I love January farming. It is a clean slate, a chance to review and reflect on the learnings from last year and plan for to what is to come.
While we don’t spend as much time in the field, we’re still there checking on the bulbs (tulips, iris, heirloom narcissus, anemone and ranunculus) and the fall sown hardy annuals (agrostemma, nigella, bachelor buttons, statice, queen anne’s lace, dianthus and bupleurum). Happily, all survived our unusual cold snap. We cover the beds with frost cloth, which protects the plants from the below freezing temperatures.
Hours and hours are spent on planning the growing season, including researching new flowers and greenery that might bring you joy. We also review what you loved from last year and make sure we include those too. We order seeds and supplies that will be needed, at least for the early part of the year.
This year, we have been busy with an additional project. We are renovating the barn! We have been working on the plans and working out the details with the builder. He will start in late February and hopes to be done by May. We’re super-excited to have more studio space, a walk-in cooler and a large covered porch. We will be sending out updates as things progress.
We start seeds for some annuals and for tender perennials like eucalyptus, oregano and dusty miller. These take the longest time to mature into a usable plant. We are trying a couple of new ones this year. The first year is a “trial” season. We grow a limited amount to see how they do in our climate and to see if you like them. The trial can be a huge success or an absolute bust. It is part of our commitment to bring you the best locally grown flowers available.
Some of you have been asking about subscriptions. We will be opening up the subscription shop on the website sometime in February. An announcement will be sent out when it is ready.
We are grateful for each of you. Without your support, none of this would be possible. Thank you so much for your support.
Wishing you a blessed year, filled with joy and flowers.
Linda