Melissa Haber

I Hate Valentine’s Day — But Here’s a Better Way to Buy Flowers Hear me out… Yep, it’s true. Sorry, not sorry, but Valentine’s Day is the most stressful holiday ever! Well, at least for farmer-florists… Let me explain! Historically, I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday. To me, it’s always felt like

Snow Day Diaries: A Peek Behind the Barn Doors at Our Local Flower Farm Hi and Happy Snow Day from Central Maryland, home to our thriving local flower farm! This week, we received nearly a foot of snow during one of the biggest winter storms in years. While everything’s blanketed in snow, life on a

How to Overwinter Dahlias- PART 2… STORAGE I frequently receive questions about how to care for dahlias during the winter. Since there’s no single solution, the key is discovering what works best for you. In Part 2 of my Dahlia Ramblings, I explore different storage techniques and preparations, offering guidance to help you find the

How to Dig, Divide, and Store Dahlias- PART 1 I often receive inquiries about how to dig dahlias and care for them during winter. There’s no one-size-fits-all method; it’s often about finding what works best for you. Here’s a guide to help you decide whether to dig up your dahlias or leave them in the

Intro to Hardy Annuals, aka “Cool Flowers” Did you know there’s an entire subset of flowers that can be planted in the fall to bloom beautifully in late spring or early summer? That’s right! These resilient flowers thrive when planted before winter, enduring the colder months as tiny seedlings, then emerge strong and victorious the

Beauty Is Fleeting…But Why Not Enjoy Your Flowers a Little Longer? 10 Tips for Getting the Best Vase Life Possible for Fresh Flowers Choose Locally Grown: Opt for flowers grown locally to support your community’s farmers and reduce your carbon footprint. Local flowers are often fresher and last longer because they haven’t traveled long distances.

Perennial Heirloom Mums Just Say “NO” to Big Box Store Mums Chrysanthemums, AKA “Mums,” have gotten a bad rap. When most picture mums, they think of the lackluster button flowers that flood the big box stores during the fall season. However, there is an entire world of mums out there that is relatively unknown outside of