Planting fall bulbs is the best way to guarantee a stunning spring garden. Learn when and how to plant daffodils, tulips, alliums, anemones, and ranunculus for healthy blooms, proper perennializing, and vibrant color. Simple tips, real results, and farmer-tested advice for planting fall bulbs with confidence.
Planting Fall Bulbs: Tips from a Small Flower Farm Read More »
August 2025 is the driest on record in D.C.—see how drought impacts small farms on well water and the 9 strategies that help crops survive.
Gardening Through a Drought: Lessons from the Driest August on Record Read More »
Did you know there’s a right and wrong way to prune? Don’t Destroy your beautiful blooms! learn more here.
Spring Lessons From the Flower Field- Part 2 Read More »
Did you know there’s a right and wrong way to prune? Don’t Destroy your beautiful blooms! learn more here.
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Did you know there’s a right and wrong way to prune? Don’t Destroy your beautiful blooms! learn more here.
Tips from a Flower Farmer-Pruning Your Spring Garden Read More »
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
I Hate Valentine’s Day—Valentine’s Day Flower Sales Read More »
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
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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
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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
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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
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