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...