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Choosing the Right Location for Your Flower Field
Starting a cut-flower field is not as simple as picking a spot in your yard and converting the grass to soil. I wish it was. Instead, you want to choose a location that sets your field up for success. In this article we will go over six key factors to consider when choosing the location for your field.
Raised Garden Beds: Are They Right for Your Cut Flower Garden?
Trying to decide if a raised garden bed is right for your cut flower garden or farm? Consider the pros and cons before choosing the best method to grow your flowers.
Who Am I to Teach YOU How to Grow Flowers?
I always feel like a sham when I share my growing techniques because I don’t follow the textbook. And let’s be honest - there is an imaginary flower farming textbook, or should I say BIBLE? I’m just going to say it…I think a lot of what is shared in this imaginary bible is over the top. Or maybe just too extreme for my laid-back style. I mean, a fish tank bubbler for soaking ranunculus!?!
How to Make Low Tunnel Hoops
When I was ready to buy my first hoops to make a low tunnel, it was a mystery. I couldn’t find them anywhere. Where were growers getting these horseshoe shaped tubes? And then I realized that I had to MAKE the hoops. Come to find out, it’s actually pretty easy. Let me show you how!
Three Must-Grow Zinnia Varieties
When it comes to planning your cut flower field, zinnias should be the foundation. From their ease of growing and prolific production to a rainbow of beautiful color varieties, zinnias are a great choice for any flower field.