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Fresh Cuttings for the week of July 9th
A quick-cut edition of: Lavender in Clinics Road Trips and Plant Rap (gotta see!) Why Are Essential Oils Showing Up in Medical Settings?...
Diana Pierce
Jul 83 min read


A Journey Through Big Bog and the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway
Showy Lady’s Slipper, Photo: Diana Pierce Some adventures ask you to slow down. At Big Bog State Recreation Area and the Lady Slipper...
Diana Pierce
Jul 24 min read


Fresh Cuttings-Stop and Smell the Roses
Enjoy this quick, inspiring read—perfect for sparking your next garden adventure or outdoor outing!
Diana Pierce
Jun 253 min read


Minnesota's State Flower Is at Risk
How You Can Help Save It Showy Lady's Slipper, Mn Landscape Arboretum - Photo; Diana Pierce Each June, Minnesota’s most iconic orchid...
Diana Pierce
Jun 203 min read


Introducing Fresh Cuttings
Starting today, I'm excited to introduce Fresh Cuttings — a new bi-monthly newsletter that keeps your garden calendar blooming. In...
Diana Pierce
Jun 102 min read


Where Peonies Meet Passion: Inside Swenson Gardens
Explore cold-hardy peonies, planting tips, and a new bloom named in my honor at Minnesota’s Swenson Peony Farms.
Diana Pierce
Jun 33 min read


This Dwarf Trout Lily Still Survives — but for How Long?
This tiny wildflower, found only in four Minnesota counties in the world, is more than a seasonal marvel. It's a signal of what we stand...
Diana Pierce
May 283 min read


The Arboretum’s Tulip Tradition Rooted in Art and Heart
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, spring doesn’t tiptoe in—it arrives in a vibrant burst of color. Yellow, orange, violet, and green...
Diana Pierce
May 143 min read


An inside look at how flowers transformed the Minneapolis Institute of Art this spring.
Every spring, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) bursts into full color during its beloved Art in Bloom celebration. Flowers spill...
Diana Pierce
May 23 min read


Why Orchid Fans Around the World Know This Minnesotan’s Name
Jason Fischer holding the orchid Jason Fischer - Photo: Diana Pierce When you meet Jason Fischer, you might not expect to be talking to...
Diana Pierce
Apr 163 min read


Inside Minnesota’s Largest Tulip Farm
Even in the dead of winter, Spring is blooming inside Len Busch Roses in Plymouth , Minnesota, where millions of tulips grow...
Diana Pierce
Apr 22 min read


A Floral Red Carpet Moment
If you watched the Oscars this year, you may have noticed something unusual pinned to the lapel of Jeff Goldblum’s Prada suit. A delicate...
Diana Pierce
Mar 213 min read


Michelle Bruhn Shares the Biggest Mistake New Gardeners Make
Photo: Markus Spiske Today we continue our conversation with Michelle Bruhn , author and founder of Forks in the Dirt on mistakes new...
Diana Pierce
Mar 102 min read


"Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Sow ‘Em”
Photo credit: Michelle Bruhn In Minnesota, the indoor seed starting season can feel like a high stakes poker game. Start too early, and...
Diana Pierce
Feb 283 min read


The Seductive Power of Roses
Welcome Back to Bloom With Me ! This week, we’re diving into the seductive power of roses—from Cleopatra’s legendary rose-filled barge to...
Diana Pierce
Feb 183 min read


Personalization, Texture, and Rustic Charm- Trends in 2025 (Part II)
Wildflowers at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Floral design in 2025 continues to bloom with creativity! This year is all about unique,...
Diana Pierce
Feb 63 min read


Welcome to Bloom With Me in 2025!
Flower Trends for 2025 I spoke with several floral experts about the trends they’re predicting for the year ahead. It was such a rich...
Diana Pierce
Jan 162 min read
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