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.
A long-overdue dentist visit turned into a comedy of generational misunderstandings, but at least I left cavity-free. Meanwhile at the farm, the evergreens have arrived, wreath workshops are starting, the peonies are here, and ranunculus are sprouting like crazy. ’Tis the season!
Ever have one of those moments that feels too perfectly timed to be random? This one involved an old Chevy van, a move, and a little nudge from the universe. Plus, what farming has taught me about faith, work, and the magic in between.
When I look out the window, our good old Denali — the 25-year-old “farm truck” — is still faithfully parked out there, squeaks and all. After yet another round of repairs (bringing the total to a cool $1K), she’s ready for wreath season hauls again. Meanwhile on the farm, the first frost is flirting with Cape May, 200 Dutch irises are tucked in, and peonies are on their way.
