Gratitude Flowers

Gratitude Flowers Gratitude Flowers is a small specialty nursery and flower farm in Edgewood, WA. Seasonal floral subscriptions include tulips & sweet peas.

We grow cutting garden plant starts including classic favorites, heirlooms, and select natives, and lisianthus.

šŸŒæWhile the dahlias may be stealing the show right now, some of fallā€™s flowers are quietly getting ready for their turn.I...
08/26/2026

šŸŒæWhile the dahlias may be stealing the show right now, some of fallā€™s flowers are quietly getting ready for their turn.

If youā€™ve been pinching your chrysanthemums throughout the summer to encourage fuller plants and more blooms, now is the time to leave the snips behind. Late summer is when we want mums putting their energy into forming buds rather than producing more branches.

Keep them watered consistently as those buds develop, and before long theyā€™ll be ready to carry the garden into fall.

08/26/2026

Many florists think Iā€™m the catā€™s pajamas, the beeā€™s knees, or whatever phrase you prefer. However you say it, Iā€™m definitely a prized flower this time of year. My rose like blooms come in an incredible range of colors, and my long stems and exceptional vase life have earned me a special place in bouquets.

I take my sweet time getting here, though. Iā€™m notoriously slow to grow, but once my blooms begin to open, youā€™ll quickly understand why so many flower lovers think Iā€™m worth the wait. With layers of petals that continue to unfurl, a single stem can bring beauty to the vase for a surprisingly long time.

A little tip when harvesting me for the vase: my first bud often opens more than two weeks before the rest. Cut that first bloom for a little bud vase, or trim it off and let me save the real show for the blooms that follow.

Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum)
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Spacing: 6 to 9 in
Sun: Full
Bloom Habit: Multi Progression

08/24/2026

ā€œI planted flowers, and they planted hope in me.ā€ ā€” Bhuwan Thapaliya

We just returned from a four state trek to drop our daughter off at college this past week. Emotions are high, and coming home to an empty nest last night has definitely brought moments of pause. It is a time to reflect on who we have been as parents, while also looking ahead to this new season and rediscovering a little of who we again are beyond that role.

There are so many moments in life when growth asks us to let go of something familiar. Maybe that is part of why the garden can feel especially comforting during times of change. The familiar rhythms are still there. Flowers need to be cut, weeds keep growing, seeds need gathering, and each day brings something a little different than the one before.

We spend so much time tending the things we love, hoping they will grow strong enough to eventually flourish on their own. Gardens have taught me that there is beauty in every part of that process, even the parts that feel a little bittersweet.

Perhaps that is where this quote feels especially fitting right now. We plant, we tend, we watch things grow, and somewhere along the way, a little hope is planted in us too.

Hereā€™s to all the parents watching their children grow their wings, one season at a time, as we learn to let them soaršŸ¦

šŸŒæ With so much still blooming in the garden, it can be tempting to keep reaching for the fertilizer. Unless youā€™re growi...
08/20/2026

šŸŒæ With so much still blooming in the garden, it can be tempting to keep reaching for the fertilizer. Unless youā€™re growing annuals that you want to keep pushing until frost, mid August is a good time to begin putting the fertilizer away for the season.

Dahlias may be in full bloom, but I stop feeding mine around this time, especially with anything high in nitrogen. At this point I want the plants to continue flowering without encouraging lots of tender new growth, while allowing the tubers below ground to continue maturing as we move toward fall.

Perennials, roses, shrubs, and other plants that need to overwinter also benefit from not being pushed into a flush of new growth at this stage in the season.

Sometimes taking something off the garden to do list is just as important as adding something to it.

08/18/2026

I may not be as big as my more well known counterparts, but my unusual coloring makes up for my smaller size. My reddish orange blooms with brown undertones and a yellow throat bring something a little unexpected to the garden and invite a closer look.

Something else delightful about me is that Iā€™m not a biennial like many other foxgloves. Iā€™m a perennial and, given a sunny spot with well drained soil, I can reward you with blooms more than once during the growing season. My smaller stature also makes me easy to tuck into the garden where my unusual flowers can really be enjoyed.

Sunset Foxglove (Digitalis obscura)
Plant Type: Perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in
Spacing: 12 to 18 in
Sun: Full to Part Sun

08/17/2026

ā€œThere is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of natureā€”the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.ā€
ā€” Rachel Carson

The garden has a way of reminding us that change is always part of growing. Some seasons ask us to hold on, while others gently teach us to let go and trust what comes next.

As a new week unfolds, there is comfort in the familiar rhythms of the garden, in watching things grow and change, and in knowing there is still beauty to be found along the wayšŸŒ¼šŸ¦

08/12/2026

Iā€™m a culinary treat with many flavors to choose from, but thereā€™s more to me than what I bring to the kitchen. I love the heat and really take off once the warm days of summer arrive. Keep cutting me and Iā€™ll continue branching, giving you plenty to enjoy throughout the season.

Did you know Iā€™m also wonderful in arrangements? My fragrant stems add beautiful foliage and texture to a bouquet. I can be a little prone to sulking after Iā€™m cut, but thereā€™s an easy way to make me happy. Cut me very early in the day and let me sit in cool water for a few hours to condition before you begin arranging with me.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Plant Type: Tender Annual
Height: 18 to 36 in
Spacing: 9 to 12 in
Sun: Full
Bloom Habit: Cut and Come Again

Plant me once the weather has warmed and enjoy me all summer long.

08/10/2026

ā€œNot the sun or the summer alone, but every hour and season yields its tribute of delight.ā€
ā€” Ralph Waldo Emerson

The cooler mornings have been a welcome change after so much summer heat. The garden seems to appreciate the little break too, and it is a good reminder that there is something to enjoy in every shift of the season.

Hereā€™s to a new week, a little cooler and cleaner air, and taking time to enjoy the garden while summer is still very much with us.

I'm running a little behind this week, but with some much more desirable weather ahead, I thought I'd share one of my fa...
08/07/2026

I'm running a little behind this week, but with some much more desirable weather ahead, I thought I'd share one of my favorite flower care tips.

With the heat of summer comes many favorite flowers, including rudbeckia, zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers. These are often called "dirty flowers" because they cloud vase water more quickly than many other blooms.

Keeping the water clean makes all the difference in extending their vase life. While there are many commercial flower food products available today, gardeners found ways to enjoy longer lasting bouquets long before they existed.

Here's the simple recipe that has been passed down through my family:

šŸŒæ 1 quart of water
šŸŒæ 1 teaspoon sugar
šŸŒæ 2 teaspoons white vinegar
šŸŒæ 1 drop of bleach (just one drop, not a splash!)

To help your bouquets last even longer, remember to change the water regularly, give the stems a fresh trim every few days, and harvest flowers during the cool of the morning or evening whenever possible. A little extra care goes a long way toward keeping your flowers looking their best.

08/05/2026

I may not have the largest blooms in the garden, but few flowers bloom as generously as I do. My branching stems fill with cheerful golden yellow blooms that seem to keep coming all summer long, bringing a natural look to the garden.

I'm a favorite of bees and butterflies, and hummingbirds often stop to perch on my sturdy stems while they visit the garden. I'll reward you with months of color while many other flowers begin to fade. My long stems are wonderful for bouquets, adding movement and a touch of sunshine to every arrangement.

Brown Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba)
Plant Type: short lived perennial
Height: 48 to 60 in (in the right spot, I can even reach 8 ft!)
Spacing: 18 to 24 in
Sun: Full
Bloom Habit: Multi Progression

Plant in early spring for blooms from summer into fall.

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