Starting a New Farm

Staking Reasons

December 11, 2019

Staking Reasons Why and How Reasons Why Many years ago, when I had my retail garden center, I was researching soil nutrients. For those who know me, you know I’m not a scientist. So often, when I’m reading...

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Cutting Gardens

March 21, 2019

I‘m sure you‘ve been reading and hearing about one of the latest trends for florists, CUTTING GARDENS. It only makes sense with all the movements for local grown, Certified American Grown, sustainable, unusual varieties, environmental issues...

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THE FIRST TWO YEARS GROWING PEONIES

February 6, 2019

SOMETIMES SURPRISES ARE NO FUN The first step of preparing your soils is done. I've written several blogs going into detail about this stage of peony production and what a challenge--right? Your irrigation plan is in place and you've selected...

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Making Informed Decisions

April 4, 2016

Just because your Great Aunt‘s cousin‘s friend says it -doesn‘t make it a ’fact‘. Taking the time to make informed decisions will save you a lot of angst, time and money. When...

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