

Here’s how Ariella Chezar has been described in recent press: “a leader in the farm-to-flower movement” (in Vogue); “the godmother of seasonal floral design” (by Erin Benzakein of Floret Flower Farm). And here’s how Ariella describes herself: “Florist, teacher, author, lover of growing things,” she wrote, when we asked for her bio. Obviously humble and undeniably excellent at her craft, the veteran floral artist, who splits her time between the Berkshires in Massachusetts and Hillsdale, NY, shares her thoughts today on the no-till book she references constantly, her struggles with bindweed, and the sun hat she has on repeat.
Photography courtesy of Ariella Chezar.
Standing in my parents small corn patch, feeling tiny amongst the tall green stalks.
The Living Soil Handbook, by Jesse Frost. He has wonderful advice on growing vegetables and flowers using the no till method.
No Polkdot Gardens. I don’t like a garden that has too many different colors and plants, which results in something that doesn’t allow the eye to rest.
Dyed flowers.
Clematis.
Philadelphus. It is so beautiful and divinely fragrant. In its season, I always have a sprig of it next to my bed.
Tilling, a.k.a. propagating bindweed throughout my field. I made the beginner mistake of tilling up a field that was full of bindweed, thereby propagating it. [Tilling can break up its roots into smaller pieces, which then leads to new plants.] It is one of the most difficult weeds to keep under control.
Fill your house with plants, cut anything you love and place it around your house.
…lot of narcissus.
Stone.
Long sleeve button down, jeans, big hat.
‘Nelda’s Joy’ peony.
To grow delicious food and beautiful flowers.
Thanks so much, Ariella! Follow her on Instagram @ariellachezardesign.
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