Dry-Tober
It’s been one of the driest, hottest Octobers on record. I’ve been watering every other day to keep hardy annuals planted in mid October alive. Pollinators are still hanging around,…
Baldwin, Maryland
It’s been one of the driest, hottest Octobers on record. I’ve been watering every other day to keep hardy annuals planted in mid October alive. Pollinators are still hanging around,…
August brought a brief relief to the heat and drought of July. Over the course of a 10 days, the flower field went from brown and dry and green and…
June is the month for flowers. Everything planted in the fall and early spring is starting to bloom. Snapdragons and Rudbeckia. Scabiosa was transplanted last fall. The cool weather helps…
In May, it’s planting season for cosmos and zinnia seedlings, with nighttime temperatures consistently above 55°F. Beds are prepped using tarps and organic fertilizers in a no-till process. Peony season brings vibrant blooms, and various events and markets are announced for the community to enjoy flowers and activities.
April began with the Eclipse in Cleveland. My official second “Totality” was amazing. My brother and sister-in-law live in Cleveland and welcomed us with a party and day of activities…
After 716 days without, Central Maryland received snow, reviving cozy activities like baking, sledding at Celadon Hill, and attending new classes, alongside promoting upcoming flower subscriptions.
One of my favorite podcasts suggests choosing a one word theme to enjoy the season. Two words (I’m a rebel) for this year would be Merry & Bright. We’ve had…
Piles of fallen leaves are placed on the dahlia beds to keep them protected from the winter cold. On top of the leaves, I place a large plastic tarp on…
“The bee, from her industry in the summer, eats honey all the winter.” – Proverb Bees are busy this time of year. This bee has pollen saddle bags, the little…
Flower growers in our area are talking about the early harvest of peony. Typically, peony are a mid to late May bloom, missing the biggest flower day of the year,…