It’s middle of January in cold snowy Vermont. Most people are reveling in skiing, snow boarding, sledding, snowball fights, ice skating and snowmen, not us. Here at The Painted Tulip it’s time to start our season. We always start with anenomes and ranunculus. Though it’s freezing now by end of February, it’s warm enough […]
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Flower Farmers Journal: Reflecting on 2018
Spring, summer and fall are such a whirlwind for flower and vegetable farmers. Winter is the time to review notes and look towards next year. I am so grateful for this few month break to refuel and think. 2018 started out strong as many seasons do. By the time July hits I am so […]
Flower Farmers Journal: January’s Deep Freeze
Jaunuary is always the coldest month of the year here in Vermont, making it also the most restful month of the year. This year many states are battling record colds they are not used to dealing with. I am noticing there have been many questions about survival of tender perennial plants on flower farming […]
Indoor planting for 2015 – Ranunculus
I am already hard at work on my 2015 ranunculus crop. This crop takes months to grow–sometimes it feels like a completely year-round responsibility. I am growing it the most efficient way I know how. Every year I make little tweaks to get a longer season with more efficiency. Although I love this flower, all […]