Dahlia season at Green Willow Gardens brought a field full of color and some clear standouts for cut flower production. From new favorites like Salmon Runner and Maarn to the always dependable Rock Run Ashley and a surprisingly productive purple mislabel, this year offered plenty to learn. If you are choosing dahlia varieties for your own cut flower garden or planning next season’s planting, this list will help you focus on what really performs.

Curious what a flower subscription or Bouquet of the Month Club really is? Here at Green Willow Gardens, we offer a simple way to enjoy fresh seasonal flowers from June through October. One bouquet each month, grown and harvested on our farm in Lawrence Michigan.

A look back at our Designing with Dahlias workshop at Green Willow Gardens with Holly Berry Flowers, local treats, and flower filled creativity.

Discover the Flower Hub NWI Flower Subscription, offering fresh, locally grown flowers from Northwest Indiana farms.

Foliage is just as important as flowers in a well-rounded bouquet! In early spring, Zone 6 gardeners can direct sow two must-have green fillers—bupleurum and pennycress. These easy-to-grow annuals thrive in cool weather, add texture to arrangements, and even allow for simple seed collection for future plantings. Learn how to grow and harvest them for a season full of lush greenery.

Looking for a way to enjoy fresh, seasonal flowers all season long? Our Flower Subscription (CSA) brings locally grown blooms straight from our farm to your home, offering a stunning alternative to grocery store flowers. Each bouquet is harvested at its peak for maximum freshness, color, and longevity. Learn more about why a CSA subscription is the best way to experience the beauty of farm-fresh flowers!

Learn how to take dahlia cuttings using our efficient method at Green Willow Gardens. From waking up tubers to rooting cuttings, we share our tried-and-true techniques.

February might be cold, but the work on our flower farm is in full swing! From starting snapdragons and lisianthus to propagating dahlias and mums, every task is a step toward a beautiful season ahead. See what we’ve been up to at Green Willow Gardens!

One of the biggest challenges of growing dahlias is winter storage, especially if you don’t have a basement or dedicated space. After researching alternative methods, we found success overwintering dahlias in the ground here in Zone 6, Southwest Michigan. In this post, we’re sharing our step-by-step process—including mulch, tarps, and spring care—to help you decide if this method might work for your garden.

2025 is a year of growth at Green Willow Gardens! We're expanding our dahlia fields, adding fresh varieties like Joan J Raspberries and White Gloria Astilbe, and refining our selection to better serve our local florists and designers. See what’s making the cut—and what’s not—as we evolve our farm for the season ahead.

Our Cottage Cutting Gardens combine the best of landscaping and flower farming, creating a space that is both beautiful and functional. By incorporating plants like allium, roses, and weigela, we maximize our garden’s potential for both visual appeal and cut flower production.

Snapdragons are a staple in our cut flower garden, providing elegant, fragrant blooms from early summer through the season. At Green Willow Gardens, we've refined our growing techniques, from fall planting for overwintered blooms to spring transplants for a reliable harvest. In this post, we share our favorite varieties, lessons learned, and tips for growing strong, beautiful snapdragons for cut flowers.