A number of the taller flowering or ornamental onions are used for cut flowers and everlastings.

The world is at its finest this time of year. On this occasion, we bid farewell to the dull colors of winter. All of that seems to change in an instant when spring arrives.

It is true that there are many kinds of cut flowers available in the spring and summer months. However, the fall and winter offer some delightful blooms as well. The winter blooming heaths and heathers are an example.

Spring is a delightful time of year with many kinds of flowers available, including irises.

Nothing stays the same year after year, and that goes for color as well as other consumer trends.

This continues a tour of garden catalogs that will be of special interest to floral designers.

When planning your cutting garden for the 2007 growing season, do save room for these new varieties.

For 2007, a number of new sunflower varieties are being introduced. Some of these are suitable as cut flowers.

Valentine´s Day comes at a time when we really need it. Often people slip into the doldrums after New Year´s Day is over and the Christmas tree comes down. But this holiday gives us something to look forward to.

When it comes time to shop for flower seeds and plants for the cutting garden, mail-order catalogs differ greatly in what they offer.