Swallows Secret Garden

Swallows Secret Garden Artisanal, Seasonal, Local Flowers. Swallows Secret Garden aspires to share the joy and beauty of flowers with the Santa Cruz community.
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As Gardener-in-Chief, I craft each arrangement exclusively from flowers and plants grown organically on site.

Summer strolling into Fall.
09/03/2024

Summer strolling into Fall.

Dinnerplate Dahlias, like ‘Shiloh Noelle’, are the celebrities of August. I am also in love with the fluffy paintbrush-l...
08/12/2024

Dinnerplate Dahlias, like ‘Shiloh Noelle’, are the celebrities of August. I am also in love with the fluffy paintbrush-like American Basketflower, grown for the first time this year.

Dahlia ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’ and her spicy summer friends, including Celosia ‘Spun Sugar’ from .
08/08/2024

Dahlia ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’ and her spicy summer friends, including Celosia ‘Spun Sugar’ from .

Garden Magic 🪄 presents: Cobaea scandens! A stunner from Mexico. I started this vine from seed two years ago and, fran...
07/12/2024

Garden Magic 🪄 presents: Cobaea scandens! A stunner from Mexico. I started this vine from seed two years ago and, frankly, it seemed a dud, a few straggly 1-ft tendrils. I wondered what color the “cup and saucer” flowers would be because I saw pictures with various shades of purple, violet and lime. And now this year I know: all those colors, on one vine! A vine that is reaching past 15 feet.

Mauve Mood: Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ with purple Phlomis, ‘Potomac Lavender’ Snapdragon, dancing ‘Misty’ Larkspur and sw...
07/02/2024

Mauve Mood: Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ with purple Phlomis, ‘Potomac Lavender’ Snapdragon, dancing ‘Misty’ Larkspur and sweetly scented white Lavender.

Snapdragons coming in strong this year!
07/01/2024

Snapdragons coming in strong this year!

Hot Girl Summer 😎
06/22/2024

Hot Girl Summer 😎

Dahlia ‘Diana’s Memory’ makes a graceful entrance to start the summer, accompanied by these sweet mini Calla lilies I’d ...
06/21/2024

Dahlia ‘Diana’s Memory’ makes a graceful entrance to start the summer, accompanied by these sweet mini Calla lilies I’d forgotten I’d planted.

June garden moment: Schizanthus ‘Angel Wings’, Dahlia ‘Mingus Leroy T’, Sweet Pea ‘King’s High Scent’, an early Hydrang...
06/17/2024

June garden moment: Schizanthus ‘Angel Wings’, Dahlia ‘Mingus Leroy T’, Sweet Pea ‘King’s High Scent’, an early Hydrangea that decided to be lavender this year, and self-seeded Clarkia in a stunning new orchid tone.

Cheerful blues and yellows, with the sweet smell of fresh lavender.
06/17/2024

Cheerful blues and yellows, with the sweet smell of fresh lavender.

Garden Moment: Fringe Tree, Rose ‘Sombreuil’, Schizanthus ‘Angel Wings’, Sweet Pea ‘Mollie Rilstone’, Weigela.
05/04/2024

Garden Moment: Fringe Tree, Rose ‘Sombreuil’, Schizanthus ‘Angel Wings’, Sweet Pea ‘Mollie Rilstone’, Weigela.

Happy Monday! Stop and smell the sweet peas. ☮️
04/29/2024

Happy Monday! Stop and smell the sweet peas. ☮️

It’s true. But they forgot to put the word “Plant” in front.
04/25/2024

It’s true. But they forgot to put the word “Plant” in front.

Spring Fling, with Italian Ranunculus and sparkles of Korean Lilac.
04/22/2024

Spring Fling, with Italian Ranunculus and sparkles of Korean Lilac.

Spring has sprung and we are open for pick up and delivery! Looking forward to sharing these local beauties with our wo...
04/12/2024

Spring has sprung and we are open for pick up and delivery! Looking forward to sharing these local beauties with our wonderful community.

02/29/2024
Give something unique this Valentine’s Day: a wreath of lovingly grown and preserved local flowers that your loved one ...
02/07/2024

Give something unique this Valentine’s Day: a wreath of lovingly grown and preserved local flowers that your loved one or friend can enjoy all year! Visit www.swallowssecretgarden.com to order.

15” diameter wreaths are $45. Free pickup or $20 Valentines Day local delivery. Limited quantities.

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Inspired by a teal succulent with rosy-lavender-peach edges. A customer wanted Teal (not a common flower color), but the challenge resulted in a favorite bouquet.

Can’t wait to share these beauties with Swallows Secret Garden customers this summer! Thank you @floretflower and @dawncreekfarm for your vision, inspiration and years of hard work developing these unique flower varieties! I’m a fan. 😉

Bridal Shower Arrangement 💝

Happy Valentines Day! You are lovely and loved!

Share some locally-grown love with flowers fresh from the February garden! Limited quantity $40 bouquets. Order ahead at www.swallowssecretgarden.com and pick up on February 13th or 14th.

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