Becky Williams
Why Flowers Matter: Unveiling the Transformative Power and Joy They Bring
The wild flowers in the field this morning were vibrant, the yellow trefoil and purple alfalfa and white new england asters…and then when harvesting for bouquets the flowers were equally as beautiful. I think Rachel, Ben’s girlfriend has me seeing the flowers a little differently this week. She was here to celebrate Ben’s birthday… He went to work and she was left to flower with me. At first I thought she was faking it but she wasn’t…she excitedly embraced everything flowers. From washing buckets, to the prospect of harvesting and the opportunity to "play with flowers." She was so genuinely...
Becky Williams
Still thinking about planting a garden? You're not too late...
You know what? It's never too late to start, planting a garden in June that is. I know you've been thinking about it, and I want to encourage you to dive right in. The gardening season is just beginning, and there's so much you can still plant and enjoy. Trust me, you're going to love the experience of nurturing your own little green oasis. Here’s why starting a garden now, in June, is an exciting opportunity filled with endless possibilities. Discover the Late-Season Magic:Just because it's June doesn't mean you've missed out on all the gardening fun. In fact,...
Becky Williams
Gasp! Why we compost our tulip bulbs...
Every year, we receive a flood of questions about tulip bulbs, especially when we post pictures of us harvesting tulips. People often ask us if we can replant those bulbs next year, or if they can buy them from us. We understand the curiosity about the process, so here's an explanation of what we do with the bulbs. It's important to know that we grow tulips as cut flowers, not as perennials for gardens. This means that we harvest the entire plant, including the bulb, stem, leaves, and future bloom, to ensure that the flowers are fresh, beautiful, and have...
Becky Williams
Discover the joys of beekeeping with our "Learn to Beekeep" program!
Spring cleaning in the apiary is happening. The bees are hard at work spring cleaning their hive. This intricate process involves the removal of dead bees and other debris from the hive, in preparation for the new season ahead. It's a reminder that now is the perfect time to start thinking about beekeeping and we hope you’ll join us in the exciting world of beekeeping. Bees are a fascinating wonder of nature. Beehives are more than just homes for bees, they're sophisticated communities that demonstrate exceptional teamwork and organization. Like the spring cleaning they are doing now…pushing all of the...
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