Sometimes They Come for the Flowers
An ordinary phone call to our Cape May flower farm turned into a reunion I never saw coming. They were simply looking for flowers, but somehow the flowers led them back to me after nearly 30 years.
Why Flowers Make Us Happy: The Stories I Hear Every Friday
One conversation after another, I kept hearing the same simple phrase: "Flowers make me happy." A new mom returning to work after maternity leave. Someone treating herself after a stressful week. A hostess bringing beauty to a dinner party. Their stories reminded me that flowers aren't just for special occasions—they're little moments of joy we choose to bring into our everyday lives. As a flower farmer, those conversations changed the way I think about every bouquet that leaves our farm.
Giving Yourself Grace When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
After weeks of chasing weeds, catching up from a brutal heat wave, and watching summer slip by, I realized I'd broken a promise I made to myself. Surprisingly, I wasn't disappointed. Instead, flower farming reminded me that not every season unfolds according to plan—and that's okay.
The Weekend My Kids Came Home—and What I Missed
The kids were home for the weekend, and I thought we were making the most of our time together. We shared meals, went about our days, and settled into familiar routines. But as they packed up to leave, I realized something important had been missing all along. Sometimes the busiest part of life isn't what steals our attention—it's the habits we don't even notice
A Gourmand, a Rabbit, and a Flower Farmer Walk Into a Kitchen
When both of our kids came home for the weekend, the farm felt a little fuller—and the kitchen became a lot more complicated. Between picky eaters, apartment hunting in New York City, and the daily challenges of growing flowers, I found myself reflecting on how often flexibility matters in both farming and life.
The Flowers That Bring Us Back Home
Certain flowers have the power to instantly transport us back to childhood gardens, loved ones, and special moments in life. In this heartfelt story from our Cape May flower farm, we reflect on how flowers create memories that stay with us for generations and why visiting a local flower farm is an experience everyone should have.
Why I Decided to Take Up Golf at This Stage of Life
After years of constantly building, fixing, and trying to stay one step ahead on the flower farm, this spring feels a little different. Between blooming peonies, morning walks through the fields, and a slightly unexpected decision to take up golf, I’ve been thinking a lot about hobbies, slowing down, and learning how to enjoy the life you worked so hard to create.
The Part Nobody Talks About After Mother’s Day Flowers
Fresh flowers aren’t meant to last forever — but with a few simple care tips, you can enjoy them much longer. In this post, Seashore Flower Farm shares easy ways to keep flowers fresh naturally, why farm-grown flowers evolve in the vase, and how to enjoy every last stem throughout your home.
The Walks We Didn’t Plan (And the Way Community Grows)
What a ten-day visit with our grand-dog taught me about slow living, community in West Cape May, and why choosing locally grown flowers is about more than just bouquets.
One Week Before Valentine’s Day: The Gift You Actually Want (and the Promise of Spring)
One week before Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to skip the last-minute gifts and choose something meaningful. Our Cape May flower farm’s mini spring bouquet subscription offers four weeks of locally grown tulips and ranunculus—plus a limited heart-shaped ornament bonus.