Starting a Cutting Garden: Grow Your Own Bouquets

Imagine snipping fresh flowers from your backyard whenever you want.

Choosing Your Spot

6+ hours of direct sunlight. Rows work fine — think vegetable garden for flowers. A 4x8 raised bed is a great start.

Easy Cut Flowers

Zinnias — the ultimate beginner flower. Direct sow after last frost. Cut-and-come-again. Sunflowers — choose branching varieties. Cosmos — delicate and prolific. Dahlias — stunning variety. Sweet Peas — intoxicating fragrance.

Harvesting

Cut in early morning. Use sharp shears. 45-degree angle. Place immediately in cool water.

Succession Planting

Plant new seeds every 2–3 weeks for flowers all season.