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Explore insightful articles that offer expert advice, discover handy tips for nurturing your own botanical haven, and delve into the captivating stories behind the scenes of our flower farm. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the beauty of flower farming and share the joy of cultivating a connection with the natural world.
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Weddings
Get inspired by the real weddings featuring Wildly Native blooms, plus expert tips and resources to help you plan the wedding florals of your dreams!
Bright Summer Wedding with LEGO Flowers!
We’ve had a lot of creative ideas from our couples over the years, but this is the only wedding we’ve done (so far!) that mixes our farm grown blooms with LEGO flowers!! Meet the LEGO Couple Brett + Christie are both teachers in our local school system – with him…
Summer Love at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
What’s better than a Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding in late summer? Not much, to be honest… Emily + Jonathan’s wedding day was kinda perfect! Planned by Sara Reynolds Events, the entire day ran smoothly and was surprisingly cool for August in St Michaels. …
Wedding Flowers at Brittland Estates
Looking for a gorgeous venue for up to 400 guests with sweeping hills overlooking the Chester River, a large historic manor house for you and 40+ of your closest friends, a pool, and multiple options for scenic outdoor ceremony sites? Oh, and one that happens to…
Annie & Al: A Unique Colorful Wedding
Annie and Al’s unique colorful wedding put our skills to the test but we love a challenge! Their springtime wedding at Kent Island Resort was filled with personality. Annie told us, “I need help with flowers – I have a vision in mind but have no idea how to execute…
Dreamy Pastel Wedding at Brittland Manor
Flowers and a stunning venue are important for a wedding (hello July blooms at Brittland Manor!), but we all know that the people are the most important part…
Retro Vibes for the Elegant Bride
We knew Thalia and Colton’s retro vibes wedding was going to be one for the books from the very first phone call. She wanted a retro seventies vibe with an understated elegance…
Around the Farm
Follow along with life on the farm! From planting and harvesting to floral design magic, see what’s blooming and happening at Wildly Native.
How to Start Growing Cut Flowers, Even If You’re Starting Small
Want to start growing cut flowers but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly guide walks through what cut flowers are, how to choose your first varieties, where to plant them, and what to know about sunlight, spacing, soil, harvesting, and starting small.
Top Mistakes New Cut Flower Growers Make
Growing cut flowers takes more than planting pretty blooms. From spacing and succession planting to harvesting, greens, sales planning, and finding your grower community, these common mistakes can make or break your season. Here’s what new cut flower growers should know before they plant.
Planting Cut Flowers: What You Need to Know
Planting cut flowers is different from planting a traditional garden bed. From tighter spacing and full sun to soil prep, watering, and early support, a little planning can lead to stronger stems, healthier plants, and more flowers to harvest all season long.
When and How to Start Cut Flowers From Seed
Starting cut flowers from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of growing. In this guide, we walk through how to choose a seed-starting space, water seedlings, select trays, understand germination needs, direct seed flowers, and harden off plants before transplanting.
How to Harvest Cut Flowers Correctly
If you want longer-lasting blooms and healthier, more productive plants, proper harvesting matters more than most growers realize. This post breaks down common flower harvesting mistakes and explains how to cut for better vase life, stronger regrowth, and less stress during harvest season.
Garden Soil vs Potting Mix: Which Should I Use?
I’ll never forget, as a kid I had gotten a free packet of coleus seeds and was so excited to grow them! I went outside and filled up a four inch pot with soil from the garden, planted the seeds, watered them to keep the soil moist, and placed the pot in a sunny…
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