, Gothic garden elements can offer a unique outlet to express your dark side
Red-Hot Plants
Scarlet-hued berries add a pop of color to any garden
Food-Focused and Fierce
Meet Canada jays and learn why they eat almost anything they can find