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What's in Bloom?
Survey the season's most treasured flowers and discover quick, creative ways to enjoy them in your home
(Photo: Monica Buck)
by the editors of
Southern Accents

Summer is upon us, and garden favorites are coming into full blossom, including gardenias, hydrangeas, daisies, coneflowers, sunflowers, lilies, and dahlias. Inside or out, there are so many possibilities for the long-awaited blooms -- try these ideas to brighten your home ...



OLD-FASHIONED WITH FRESH APPEAL
summer flowers in a bright arrangement
Season of Plenty
Floral designer Karin Jeffcoat celebrates summer's bounty by creating artistic arrangements profuse with colorful blooms
RELATED READING
· DECORATING: Summer Color
· ENTERTAINING: Take the Party Outside
· GARDENING: Old-World Garden


LESSONS FROM A ROSARIAN
dark burgundy rose bloom
A Passion for Roses
Despite unforgiving North Carolina summers, Judy Fitzgerald's determination brought her dream of a rose garden to fruition
RELATED READING
· ART & ANTIQUES: Famille Rose
· DECORATING: The Color You Need Now ... Fuchsia
· GARDENING: Rose Revival


QUICK SEASONAL COLOR
roses, hydrangeas, and blackberries
Garden Flowers
Throughout summer, fresh cuttings can be matched with vintage containers for inspired arrangements. Floral designer Sybil Sylvester discusses her no-fuss approach
RELATED READING
· ENTERTAINING: The Artful Host
· ART & ANTIQUES: Botanical Prints
· GARDENING: A Garden Sanctuary


BEYOND FLOWERS AND BLOOMS
table setting with rye grass
Alternative Arrangements
If you need a fast and easy arrangement, look no further than your garden or your grocery store's produce aisle
RELATED READING
· ENTERTAINING: Setting the Perfect Table
· DECORATING: Turning the Tables
· ENTERTAINING: Clear Glass, Elegant Centerpieces


RESULTS IN A FLASH
pink blooms in a pink vase
Containing Inspiration
Pair colorful containers with seasonal flowers to create simple yet exceptional arrangements. Sybil Sylvester shares tips and examples in this distinctive gallery
RELATED READING
· ENTERTAINING: Creative Containers
· DECORATING: The Color You Need Now ... Claret
· ENTERTAINING: A Lesson in Drama


TROUBLE-FREE FAVORITES
white gardenia blooms
Heirloom Plants You'll Love
Add nostalgia to your planting beds -- and your summer bouquets -- with these enduring performers and time-honored garden keepsakes
RELATED READING
· DECORATING: True Blue and White
· ART & ANTIQUES: Botanical Artist Becky Davis
· GARDENING: Ornamenting a Garden


MAKE THE MOST OF THE SEASON
Get even more ideas on summer blooms and bright floral arrangements from our sister publications.
· Scent-ual Seven (from Coastal Living)
· Fast Growing Summer Border (from Cottage Living)
· Cuttings From the Past (from Progressive Farmer)
· Color Up Front (from Southern Living)
· Summer-Fresh Bouquets (from Sunset)

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