Want to grow your own pressed flower collection on a budget—without needing expert skills or a giant garden?
In this solo episode, Shannon answers a question from Instagram follower, Dee at the Fairy Door Project, and breaks down exactly how to create a simple, budget-friendly garden for growing flowers ideal for pressing. From building a no-dig raised bed to choosing the right blooms for sun and shade, Shannon shares beginner-friendly, low-cost ways to get started right now.
You'll learn:
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The easiest no-dig method to build a 4x4 raised bed (without wood!)
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When and how to plant seeds for pressing success
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Which sun-loving and shade-loving flowers press beautifully
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Why some popular flowers like Queen Anne’s Lace aren’t the best choice—and what to grow instead
This episode is jam-packed with planting tips, beginner wins, and beautiful flower ideas that are both affordable and easy to grow—even if you’re new to gardening.
Whether you're dreaming of a lush cutting garden or just want a few blooms to press in books, this guide has you covered. Let’s grow, baby! 🌸
🌼 Plants Mentioned:
For Sun:
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Poppies: Mother of Pearl, Pandora, Flemish, California poppies
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Daisies
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Echinacea
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Cosmos (Apricotta)
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Ammi Majus (False Queen Anne’s Lace)
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Ammi Visnaga (Bishop’s Flower)
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Pansies
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Hardy Geranium (Geranium Rozanne)
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Phlox drummondii (Creme Brulee)
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Wallflower (Erysimum, variety ‘Vulcan’)
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