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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 MoreHere’s a closer look at our four signature workshops, each designed to connect you with the natural rhythm of the seasons and the abundant beauty of locally-grown, fresh-cut flowers right here on our working flower farm in Asheville, North Carolina.
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 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 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 MoreMy 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 MoreBack 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 MoreLast 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 MoreSince 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 MoreMountain fresh flowers grown with love using organic practices. Seasonally inspired, garden style floral designs for weddings and events.
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