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Garden Ahead
Goodness, garden friends, can you believe we're already in the month of November? Where has the season gone? Gardens are definitely winding down. Fall leaves look like confetti scattered about...
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October in the Garden
Goodness, my garden friend! Can you believe autumn is here and we're talking about what to do in the October garden? Contrary to what most folks think, fall is a...
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August's Garden To-Do List
For gardeners, each month comes with different garden tasks to complete, whether it's planting, seeding, pruning, amending the soil or replanting tired containers. August is no different. In fact, some...
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Going to Market
Did you know that cut flowers are one of the most profitable crops to grow? If someone had told me that years ago, I wouldn't have believed them. Selling cut...
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The Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Flower Fields
Flower Farms: The Best Flower Fields Across the U.S. Flowers are one of life's greatest pleasures. From romantic gestures, to a symbol of kindness during a difficult time, it's safe...
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The Dog Days of Summer
It's the season that folks refer to as the dog days of summer, which means plenty of hot weather. Now until mid-August everything will be at its peak. The planting...
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Opening a Farm/Flower Stand - Part 2: Business Details
A farm/flower stand touches people's lives and creates memories they're not likely to forget. Why? Because flowers make people happy, especially farm grown, well-loved flowers. In this blog post, you'll...
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Opening a Farm/Flower Stand - Part 1: The Basics
Have you ever considered selling flowers from a farm/flower stand? Whether you grow flowers for profit or as a hobby, erecting and maintaining a stand will provide area residents with...
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Looking Back—and Ahead—on the Flower Farm
We're in a new month. And how sweet June is after the physical and mental exertion—and accompanying exhaustion—of a typical May. The first four months of every year are spent...
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Celebrate Mother's Day with Flowers
Support your local flower farm and give mom the gift of flowers! As a flower farmer, myself—and I'm sure I speak for many others—Mother's Day is a time to celebrate...
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Garden Journaling for a Successful Season
Keeping a Journal Helps Ensure Success You want a bountiful crop each season. One of the best ways to achieve this is by keeping a journal filled with adequate notes...