Farm Tasks For Fall

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Farm Tasks For Fall

During 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.

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Troubleshooting Common Garden Problems, Pests & Diseases

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Troubleshooting Common Garden Problems, Pests & Diseases

Every 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.

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Irrigation Tips for Cut Flower Gardens

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Irrigation Tips for Cut Flower Gardens

Watering 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!

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Fall Peony Clean Up and Care

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Fall Peony Clean Up and Care

If I could grow only 4 types of flowers, they would be ranunculus, dahlias, zinnias and peonies. Peonies are hands-down the most low maintenance flower on my list – and many folks would say their favorite flowers too. Once the peonies bloom in May, we basically forget about them until the fall when it’s time to give them a little care. After many years of doing things the hard way, we finally have a good system for fall peony clean up. I hope this helps you make caring for your peonies a little simpler too!

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