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.
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.
Peony season has arrived at the farm, and there’s one simple harvesting trick that can completely change how long you enjoy them indoors. In this post, I’m sharing the “marshmallow stage” secret flower farmers use, why ants gather on peony buds, and why bringing flowers inside might be one of the simplest joys of spring.
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.
Spring has arrived at the farm, bringing fresh blooms, planting season, and a few lessons learned the hard way. From opening the flower stand to sharing a behind-the-scenes look at farm life (and a very handy mechanic in the family), here’s what’s happening right now at Seashore Flower Farm—plus upcoming workshops, U-pick experiences, and seedling pickups.
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.
A nostalgic look back at our loud, chaotic, magical holiday parties in an old Montclair house — and the new idea that’s been brewing: a Christmas in July gathering at our Cape May flower farm. Plus, a quick farm update on cool-season seedlings and what’s getting planted next.
A winter check-in from our Cape May flower farm: seedlings are growing, TV is being binged, tulips are being coaxed into bloom, and Valentine’s Day is less about imported flowers and more about the promise of spring.
A reflection from a Cape May flower farm on winter, rest, and why “rotting” might actually be nature’s most important season. Winter isn’t lazy—it’s strategic.
A handmade ornament, a bouquet of sweet peas, and a reminder that the best gifts aren’t things—they’re memories. A reflection from our Cape May flower farm on why flowers mean more than we realize.
