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…
Tag: Small Scale Farming
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,…
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.…
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…
Seeds of Love
February is a time for seed starting. My preferred seed companies are GEO Seeds and Johnny’s. Geo is the most affordable. They are a small company and shipping takes many…
Brief Relief
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…
Bountiful Blooms
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…
Time to Plant
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.
Sun, Moon and Flowers
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…
Willow Rooting
Rooting willow