Flowers by Handpicked Blossoms. Fall may feel like the end of the growing season, but for flower farmers and gardeners, it is also the beginning of next spring’s flowers. Starting hardy annuals and perennials in soil blocks allows young plants to establish roots before winter, giving them a head start when warmer weather returns. If you are wondering which soil blocking flower seeds to start this fall, snapdragons, dianthus, yarrow, and several other cold-tolerant varieties are excellent...

Cut flower bouquet from Handpicked Blossoms. Fall in Virginia brings crisp mornings, golden light and a beautiful shift in the flower field. Summer’s bright colors begin mingling with deeper shades of burgundy, rust, plum and gold. It’s one of the most colorful and textural times of year for locally grown flowers. At Handpicked Blossoms in Rice, Virginia, September and October bouquets celebrate what the season naturally provides. Rather than importing flowers grown thousands of miles away,...

Doing your own wedding flowers can be a beautiful way to personalize your celebration, work with locally grown blooms, and stretch your floral budget.