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For flower farmers and florists, shrubs are especially useful because they offer something many annual crops cannot: large-scale blooms and branching material that add volume, movement, and architecture to arrangements.
These are five of our favorite flowering shrubs to grow for flower farms and floral design.
Read MoreFor flower farmers and farmer-florists, spring-blooming perennial flowers are especially valuable. They help bridge the gap between the earliest cold-hardy annuals and the abundance of summer flowers, providing reliable harvests during a time when many fields are just waking up.
These are five of our favorite spring-blooming perennials to grow for flower farms and floral design.
Read MoreFebruary is prime time for cold-hardy annuals that thrive in cool temperatures and reward you with some of the first blooms of the season. Because of our climate in Zone 6b/7a, we rely heavily on cold-hardy annuals to carry our early flower season. If you’re wondering what seeds to start in February for spring flowers, these are the varieties we’re sowing now.
Read MoreAs 2025 draws to a close, we’re pausing to take a look back at what we cultivated, what we learned, and the incredible beauty we had the privilege of sharing with the Flourish community!
Read MoreDuring fall, we’re taking stock of what worked on the farm this year, clearing away what’s finished blooming, and caring for the soil and structures that carry us through each growing season.
In this blog, I’ve broken down our fall prep by Flourish’s different growing areas and the attention each area needs. Whether you're managing your own flower farm or tending to a home cutting garden, we hope this list offers inspiration and structure for your own seasonal transitions.
Read MoreEvery growing season brings its own magic, and its own set of challenges. At Flourish, we try to stay ahead of common issues with a mix of organic practices, observation, and a little trial and error. Over the years, we’ve found that small adjustments and proactive planning often make the biggest difference. Here’s a closer look at how we troubleshoot four of the most common flower-growing problems in our fields, plus a few of the systems and tools that help us keep the blooms coming.
Read MoreWatering your plants may seem like a simple task, but a thoughtful irrigation system makes a big difference when it comes to growing healthy, abundant cut flowers.
Having a watering system set up before or as soon as you plant seeds or seedlings is an important part of the process. Learn how we set up our irrigation system at Flourish Flower Farm!
Read MoreHellebores are one of the first flowers to bloom in late winter and early spring. They’re such a gift after the gray days of winter!
We’re sharing our favorite varieties, harvesting techniques, and a few tips for planting your own.
Read MoreThinking about starting a farm stand? Learn how we built ours from the ground up, created a beautiful self-service space, and turned it into a thriving part of our flower business.
Read MoreDo you dream of a garden that produces stunning blooms from early spring through late fall? Succession planting is the key to keeping your garden productive and beautiful throughout the seasons!
Read MoreMountain fresh flowers grown with love using organic practices. Seasonally inspired, garden style floral designs for weddings and events.
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