Quiet Morning Harvest of Rudbeckia in a Gingham Midi Dress
It's a quiet, overcast morning, perfect for a flower harvest. My yellow Rudbeckia have been calling to me for days. I grew two varieties from seed this year, eager to see how they'd pair in an arrangement.
In my gingham dress and garden clogs, I walk between the wet flower rows and fill my basket with Rudbeckia Hirta and triloba—the golden blooms with their rich, dark centers already look stunning together. Both native wildflowers, they’re ideal for bouquets, bringing a touch of the untamed garden inside. I choose a ceramic jug as the vessel, its simplicity a perfect complement to the mood of the day.
Once the arrangement is finished, it feels wild, natural, and brimming with life. A quiet joy lingers as I step back, content with the morning’s work.
