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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!
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 MoreDahlias are one of the most rewarding flowers to grow, and thankfully they are also easy to grow! Here are our tips for planting dahlias and our quick, easy dahlia growing guide.
Read MoreThere are so many benefits to using high tunnels, hoop houses or caterpillar tunnels for growing flowers. Tunnels are a great way to add extra protection and season extension to overwintering crops – they protect from wind, rain, snow and add extra warmth.
Read MoreThe pros and cons of overwintering dahlias, plus our process for overwintering, end of season clean up and more.
Read MoreIf 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!
Read MoreFeeding our flowers with home-brewed compost tea is one of the most important ways that we fertilize our plants and soil in a healthy, sustainable way. Making compost tea is fairly simple once you find the right ingredients and measurements. I am sharing what we do here at Flourish – nothing we use is fancy, but it works great!
Read MoreShade-growing flowers are some of my absolute favorites for adding ephemeral, whimsical elements to arrangements! I hear from so many gardeners and farmers that their garden space is shady, and while many cut flowers need full sun, there are quite a few that prefer to grow in shaded areas.
Read MoreMountain fresh flowers grown with love using organic practices. Seasonally inspired, garden style floral designs for weddings and events.
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