Michler's News: Flowers, Gardens & Design
Backyard Conservation Program
The Fayette County Conservation District is offering a Fayette county residents (landowner or tenant) up $200 matching money for establishing, enhancing, restoring and/or maintaining a backyard conservation project.
The Paris Flower School
You wouldn't think spending a week in a small workroom tucked down into a basement would be an ideal Parisian experience, but this particular basement housed the wonderful Catherine Muller's Flower School. Each morning I would be greeted with a cup of coffee and buckets of the best flowers available in Paris, waiting for Catherine's next lesson. The lesson always began with a demonstration. I was captivated with Catherine's process which looked like a sort of ballet. Her gestures would imitate the placement to her flowers. Read More
Past Plant Fads
Though houseplants have recently surged in popularity, they've been brightening up our indoor spaces for more than 100 years. Read More
Karl Winfield Michler
June 5, 1920 – October 25, 2021
In Karl’s senior year as a Horticulture student at UK, he received his draft notice, conscripting him into the US Army where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant as a medic in the 170th General Hospital Unit. As he prepared with his unit for activation, he swapped out his tuxedo for a uniform and attended a USO dance at Camp Grant (Rockford, IL), where he met USO Volunteer Jean Vogt. Read More
Bulb Gardening for Beginners
Planting spring bulbs is like giving a gift to your future self. Read more
Fall Residency at Saipua: The Farm at World's End
One of our designers recently spent a week living and practicing floral design at Sarah Ryhanen's beautiful farm. Here are some of her thoughts and takeaways. Read More
Jean Shirley Vogt Michler
Jean joined the creative work efforts at Michler Florist as the wedding consultant and designer, creating bridal bouquets for hundreds of Lexington brides from the 1960s through the 1990s, while simultaneously keeping a beautiful home for entertaining family and friends.
Demystifying Native Plants
If you've ever wondered what counts as a truly "native" plant, you aren't alone! Read More
Nine Reasons to Consider Applying to Work at Kentucky Native Café
Here are nine wonderful and honest aspects of working with us at the cafe:
Spring Ephemerals
These early spring beauties are a welcome pop of color after a long, dreary winter. Read More
Confessions of a Succulent Killer
Succulents are lauded as one of the easiest houseplants to care for--so why are they also so easy to kill? Read More
Saying "I Love You" with Flowers
Sometimes, words don't do justice to what's in our hearts. Express your devotion with these popular floral varieties, all of which have delightfully romantic meanings. Read More