Growing Your Own

ElyseE25

Has anyone grown their own flowers? I'm looking to grow crackerjack marigolds and zinnias. The only problem is I live in Michigan and we've been having really cold weather so they can't be sown in the ground, and the days to maturation are 80-90. It's a lot of flowers to sow inside... any suggestions? 

Maggie0829

Growing your own flowers is very tricky and with the weather being uncontrollable you just do not know when your flowers will bloom or mature.  This is a huge risk and you could end up with absolutely no flowers.

I would suggest buying from a reputable wholesaler (Costco has great choices) and then going to a local farmers market to see what they offer to use in just your bouquet if you really want something special and different.

Finally, I have never seen marigolds used in bouquets or centerpieces.  I am not sure how well they will do cut from their plant.

kmclean29

Zinnias are really harty and will bloom clear through September sometimes.  It's always good to have a back up plan though.  You could use some of your own and some store bought so that you have enough.

GoodLuckBear14

Have you ever grown flowers before?  I know when I first started, I had all of these visions of a swath of flowers in my yard.  It doesn't always happen and it can take a lot of work.  You also are not going to be able to control when the flowers are in bloom so I'd definitely have a back up plan.