Chris Condon and Bonnie Garrison, the husband-and-wife team behind Pollen in Atlanta, create arrangements that showcase the many virtues of this beloved garden staple
“I REMEMBER THE HUGE HYDRANGEA HEDGE WE HAD WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL, AND CUTTING ARMLOADS TO BRING INSIDE. TODAY THEY’RE STILL MY GO-TO FLOWER, BUT I’VE SINCE DISCOVERED SO MANY DIFFERENT VARIETIES. I LOVE THE SATURATED COLOR AND WEIGHT THEY BRING TO AN ARRANGEMENT.”
–BONNIE GARRISON
FLOWER LIST: ‘Harlequin’ hydrangeas, glorybower, hyacinth beans, and redbud leaves
“It’s like shaking pepper out of a shaker. It’s that simple,” writes gardener Mary Walton Upchurch of the seeds saved from dried poppy pods. Sow your own poppy seeds this fall, and reap the benefits year after year.
From simple handpicked bouquets to artistic masterpieces, easy-to-grow zinnia flowers shine in seasonal arrangements from late summer through early autumn.
Becky Brinkman, the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, shares tips for selecting healthy orchid plants, growing them at home, and daily care of your orchids
Flower magazine’s Jessica Cohen shows how to make a simple, fresh, flower crown with step-by-step instructions. This easy design only takes about 10 minutes to create and is ideal for parties, festivals, or weddings