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When Words Fail, We Bring Flowers
Why We Bring Flowers By Diana Pierce September 3, 2025 Photo : Diana Pierce A week ago, tragedy struck our Twin Cities community. The...
Diana Pierce
Sep 3, 20252 min read


When Giant Pumpkins Bloom Bigger Than Cars
Inside Minnesota’s Backyard of World Records Aug. 27, 2025- By Diana Pierce Photo Courtesy: Half Moon Bay's Safeway World Championship...
Diana Pierce
Aug 27, 20253 min read


🌸 What’s Blooming? Record Giants, Plant “Screams,” and Fair Fun
An Indiana gardener grew a sunflower so tall it could peek over the treetops! At 30 feet, 7 inches, this bloom just set a new Guinness World Record.
Diana Pierce
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Thousands of Blooms and a Garden Full of Stories
A year in the life of Bloom With Me Diana Pierce, Aug. 13, 2025 Photos : Diana Pierce Imagine a single seed, pressed into the soil with...
Diana Pierce
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Fresh Cuttings — August 6, 2025
Welcome back to Fresh Cuttings—a petite bouquet of stories, snapshots, and seasonal wonders from my garden walks (and beyond). Here’s...
Diana Pierce
Aug 6, 20252 min read


From Broadcast to Backyard:How Elizabeth Ries Built an Ecosystem of Joy
Elizabeth Ries checking her herb and vegetable raised beds. Photo: Diana Pierce In Elizabeth Ries’s Minneapolis backyard, you’ll find...
Diana Pierce
Jul 30, 20255 min read


Fresh Cuttings for the week of July 23rd
This Week's Garden Escapes Minnesota Native Water Lily, Photo: Diana Pierce Dive Into Tranquility: Water Garden Tour This Weekend The...
Diana Pierce
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Healing the Earth, One Tiny Garden at a Time
Last summer, while visiting the Munsinger Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud, I was captivated by a whimsical area designed with children in...
Diana Pierce
Jul 16, 20254 min read


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 8, 20253 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 2, 20254 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 25, 20253 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 20, 20253 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 10, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 28, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 2, 20253 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 16, 20253 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 2, 20252 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 21, 20253 min read
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