Flora's Garden

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Something I'm learning more about this year is the difference in size of ranunculus corms. They typically come in these ...
01/30/2025

Something I'm learning more about this year is the difference in size of ranunculus corms. They typically come in these 4 size options. I actually placed my order today for ranunculus corms for next year and I made sure almost all are the 5-6cm size or the 7+ size. The smaller sizes do tend to make slightly smaller flowers so when you're shopping for corms see if it says what size they are or ask the seller.

I started all my ranunculus today! My plan is to plant them out in my low tunnels the week of March 3rd.

I'll save my process in a highlight so you can reference it as you're starting your own corms this year.

I'm in zone 5a and I'd say I'm slightly ahead of schedule/optimistic with my timeline. If you don't want to cover and uncover plants with plastic and frost cloth, you can probably start your corms about a month from now!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the sale yesterday! It went wildly fast with 200 orders placed in the f...
01/03/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the sale yesterday! It went wildly fast with 200 orders placed in the first 10 minutes!! It took all of my willpower to keep so many unicorns for myself, but as we're expanding by almost 4X this year I plan on growing them out for an absolutely epic sale a year from now!
Overall, I think the wishlist feature was useful, where it fell short was for the varieties that we had very few quantities of. I believe it was an inventory shortage more than an actual site glitch.
I will most certainly be combining shipping, so if you want to go in and place another order I will combine your orders and send shipping refunds when we ship out.
Nathan, the kids and I are super grateful for all of you and we're so excited for 2025.

There are still 18 varieties left including:

Bloomquist Mojo
20th Ave Memory
Miss Amara (an absolute staple, in my opinion)
Bloomquist Alan
Salish Twilight Girl
Caitlin's joy

And our first ever introduction "Flora"

Dahlia pictured here is a first year seedling

I am beyond thrilled to announce Kristyn won the early access shopping experience! An avid Dahlia and Gourd lover! Can'...
12/16/2024

I am beyond thrilled to announce Kristyn won the early access shopping experience! An avid Dahlia and Gourd lover!
Can't wait to coordinate this with you. Congratulations!

In anticipation of our Tuber Sale we are giving away an early access shopping experience for 1 of you! You will get to s...
12/12/2024

In anticipation of our Tuber Sale we are giving away an early access shopping experience for 1 of you! You will get to shop our sale early, at your leisure, without the wild rush of the Dahlia wars. Yes, the adrenaline rush is a thrill, but it would also be nice to actually get your entire wishlist.

Here are the rules:

-Make sure you're following
-Like 🩷 this post
-Share this post (make sure to tag us so we see you shared)
-Go to our website and subscribe to our email list.
(I will request your email when I contact the winner to confirm this step.)

Giveaway ends Sunday 12/15 at 6pm CT

Good luck!!

Dahlia of the day: Day 2 "My Forever"To coordinate with the Pantone color of the year release. This is the Dahlia that p...
12/07/2024

Dahlia of the day: Day 2 "My Forever"

To coordinate with the Pantone color of the year release. This is the Dahlia that popped in my head when I saw Mocha Mousse! It was the only Dahlia I grew this year that pulled some brownish undertones. This was by far my favorite waterlily this year. A prolific bloomer with continuous blooms all season long. Florists loved this one! The color is a lovely peachy, terracotta, buff, bronze combination. Definitely a good one to add to your wishlist.

Whoop whoop! Who is excited?!?! I Hemmed and hawed over the sale date. I like a weekday sale since, for me, I'm home and...
12/06/2024

Whoop whoop! Who is excited?!?! I Hemmed and hawed over the sale date. I like a weekday sale since, for me, I'm home and weekends are full of kid's sports. But, I feel bad for the working folks. My husband said "why not New Years Day? Everyone has it off and no one is doing much anyways." So, we're going for it! I'm adding new varieties to the website every day and I'll make sure to let you know when the full selection is up for viewing. You can look anytime to see what's up so far and start making your wishlist.

Blessings!

-Maria

A Dahlia a day series! I'm going to post a Dahlia a day (give or take) leading up to my sale. I have so many new varieti...
12/05/2024

A Dahlia a day series!
I'm going to post a Dahlia a day (give or take) leading up to my sale. I have so many new varieties this year I figure some need an introduction.
Day 1: was one of my absolute favorites this year. 20th Ave Memory- A fantastic performer bloom and tuber wise. I took so many cuttings of this one and daydreamed of a sea of blush ball blooms and it did not disappoint ☺️. If I could only grow one blush I think it'd be her. But please don't ever let me grow only one blush variety. The petals have a subtle pencil like streaking on them which makes them stand out in an artsy elegant way.

Today's the day! The big subscription sale is live! I hope you're able to get one this year. I'd love to deliver bouquet...
11/29/2024

Today's the day! The big subscription sale is live! I hope you're able to get one this year. I'd love to deliver bouquets to your front door.
And for my distant friends, check out our ranunculus selection! If you've never grown ranunculus before I'd be happy to help you through the process. It's intimidating but so worth it for those beautiful long lasting blooms in June!

check everything out at florasgardenmn.com

Really so very grateful for Nathan and my kids who keep me tethered and sane. They are my safe haven on hard days. And I...
11/29/2024

Really so very grateful for Nathan and my kids who keep me tethered and sane. They are my safe haven on hard days.

And I'm so grateful for all of you who have supported this budding business of ours!

When you choose to buy flowers, a subscription, tubers or corms from us you're really changing this little life of ours

Thank you!!

I cannot wait to deliver these ✨home grown✨ hand made✨ bouquets right to your door✨ next year! The subscriptions make TH...
11/20/2024

I cannot wait to deliver these ✨home grown✨ hand made✨ bouquets right to your door✨ next year!
The subscriptions make THE best gifts to your loved ones. They are especially good for the ones who have everything (insert grandma, grandpa, mom's and dads)
Unsurprisingly, grandparents appreciate them the most. So many of them recognize different flowers and share stories of growing them throughout their lifetime. I feel very honored to bring some beauty into their lives.
Subscriptions go on sale black Friday at 9am! I hope you're on my 2025 delivery list 💕🌸💕🌸

We have finished dividing! In total we had about 425 plants to dig and divide. Tuber production wasn't as good as it cou...
11/08/2024

We have finished dividing! In total we had about 425 plants to dig and divide. Tuber production wasn't as good as it could have been. We will be amending the soil in some parts of the garden to help with this.
Now I'll be doing inventory and updating the website with the varieties we will be selling this year!

The big tuber Sale should be sometime in the beginning of January! Usually around our sweet Flora's birthday (January 3rd).

If you're still digging and dividing... God's speed! It's a marathon. Hang in there ❤️🌸

We've got about 100 tubers left to dig and divide. There is light at the end of the tunnel!
10/30/2024

We've got about 100 tubers left to dig and divide. There is light at the end of the tunnel!

If you've been following along you'll have noticed we're expanding big time! New peony field, new Dahlia field, and.... ...
10/29/2024

If you've been following along you'll have noticed we're expanding big time! New peony field, new Dahlia field, and.... A new baby! All things we're looking forward to in May. The first trimester and fall chores have been a trying time! But we are getting through by the grace of God.
It's very hard to believe we will have 6 kids. God has blessed us immensely. 💙💙🩷🩷🩷👶🏼 We're so grateful for this life we've been given and these little lives we've been entrusted with.

The temps are cooling down and the dahlias are loving it! September is by far my favorite month! I'm tagging all the Dah...
09/08/2024

The temps are cooling down and the dahlias are loving it!
September is by far my favorite month! I'm tagging all the Dahlias, harvesting like a mad woman (literal running hapf the time 😍) and taking so many pictures. My camera roll is stunning . I am SO excited to dig and divide these beauties. It's my favorite part of the dahlia process. I have culled many plants this year and I'm shaving it down to just the best plants left 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Would you prefer a fall or a spring tuber sale? The con of a fall sale is you have to store your tubers all winter. The pro is that you get to take cuttings all winter if you want! A spring sale means tubers get shipped out beginning of April. As of now I'm planning on a sale sometime in the first week of January.

Today I cut and documented some dahlias. Taking and marking each variety is time consuming. But it should make it easy p...
08/23/2024

Today I cut and documented some dahlias. Taking and marking each variety is time consuming. But it should make it easy peasy when I set up my website for the tuber sale. Arnside Rose, KA Keltie Rose, pink Sylvia and salmon runner were my favorites today.
Do you have a favorite in this group?

Calling all my local friends! I want to give a bouquet to you AND a friend! All you have to do is: -like this post- tag ...
08/04/2024

Calling all my local friends! I want to give a bouquet to you AND a friend!

All you have to do is:
-like this post
- tag a friend
You both need to be within 20(ish) miles of Oakdale so I can deliver to you both.

Bouquets will be delivered Wednesday (8/7) morning!

Giveaway closes tomorrow night at 8pm

Have a restful Sunday 💕

Maria

The next 9 to bloom! (Large photo numbers )2.Sweet Caroline3.KA Mocha Maya4.Bloomquist Tory P5.Echo Jose6.Wizard of oz7....
07/13/2024

The next 9 to bloom!
(Large photo numbers )

2.Sweet Caroline
3.KA Mocha Maya
4.Bloomquist Tory P
5.Echo Jose
6.Wizard of oz
7.Mystery???
8.Tahoma early dawn
9.Bloomquist Blush
10.Small world (it's so tiny! Cutest thing ever!)

Which is your favorite from this batch?

My first 9 varieties to bloom!! 2. Larks Ebb3. KA Cinder Rose4. My Forever5 Camano Cloud6. KA Blood Orange7. Night Silen...
07/10/2024

My first 9 varieties to bloom!!
2. Larks Ebb
3. KA Cinder Rose
4. My Forever
5 Camano Cloud
6. KA Blood Orange
7. Night Silence
8. Lakeview Peach Fuzz
9. Hollyhill Pinkie
10. KA Boho Peach

Which is your favorite!??

I seriously love them all so much!

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I am in the deep throws of dividing dahlias! For inquiring minds, I WILL have a tuber sale in January! Exact date and time TBD.

I was so tired after a full day and I was not in the mood to make bouquets. But, once I started working with the flowers it didn't feel like work at all. The bouquets came together smoothly and effortlessly. The celosia, amaranth, zinnias and green mist lace flower (ammi) were fantastic ingredients tonight. I'm so grateful for my subscription customers! These all get to go flower lovers tomorrow. I think I'll sit and stare at them for a while though ☺️

We've got two winners!! I'll be in touch and deliver your bouquets tomorrow. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thanks to all who entered! I'll try to do another one next month! @midwestmama88 @areluctanthomemaker

Some July bouquets 💕

Beauty abounds 🥹💞 hitting the sweat spot of summer. And planning always planning for next year

Finally got the time to make one of these 🥰 If you have a subscription don't worry if you see me making bouquets and it's not your pickup date. I've spread out all subscriptions 4 times throughout the month. I will always email or text you a reminder 1-2 days before your pickup or delivery. These are the last of the June bouquets heading out in the nick of time. How incredible are some of these flowers! The godetia and snapdragons really put on a show this year.

Bridal and bridesmaids bouquets for my sister's wedding. Creating these was so fun and enjoyable! She has the coolest vision! All the colors were incredible!! I can't wait to get the pictures of the girls with their bouquets.

Transition bouquet- The last of the tulips and the first ranunculus and peonies. Things are getting exciting now as I can do much more versatile mixed bouquets! Oh what an exciting time of the year for flower farmers and florists!!

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