I’ve been farming cut flowers solidly for 4 years. Each year growing a wide selection of varieties, I definitely learn a lot! I feel like it’s honestly taken this to perfect my favorite varieties and types of flowers to grow, although I still try new things (and falling in love with new flowers) each year! I’ve learned through trial and error of how much bed space to dedicate to each, how many successions to plant, and which ones perform the best for this hot climate! This post is meant to highlight some of easiest to grow Summer Annuals plus a few Perennials that I’ve grown in Zone 9b. I will ..read more

Ranunculus These are one of springs most beautiful cut flowers! In this post, I will share where to buy them, how to soak them, how to pre-sprout and if it’s even necessary, when and how to plant, and how to save your own corms for the following year! First things First, WHERE to buy Ranunculus and WHEN to make your purchase: So, this is typical for most spring bulbs… you want to make sure to get your orders in as soon as the crop itself finishes flowering… that’s about June. In June, and no later than August, you’ll want to place your ranunculus orders (also tulips, anemones, daffodils, and ..read more

Vermicomposting is by far my most favorite and easiest way to compost. I’ve been composting this way for about 5 years and I’m excited to share more with you to help you get started with your own! Vermicomposting is a compost method using worms, most commonly red wigglers. They turn your food scraps into rich castings (worm poop) that is literally black gold! So many growers revere this stuff and swear by it for the health of their plants. Photo by Milo Cho Unlike o ..read more

So you want to start a flower farm!? Yay! Congratulations! I think it’s amazing and I’m here to encourage you. I do want you to be set up for success, so I want to share with you a few pieces of information that I wish I knew when I was first getting started. Start SmallYou probably have big, big dreams and that’s fantastic! Hold onto those dreams, but it’s also important to be a little realistic with yourself and try not to bite off more than you can chew. In my humble opinion, if you’re just starting out with farming, an acre is wayyy too big. Chances are you have another job or children. Ma ..read more