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Lost in the Weeds (But Finding Flowers)

Lost in the Weeds (But Finding Flowers)

It’s June, and it finally feels like summer around here. We had some really cool days that were a welcome relief, followed by a LOT of rain, which the plants...

The Crop Report

Lost in the Weeds (But Finding Flowers)

It’s June, and it finally feels like summer around here. We had some really cool days that were a welcome relief, followed by a LOT of rain, which the plants...

Is this our best flower season on record?

Is this our best flower season on record?

It’s the start of our big Mother’s Day harvest, and the farm is giving. Like, it knows we need all the floral abundance right now and is cranking out beauty...

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Is this our best flower season on record?

It’s the start of our big Mother’s Day harvest, and the farm is giving. Like, it knows we need all the floral abundance right now and is cranking out beauty...

Gone Antiquing

Gone Antiquing

We hit the road again and put the show on the road. Steph and I are going to the Mid-Atlantic Antique and Garden Show in Poolesville, Maryland, to peddle frogs...

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Gone Antiquing

We hit the road again and put the show on the road. Steph and I are going to the Mid-Atlantic Antique and Garden Show in Poolesville, Maryland, to peddle frogs...

The Peonies Are Coming!

The Peonies Are Coming!

If you haven’t looked at the calendar lately, here’s your friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is coming up fast. It’s one of the biggest holidays here on the farm. It’s a...

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The Peonies Are Coming!

If you haven’t looked at the calendar lately, here’s your friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is coming up fast. It’s one of the biggest holidays here on the farm. It’s a...

Amsonia, a blue favorite

Amsonia, a blue favorite

Flowers are blooming at the farm and I'm so glad to have color everywhere I look. One of my absolute favorite perennials is starting to show up, and it always...

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Amsonia, a blue favorite

Flowers are blooming at the farm and I'm so glad to have color everywhere I look. One of my absolute favorite perennials is starting to show up, and it always...

Ranunculus Bouquets are Back!

Ranunculus Bouquets are Back!

Guess who is back in full flush on the farm? Our beloved ranunculus!!! Yup, I know you are as excited as we are after not having them last year. It’s...

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Ranunculus Bouquets are Back!

Guess who is back in full flush on the farm? Our beloved ranunculus!!! Yup, I know you are as excited as we are after not having them last year. It’s...