
Flower of the month: Flowering oregano
Each month I highlight a different flower and how it can be used in floral design. This month’s flower is flowering oregano!

Flower aversions
Not everyone loves the same flowers, but some of the same flowers receive a lot of hate. Are flower aversions justified? Where do they come from? And are there ways a floral designer can use a less popular bloom in an arrangement?

Flower of the Month: Lavender
Each month I highlight a different flower and how it can be used in floral design. This month’s flower is lavender!

What’s the difference between a deluxe arrangement, hand-tied bouquet, and a mini arrangement?
Wild Leaf Flowers offers multiple types of arrangements. Compare and contrast them with the same flowers so you can see the difference between a mini arrangement, hand-tied bouquet, and a deluxe arrangement.

Flower of the month: Dahlias
Each month I highlight a specific flower in season and how it can be used in floral design. This month’s flower is the graceful dahlia.

Garden tour: June 2025
See what’s blooming this month at Wild Leaf Flowers!

Flower of the month: Campanula
Each month I highlight a specific flower in season and how it can be used in floral design. This month’s flower is campanula, also known as bell flower.

Mother’s Day Flower Sale
The first in-person flower sale at Wild Leaf Flowers is happening this Mother’s Day weekend!

Flower of the month: Douglas iris
Each month I highlight a specific flower in season and how it can be used in floral design. This month is a California native perennial, the Douglas iris.

5 hard truths the “leave the leaves” advocates won’t tell you
Is it better to rake the leaves or let them create a natural mulch? The answer depends on your plants and their soil requirements.

Winter branching arrangement for decorating the halls
A large hallway arrangement with winter branches.

How does the floral industry impact the environment?
Flowers celebrate the beauty of nature, but just how sustainable is the floral industry? And are there ways to help make it better?