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…
Tag: Small Scale Farming
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
Cozy
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.
Winter Prep
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…
Prepare and Plan
“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…
Farm Visits
July and August were filled with on Celadon Hill visits! We hosted Children’s Flower Hour, Bagels and Blooms and Create Your Own Bouquet events. Friends and family stopped by too!…
Tulip Flush
The 2023 April heat wave and tulip flush is one for the books! Flower farmers all across the nation were dealing with multiple days of record breaking heat. An odd…