Cut Flowers I’m Growing in 2026 (and why I’m not growing others, Gardening Goals, Magazine Prep
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Date: 2026-01-23
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Thinkerton997
Danielle, you inspired me to go ahead and create a massive garden last year. I also have a half acre to work with. ( but not much $$. So I got really creative. I love hydrangeas so I added about 6 more. I added lilacs (2 varieties) viburnum then tons of peonies, poppies cone flowers and lavender among others. All perennials.
My raised beds are at capacity with tulips daffodils and alliums I’m counting on them being finished before it’s time to plant my veggies. Most of my bulbs were from longfield gardens and that was the most expensive. However tractor supply after July 4 has all there bushes and most their perennials at 50-75%0ff. I found a couple of garden centers that also were shutting down for the season at the end of August or after Labor Day. I found plants that typically sell for $16-$24. On sale for $5.
Always keep your trunk clear! . Home Depot rents a mantis tiller about $60 for a full day. I had a wonderful late summer and fall and I’m excited to see everything come up this spring and summer. My only regret was waiting so long to create my vision. Happy New Year! We all get a fresh start.
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Danielle, you inspired me to go ahead and create a massive garden last year. I also have a half acre to work with. ( but not much $$. So I got really creative. I love hydrangeas so I added about 6 more. I added lilacs (2 varieties) viburnum then tons of peonies, poppies cone flowers and lavender among others. All perennials.
My raised beds are at capacity with tulips daffodils and alliums I’m counting on them being finished before it’s time to plant my veggies. Most of my bulbs were from longfield gardens and that was the most expensive. However tractor supply after July 4 has all there bushes and most their perennials at 50-75%0ff. I found a couple of garden centers that also were shutting down for the season at the end of August or after Labor Day. I found plants that typically sell for $16-$24. On sale for $5.
Always keep your trunk clear! . Home Depot rents a mantis tiller about $60 for a full day. I had a wonderful late summer and fall and I’m excited to see everything come up this spring and summer. My only regret was waiting so long to create my vision. Happy New Year! We all get a fresh start.
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toripohl4207
Hurray I'm excited for this years cut flower, cut flowers, cut flowers return. Yes when you are growing things to cut from it's not always going to look like a a pristine show garden and that is just fine. I always love seeing how you intermingle your cutting varieties in to the landscape successfully as well as your timing a techniques for growing higher investment varieties. like ranunculus and anemone without high tunnels. I always love seeing you arranging and following along with your sales outlets. The intercroping has been a cool experiment to watch, i always appreciate that you actually come back later and show us how your experiments turn out. My favorite time of year with you is seeing the early and late spring things in bloom and knowing how you got there so I can try and replicate for my own timing in a Wisconsin 5b/6a. I've had so much sucess from the things i've learned from you and genuinely enjoy your personality. Thanks for sharing, wishing you a blessed Christmas and joyous new year!
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Hurray I'm excited for this years cut flower, cut flowers, cut flowers return. Yes when you are growing things to cut from it's not always going to look like a a pristine show garden and that is just fine. I always love seeing how you intermingle your cutting varieties in to the landscape successfully as well as your timing a techniques for growing higher investment varieties. like ranunculus and anemone without high tunnels. I always love seeing you arranging and following along with your sales outlets. The intercroping has been a cool experiment to watch, i always appreciate that you actually come back later and show us how your experiments turn out. My favorite time of year with you is seeing the early and late spring things in bloom and knowing how you got there so I can try and replicate for my own timing in a Wisconsin 5b/6a. I've had so much sucess from the things i've learned from you and genuinely enjoy your personality. Thanks for sharing, wishing you a blessed Christmas and joyous new year!
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ChristineBenton
I'm sure your garden will be absolutely perfect for the photo shoot! And I also love Cerinthe! It re-seeded here (north county San Diego) and is about a foot tall. Not blooming yet, but it's usually the first bloomer of the year around the end of January along with some stock. Feverfew and orlaya are about six inches tall and getting bushy. I can't wait until we get a little more daylight hours (currently a little over 10 hours/day) so I can watch these really grow. I have these in raised beds for cut flowers. The cottage garden is a little different in my climate; it's hard to create an English garden so I have wisteria over an arbor with a lot of David Austin in pinks and peaches, roses, lavender, Mexican sage (light purple flowers, eryngium (blue glitter, marjoram and a few others. I find that roses and lavender help create the basic structure of a Southern California cottage garden. Good luck on your photo shoot and have fun! They are lucky to have access to the beauty you're creating.
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I'm sure your garden will be absolutely perfect for the photo shoot! And I also love Cerinthe! It re-seeded here (north county San Diego) and is about a foot tall. Not blooming yet, but it's usually the first bloomer of the year around the end of January along with some stock. Feverfew and orlaya are about six inches tall and getting bushy. I can't wait until we get a little more daylight hours (currently a little over 10 hours/day) so I can watch these really grow. I have these in raised beds for cut flowers. The cottage garden is a little different in my climate; it's hard to create an English garden so I have wisteria over an arbor with a lot of David Austin in pinks and peaches, roses, lavender, Mexican sage (light purple flowers, eryngium (blue glitter, marjoram and a few others. I find that roses and lavender help create the basic structure of a Southern California cottage garden. Good luck on your photo shoot and have fun! They are lucky to have access to the beauty you're creating.
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ryleesblooms
Zone 10b checking in. We are in Los Angeles, California right on the border of Orange County and we don’t even get a frost here. The coldest it gets is maybe 38 for about an hour or two in the dead of winter. So everything that you talked about not starting until March I already had to start in October and November and then I was late to plant others in December. I love watching your videos because you’re such an inspiration, but I always have to remember that when you’re starting something I need to start at 3 to 5 months prior to that. Our cool season is done by the end of April. I planted ranunculus in February this year as an experiment in the shade so I could have blooms for Mother’s Day and I did have a few, but it was not worth it. That’s the thing I love about being an urban flower farmer every single season you learn something new about your garden, your soil, the flowers and yourself! Happy New Year
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Zone 10b checking in. We are in Los Angeles, California right on the border of Orange County and we don’t even get a frost here. The coldest it gets is maybe 38 for about an hour or two in the dead of winter. So everything that you talked about not starting until March I already had to start in October and November and then I was late to plant others in December. I love watching your videos because you’re such an inspiration, but I always have to remember that when you’re starting something I need to start at 3 to 5 months prior to that. Our cool season is done by the end of April. I planted ranunculus in February this year as an experiment in the shade so I could have blooms for Mother’s Day and I did have a few, but it was not worth it. That’s the thing I love about being an urban flower farmer every single season you learn something new about your garden, your soil, the flowers and yourself! Happy New Year
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salviadenote6935
It was very helpful for me to hear you speak on what you’re not planting and why. It’s the basis for figuring out a new garden plan this year for myself especially as I have a lot less time this year to dedicate and no longer want too many things that require constant pruning! I’ll do it for zinnias or lisianthus, and geraniums, and that’s it!
The salvias won spots in the bed this year for ease. I don’t have the confidence to try the cottage look that you’ve done so well, but I am also going for a bed that’s themed white and pastels, and another themed blue/purple. Rocket Larkspur is the secret glue I can throw down in any bed. I wish us luck! I might have to grab some Cerinthe to step in should anything else need pulled.
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It was very helpful for me to hear you speak on what you’re not planting and why. It’s the basis for figuring out a new garden plan this year for myself especially as I have a lot less time this year to dedicate and no longer want too many things that require constant pruning! I’ll do it for zinnias or lisianthus, and geraniums, and that’s it!
The salvias won spots in the bed this year for ease. I don’t have the confidence to try the cottage look that you’ve done so well, but I am also going for a bed that’s themed white and pastels, and another themed blue/purple. Rocket Larkspur is the secret glue I can throw down in any bed. I wish us luck! I might have to grab some Cerinthe to step in should anything else need pulled.
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lisajelle714
What a fabulous video- just what I needed today, to see your enthusiasm and all your seed and growing plans for the coming year! The cerinthe recommendation was terrific- I am ordering some seed as soon as I finish this comment. Question: toward the end, were those the Lingerie daffodils you recommend I was finally able to source and plant some this fall, so am excited to see them bloom! And were yours planted in among lilies Maybe the lily stalks help keep the double daffodils more upright I love the doubles but they can be floppy. Your comment at the end about pulling yourself back up- you go, girl- and you will pull us all up with you! Happy 2026- excited for your end of June photo shoot and magazine feature!
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What a fabulous video- just what I needed today, to see your enthusiasm and all your seed and growing plans for the coming year! The cerinthe recommendation was terrific- I am ordering some seed as soon as I finish this comment. Question: toward the end, were those the Lingerie daffodils you recommend I was finally able to source and plant some this fall, so am excited to see them bloom! And were yours planted in among lilies Maybe the lily stalks help keep the double daffodils more upright I love the doubles but they can be floppy. Your comment at the end about pulling yourself back up- you go, girl- and you will pull us all up with you! Happy 2026- excited for your end of June photo shoot and magazine feature!
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jessicaeiss2541
Two things first, lets talk about your on point hair and makeup in this video and how flawless your skin looks! Sorry you weren't feeling your best last summer, flowers have a way of keeping people in touch with the earth. lots of people will say that growing flowers saved them. whatever that meant for them. I would love to see more of your flower arranging after the photo shoot. SOme of my favorite videos are of your finished arrangements on your gorgeous plant stand, out in your garden. You have such a wonderful, tall backdrop with your treeline, that the dark background just makes the flowers pop. This year's growing will be fun to watch, to see how the color changes work! Best wishes!
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Two things first, lets talk about your on point hair and makeup in this video and how flawless your skin looks! Sorry you weren't feeling your best last summer, flowers have a way of keeping people in touch with the earth. lots of people will say that growing flowers saved them. whatever that meant for them. I would love to see more of your flower arranging after the photo shoot. SOme of my favorite videos are of your finished arrangements on your gorgeous plant stand, out in your garden. You have such a wonderful, tall backdrop with your treeline, that the dark background just makes the flowers pop. This year's growing will be fun to watch, to see how the color changes work! Best wishes!
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betsymaltby6788
I'm pretty sure I am one of those who has been following you for 5 years. You brought my gardening to a new level, particularly with the concept of 'Cool Flowers'. You have inspired me to grow cut flowers tucked into little niches throughout my landscape. I also obtained a Community Garden plot a few years ago specifically for growing cut flowers. I share my bounty by providing a weekly bouquet for the front desk of our local Library, sharing with family and friends, and of course just filling my home with blooms. Fun thing I love to do, fill buckets of flowers, when I am a guest at a summer retreat, and we just make bouquets together. You did this! Happy New Year!
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I'm pretty sure I am one of those who has been following you for 5 years. You brought my gardening to a new level, particularly with the concept of 'Cool Flowers'. You have inspired me to grow cut flowers tucked into little niches throughout my landscape. I also obtained a Community Garden plot a few years ago specifically for growing cut flowers. I share my bounty by providing a weekly bouquet for the front desk of our local Library, sharing with family and friends, and of course just filling my home with blooms. Fun thing I love to do, fill buckets of flowers, when I am a guest at a summer retreat, and we just make bouquets together. You did this! Happy New Year!
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sunitashastry253
Excited to hear about your plans this upcoming season. Looks like you are growing a more narrow palette of flowers and those that will flower at the same time for your photo shoot. It will be interesting to see how it goes, Don’t feel like you have to apologize for life’s ups and downs. We all have our challenges to face which are always unexpected and really hard to deal with - that’s what makes it a life and not a movie. I for one enjoy watching your videos and sometimes get inspired. Your craze for amaryllis got me trying a few more - I’m just saying 6 instead of 2. - and they survived the rest during the summer and are coming back now which is such a joy!
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Excited to hear about your plans this upcoming season. Looks like you are growing a more narrow palette of flowers and those that will flower at the same time for your photo shoot. It will be interesting to see how it goes, Don’t feel like you have to apologize for life’s ups and downs. We all have our challenges to face which are always unexpected and really hard to deal with - that’s what makes it a life and not a movie. I for one enjoy watching your videos and sometimes get inspired. Your craze for amaryllis got me trying a few more - I’m just saying 6 instead of 2. - and they survived the rest during the summer and are coming back now which is such a joy!
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marymurphy4825
Hi Danielle I like your montra healthy and happy in 2026. Get rid of what doesn't work in the garden, you've made the right decision! Your garden will look absolutely beautiful with the new approach. I'm looking forward to your gorgeous spring garden and the photos in BHG magazine. Thank you for prevailing, the storm, your gardens are magical in any season. Please know your viewers understand the effort and time you give us! It's so much appreciated. Plus we all have spots in the garden that ying and yang, life's not perfect neither is gardening. Enjoy! And happy healthy New Year to us all. happy gardening
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Hi Danielle I like your montra healthy and happy in 2026. Get rid of what doesn't work in the garden, you've made the right decision! Your garden will look absolutely beautiful with the new approach. I'm looking forward to your gorgeous spring garden and the photos in BHG magazine. Thank you for prevailing, the storm, your gardens are magical in any season. Please know your viewers understand the effort and time you give us! It's so much appreciated. Plus we all have spots in the garden that ying and yang, life's not perfect neither is gardening. Enjoy! And happy healthy New Year to us all. happy gardening
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katieshelton8117
I've had a rough couple of years with getting diagnosed with a chronic illness, trying to figure out what chronic illness my 4 year old son has, and leaving the cult I grew up in. I feel like maybe there's some light at the end of my tunnel. I'm grateful for my local garden club providing the community that I lost and for doctors for doing so much work creating a medication that improves my quality of life significantly.
Here's to a fresh start with new garden plans and leaving behind or adapting to the difficulties we've faced recently.
Glad you're feeling like you're doing better as well
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I've had a rough couple of years with getting diagnosed with a chronic illness, trying to figure out what chronic illness my 4 year old son has, and leaving the cult I grew up in. I feel like maybe there's some light at the end of my tunnel. I'm grateful for my local garden club providing the community that I lost and for doctors for doing so much work creating a medication that improves my quality of life significantly.
Here's to a fresh start with new garden plans and leaving behind or adapting to the difficulties we've faced recently.
Glad you're feeling like you're doing better as well
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melodykaufer5696
Happy New Year Danielle!
Love your color pallet for 26 it's going to be gorgeous, looking forward to its fruition. Am wondering if you can grow Columbine in your area It would be perfect time for June, and double pinks purples, would blend anywhere. I know you were not wanting poppies, but would encourage you throw seeds in your raised beds, if they work it's a plus, if not, easy to cut out. I get frustrated in trying make a bouquet look in planting flowers together. they usually don't bloom at the same time! You'd think i would learn
Love your determination
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Happy New Year Danielle!
Love your color pallet for 26 it's going to be gorgeous, looking forward to its fruition. Am wondering if you can grow Columbine in your area It would be perfect time for June, and double pinks purples, would blend anywhere. I know you were not wanting poppies, but would encourage you throw seeds in your raised beds, if they work it's a plus, if not, easy to cut out. I get frustrated in trying make a bouquet look in planting flowers together. they usually don't bloom at the same time! You'd think i would learn
Love your determination
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karenholt9744
Sounds wonderful! I hope you get to film it too! I want to put in a vote for your work videos. I'm a creative type who struggles with discipline. It's inspirational for me to see the superwoman get it done and how she does it. I'm not a natural gardener and have failed Creating a Planting Bed 101 several times. This winter/early spring I will be reviewing that video of yours whereby you plant that row of yews so I can mimic how you use the half-moon tool and the angle you make when cutting the wedge that separates the bed from the lawn; basic stuff, I know.
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Sounds wonderful! I hope you get to film it too! I want to put in a vote for your work videos. I'm a creative type who struggles with discipline. It's inspirational for me to see the superwoman get it done and how she does it. I'm not a natural gardener and have failed Creating a Planting Bed 101 several times. This winter/early spring I will be reviewing that video of yours whereby you plant that row of yews so I can mimic how you use the half-moon tool and the angle you make when cutting the wedge that separates the bed from the lawn; basic stuff, I know.
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BigDemocracyEnergy
Danielle, I have watched you since the beginning. I have modeled my garden after you and you have taught me more than anyone. I consider myself an accomplished gardener because of you. The joy you have for gardening is contagious and so inspirational. I totally understand about kind of having a dark period in your life This is how things go life is up and down but things like nature and our families can help pull us out. You are deserving of all the accolades you get and I will be purchasing that magazine issue as soon as it comes out. Love from New Jersey!
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Danielle, I have watched you since the beginning. I have modeled my garden after you and you have taught me more than anyone. I consider myself an accomplished gardener because of you. The joy you have for gardening is contagious and so inspirational. I totally understand about kind of having a dark period in your life This is how things go life is up and down but things like nature and our families can help pull us out. You are deserving of all the accolades you get and I will be purchasing that magazine issue as soon as it comes out. Love from New Jersey!
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vivherman2296
Happy New Year! It's a shift that alot of us have been feeling. I don't know, but I just say I'm warping in/out of life's time zones. I'm glad you are feeling better! Gardens are and always have been therapy for people. Even if there are times when you ignore them and move on. They are always there around the corner when you get back! I know whatever you do. will be beautiful. Don't be perfect in the garden! All that beauty has to be accomplished! Sometimes it just takes a little light to get you thru. not a whole sky filled with sunshine.
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Happy New Year! It's a shift that alot of us have been feeling. I don't know, but I just say I'm warping in/out of life's time zones. I'm glad you are feeling better! Gardens are and always have been therapy for people. Even if there are times when you ignore them and move on. They are always there around the corner when you get back! I know whatever you do. will be beautiful. Don't be perfect in the garden! All that beauty has to be accomplished! Sometimes it just takes a little light to get you thru. not a whole sky filled with sunshine.
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northlawn_flower_farm
Happy New Year Danielle! So glad to hear some darker days are behind you. It's exciting to hear your plans and also the new experinent with planting Dahlias later in the season! Looking forward to seeing that unfold. I have missed your longer videos, so was happy to sit with a nice cup of tea and hear about your seed choices this morning. Your gardens have evolved and changed up over the years, but they are ALWAYS beautiful, so keep your faith that all will be how it should be in June. Wishing you a healthy, happy 2025!
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Happy New Year Danielle! So glad to hear some darker days are behind you. It's exciting to hear your plans and also the new experinent with planting Dahlias later in the season! Looking forward to seeing that unfold. I have missed your longer videos, so was happy to sit with a nice cup of tea and hear about your seed choices this morning. Your gardens have evolved and changed up over the years, but they are ALWAYS beautiful, so keep your faith that all will be how it should be in June. Wishing you a healthy, happy 2025!
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karinhamann5019
I am impressed with your knowledge and how you have planned out your seed starting to give you the best show for the BHG garden shoot. I went on the Johnny's seed site n ordered many of the same seeds. I am a bit hesitant about growing the snap dragons (I'm never sure how to pinch the plant for more branching, and would appreciate seeing how that is done when you do it. Thanks for all you do. Your videos are one of the first I click on when you post a new one. Looking forward to this new season journey with you!
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I am impressed with your knowledge and how you have planned out your seed starting to give you the best show for the BHG garden shoot. I went on the Johnny's seed site n ordered many of the same seeds. I am a bit hesitant about growing the snap dragons (I'm never sure how to pinch the plant for more branching, and would appreciate seeing how that is done when you do it. Thanks for all you do. Your videos are one of the first I click on when you post a new one. Looking forward to this new season journey with you!
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bunnieshopfree4050
As someone also excited for a next growing season, I am thrilled to hear your excitement! What would I like to see. I do miss the videos when you make something. (I am looking at some pumpkin seed 'flower' ornaments on my tree right now) I LOVE the idea of more 'prepping the flower stand' videos, especially without music overlay; keep the natural bird chirps, the snip of the snips, Grace running by: ) Love the Saturday morning garden tours always. Thank you, Danielle, and Happy New Year!
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As someone also excited for a next growing season, I am thrilled to hear your excitement! What would I like to see. I do miss the videos when you make something. (I am looking at some pumpkin seed 'flower' ornaments on my tree right now) I LOVE the idea of more 'prepping the flower stand' videos, especially without music overlay; keep the natural bird chirps, the snip of the snips, Grace running by: ) Love the Saturday morning garden tours always. Thank you, Danielle, and Happy New Year!
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gingerlily4404
I’m thrilled for what you have ahead in 2026 and love hearing your garden plan. My mom always loved and curated an English style garden, and it’s my favorite too. I’d say you do a beautiful job achieving that feel.
Also, I’ve been doing the exact same thing - up at 3am going over crop plans, seeds, and flower selections! I have also been thinking it’s pent up energy from not gardening enough outside. Happy sleepless flower nights to you and everyone else in this same boat
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I’m thrilled for what you have ahead in 2026 and love hearing your garden plan. My mom always loved and curated an English style garden, and it’s my favorite too. I’d say you do a beautiful job achieving that feel.
Also, I’ve been doing the exact same thing - up at 3am going over crop plans, seeds, and flower selections! I have also been thinking it’s pent up energy from not gardening enough outside. Happy sleepless flower nights to you and everyone else in this same boat
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laraelymer8185
Danielle, I love all of your videos! Thank you for all the inspiration and knowledge you share. For 2026, I would really like to see videos talking about the transition process from season to season. I've never done succession planting and it confuses me a bit. I live in zone 4, so have a short growing season and it seems like I can't really do fall planting of cool season flowers without a low tunnel. And how do you transition from your spring bulbs to a summer garden
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Danielle, I love all of your videos! Thank you for all the inspiration and knowledge you share. For 2026, I would really like to see videos talking about the transition process from season to season. I've never done succession planting and it confuses me a bit. I live in zone 4, so have a short growing season and it seems like I can't really do fall planting of cool season flowers without a low tunnel. And how do you transition from your spring bulbs to a summer garden
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