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The Arboretum’s Tulip Tradition Rooted in Art and Heart
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, spring doesn’t tiptoe in—it arrives in a vibrant burst of color. Yellow, orange, violet, and green...
Diana Pierce
2 days ago3 min read


An inside look at how flowers transformed the Minneapolis Institute of Art this spring.
Every spring, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) bursts into full color during its beloved Art in Bloom celebration. Flowers spill...
Diana Pierce
May 23 min read


Why Orchid Fans Around the World Know This Minnesotan’s Name
Jason Fischer holding the orchid Jason Fischer - Photo: Diana Pierce When you meet Jason Fischer, you might not expect to be talking to...
Diana Pierce
Apr 163 min read


Inside Minnesota’s Largest Tulip Farm
Even in the dead of winter, Spring is blooming inside Len Busch Roses in Plymouth , Minnesota, where millions of tulips grow...
Diana Pierce
Apr 22 min read


A Floral Red Carpet Moment
If you watched the Oscars this year, you may have noticed something unusual pinned to the lapel of Jeff Goldblum’s Prada suit. A delicate...
Diana Pierce
Mar 213 min read


Michelle Bruhn Shares the Biggest Mistake New Gardeners Make
Photo: Markus Spiske Today we continue our conversation with Michelle Bruhn , author and founder of Forks in the Dirt on mistakes new...
Diana Pierce
Mar 102 min read


"Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Sow ‘Em”
Photo credit: Michelle Bruhn In Minnesota, the indoor seed starting season can feel like a high stakes poker game. Start too early, and...
Diana Pierce
Feb 283 min read


The Seductive Power of Roses
Welcome Back to Bloom With Me ! This week, we’re diving into the seductive power of roses—from Cleopatra’s legendary rose-filled barge to...
Diana Pierce
Feb 183 min read


Personalization, Texture, and Rustic Charm- Trends in 2025 (Part II)
Wildflowers at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Floral design in 2025 continues to bloom with creativity! This year is all about unique,...
Diana Pierce
Feb 63 min read


Welcome to Bloom With Me in 2025!
Flower Trends for 2025 I spoke with several floral experts about the trends they’re predicting for the year ahead. It was such a rich...
Diana Pierce
Jan 162 min read


Happy Holidays, Blooming Friends!
My last newsletter of 2024 is here, and I’m so thankful for all the fun Blooming stories I’ve shared with you this year. From sunflower...
Diana Pierce
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Bachman’s Has ‘Gotta (Poinsettia) Guy’
At some point in daily, life we all know ‘a guy’ that can help us with our cars, our dishwashers or our yard. At this time of year,...
Diana Pierce
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Keep the “Oh No!” Out of Your Pets’ “Ho-Ho-Ho!”
CoCo- Photo: Fiona Scarlett Audrey- Photo: Rebecca Sampson Megan- Photo: John Plut The holiday season is here, and while you’re decking...
Diana Pierce
Dec 15, 20242 min read


To Bring or Not to Bring? Flowers as a Host Gift
As we step into the holiday season, many of us face a classic question: Is bringing flowers for your host a thoughtful gesture, or does...
Diana Pierce
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Marigolds: The “Flower of the Dead”
It's fall and time to celebrate a wonderful tradition that honors loved ones lost. And it starts with marigolds. As the cool fall air...
Diana Pierce
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Will you tap into the “Minnesota Tip”?
In a place where winter spares nothing, what could possibly save thousands of delicate roses?
Diana Pierce
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Horticulture Heroes - Saving Our Wild Prairies One Seed at a Time
On a warm fall morning at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, wildlife biologist Angela Grill gathers a group of volunteers around her.
Diana Pierce
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Grandpa’s Gift: A Blooming Success
What bloom boasts 57,000+ varieties and has a retired mechanic from Andover, Minnesota on a quest for his next blue ribbon
Diana Pierce
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Let The Battle of the Blooms Begin
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Sandy Schroeck, an award-winning designer and the Education Coordinator at Len Busch Roses
Diana Pierce
Aug 28, 20243 min read


You know until you don't
Ever wonder why sunflowers face east? I talk to professional growers who explain it.
Diana Pierce
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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