As many of you may know, “no till” farming is the new phrase being thrown around. If you grow root crops or dahlias that involve digging and uprooting lots of earth and many old weed seeds, no till is not an option, but lower till is. At The Painted Tulip I am working on being […]
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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 […]