While January in Kentucky can seem dark and drab-it doesn't have to be. Now I am not saying that you can control the weather, sun, or the temperature. But what I am saying that your January can be full of joy and pleasure by planning that summer and fall garden. Now I didn't include spring because really your spring garden prep should be in the fall and you can check out that info in one of the previous blog posts. So back to the winter garden pleasure...... January is the m

Well you know, here at the flower farm we are all about fresh cut everything-even in December. We have so many greens available out the back door it seems a little crazy. Maybe you do too. So if you do now is the time to cut some of those beauties and showcase them for the Christmas holiday season. Of course my favorite evergreen for wreaths has to be cedar-mostly because of that wonderful fresh cut cedar smell. In our area there is so much cedar available that many times you

As I am writing this November blog we have a possibility of a dusting of snow in the forecast this weekend. I really don't like cold weather but I can't help but get a little giddy when the possibility of the first snow is on the brink. I've always felt like snow was its own winter miracle and it just seems magical when it comes down. And while the snow might carry its own magic outside, inside I have something up my sleeve as well -The winter blooming Amaryllis. I don't kn

Spring blooming tulips, anemones, and ranunculus Believe it or not, autumn (aka fall for all you pumpkin spicers) is one of the best...

She's not quite finished but I am ecstatic that we have this almost done-just a little bit of paint and a few things to make it look like...

We are well into the depths of summer and fall is just around the corner but I hope your summer cutting garden is still working hard to...

Poppy only stays outside for a little bit in this crazy heat. I wish it was easier working out in the heat of summer but it's just...

Have you had the pleasure of meeting my friend, the dahlia? Well, let me tell you she is beautiful and is truly a powerhouse producer of...

One of my favorite plants in May bloom is the majestic Wisteria. I call her majestic because she can be a beast of a plant. They have...

If you have never had a cutting garden, then you are missing out my friends. There is little I derive more pleasure from in the outside...

The growing season is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready! As winter's chill fades away, we start thinking about the...

It's hard to know what the month of February is going to bring. Usually we are in store for some more snow flakes and cold weather. As I...

Dried Floral (or Everlasting) Wreath As I look outside my window right now the ground is covered in beautiful white puffy snow. I would...

I can't believe another December has rolled around-wait a minute- do I say that every month? Well, I'm sure my husband or my adult kiddos...

I can't really imagine a world without flowers. Really. I can't. Can you? I hope not. The rainbow of colors and fragrance and joy and...

October is finally here! Woo hoo! I know I'm not the only one excited to see fall come on the scene- cooler weather, leaves changing...

We are already over a week into the month of September. Can you believe that fall is almost here? All the excitement of what is to come...

It's supposed to be August but I tell you the cooler weather of earlier this week has me in the fall mood. I wore blue jeans outside one...

I'd be lying if I said I enjoyed working outside when the temps get above the mid to upper 80's. I despise sweating but that's all I seem...

Do you ever feel that life is way moving too fast? Well obviously I do. I completely missed the May blog and made myself sit and write...