How to Grow a Cutting Garden
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by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
While you’re busy starting seeds and planting out veggies for your resiliency or victory garden, why not add some easy cut flowers? You’ll be able to make joy-inducing bouquets all summer long to share with friends and adorn your backyard-to-table feasts! Easy to grow cut flowers include the Zinnias and Black-Eyed Susans shown here Top 6 Easy Flowers to Grow for Cutting ZINNIA (Zinnia elegans) Zinnia flowers bloom all summer for beautiful bouquets One of the most easy flowers you can grow for cutting is also one of the most productive: The more you cut, the more it blooms! You can expect to ..read more
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How to Plant a Spring Vegetable and Flower Garden
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by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
There’s nothing like a global pandemic to inspire people to take to the garden. Current situation aside, a garden is a great way to build resiliency, and I’ll also argue, joy. You don’t need a large space. Work with what you have, and grow what you can. Whether that’s bushels of tomatoes for preserving or a few herb plants for seasoning dishes and homemade tea, there’s options for all skill levels and space situations. Nigella flowers If you’re a total beginner, first find out what your USDA hardiness zone is. Then pick a place in your yard (or porch or balcony) that gets the most sun. Ideall ..read more
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Let's Come Together - Opportunities for Virtual Connection
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by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
We’re in unprecedented times flower friends. As unsettling as the news may be, I encourage you to pause for a deep breath in this very moment. Maybe you’ve been hearing that a lot? Well, good. These last couple of weeks have led to exploring concepts of resiliency and joy on an even deeper level here at Tanglebloom. In this spirit, we’re offering a series of special ways to connect virtually during this challenging time. There’s something for all - professionals, hobbyists, gardeners; and all budgets. I’ll meet you where you are. w e b i n a r A LA CARTE EVENT FLOWERS: HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ..read more
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Make the Most of Your Wedding Flowers Budget: Part 2 (of 2)
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
In my last post, I told you the top 3 things you can do to maximize your wedding flowers budget. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to give it a perusal. In this follow up, I’m going to help you choose a service level that meets your needs and budget. At Tanglebloom, we offer three service levels to accommodate almost any type of wedding celebration. This model is becoming more popular with florists and farmer-florists the world over. In general, it is recommended to allocate 10% of your total wedding budget to flowers. If you have a large wedding party or value a cohesive event aesthetic,15 ..read more
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Make the Most of Your Wedding Flowers Budget: Part 1 (of 2)
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
One of the most common question engaged couples ask us is, How can we stretch our wedding flowers budget? Often I can sense the level of discomfort they have in posing this question. They acknowledge and appreciate my expertise, and clearly love my work because they hired Tanglebloom as their wedding florist, but let’s be honest: No one in their right mind has ever spent thousands of dollars on flowers before, and probably never will again. Photo by The Light + Color Let me start by saying, I hear you! Flowers are expensive, and many people are learning this for the first time during wedding ..read more
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Flower Farm Internships: How to gain hands-on experience working with flowers
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
Krystina Olsen One of the best ways to determine if an interest is ripe for turning into a career is to get immersive, hands-on experience. Many flower farms, florists, and other creative businesses offer various options for the curious and committed. Internships are the most popular, but there are also apprenticeships, work-trade or work-study, residencies, freelancing, and more. Programs vary but let’s look at what these offerings mean: Internship The most abundant offering is also the most generalized. Internships are typically short-term, ranging from a summer and up to a year. They may b ..read more
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How to Buy Flowers in Winter
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by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
It's not spring yet, and you're craving some floral beauty in your life - I hear you! But what's a conscious consumer to do when flowers aren't in season?  It can be approached a bit like you do your grocery shopping. Suppose you buy local whenever possible, but can't live without coffee and avocado toast (me either). By looking for the Fair Trade label on your coffee and a Certified Organic sticker on your avocados, you feel confident you're doing your part to consider the environment and labor practices in the checkout lane.  With flowers, it's a little more tricky. There are ..read more
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Wedding Flowers: A la Carte
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
Does any of this sound like you? I like the idea of making my own simple wedding flowers, but I'm worried about how much time it will take, and I don't want to stress about that I'm on a budget, but really want to incorporate as many local and sustainable elements as we can into our Vermont wedding I'm ok with simple reception flowers, but I'd really like to walk down the aisle with the bouquet of my dreams There are 10+ people in my wedding party If so, our A la Carte wedding option might be the perfect fit. Kelly Fletcher Photography With this option, you can purchase buckets of ..read more
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Wedding Flowers: Do-It-Yourself
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of your life. Couples typically spend nine to 12 months planning their event. When it comes to flowers, the majority of couples will work with a floral designer to take care of all the floral and styling details.  Jarvis Chen There is another option, and it's one that I've seen growing in popularity for a couple reasons, and that's DIY (do-it-yourself) wedding flowers.  Why choose DIY flowers? Most of my DIY clients choose to do their own wedding flowers in order to meet their budget needs. There's no shame in this. Weddin ..read more
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New Year, Radical Perspective
Tanglebloom | Vermont Flower Farm
by Melissa Hessney Masters
2y ago
It's the season for new beginnings, and while I don't typically create resolutions per se, I do take time to set goals at the dawning of each new year. More than ever, I'm aware of the desire many of us have to simplify, slow down, and create more joy in our lives.   "Healthy by Design" is the title of an article in Eating Well magazine this month. It lists how one might "match your kitchen layout to your New Year's resolution." Author Lucy M. Casale suggests posting a weekly meal plan in a visible spot, and displaying a bowl of fruit for easy healthy snacking. The piece also encourages ..read more
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