Bouquet by Handpicked Blossoms. There’s something about the fall light on a sunflower that makes me stop what I’m doing. Even with a planting list waiting and a greenhouse that seems determined to test our patience, I’m trying to take a moment to enjoy what’s blooming right now. Here at Handpicked Blossoms, the dahlias and sunflowers are putting on a beautiful show. Marigolds are adding their cheerful color, and the eucalyptus is bringing texture and fragrance to our fall bouquets. These...

Market Bouquets by Handpicked Blossoms. There is something extra special about fall flowers. By the time October rolls around, the garden feels different. The days are shorter, the mornings are cooler, and many of the flowers that carried us through summer are beginning to slow down. At the same time, some of my favorite flowers of the entire season are just hitting their stride. Fall is one of the most beautiful times to enjoy locally grown flowers, but it is also one of the shortest. Once...

One of my favorite things about growing flowers is finding ways to enjoy them long after the fresh-cut season ends. When summer fades into fall, dried flowers preserve the colors, textures and memories of the garden for months—and sometimes years—to come. Decorative dried flower wreath. If you have ever wondered how to dry flowers from your garden, the traditional method is also one of the easiest: gather the stems into small bundles and hang them upside down in a cool, dark and dry place for...