Harvest reflections, winter farm preparation & dahlia digging tips. by Jeana Steiner Winter is coming – The big push to winterize The Farm! We say harvest is like running a marathon or climbing a mountain. We train all year long caring for the crops, planting seeds, weeding, pruning, monitoring water, tending to the animals to… Continue reading Mile 22 of the Harvest Marathon!
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The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers.
The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers. Introduction: Picking Flowers sounds rather self-explanatory but, often times we make it out into the flower field and it’s hard to know where to start (plus learning how to extend the flowers life). My first day at the farm was a learning curve. That… Continue reading The Flower Longevity Dance: extending the life of your cut flowers.
Delightful Dahlias: Your Guide to Seasonal Care Continued!
Delightful Dahlias: Your Guide to Seasonal Care Continued! Welcome back folks, farmers and gardeners! This time of year I so enjoy the summer days in deep Manson, the farm seems to come more alive in the early morning hours of summer. The wine grapes, apples, and pumpkins growing make me look forward to the upcoming… Continue reading Delightful Dahlias: Your Guide to Seasonal Care Continued!
An Introduction to Dahlias
An Introduction to Dahlias After taking the amazing Floret online workshop in the Winter of 2018, I was introduced to the beauty of dahlias. Growing up in the Sumner Valley, we were used to seeing fields of daffodils and tulips and my mom always had a beautiful Rose garden. However, I don’t recall seeing dahlias.… Continue reading An Introduction to Dahlias
