November is the month of gray lead sky and bare trees we call stick season in Vermont. Though still beautiful it can be a bit melancholy. But not here this year. We started tearing down a small cold frame in order to rebuild in a different location so we can put up a new 30 […]
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Dahlia Tubers for 2018
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 […]