Mum’s the Word

Mum’s the Word

This was our first season growing heirloom mums.  These aren’t the typical huge ball mums that are sold in home improvement stores every fall.  These are beautiful flowers that grow in a spray on a stem and have the most incredible vase life.  Did I mention they...
Summer Season 2025

Summer Season 2025

Summer in Alabama can be one of the most beautiful seasons to grow flowers, but it can also be one of the most challenging.  This summer proved to be interesting. We always stay one step ahead of the seasons.  We prepare for summer in spring, fall in summer, spring in...
Fall Planted Bulbs

Fall Planted Bulbs

Did you know that fall planted bulbs are the best way to ensure a beautiful spring?  Many of the beautiful flowers we enjoy in spring are the result of hard work in October and November.  Fall is the perfect time to plant your bulbs. Everyone seems to love tulips in...
Ducks

Ducks

As a flower farm, we utilize different forms of pest control.  My favorite type of pest control is ducks.  Ducks are excellent free rangers and can provide you with ample eggs. We started with ducks in 2020 with a small flock of five.  While we didn’t have any...
Spring Season 2025

Spring Season 2025

Last year, I wrote a blog post about Tulips Season 2024, but I thought I would write something this year that’s a little more encompassing. Our 3 main crops for spring are tulips, anemones, and ranunculus. Let’s start with tulips.  Tulips First, let me start by saying...