Certain moments in the garden feel like summer has officially arrived, and for me, hydrangea season is one of them.
Every summer, the garden transforms almost overnight. Soft blues, crisp whites, and delicate lavender blooms begin to fill the landscape, bringing a sense of abundance that's impossible to recreate any other time of year. They're beautiful outdoors, but they're just as lovely brought inside.
One of my favorite rituals is cutting a few stems early in the morning and placing them throughout the house. A simple arrangement on the kitchen island, a small vase by the bedside, or a generous bouquet in the entryway instantly makes every room feel fresh and welcoming.
Hydrangeas also happen to be one of my favorite flowers for entertaining. They require very little arranging, create a full, effortless centerpiece, and pair beautifully with woven textures, blue-and-white china, crisp linens, and candlelight.
This week, I'm embracing the season by bringing the garden to the table—one bloom at a time.
Melissa's Garden Note 🌿
If you've ever wondered how gardeners achieve those beautiful blue hydrangeas, the secret is in the soil. For bigleaf hydrangeas, acidic soil helps produce blue blooms. Many gardeners add garden sulfur or aluminum sulfate in early spring or fall to gradually lower the soil's pH. It's always worth testing your soil first, since not every hydrangea variety changes color, but it's a fun way to encourage those classic coastal-blue blooms.
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