In Season

What's in the shed

From tulips in May to balsam wreaths in December, the shed follows the seasons. Every year brings something different.

Sunflower arrangements of different sizes lined up in front of a red house

Mid-May & June

Spring

The shed opens in mid-May with tulips, daffodils and the first perennials, then fills with lilacs, columbine and peonies.

Specialty lilac bundles are split and hot-water dipped so they last about a week in the vase. Early in the season the shed also carries hand-dug perennial starts for your own garden, and arrangements mix Jill's Blooms with stems from local Minnesota growers.

What Blooms

TulipsDaffodilsLilacColumbinePeonyWhite rosesAlliumMock orangeLupineRed geumJacob's ladderDianthusCandytuftPerennial starts

Tulips and daffodils in priced vases on the shed shelves — Opening week in the shed

Purple and white lilac bundle on the porch — Specialty lilac bundles

Purple columbine with lily of the valley in a glass vase — Columbine

Pink, white and red peonies in a glass vase — Peonies, briefly

Young plants in pots with small trellises — Spring starts

July & August

Summer

High summer is cosmos, long-stem zinnias and full-on sunflower days.

This is when cut-your-own long-stem appointments and outdoor Yoga + Bloom Bars happen. Expect Queen Anne's lace, Bells of Ireland and grasses tucked in for texture.

What Blooms

CosmosLong-stem zinniaSunflowerShasta daisyRudbeckiaBells of IrelandHollyhockConeflowerScabiosaMonardaAstilbeYarrowGoldenrodSweet pea

Tall sunflower arrangement in a glass jar — Sunflower Day

Zinnias and a dahlia with ornamental grass in a glass vase — Zinnias and grasses

Zinnias, cosmos and daisies in a ribbed green vase — Cosmos don't quit

Dahlia, celosia and zinnias in a tall arrangement — Late summer mix

Wildflower arrangement of clover, daisies and catmint against a green wall — Herbal, wild and floral

September & early October

Fall

Dahlia season. Specialty dahlias, celosia and amaranth carry the shed into October.

The last weeks bring fall palettes, a final fresh fill with customer appreciation pricing, and special orders until killin' frost. Then the dahlia tubers are dug and stored for winter.

What Blooms

Specialty dahliasItalian sunflowerCelosiaAmaranthBroom cornEupatoriumBalsamQueen Anne's laceCosmosCalendulaFall foliage

Dahlias and zinnias in a parfait glass with autumn trees behind — October in parfait glass

Dahlias and calendula in a small vase on a stone base — Dahlias and calendula

Pale pink and cream dahlias in a low vase — Soft fall dahlias

Deep purple dahlia with pink cosmos and celosia — Dahlias and cosmos

Large arrangement of dahlias, sunflowers and zinnias — Specialty dahlia weekend

November & December

Holiday wreaths & swags

When the garden sleeps, the shed fills with handmade holiday wreaths. Each one is a limited edition.

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Balsam wreath with a gold and burgundy ribbon and gold ornaments on a white door — Gold ribbon & ornaments

Balsam wreath with a gold bow, gold poinsettias, bells and a red ornament — Gold bow & bells

Balsam wreath with white snowflakes and red stars — Snowflakes & stars

Evergreen swag with a silver poinsettia and printed ribbon hanging on a door — Evergreen swag

How they're made

Locally and sustainably harvested balsam, with a little Scotch pine, cedar and white pine
Every plant material is real: fresh, preserved or dried
Repurposed decor and handmade bows
About 26 inches across

Last season (2025)

Wreaths: $65–$75 with hanger, $5 less without
Swags: $40
When: In the shed from early November, while supplies last. Self-serve, cash or Venmo.
Holds: Message Jill to set one aside or order a custom wreath.

This year's pricing may differ. Ask Jill for details.

Easter arrangement of lilies, mums, alstroemeria and solidago — Easter edition

January – April

Off season

The shed rests, but the flowers don't stop entirely.

Indoor Flower Bars. The Spring Fling Brunch and Blooms at The Rendezvous in March 2026 sold out.
Easter edition. A round of Easter arrangements went out in spring 2026.
Getting ready. Dahlia tubers wait in a humidity-controlled fridge and get pre-sprouted for spring.

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Grown in Zone 4b. Winter lows here reach −25°F to −20°F, so the frost-free season is short. Perennials have to be tough, and dahlia tubers get dug up and stored indoors every fall.

Chaos gardening. The garden mixes perennials, annuals, natives, volunteers and wildcrafts, plus a few specialty Blooms from fellow local growers. What's in the shed depends on what's blooming that day.

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Message Jill and she can hold it for you or design something similar.

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