{The Bulletin :: April}

{The Bulletin :: April}

This edition of The Bulletin is going to be some link love for the small business owners out there. I’ve recently stumbled on some great articles and tools to help with streamlining workflow. As my business has grown rapidly, I’m finding myself having to...

Breaking Ground

  Spring can’t seem to make up its mind to come around here. Last night the mercury fell below 30F again. I’m frankly a bit fed up. Even though I’ve been growing all through the winter in the hoophouse and greenhouse, I’m itching to get going...
Hellebore Harvesting How-To

Hellebore Harvesting How-To

Hellebores are all the rage right now in floral design. Of course they are, given they’re one of the first flowers to bloom each spring, often even before the snow is melted and while we’re all still so desperate for some color in our lives. Their nodding...
Greenhouse Walk // Mid-March

Greenhouse Walk // Mid-March

I’m really growing to love these little documentary tours of the greenhouse. I hope you’re enjoying them too! They’re a great chance for me to really tune into the growth of each of the crops. When things get hectic in spring, like they always do in...

Questions Answered, sort of

It’s nice to be popular. I get at least a half dozen emails and phone messages every week from other flower farmers or folks who want to become flower farmers. These inquiries come because Love ‘n Fresh has inspired others to think more creatively about...
Anemones

Anemones

Anemone coronaria (pronounced Ah-nem-O-nee) have saved my sanity in the depths of winter. No matter how gray or cold the day, their cheerful faces and lady-like collar of green around their necks are sure to turn a frown upside down. Anemone corms (similar to bulbs)...