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.
You Never Know Who Might Need Them
Growing a cut flower garden comes with successes, failures and plenty of lessons along the way. But one gardener’s story reminded me that sometimes the greatest reward isn’t what grows in the garden, but what we’re able to do with the flowers we grow.
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.
Why I Won’t Grow Tulips in July (and Why Seasonal Flowers Matter)
Summer flowers have arrived, and with them came a question I hear every year: "Do you still have tulips?" The answer is simple, but the reason behind it says a lot about how we've come to expect everything, all the time.
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 Peony Trick Most People Miss
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.
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.
A Middle Child, a Mechanic, and a Field Full of Flowers
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.
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.