Thinking about hosting a Pick Your Own event on your flower farm? Here’s a quick guide of what to consider before you start!
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Best Perennials That Bloom All Season for Cut Flower Gardens
Looking for the best perennials that bloom all summer long? Check out these comprehensive lists—sorted by color type—of perennials that rebloom and are excellent for cut flowers and floral design work.
Your Guide to Growing Lavender the Flower Farmer Way
Growing lavender is rewarding (and smells amazing!). Learn how to dry lavender, how to select varieties, how and when to harvest it, and more! Gina Schley of SHEGROWS and Urban Conversion shares her pro-farmer tips.
Winter Farm Chores and Off-Season Tips for Flower Farmers
Curious what to work on during the off-season? Winter farm chores galore! Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to use the winter to better streamline your cut flower farm business or farmer-florist operation.
How to Grow Tulips the Flower Farmer Way
Discover how to grow cut tulips with a professional flower farmer. In this article, get tips for planting, harvesting, and arranging cut tulips.
Tried-and-True Tips for Growing and Selling Sunflowers
Offering fresh cut sunflowers, whether it be bouquets or single stems, is a joyful yet challenging experience. If you’re wondering if growing sunflowers is for you, here are a few tips on how to grow and sell sunflowers!
Want to Be a Flower Farmer? Advice From the Pros (Part 2)
Want to learn about flower farming? We've compiled survey responses from professional flower farmers, farmer-florists, and micro-farmers! Get actionable words of wisdom and encouragement in this article.
So You Want to Be a Flower Farmer: Advice From Real-Life Farmer Pros (Part 1)
Wondering how to be a flower farmer? We surveyed flower farmers, farmer-florists, and micro-farmers who responded with amazing, actionable wisdom they’ve earned through their hard work in the field.
Creative Ways to Grow a Productive Cutting Garden in a City
Are you wondering if you can grow a substantial amount of flowers in an urban environment? Growing a cutting garden—and even running a micro flower farm—while city-living is not only possible, but beautiful. Get helpful tips and fresh ideas from an experienced urban flower farmer in this article.
Microfarming in Every Season: One Farmer’s Advice
Kelly Wood shares how she converted two acres around her house to a microfarm to augment her floral design business and add beauty and refuge for wildlife. It eventually turned into a commercial cut flower and foliage farm supplying floral designers in her area.