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This weekend we were at @fallnaturefest and event

This weekend we were at @fallnaturefest and event organized by @commissionerdegnen . We loved meeting so many new flower fans!

Fall is the season to enjoy some indoor events, such as floral workshops. We create something beautiful that we can gift around the holidays and enjoy throughout the winter.

We offer workshops at multiple locations in the City of Chicago and Evanston, but we also facilitate private and corporate events.

We have a wonderful collaboration with @flansglass in September. We are gardenscaping in stained glass. This class is currently sold out.

There are a few spots left for our florascaping pressed flower workshop at @rxchicago on October 5th. You can find tickets on our website or Eventbrite.

We have more floral workshops coming up and we’ll be announcing the classes to our newsletter subscribers first. Locations are @smallgatheringart @theecoflamingo @evanstonrebuild and @therefilleri

Join us to learn and experience how we preserve the garden in beautiful ways.

@monarchbeautyflowerfarm

#urbanfarming
#flowerfarming
#bucktownchicago
#pollinatorecosystem
#bouquetsubscription
#flowerbouquetcsa
#cutflowergarden
#cutflowers
#urbangardens
#sustainbiodiversity
#biodiversityconservation
#chicago
#lincolnsquare
#freshflowers
#workshops
#gardening
#dahlias
#girlsnightout
#everlasting flowers
#handsonactivity
#byob
#thingstodo
#thursdaynight
#localflowers
#floralworkshops

Our dahlias started blooming a month ago. The word

Our dahlias started blooming a month ago. The word is that this has been a challenging season for dahlias.

This is my second year growing them with mixed results. Some varieties are performing better than others. Some of them will just start blooming next week.

We focus on soil health over high productivity. Overall, we are doing better than last year. We moved from growing dahlias in containers to growing them In soil and raised beds.

Dahlias don’t like a soggy environment, but they need moist soil to keep the roots happy. This is challenging to maintain in containers and raised beds.

Dahlias also prefer full sun. At least 8 hours. One of our growing areas is only part Sun. Which means reduced productivity, but we are getting blooms and long stems.

Last year we didn’t have disease in dahlias. This year we are seen powdery mildew in some varieties. Despite the challenges, we are enjoying a wonderful dahlia season.

Are you growing dahlias in your garden? Share your experience in the comments.

@monarchbeautyflowerfarm

#urbanfarming
#flowerfarming
#sustainablegarden
#pollinatorecosystem
#bouquetsubscription
#flowerbouquetcsa
#cutflowergarden
#cutflowers
#urbangardens
#sustainbiodiversity
#biodiversityconservation
#chicago
#lincolnsquare
#freshflowers
#workshops
#gardening
#dahlias
#girlsnightout
#everlasting flowers
#handsonactivity
#byob
#thingstodo
#thursdaynight
#localflowers
#floralworkshop

Last month a dear friend went to heaven. It was su

Last month a dear friend went to heaven. It was such an honor to create a farewell arrangement for him and his family. The arrangement was commissioned by our former employer.

This was a special request, and I didn’t know I could pull it off. I hadn’t done large arrangements before. I was grateful for the positive encouragement I received from my friend. So, I gave it my all 🌻

The client was very pleased with the end result, and I honestly loved how it turned out 😅

Cheers to all the cheerleaders out there helping friends, family and. Co-workers conquer the fear of hesitation 🥳🥳🥳

Type in the comments the number 1, f you have this special person in your life 🐝🌸

@monarchbeautyflowerfarm

#urbanfarming
#flowerfarming
#sustainablegarden
#pollinatorecosystem
#bouquetsubscription
#flowerbouquetcsa
#cutflowergarden
#cutflowers
#urbangardens
#floralarrangement
#biodiversityconservation
#chicago
#lincolnsquare
#freshflowers
#workshops
#gardening
#dahlias
#girlsnightout
#everlasting flowers
#eventdecor
#byob
#thingstodo
#thursdaynight
#localflowers
#floralworkshop

We are in the season of abundance! Have you been o

We are in the season of abundance! Have you been offered more produce from your local veggie grower?

Flowers are no different. We start seeds in the spring, plant seedlings after Mother’s Day, and here we are friends! Enjoying the season’s bounty 🌺🌺🌺

We are so excited to be back at @theecoflamingo with a bouquet bar to share our beautiful blooms with you, and our local community.

Visit us this Thursday 8/15
from 3-6PM at 4750 N Rockwell.

If you are busy and can’t make it before 6 PM, pre order online. The shop is open until 7 pm for pick up, and all day Friday 🙌💐

I look forward to walking you through this fun experience
☀️🌻💐

Feature flowers:

Lisianthus
Lilies
Sunflowers
And more!

#backtoschool
#lincolnsquare
#ravenswoodmanor
#albanypark
#selfcarematters
#giftflowers
#bouquetbar
#localflowers

Happy Friday friends! We are dropping off these fr

Happy Friday friends! We are dropping off these fresh, local organically grown flowers at @theecoflamingo this morning. Snag these specialty flowers before they are gone!

@monarchbeautyflowerfarm

#urbanfarming
#flowerfarming
#sustainablegarden
#pollinatorecosystem
#bouquetsubscription
#flowerbouquetcsa
#cutflowergarden
#cutflowers
#urbangardens
#sustainbiodiversity
#biodiversityconservation
#chicago
#lincolnsquare
#freshflowers
#workshops
#gardening
#dahlias
#girlsnightout
#everlasting flowers
#handsonactivity
#byob
#thingstodo
#thursdaynight
#localflowers
#floralworkshop

Just wanted to thank everyone who came last weeken

Just wanted to thank everyone who came last weekend to the garden crawl organized by the @ravenswoodneighbors. I had a lot of fun meeting you and showing you around the gardens.

It was also nice to see you at @platform47chicago supporting the event.

July was a fun time working in the gardens. Thank you for supporting @monarchbeautyflowerfarm. We are so pleased our flowers fresh or pressed have made you or someone you love, very happy.

We’ll be offering a Fall tour of the gardens to our Dahlia Flower Club CSA members. We still have a couple of spots open. Visit us online to learn more #linkinbio

@monarchbeautyflowerfarm

#urbanfarming
#flowerfarming
#sustainablegarden
#pollinatorecosystem
#bouquetsubscription
#flowerbouquetcsa
#cutflowergarden
#cutflowers
#urbangardens
#sustainbiodiversity
#biodiversityconservation
#chicago
#lincolnsquare
#freshflowers
#workshops
#gardening
#dahlias
#girlsnightout
#everlasting flowers
#handsonactivity
#byob
#thingstodo
#thursdaynight
#localflowers
#floralworkshop