Best Flowers for Pressing: Easy-to-Grow Blooms for Beginners - Episode 21

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: The easiest no-dig method to build a 4x4 raised bed (without wood!) When and how to plant seeds for pressing success Which sun-loving and shade-loving flowers press beautifully 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: Poppies: Mother of Pearl, Pandora, Flemish, California poppies Daisies Echinacea  Cosmos (Apricotta) Ammi Majus (False Queen Anne's Lace) Ammi Visnaga (Bishop's Flower) Pansies Hardy Geranium (Geranium Rozanne) Phlox drummondii (Creme Brulee) Wallflower (Erysimum, variety 'Vulcan') For Shade: Columbine (Aquilegia) Hellebores (Wedding Series) Ferns (Autumn Fern, Cinnamon Fern) Hydrangea (BloomStruck, Endless Summer series) Solomon's Seal (Variegated Polygonatum) 🎧 Listen in and get inspired to start your own beautiful, blooming flower bed for pressing—without breaking the bank.