“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 […]
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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 […]