Summer Break
It’s July and the weather in the Mid Atlantic is hazy, hot and humid. Some call it a “lull” with not many events, vacations and days spent searching for ways…
Tag: Local Flowers
Spring Into Summer
The fall planted snapdragons, feverfew and larkspur were winners in late May to early June. So much color! About mid June the temperatures rose and we got our first sunflowers…
Small Space, Big Flowers
When family and friends visit, they often remark when seeing the flower beds, “I thought it would be bigger!” My response is always the same, you can get a ton…
Change of Season
In the cut flower world, there’s something called the “June gap”. It refers to the end of spring flowers and when summer flowers are not quite available. This year, with…
Change of Season
We are gearing up for end of season here on Celadon Hill! Wow, what a great summer, so very grateful for overall good weather, collaborative relationships, not too many big…
Feeling Fall
Inhale the cool air and exhale the August heat. Feel the morning chill. Autumn is upon us and I’m ready for the change of season. With fall, comes the opportunity…
The Heat Is On!
Whew! I did not know I could sweat so much. Oh my goodness, the days have been hot and steamy! Maryland humidity is on full blast and the rains have…
Delight
Delight! The one word that comes to mind each day I visit the flower beds and see all the hard work, vigilance and time come to fruition.
Ups & Downs
Hurray for June and all it’s ups and downs. We’ve had a few wins and a few not-wins. Can’t call them losses when you learn something from the experience! The…
Hurry up and wait…
May is finally here and we’re feeling lots of “hurry up and wait!” Seeds started back in March and April are out-growing there cell containers and soil blocks, ready to…