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.

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.

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.

A Winter Reset, A Few Small Changes, and Waiting for Spring

A winter reflection on small course corrections, intermittent fasting, sourdough temptations, and the deep, quiet waiting season before spring flowers return to the farm.

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift Isn’t Flowers (It’s the Promise of Them)

Forget last-minute grocery store bouquets. This Valentine’s Day, the best gift isn’t flowers—it’s the promise of them. Here’s why a tulip or ranunculus subscription from our Cape May flower farm might be the most romantic (and practical) gift of all.

Winter on the Flower Farm: Seedlings, Streaming Shows, and the Promise of Spring Flowers

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.

Piano Keys & Flower Seeds: Winter at Our Cape May Flower Farm

Winter at our Cape May flower farm means two kinds of growing: learning to play the piano and starting thousands of flower seedlings. From piano keys to seed trays, this is a story about patience, practice, and getting ready for spring.

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