Slaugust

I’ve heard some flower farmers call August, “Slaugust,’ because of the slog of heat, weeds and slow sales. This August, was a little different. Yes, there are plenty of weeds.…

Heat Lovin’ Blooms

The heat is on along the Mid Atlantic Coast. Multiple days in the 90’s with high humidity. It’s a time when folks in our area head to the beach! It’s…

May Showers, May Flowers

It’s peony time. For three weeks in mid May, peonies bloom in yellows, whites, pinks, and reds. They start to bloom slowly, and then on the first very warm day,…

Spring Color of Tulips

Spring is here, and all the colors. After a very cool spring, the tulips started blooming the first week of April.  I harvest tulips by pulling the whole stem with…

Blanket Protection

I love snow. Not only is it fun and pretty, but it’s also beneficial to the fall-planted seedlings and seeds. Snow keeps a “winter blanket” on the beds, protecting the…