With the crazy heat that we have had the last few weeks, it seems like most people I talk to are ready for fall. Cooler nights and days, cozier clothes, and pumpkin spice-these are all things that seem to symbolize the change in seasons-the beautiful change of summer to fall. Most people associate the dramatic change in weather to the same dramatic change we see in the leaves but if you have never met her, you are missing out on one of the most dramatic blooms of the season-

As the end of summer rolls around there are still tons of blooms to be had by some of the heat loving beauties we have growing here on the farm. And though the heat and dry conditions can sometimes wreak havoc on the blooms this time of year, there are a few tips to help stretch out those blooms as long as possible. But first let me share about some of the blooms we grow here at the farm in late summer. Zinnias are a favorite of so many. They populate the summer with so many

Hmm. If this isn't a loaded question! And bring last weeks record setting hot summer temps to the table and it's a heated discussion for sure!(Pun intended)!! Even flowers and plants struggle when the temp is crazy hot and humid. You know flowers and plants do have a lot in common with us humans believe it or not. While our DNA does differ tremendously we have some similarities in how we are made. Humans have blood vessels that make up the vascular system and are composed of

I've loved foxglove for years. I've picked up several plants of foxglove at the big box store and they never seemed to do as I thought they would. Since then I have learned a few things that have helped me finally grow a sweet little crop of it this year. I knew the moment I saw this cottage style bloom that I was in love. With it's bell shaped romantic blooms, it just screams beauty. It's lovely whimsical nature is just what I want to fill my gardens and flower field. It com

It's not hard to get excited over all the blooms that burst forth in spring. Even though the unusually crazy weather has messed up my spring season just a tad, I have still been blessed with some of the most beautiful and unique spring blooms. Before I started growing specialty cut flowers I had no idea all of the amazing and wonderful flowers I could grow from seeds in our Kentucky weather. I had always had some difficulty getting seeds to germinate but learned fairly quick

Spring is loaded with so many new and exciting blooms. It's hard not to get excited with all of the lovely flowers that start blooming as each new week rolls along. I think most everyone gets excited about what spring offers-whether it's just the warmer weather, starting to plan that vegetable garden, or thinking of all the new flowers to add in an existing garden. As spring comes into bloom here on the farm we seem somewhat overloaded with all the flowers coming into bloom-b

While I'm sure you are familar with Daffodil or maybe "March lily", I wonder if you have ever met some of the most beautiful and vibrant spring jewels-Heirloom Fragrant Narcissus. Now don't get we wrong, I love to see these yellow pops of color all over the countryside in the spring but the all too familiar daffodil we have become accustomed to is different than what I am talking about. There are an amazing sea of these beautiful and fragrant Narrcissus. Narcissus is the bota

I love to cut sweet peas for their beauty and the delicious scent they produce but do not eat them by any means because they are poisonous. Not only is the flower lovely but the greens can be used by themselves in other arrangements to add a bit of contrast and texture. I've wanted to be a sweet pea grower for most of my adult life but I must admit that until about 4 year ago I had no idea how to get them to germinate. I had tried them a few times back 20 years or so ago and

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

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