The Gathering Garden Magazine
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Designing a Cutting Garden for Drying: Craspedia, Yarrow, and the Layout That Works
Not every cutting garden is planted with drying in mind. A practical layout guide for growing craspedia and yarrow specifically for the drying rack. -
Billy Balls, Explained: The Odd Little Yellow Flower Florists Can't Stop Using
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Nobody sets out to fall for a flower that looks like a novelty lollipop on a stick. And yet craspedia — the small, dense, perfectly round yellow bl... -
The Corporate Gift That Doesn't Scream Corporate: Dried Flowers for Clients and Coworkers
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Most corporate gifts read as an expense report with a bow on it. A case for sending dried flowers instead — and one cheerful, unfussy variety that clears the bar every time.
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Billy Balls in Bridal Bouquets: How an Australian Wildflower Became a Wedding Trend
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Craspedia, or billy balls, grow wild across the Australian outback. Discover how this native wildflower became a wedding staple and how to use it in bouquets and boutonnieres.
