With seed starting season at hand, I’ve rounded up a short list of resources, supplies and guides that will get you going. Whether you’re a newbie or just want a refresher on seed starting basics, I hope that you’ll find this a helpful guide!  SEED STARTING: FIRST STEPS SEED STARTING: SUPPLIES It’s time to get […]

Is it just me, or does the thought of a new year kick your dreams into high gear, too? If you’re dreaming about starting a flower farm or flower business this year, I’ve been right where you are! In the first year, I spent so many cold winter days curled up on the couch with […]

We’ve hit the sweet spot between the heat of the summer and the brutal cold of winter and I’m living for those perfect 70-degree days in the flower field. Here’s a quick roundup of my favorite gear for fall in the flower field.  Most of these items take me right through the winter months, with […]

As we approach the end of one season, on the flower farm I’m constantly looking to the season ahead. The summer flowers are fading fast here in mid-September and that means that it’s about time to get next year’s first flowers into the ground.  This week I’m focusing on getting our hardy annuals into the ground. […]

Social media is a full-time job in itself and after a long day in the field, creating content is the last thing I want to do. But I know it’s important for connecting with my customers so I do it anyway. If you’re struggling too, here are a few post templates and prompts that I […]

It’s August and the dahlias are coming in hot, taking center stage in my bouquets this month. My Signature bouquets are $25 and I follow the recipes below to create a mix that our customers love. (I also use these for our subscription bouquets!) Be sure to follow a recipe based on industry standard pricing to […]

Here in central Pennsylvania the flower season is ramping up; seeds are started, plants are planted and buckets are slowly filling with flowers. And since I’m starting to see the first fruits of our labors, I think I’m finally ready to talk about the first major failure of the year: the time the deer ate […]