We will be selling dahlias tubers again this spring. There have been several inquiries about what tubers we will be offering, so here is a preview. Our store won’t be open for a bit, but we would love you to purchase your tubers from us. We sell in bags of 5 tubers per bag […]
Whats growing on: March & April at The Painted Tulip
I love this time of the year because I am able to focus on gardening. As a farmer florist, I wear so many different hats: designer, sales person, crew chief, planting manager, and harvester. But it is such a nice feeling when I can focus on just a few of these roles at a time. So, currently I am the […]
Flower Farmer Journal: Farm Structures
“I should have done it years ago…” How many times has a farmer said that after they invested in a piece of equipment? Once you’ve made the commitment, you can revel in that choice. We all have reasons to make the prioritizations we do on our farms. Maybe the choices are financial, holistic, guilt […]
Flower Farmer Journal: Get those Orders In!
As farmers in the northern part of the country we have three months (December, January and February) to plan our next season, catch up on book work and rest. At first it feels awkward (like I am not working) but once I get into the routine it feels nice. I think it’s important to prioritize […]
Summer Dreaming: Lisianthus in 2017
{Arena Apricot} Many people ask me: “what do you do in the winter?” {ABC Blue Rim} I scour the internet and catalogs for the new best cut flowers! Research, planning and ordering plant product for the following season takes many hours. {ABC Lavender} There are always new breeds to look at to decide what we […]
Painted Tulip Dahlia Tubers 2017
DAHLIA TUBER AVAILABILITY 2017 All tubers are grown on our farm in VT. WE SHIP APRIL thru MAY BASED ON THE WEATHER AS DAHLIA TUBERS CAN NOT FREEZE. PLEASE SEND YOUR ORDER TO: info@paintedtulipvt.com feel free to call or text with questions or concerns 802 279-4371 WE ARE SELL IN QUANTITIES OF 5’S THIS YEAR […]
Whats Growing On: New Cold Frame Greenhouse
This fall I have been building a new greenhouse structure. This has been way overdue for years. Now that it’s built I can’t believe I survived with out it–so much space to fill. I can extend my seasons in both the spring and fall. I wanted to do this for years but this fall I […]
Living Ideas: Working Chickens
This past spring I ordered chicks from Murray McMurry Hatchery. Another farm project I had been thinking about doing for years. Finally I said. “Stop thinking about it and just do it!” In late January I Pre- ordered 26 day old baby chicks to arrive April 7th. Aprils is very busy with starting seeds, stem […]