Roses are Red… and White and Pink! Fun Facts About Valentine Bouquets
Breann Sytsema Breann Sytsema

Roses are Red… and White and Pink! Fun Facts About Valentine Bouquets

If you’ve ever gifted or been the recipient of a Valentine’s Day bouquet, you know how special the small gesture can be! At Farmside Florist, we love playing a small part in making Valentine’s Day special for couples, and in addition to crafting and delivering quality bouquets and gifts, we love to help guide our customers to selecting the right gift for their loved-one.

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A Guide to Picking the Right Houseplant for your Home
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A Guide to Picking the Right Houseplant for your Home

Winter can feel like a long season. Between feeling stuck indoors and counting down the days until the weather warms enough for new growth outside, we often find ourselves itching for some new growth at home. While houseplants are typically slow to grow in the wintertime, it’s still a good time to add new plants to your home collection!

But how do you choose the right houseplant for your home? Here are some things to consider as you shop around for the right plant.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garden
Breann Sytsema Breann Sytsema

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garden

As we enter a new year, you’re probably doing some reflecting about the year that has passed and what you’d like to see in the year ahead. And while it’s the dormant season for many outdoor plants here in New Jersey, it’s never too early to be thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in your garden this year! Whether you have a seasoned green-thumb or you are new to gardening, here are a few New Year’s Resolutions to consider to help your plants thrive this year.

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How to Keep Christmas Greens Fresh Throughout the Holiday Season
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How to Keep Christmas Greens Fresh Throughout the Holiday Season

If you’re like us, you’re itching to get started with your holiday decorating. Maybe you’ve already pulled out some items from the attic, or you’ve placed an order for some fresh wreaths and mantlepieces. While it’s never too early to decorate, you are probably concerned about keeping your Christmas greens fresh so they last throughout the season and maintain their vibrant beauty. In this guide, we'll share some tips to help you keep your holiday greenery fresh and vibrant so you can start decorating sooner and enjoy vibrant color all season long!

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How to Choose Your Wedding Florist: A Guide for Sussex County Brides
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How to Choose Your Wedding Florist: A Guide for Sussex County Brides

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and the flowers play a big role in creating the aesthetic you’ve dreamed of. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the right florist for your wedding? In this blog post, we'll share the key factors to consider when choosing the right florist in Sussex County, NJ for your wedding day.

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Cultivating Wisdom: How to Journal About Your Garden
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Cultivating Wisdom: How to Journal About Your Garden

You and your garden have been through a lot together this season. As you prepare to close up your garden for the year and transition to the next season, you probably have a long mental list of things you want to do differently next year. Here are some things we recommend gardeners keep track of in a gardening journal.

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Houseplant Care Tips: Bringing Your Plants Back Indoors for Winter
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Houseplant Care Tips: Bringing Your Plants Back Indoors for Winter

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, it's time to think about bringing in any houseplants you kept outside this summer. With the right steps and care, you can ensure they thrive inside your home until it's time to return them to the great outdoors next spring. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps to transition your plants back indoors and provide tips to keep them healthy and happy throughout the winter.

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Cut & Create: What to Expect at Farmside Gardens’ Cut & Create Workshops
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Cut & Create: What to Expect at Farmside Gardens’ Cut & Create Workshops

At Farmside Gardens, we are proud to grow many varieties of cut flowers right here on our 170-acre farm. In addition to providing fresh stems for arrangements in our own florist, we sell stems wholesale to other local florists and markets. As lovers of fresh flowers, we encourage home gardeners and flower lovers to consider growing their own cut flower gardens. Not only are cut flower gardens beautiful, but keeping your own garden makes it easy to keep fresh flowers in the home throughout the growing season!

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6 Things to Know About Planting a Cut Flower Garden
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6 Things to Know About Planting a Cut Flower Garden

There’s something special about the way a fresh cut flower arrangement can brighten a room. While you can always pick up a fresh arrangement from your local florist, many flower lovers choose to grow their own cut flower gardens at home, planting varieties that are perfect for cutting and arranging at home. With the right garden and a little training in how to put together a balanced arrangement (like we teach in our Cut & Create classes!), a home gardener can create beautiful bouquets from their own garden.

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Branching Out: The Ultimate Guide to Adding Trees to Your Landscape
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Branching Out: The Ultimate Guide to Adding Trees to Your Landscape

Trees are a great addition to any landscape, providing shade, beauty, and even fresh fruit. But with so many different types of trees out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to plant in your yard. Our tree experts have put together this guide to help you narrow your choices, select the right tree for your property, and ensure that it grows and thrives!

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How to Prepare your Garden for Summer
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How to Prepare your Garden for Summer

Spring is here, and the world is coming to life around us. Trees are blooming, tulips and daffodils are peeking up from the ground, and the air is filled with the promise of warmer weather and longer days. It's the perfect time to start thinking about your summer garden!

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What are cold weather crops, and why should you grow them? 
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What are cold weather crops, and why should you grow them? 

If you’re like us, you’re eager to get your garden started! But in New Jersey, we have to be careful not to get ahead of ourselves. Lots of plants are not hardy enough for the cold weather that will linger for a few more weeks.

While many of our favorite summer gardening varieties need a few more weeks before they’re ready to brave the cold, there are a variety of cold weather crops that are perfect for gardeners like us who like to get a head start on the planting season!

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