Fall Bulb Shop Preview
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Our Fall Bulb Shop officially opens on Tuesday May 25th at 11AM EST! These are all preorders, meaning that you order now and then the bulbs will ship in October at the perfect time for planting.
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Growing Flowers Giveaway!
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My new book Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms is now available everywhere books are sold! It has been such an incredible journey to bring this book to life, and seeing it in everyone’s hands fills me with so much joy. I truly hope that the book is helpful and inspiring.
Read More2020 Recap at Flourish Flower Farm
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2020 has indeed been an unprecedented, challenging, overwhelming, devastating year, but I’m going out on a limb to say that 2020 was also a good year. In many ways it was actually a great year. As a farmer, business owner and individual I learned so many valuable lessons this past year and I am excited to build on these lessons and carry them with me into the future.
Read MoreGrowing Tulips, Narcissus & Other Fall-Planted Bulbs
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Spring flowering bulbs are some of my most favorite flowers to grow! They are planted in the fall before the ground freezes in cold climates, and in the late autumn/early winter for the rest of us. Often these bulbs show the first signs of life in the early spring, and it’s a much needed reminder that the flowers will once again be blooming after drab winter.
Read MoreBig announcement... I am writing a book!
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Back in March, I signed a contract to write a book with Mango Publishing and I’m so excited to announce that my book Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms will be released in April 2021!
Read MoreDuluth Trading Co at Flourish Flower Farm
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Last September, we had the great privilege of hosting one of my favorite brands, Duluth Trading Company, here on the farm. When their producer emailed me about hosting a photoshoot on our farm, I had to reread the email several times before I understood that they were asking me to be a model. At first I felt so intimidated and unsure about saying yes…
Read MoreMy Top Perennials for Cut Flowers + Foliage
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Since starting the farm 5 years ago on leased land, I have been slowly adding to my wish list of perennial flowers, trees and shrubs to plant “one day.” Even though it can be tough to be patient while waiting for the right time (and money!) to make long-term investments, its worth being patient to do things right. Over the past year and a half, we have been heavily investing in perennial flowers and foliage and I’m excited to share some of my favorites with you.
Read MoreBudgeting for Wedding Florals: Tips for maximizing your floral budget
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Why are wedding flowers so expensive? How do I get the most out of my floral budget? I’m sharing all my best tips, advice and insights on these questions.
Read MoreCover Crops for Flower Farming
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I love growing cover crops and they are a very important aspect of our farming operation, one that keeps our soil healthy and our growing practices sustainable.
Read MoreTried & True Favorite Dahlia Varieties
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Come August, the dahlias get all of the attention on our farm. Dahlias are a very diverse type of flower: some varieties that have blooms as small as a quarter and others as large as a dinnerplate. We grow a wide range of varieties with varying colors and sizes, but our primary consideration is for plants that have long, sturdy stems, colors that are in demand for weddings and plants that are highly productive, pumping out blooms week after week.
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