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We have been so busy on the farm and have had family visiting, so its been a while since we have done a live video. We have lots of updates though, so come join to hear about the transition from spring to summer flowers, the veggies that are almost ready (and the ones we have…
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It’s June on the farm, which normally means hot summer day causing the flowers and veggies to explode into massive growth. But not this year! And it is causing some issues for our growing – the summer flowers like zinnias and cosmos are sad and slow. Our summer loving veggies like tomatoes haven’t really started…
We have been working hard and selling lots of flower bouquets down at the farmers market so far this year, but this week we want to sell even more. This is the peak of the Ranunculus production, plus other flowers like Snapdragons, Peonies, and Feverfew are coming online for us. There are so many bouquets…
Ranunculus are still producing in large quantities, and we have used them to make the ulitimate bouquet recipe, a rainbow ranunculus bouquet. This got people buying like never before, and our roadside stand sold massive amounts of bouquets before the farmers market even arrived. Unfortunately this week, Serina is still feeling bad, and will have…
We have been too busy to get on and chat with you, but we are back on schedule and back to health, so come and get an update on how the farm has been going. Flower farming, where are the veggies, weather, health, and more!__________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel…
The Ranunculus are here, and this is our first farmers market with lots of them to sell. In our previous 3 farmers markets, we brought Tulips and they sold really well, but this week we are bringing enough bouquets down that we could sell more than any of those markets. The market stand looks amazing,…
The first 1,000 people to use my link to sign up will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/youcanteatthegrass06221 The Ranunculus are finally blooming! They are one of our favorite flowers that we grow here on the farm, but unfortunately for us, this week they just aren’t producing in an amount that warrants…
This is the final Farmers Market of the year for us to sell Tulips. They are the first big flower crop of the year, and so far in our previous two markets with them, Tulip Bouquets have sold really well. We feel confident we can still sell lots of Tulips, the problem is we don’t…
It’s late May, here on our flower and veggie farm, and despite the cold spring weather, the flowers are opening up, and there is beautiful color all everywhere we look. The Tulips have mostly finished and now it is time for the Ranunculus and Anemone’s to shine. There is a rainbow of color, and even…
Our flower farm is still producing thousands of Tulips, and this weeks farmers market is the first test of whether we can still sell out of Tulip bouquets without Mothers Day to create a lot of demand for flowers. This week there is no holiday, it is just a regular weekend, so our Tulips have…
Between selling and planting, life has been busy here on the farm! Join Ian and serina to chat about how things have been going with the flower farm, farmers market, spring weather, and more. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to…
It’s Mothers Day weekend, which is the biggest flower sales day of the year for us, and we are ready for it with a massive harvest of Tulips that could sell for thousands of dollars. Serina will be busy arranging bouquets as the sales don’t stop. Combine a big day at the farmers market with…
This week we are opening up our roadside stand, harvesting our 5000 Tulips, arranging them into bouquets, and putting them up for sale! This is our 4th year farming, and we hope to actually make some money this year, and starting the season with a big Tulip harvest is the perfect jump start to get…
After a weekend of mother’s day bouquets sales craziness, we are ready for a rest. Join Ian and I while we chat about tulips, flower farming, farmers market sales, and more. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world we…
We have been living and breathing tulips this weekend, as we stay on top of harvesting them, and selling them at our roadside stand. There have been some hiccups, but overall, tulips on the flower farm have been a success. And we can wait to be selling at our market for the upcoming mothers day…
It’s Tulip Season and our farm is about to start selling for our fourth farm season. There are spring bulbs popping up everywhere, as our previous years of hard work are really paying off, but there isn’t time to stop and enjoy, because there is so much to do this time of year. There are…
Nicole from Flower Hill Farm convinced me to love gladiolus. But its going to take a little work to convince all my custoners to love them too! Come join us for a live chat where i talk about what i tried with gladiolus last year on the farm, and some of my new plans with…
Despite a cold month, mid April means that spring has sprung on our veggie and flower farm. With the tulips close to opening, daffodils and hellebores putting on a show, and the scent of cherry blossoms filling the air, its easy to imagine all the potential the first signs of green are announcing for the…
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Its been a cold week, here on the farm, and it is slowing down the flowers and veggies. But it wont be long till things are blooming. Join Ian and Serina for a chat! __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to…
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My spring Van Noort perennials have shown up, and I bought even more then I remember! This is a lot of plants, and I will be busy getting them into the flower farm, over the next few weeks, but I don’t regret a single purchase. With 80 dahlias, new peonies, hundreds of lilies, an entire…
It has been a busy week on the farm, as the spring craziness begins. This is one of the busiest times of year on the farm, with the farm needing to get prepped, all the seedlings needing to get prepared, and lots of stuff to be planted. But we are staying on top of things!…
Spring is officially here, and the weather is starting to warm up. We have been busy getting the farm started, and impatiently watching the tulips pop out of the ground. Come and join us for a chat. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a…
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Things are growing inside here on the farm! Come and check out all the flowers that we currently have started in our barn. I cant believe how big they have gotten! __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world we…
The very first time I went to put together a bouquet for the farmers market, I had to do a google search to figure out what to do. But, now, 4 years later, I feel confident with the tricks I’ve picked up from the experts, and by experimenting with my personal style. I walk you…
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