See Anemones, But Not Sea Anemones!
See Anemones, Not Sea Anemones! Last summer I had placed an order for Galilee White Anemones, as well as other varieties, to arrive in January. Unfortunately, I was informed in the fall that the location where the corms are farmed in Israel had experienced a drought that decimated a good sized portion of the crop. […]
Tales of Tulips: A Flower Farmer Florist’s Journey with Nature’s Beloved Beauties
Welcome to the enchanting world of tulips, and where the artistry of a northern flower farmer florist meets the long-awaited allure of these beloved blooms. Discover the timeless beauty and fascinating stories that lie behind every tulip, as we delve into the life of a flower farmer florist and their intimate relationship with these nature’s […]
Sunrise and Bookkeeping
As a flower farmer, my days are filled with a never-ending to-do list. This is in addition to my primary 9-5 and my lovely family. From planting and watering to harvesting and selling, there’s always something that needs my attention. One task that I often push to the side is balancing the farm’s accounts. It’s […]
Planting Spring Tulips and Narcissus
Tulip bulb planting. We had unseasonably warm weather, right up until the weekend for planting spring bulbs, whereby I just had to start playing Christmas music. I found an entertaining mix of holiday music from movies, traditional classics, and revamped classics in with some original scores. Armed with this arsenal of audacious audio, I took to […]
Sweet Peas
The sweet peas eagerly awaited being transferred into the high tunnel, shoots tall and roots creeping out the bottom. I don’t know what I’m waiting for. Maybe it’s finishing the end wall door…maybe it’s planting all the tulips? Yes, you read that correctly, I have one more variety to get into the ground even though […]
Hardy Annuals
I’ve taken over the kitchen with seedling soil and the basement with pink lights, heat pads, and freshly sown seeds of hardy annuals. I bargain with my family for the soil blocker and trays to stay on the countertop, so that they are there to set a tray of seeds if I have a few […]