If you live on a homestead, it’s probably safe to say you’re the do-it-yourself type of bride. This means homemade centerpieces, decorations, signage and invitations — maybe even a hand-sewn dress. But what about the flowers? Wedding bouquets are almost always purchased directly from a florist, even for DIY brides. But who says you can’t […]

I truly commend all of those who are successful in the farmers market circuit. This is in no way a post discouraging people from participating in your community market. In fact, I love to visit our markets throughout the week.   But for us, participating in the weekly market became too much work and time. […]

By the second week in October the reality of the arrival of fall is sobering. Especially for small-scale flower farmers. By small scale, I mean backyard flower farmers, like myself and other growers who are getting swept away in the beauty and romance of growing old-fashioned cut flowers like the ones they remember from grandma’s […]

What Flowers to Grow for Profit Shared From MOTHER EARTH NEWS  Written By: Lynn Byczynski What Flowers to Grow for Profit Select flowers that grow well in your climate. Although you may love delphiniums, you probably won’t get much production from them if you live in a windy, hot area. And be sure to choose varieties […]