Bleed Heart Floral Farm Blog

Random thoughts & little love letters about flowers, farming, weddings, life


Grow Your Own Dahlias
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Grow Your Own Dahlias

Learn how to grow dahlias for luscious flowers all August and September long. Topics covered include Planning ahead, planting out, growing on, digging & dividing tuber clumps at the end of the season, and winter storage.

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Ostara all around
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Ostara all around

HAPPY VERNAL EQUINOX (also known as Ostara) in the northern hemisphere! There are signs of spring all around. The farm this time of year always feels so exciting and hopeful. I’m grateful for another season.

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Late June BOUNTY
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Late June BOUNTY

GORGEOUS late June blooms for this intimate backyard wedding at a Zumbro lakeside property. I loved all the color and whimsy in this design. You can never go wrong with all locally grown flowers for your wedding. It really grounds the day in the time and place of your wedding.

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Bleed Heart Floral-grown Flowers on the Gymnastic Olympic Trials Stage
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Bleed Heart Floral-grown Flowers on the Gymnastic Olympic Trials Stage

What better way to ring in American Grown Flowers Month than have locally grown flowers in the spotlight at the Olympic Gymnastic Trials this past weekend in Minneapolis! Northerly Flora and I were honored to grow flowers for Cosmos Floral who arranged these GORGEOUS bouquets for Team USA!

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Strawberry Fields Forever
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry picnic parties 4ever!!! This exact scene has been a daydream I’ve had for over three years and why I got it in my head growing strawberries for florists was a good idea. It is so incredibly satisfying to see it come to fruition. This is your sign from the universe to elope.

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Local Flowers & Tomatoes, a match made in heaven
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Local Flowers & Tomatoes, a match made in heaven

This is one of my favorite weddings to-date because of the trust this sweet couple gave me, the gorgeous and open ended color palette, and all the details that went into making this wedding come to life. Trust your florist, opt for local flowers, and be flexible! You won’t regret it!

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Elevate Your Wedding with Locally Grown Flowers
Allie Kuppenbender Allie Kuppenbender

Elevate Your Wedding with Locally Grown Flowers

At Bleed Heart Floral, we offer a unique floral experience that not only brings a touch of nature to your special day but also contributes to the local community's growth and sustainability.

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