June Bloom
June flowers are here. Planted in the fall and quietly growing underground. Then, when the days are warm, and the sun is high they shoot up and bloom loudly. Yarrow,…
Author: Beth
Peony Time
Starting May 1st I have been on peony watch. The first to be harvested are Coral Charm and Lemon Chiffon. I check the field at least twice a day for…
Spring Hot and Cold
April had some record breaking heat. My tulips season was the shortest ever with almost 4000 tulips blooming in 10 days. Thankfully I have two big coolers to keep them…
In Like a Lion
My Red Lion Amaryllis are a welcome site during the first gray weeks of March. Outside, Hellebore are pushing through the semi frozen ground. They love the cold winters and…
Snowcrete aka The Snow That Stayed
The 2025-2026 registered as one of the snowiest and coldest. The snow from January 25th lasted well into February, encased in a layer of ice. The term “snowcrete” was born.…
2026 My Word of the Year- Bubble
Thanks to all who bought and shared my Paperwhites this season. I love getting pictures of blooms. Remember the Paperwhite bulb is a “one and done” if forced in water.…
Snow on the Hill
For the first time in a while, we got a significant December snow. It’s also been one of the coldest Decembers recorded. The below normal temps have sent my planned…
Keep Moving
Stretching the last blooms as far into November as I can is always a goal. Depending on the weather, it can happen. This year we had mild frosts and warm…
Time To Tuck and Plant
I maximize my time as a flower farmer by ordering trays of baby seedlings, also called “plugs”. Fall planting is so important. Farmer Bailey is a popular supplier. In the…
Purple, Gold, and finally Dahlias
September marks the slow wind-down of summer, accented with a burst of color. The bright golds, purples, and oranges are for the pollinators. They signal refueling stations for migratory insects,…