Putting a Flower Farm to Bed for Winter

Putting a Flower Farm to Bed for Winter

Here in October, we farmers all a little (or a lot) weary as the 2019 growing season winds down.  Every year in autumn, I go through quite the range of emotions. So much bittersweet relief, anxiety, anticipation, unease, antsy-ness, appreciation, and much more as the...
Late Summer Swan Song + Back to School

Late Summer Swan Song + Back to School

Late summer is gracing the farm with long, low rays of sun in the mornings and the evenings.  The dew is heavy on the grass.  The bird song and pollinator buzz are reaching a new crescendo as everyone realizes the clock is ticking for scarfing down the bounty. You...
Floral Design Color Combinations

Floral Design Color Combinations

I often get quizzed about how I come up with my floral design color combinations.  It’s easy.  I just go shopping! I make a regular habit of taking slow strolls around the entire farm in the evenings after all the crew are gone and all the major tasks and distractions...
Life on a Flower Farm

Life on a Flower Farm

Life on a flower farm is a mix of beauty and grit.  Really, if I’m being honest, it’s about 95% grit and 5% beauty if you’re the person doing the farming.  It can be hard to see all the “pretty” when there’s sweat in your eyes and...