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Sowing kindness, growing beauty, spreading joy— one seed at a time. We look forward to serving you again in the spring!

01/14/2025

Today, seed sowing began for 35 varieties of annuals, biennials, and perennials for late February planting for spring blooms. Usually I do all my seed sowing in August/September for fall planting >>spring blooms. It’s my first time planting this late for spring and I may be as much or more skeptical of how it will turn out than when I first started sowing seeds 4 years ago. But you don’t know if you don’t try. And what better thing to do on a 19° snowy, wintery day! And so it begins…

01/13/2025

Our Christmas tree is still up. Anyone else? No seed starting yet. Just hundreds of seedling trays and 1000s of tray cells washed. Nothing exciting. But Shawn on the other hand is making some serious progress! I mean— that countertop lid for the trash can!! And the desk was a Marketplace find! 😍

01/07/2025

No seed sowing started yet. BUT I want to give a big shout out to my husband! He took Christmas week off and had today off and has been working very hard to get my potting shed done— drywall, paint, trim, shelving, and flooring. He works so hard and I’m so very proud of this man of mine!

01/02/2025

This potting shed— it has a story. I won’t pretend to know all of it. But it had been a horse stable by the original owners. It was small and would only shelter two horses at a time. They had seven. But I can tell you that when we first looked at this property 5 years ago I fell in love with this shed in particular and I knew it was going to be something special. I just didn’t know what at the time. Little did I know that the “Potting Shed” sign I impulsively hung above that front porch (in the first pic) was exactly what it was going to be! In fact, when we moved here we had no plans, no vision, no dream. But shortly after we moved in we felt compelled that this place was calling for something— Something deep. Something for our community. Something way bigger than ourselves. And that’s when the seed for flower farming began to “germinate”. 😊

Let me take you back to June 12, 2021. It was a quiet and peaceful sunny day. Nothing exciting. Nothing out of the ordinary. (2nd pic) But the following day I had plans to plant flowers in the window boxes of the shed just as I had the year before (again, first pic). I brought my flats of impatiens down to plant them and just as I had started I noticed the sky suddenly changing, beautifully— but in a stormy kind of way. 😉 I proceeded to finish the first window box when I heard God speak to me clearly to go back to the house. I am not one to always hear him speaking to me, although I believe he always is. And if you know me you know that I like to finish what I start. But that particular day I listened. And I’m glad I did! The sky grew increasingly darker. The winds picked up rapidly, and when I got inside the house I looked out the window and to my complete surprise, the large, healthy, and established walnut tree that was just across the driveway from my shed “peeled” right out of the ground (8th pic) and fell right on top of where I would’ve been planting the second window box! God was watching out for me that day. The truth is, He’s always watching over us. We’re just not always mindful of it. We’re not always listening. I am grateful I heard his voice that day (no, not audibly). But I’m also glad that I listened.

It’s taken me awhile to share this story, regrettably because I know not everyone understands or shares the same beliefs about God. But that’s okay. I want to share it with you anyway because that is exactly what happened. And if he would do this for me he would do it for you. I don’t know why it had to fall in the first place. But I can tell you that it set everything into motion for my new potting shed. Maybe God knew that’s what it would take to get the ball rolling. I don’t know. I’ll have to ask him someday. But I am grateful that I am still alive! I’m grateful for this potting shed, this farm, this community, and for my husband who loves me, supports me, and dreams with me. And so the story continues…

12/27/2024

Beginners Bundle Promotional Offer available through January 1st.
Many of these varieties have been with me since I began my dahlia-growing adventure. I still love them and want to pass them along to you at a reasonable price.
Choose any:
10 for $100 ($10/tuber)
20 for $190 ($9.50/tuber)
30 for $270 ($9/tuber)
40 for $340 ($8.50/tuber)
50 for $400 ($8/tuber)
60 for $450 ($7.50/tuber)
includes FREE SPRING shipping!

Please email me your request at [email protected]. Please do not order through my online store for this promotional offer because shipping charges will apply. Venmo and PayPal are accepted. If you send me a pm it may go to spam and I may not see it right away.

This promotional offer is available through January 1 or while the varieties last. Choose from these varieties:
AC Casper
A-Peeling
Ali Oop
Alloway Candy
Appleblossom
Belle of Barmera (limited available)
BJ’s Dusty Rose
Blizzard
Bloomquist Award (limited available)
Bloomquist Blast Off (limited limited available)
Bloomquist Orion (limited available)
Bloomquist Yea (limited available)
Boom Boom White
Brian R. (limited available)
Cafe au Lait
Caitlin’s Joy
Camano Mordor (limited available)
Cheers
Chewy
Clearview Peachy (limited available)
Coral Mystery
Coralie (limited available)
Cornel Bronze
Crichton Honey (limited available)
Day Dreamer
Einstein (limited available)
Ferncliff Copper
Ferncliff Rusty (limited available)
Fluffles
GG’s Alessandro (limited available)
Giggles
Hollyhill Gloria (limited available)
Ice Tea
Isabel (limited available)
Ivanetti
Jomanda
Jowey Nicky
Koko Puff
Labyrinth
Lady Liberty (limited available)
Lark’s Ebbe (limited available)
Linda’s Baby
Miss Amara (limited available)
Miss Brandy
Nicholas
NOID Sunrise
Peaches
Penhill Watermelon (limited available)
Platinum Blonde (limited available)
Polventon Supreme (limited available)
Rip City (limited available)
River’s Watermelon
Rose Toscano
Showcase Decadent
Sierra Glow
Silver Years
Sir Richard (limited available)
Snoho Doris (limited available)
Snoho Joho (limited available)
Snoho Sonia
Sonic Bloom (limited available)
Sunkissed
Teddy
Thomas Edison
Valley Rust Bucket
Vassio Meggos (limited available)

These are the varieties available (and others not pictured).

12/27/2024

Shawn has the week off and we’ve been getting some things done around here. The rest of the tunnels went up today for late winter planting, I cleaned the germination room earlier this week— racks, floors, and lights, and Shawn has been working on the potting shed— painting, trim, shelving (pics of the ps to come 🙂).

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to you all! ♥️🤍💚

12/23/2024

I may not know you personally. I may not know your story. But I know that “a little Christmas cheer” may not be enough to get you through this Christmas season. In fact, this time of year can expound loneliness, grief, and sorrow. Dear friend, you’re not alone. You are seen. You are heard. Jesus felt the pain and suffering we too experience here on this earth and He understands more than anyone how you feel: He was despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief; And like One from whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him. Isaiah 53:3
No, this isn’t a Christmas song, but take heart and be held as you listen to these words:

I know you're tired, I see it in your eyes
All that anxiety that rules your mind
I'll be your shield when you don't feel like
You've got strength enough to fight
I'll stand by your side
I will carry you
Through your darkest night
When you're terrified
I will carry you
When the waters rise
When your hope runs dry
I will carry you
You are not the sum of your mistakes
You don't have to hide the parts of you that ache
I choose you as you are a million times
'Cause I am not ashamed of you
I won't walk away from you
I will carry you
Through your darkest night
When you're terrified
I will carry you
When the waters rise
When your hope runs dry
I will carry you
Up and over the mountains (oo-oh)
Valley deep as the ocean (oo-oh)
When you can't keep going (oo-oh)
I will shoulder your burdens
Up and over the mountains (oo-oh)
Valley deep as the ocean (oo-oh)
When you can't keep going (oo-oh)
I will shoulder your burdens
I will carry you
Through your darkest night
When you're terrified
I will carry you (carry you)
When the waters rise
When your hope runs dry
I will carry you
I will carry you (you, you, you), carry you
Through the darkest night (you, you, you)
When you're terrified
(I will shoulder your burdens)
Oh-oh (I will carry you, carry you)
When the waters rise (you)
I will carry you

I Will Carry You by Ellie Holcomb

12/19/2024

This was February ‘21. We were snowed in and Shawn had to call off work that day. And wouldn’t you know, we still don’t have a snow plow or snow blower. But we haven’t gotten that heavy of snow since then either.

The building on the right was a horse stable before it became the potting shed. More on that later. 🙂

12/16/2024

I think we’re all needing a dose of brightness in our lives right now. This is just a reminder that the growing season is really not too far away! And as much as I want to be planning and sowing and all the things right now (and need to), Christmas-time is important. So I will pause and reflect, and spend time with loved ones. And friends, I know you’ve got pressing things going on right now too. But I hope you’re able to take some time as well to enjoy this Christmas season!

12/11/2024

First, I want to thank all of you who purchased tubers. The fall shipping sale as well as the online sale for spring shipping went exceptionally well! I am leaving the online store open for now, so if you’re still looking for dahlia tubers, or simply want to browse, you can visit my website, www.bootsandbloomsflowerfarm.com.

Although I typically “hibernate” during the late fall and winter months, giving my body some much-needed rest, I’m still busy with crop planning, task scheduling, taxes, etc. And this year I am planting out some of my spring crop in February instead of planting it all in the fall. I’m not sure I love the idea of planting seedlings and direct sowing in February, but it’s advice I’m taking from a reputable grower. I love seeing the benefits of a successful experiment. And so, with great anticipation, I will be starting seed indoors in the next several days.

I’m behind on Christmas this year. Anyone else? No gifts yet, no Christmas tree or decorations, no Christmas cards sent. 😳 I sure didn’t intend for it to be this way, but besides being extremely busy, it’s a whole thing getting all the decorations from the barn! When we finally do (hopefully this weekend with Shawn) we’ll load up the 8x12 trailer and haul 15 or so large totes of Christmas decor, tree ornaments, and tree from our barn and haul up to the house. It’s a little red-neckish hauling it all on that trailer hitched to the front of our John Deere used-to-be lawn mower, but it works! 😅

This pine cone birdhouse hanging outside my office window was a Goodwill treasure I found several years back. I generally take it down in the spring since it’s a winter decor, coated in “sparkly snow”. I’m not quite sure when these love birds made it their home, but they were residing in it this spring. And can I just tell you— they amaze me. Their commitment to one another and to their babies is simply beautiful.. The papa bird is always perched on the rooftop and the mama bird is always busy feeding her babies. While I love bird watching, there’s a lot I need to learn about them. I know some types of birds stick around here in the winter months (for whatever reason🥶), but I would’ve thought these particular birds would’ve flown south. I don’t know what kind they are, but some kind of common brown bird. Don’t all common brown birds fly south for winter? 🤔Guess not! And their babies— that mama bird has been feeding babies in that birdhouse since spring! I would’ve thought them to have flown the coop by now! And maybe they have! Maybe 2 or 3 rounds of baby birds have flown the coop since spring! 😅Like I said, I have a lot to learn. But sure love watching them! 🪺 (Feel free to educate me if you happen to know what type of birds these are and how often they lay eggs in a given year). 😄

12/07/2024

Growing pains— they’re a necessary part of learning, life, and well— growing. It can be painful, awkward, scary, hard, and a mix of other emotions. Experiencing growing pains at the exposure of others can be misinterpreted, misjudged, and misinformed. But in all the pain, raw emotion, vulnerability and possible misunderstanding— growth is still happening! It is if you choose to allow the pain necessary for growth. Only you know your true motives, your well -intentions, the hard work and determination that got you to where you are. Stay true to that. All of it. Don’t let the criticism of others define you.

As we learn and grow we don’t always know what we’re doing. After all, we’ve not been here before. We’re learning as we go and we’re going to make mistakes. That’s inevitable. And when we do, grace and kindness toward ourselves is necessary. 💞

12/04/2024

Good evening Boots & Blooms dahlia friends! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here!! The Boots & Blooms Dahlias Store is officially open for spring shipping! There are nearly 100 dahlia varieties to choose from. All dahlia varieties are organically grown on our farm in rich fertile soil, sanitizing between each plant when harvesting dahlias and dividing tubers. We are located in northeast Indiana, growing annuals, biennials, and perennials from seed for our weekly roadside stand to serve our local community. Here’s the link to our online store: www.bootsandbloomsflowerfarm.com

12/03/2024

First I want to say thank you all so much for your patience and understanding. You’ve all been great—your good humor, lightheartedness, empathy, encouraging words— all of it!
Here’s the most recent update I have. I will still be having the sale. The specialist told me yesterday evening that everything is functioning properly on my account. However, we are still communicating about a seemingly minor issue and am still being given a 48-hour window for resolution. So while I’m hoping to launch by tomorrow afternoon or evening I can’t make any promises. I won’t likely fill you in on anymore bumps along the way. I just felt the need to explain where things are currently. Thanks again! Have a Happy Tuesday! 💛

12/02/2024

There’s something I’d like you to know about me. When I get an idea in my head I run with it. I mean RUN! Like someone is chasing me! 😳😆 I don’t do a lot of research. I learn as I go— and sometimes that involves falling flat on my face or failing miserably, then picking myself up, taking a little time to figure out where things went wrong, and then RUN AGAIN!! Can anyone else relate? 🙋🏻‍♀️

So five days ago I got this crazy idea in my head to set up an online store. Well, my husband brought up the idea about a week prior, but I wasn’t interested a week earlier. It seemed like too much work! Well, 5 days later it suddenly sounded like a brilliant idea! Something else I’d like you to know about me is that technology is my nemesis. But I would figure out all the hang ups and technical challenges as I went along. Only, it went rather smoothly, incredibly smoothly—- okay, too-good-to-be-true smoothly. And it was! I had my shop up and ready to go in just 5 days. All I needed to do was add my inventory last night. Things were going smooth, so why not change my store name while I’m at it. So I did! And then, my trial was ending TODAY! So I needed to purchase a plan. Guys, I know this is a lot of information. But I’m sure some of you can relate. So anyway, sometime in the wee hours this morning between inventory, store name change, and purchasing a plan, I fell flat on my face. I got a few hours of sleep then spent 4 hours this morning trying to unravel the raveled with a specialist only to find out that the recovery process could take 48 hours. And that. THAT’S what I would expect from technology after it going so smoothly for 5 consecutive days and just hours before launching my online sale! So here it is. Monday, 2 hours after I was to launch my online store only to have to potentially wait 2 more days.
Here’s what I’m {still} learning. It’s okay to fail. We can most certainly learn from our failures. But it’s okay to do a little digging and some research first! But here I am. Having to postpone what I had committed to all of you. The most painful part in failure for me, is not how it affects me but how it affects others. I am sincerely sorry. I will not likely notify you ahead of time when I’ll be launching my online store since it may happen sooner or later than I anticipate. But again, you’ll be the first to know.

For those of you that have been on this crazy journey with me for over 2 years now, I guess you’re in it with me for the long haul! 😅 Thank you for sticking with me. Life isn’t easy, sometimes messy, and often downright hard. Sure, I love to share beauty with all of you. But I believe in keeping things real. I don’t share much of my personal life but when it’s relevant or helps us to connect in some way, I love being transparent with all of you. So whether you’ve just started following along or have been around for awhile, I’m so glad you’re here. Thank you for sharing this journey with me— the bugs, sweat, tears as well as the good, hard, and messy. It’s a bumpy and adventurous ride, but it’s all so very worth it! I hope you all have a great week! Or at least make the most of it, wherever you are and whatever challenges you’re facing. They’re never too small for God to care about and they’re not too big for Him to handle. 🩷

12/01/2024

UPDATE: Everything was going great until it wasn’t. I’m having some technical difficulties that I’m working to resolve. I don’t know that they’ll be resolved before 11am but you’ll be the first notified when they do. I am very sorry!

Good afternoon! I’ve been busy creating an online store and will be launching it tomorrow at 11am EST with over 100 varieties to choose from. Some varieties are available in bulk quantities. Spring shipping! The link can be accessed from my page tomorrow when the sale is launched.

Sorry, no local pickups, but orders for cuttings will be offered in mid to late winter for local pickup.

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Anderson, IN

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The hummingbirds are still here and they’re in the fall garden! 🩷

Some crop dusting action for entertainment while seed sowing this afternoon. 🤩

Fortunately, harvesting is done for the day. Looks like sowing sunflower seeds (indoors), making bouquets, and cleaning racks for the afternoon!

There may be more rain clouds in the forecast but you can get your own sunshine roadside this Saturday! ☀️💐💛

The hummingbirds are coming! Check out the migration map in the link in the comments. Here are some fun facts about hummingbirds: 💜They have amazing memories. They can remember every flower and feeder they’ve visited, as well as how long it takes for a certain flower to refill. 💜They can fly thousands of miles every year. The rufous hummingbird has the longest migration of any hummingbird species. Their annual trek covers more than 3,000 miles from Alaska and Canada to southern Mexico. 💜They can travel 500 miles in a single trip. Some ruby-throated hummingbirds fly 500 miles nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico during both spring and fall migrations. 💜They visit 1,000 flowers each day. And they consume five to eight doses of nectar per hour! 💜Their tongues have a groove in the shape of a “W.” This helps them lap up nectar easier — almost like a cat. 💜Hummers use spiderwebs to help bind their nests together. The rest of the structure is mostly made from lichen and moss. 💜A group of hummers is called a “charm.”

More on the dahlia rooted cutting process and… Beautiful flowers are coming soon! 🌷🌸🌼🌺🌻💐

Dahlias and Rooted Cuttings 🌱🌱🌱

Waking up the dahlia tubers!! 🌱🌱🌱

Snow?! I’ll be honest, I was shocked when I woke up to see the ground blanketed in soft white this morning. I don’t check the weather daily in the wintertime like I do in the growing season. But it was a pleasant surprise. I don’t mind the snow. My thought is, if it’s cold it might as well snow. ⛄️ BUT I just started a gym membership and I wasn’t particularly thrilled about getting OUT in it. I was content with just enjoying it from my window. AND I have a cold. I’ve had a sore throat, congestion, and sneezing. AND my legs are still sore from my lower body workout from two days ago. I let myself go down the “excuse” trail for just a little bit before reeling myself back in. Truth is, excuses aren’t going to get me where I need to be. They’re not going to help me reach my goals. But showing up, even when I don’t feel like it, will. Determination will. A positive mindset will. Persistence will. And so I did. My purpose and intent in working out is injury prevention and sustainability. If I want to continue doing what I love I must take care of my body. And so, Tuesday through Saturday, up until April, that’s where I’ll be, right about the time the tulips will be making their appearance. Then I’ll start up again in the fall. These are just some of the tulip varieties that will be making their way into bouquets this spring, along with 24 additional varieties! 🌷🌷🌷

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