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How to overcome the fear of failure in the garden / week 20 / ranunculus
How to overcome the fear of failure in the garden was my struggle this week. Those ranunculus are giving me a run for my money. After all the research I did and starting them off just right….they are failing!! Why are my ranunculus wilting and turning yellow? Ranunculus is a cool weather crop. They do…
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Planting sweet peas in week 15
Here we are, planting sweet peas in week 15. Its April guys.. did you know that? Crazy. We are supposed to be getting some snow soon…. go away, go away! This is just a simple fence for the sweet peas to scramble up. I can almost smell them already. If you want a flower with…
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Quick Hello #2
Quick Hello #2 Hi! I hope this finds you all doing well during this uncertain time. We sure have not experienced anything like this. I have been MIA due to some website updates. I am hoping to have a long ol blog post up for you by the end of the week. There has been…
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A year in flower farming
A year in flower farming End of the year Wow, the end of 2019 is here! So many exciting things happened this year in flower farming. Wayzata farmers market The farmers market was such a good experience. Next season I plan to do another market. Delano farmers market is on the list for 2020. Twin Cities…
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How to make a wreath tutorial / DIY wreath making guide
How to make a wreath. Easy DIY tutorial Tis the season for wreaths. This easy DIY tutorial will show you how to make a wreath. It is easy peasy, all you need is a few supplies and your imagination. Like all my…
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Autumn is here. Fall on a flower farm
Autumn is here. Fall on a flower farm Autumn is here!! Fall on a flower farm is definitely a busy time. As I write that….I am thinking…spring is a busy time, summer is busy time…..the only down time is probably winter. Somehow I think I willed Mr. Frost to come… there comes a point in…
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Where can I find more time?
Where can I find more time? Where can I find more time? Do you know? Walmart? Target? The flowers are blooming like crazy. August sure has surprised me again. I need to keep better notes because then I would know….flowers are amazing in August here in the midwest. Dahlia’s ahhh so gorgeous and the zinnias…
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Summer flowers
Summer flowers Summer flowers, summer flowers. It is all about the flowers. As the end of summer looms closer, we are working hard to harvest all the summer flowers that we can. Strawflower, ammobium, statice, gomphrena, zinnia and dahlias are coming on strong. There are a few things that I planted that I will not…
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Midwest Cut Flowers: Farm Update
Midwest Cut Flowers: Farm Update Oh sweet summer time. The sun is shining in the Midwest and I am here on vacation visiting friends and family. There are many new things in store for Midwest Cut Flowers this summer , but for now it’s time to get to get the plants in the ground and…
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Spring is finally here….or is it?
Spring is finally here….or is it? Spring is finally here. Tulips blooming, birds are chirping and the grass is growing. Spring is finally here…or is it? Today’s forecast in calling for 60’s and tomorrow 40’s with maybe a mix of rain and snow.The weather here in Minnesota keeps us on our toes, especially when you…