Hardy bulbs belong in every cutting garden. These plants are very easy to grow. They´re perfect for busy floral designers.

Fall is a time to rejoice in the bounty of the harvest season. The one plant that represents the quintessence of autumn is the pumpkin. These are perfect for fall floral designs and decorations.

Fall comes at a perfect time of year. It occurs when we´ve tired of the usual summer activities, and need a change. Harvest is in full swing during autumn. Take advantage of the bounteous season by creating fall designs with material from the garden.

Fall is for planting. In most areas of the U.S., this is the time to plant some spring blooming bulbs for cut flowers. Then you´ll have lots of stems to use in bouquets throughout the spring months.

When it comes to choosing plants for your cutting garden, you´ll never go wrong with All-America Selections winners. For 2005, two of the award winning flowers are great for cut flower gardens.

I got a sneak preview of the 2005 All-America Selections winners this year. Of the three winning flowers, Magellan Coral zinnia is an outstanding cut flower.

Though the summer is drawing to a close, our gardens should still have lots of cut flowers for the coming months. If you need some fresh ideas on what to do with your fall harvest, here´s some great floral design books.

Summer is a time of plenty. An abundance of cut flowers make it possible to enjoy flowers in every room of the house.

Tulip planting time is almost here. Plant some this fall so you can enjoy lots of blooms during the spring. This remains one of the all-time favorite cut flowers.

Autumn is traditionally thought of as the harvest season. our own gardens are a wonderful source of floral materials for the fall season.