And So It Goes

And So It Goes

  A few hours with the tractor yesterday and the highs and lows of this season are now nothing but a memory. What remains is an earthy blank slate for next year. The potential is palpable and yet so tenuous, like gossamer. There should be relief and rest right about...
Ten Favorite Mum Varieties for Cutting

Ten Favorite Mum Varieties for Cutting

The chrysanthemum has long been admired as a bloom of much significance in several cultures, particularly their native homeland, China. It is a genus with amazing diversity, both in blooms and uses. These unique plants are equally useful in the kitchen (teas, soups,...
Summer Stroll

Summer Stroll

Early August in the flower fields. . . these photos are more for my records than to make a fancy blog post. But, nonetheless, enjoy! The bumble bees are particularly happy these days. They are lovers of many flowers, but none so much as the textural and weird heads of...
Helping Hands

Helping Hands

Autumn Apprenticeship Love ‘n Fresh Flowers is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented farm apprentice for the late-summer/autumn season. This is a great opportunity for an individual passionate about urban farming and/or growing flowers. The apprentice...
The Seasonal Bouquet Project: LIVE

The Seasonal Bouquet Project: LIVE

I am so thrilled to announce that my dear and beautiful friend, Erin Benzakein, is winging her way to Philadelphia this fall to co-host a workshop with me. That’s right, we’re making The Seasonal Bouquet Project LIVE! It’s been such an exciting and...