Are you interested in growing a cut flower patch? Don't make the same mistakes I did. Here are some lessons I learned from growing a cut flower garden.
Take Lots of NotesJournal with a book or take notes on your phone during the growing season.It’s one of those things that we have every intention of doing but get busy or lazy thinking we'll do it later.
Save Seeds You Don’t UseYou don't have to go all in on the seed packet. Sow a little less and save a little more seeds for the future.
Plan the Flower Patch GardenWhen purchasing seeds our eyes tend to be much larger than our gardens. Plan ahead and order only what you really need.
Stake Plants Early Start staking plants when they are small and first put in the ground. It’s much easier to do at that time.
Stake Plants WellIn addition to staking early, it’s SO IMPORTANT to stake them well.I made the mistake of trying a few things to see if they’d work and…they didn’t.
Always Follow the Seed Packet DirectionsWhether you are growing flowers, herbs, or vegetables, follow the directions.The grower knows their plants better than we do. So follow ALL of the directions for sowing, spacing, and growing!
Label ALL Your PlantsLabel every single seed cell because trust me, you won't remember them later!
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