Cooperstown Flower Farmer-Florist. Specialty, eco-friendly arrangements from seed to table.
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Ok, February babies - this is for you! Do you identify with any of these flowers?
I love Bearded Iris, even though it isn't the best cut flower as it fades quickly in the vase, but the smell of a bearded iris and those metallic sheens they have on their petals are mesmerzing!
How gorgeous is this peony? It's called Etched Salmon. A fairly new to me variety that I haven't been able to harvest from yet, but I'm hoping this is the year. I always buy roots with 3-5 eyes minimum and I wait a few years for the peony to mature before I harvest, only harvesting 1/3 from each plant. Peonies are a practice of patience but sooooo worth it!
Waking up Ranunculus corms today! I'm growing salmon, pastel, and picotee this year. Salmon is my favorite!! Ranunculus corms look like dried up little octopus and then you soak them for 3-4 hours they plump right up. Then I put them in trays of soil to presprout before I move them outside.
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Could you please go to my Facebook business page Misty Meadows Flower Farm and go to the 3 little dotsβ¦(on the side of the page)
- Hit βInvite Friendsβ
- Select βInvite Allβ
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Youβve SUCCESSFULLY supported my business for $0.00 and less than 1 minute of your time.
I just wanted to thank you for supporting my small business, even if it was just a simple like, share, or repost. As a small business owner, I can't express how much I appreciate the help in growing my business. The best part is, this doesn't cost you a thing! So thank you again for your support, it means the world to me! π·ππ»π
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Tomorrow will be Imbolc. π±
If ever there were an unforgettable bloom, itβs the forget-me-not flower. Famous for their delicate blue flowers featuring ...
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We're All Lit Up
Just look for the sign at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta to find the OMG Seed Swap along with the Oneonta Farmer's Market. Here's what you'll find
- Over 5,000 packets of seed of all kinds to swap and share
- Master Gardeners there to answer questions and offer help
- Exhibits and Demonstrations such as:
- Soil blocking to decrease plastic pots in landfills
- Winter Sowing
- How to make seed tapes for easier seed sowing
- Seed germination tests and lots more
Our thanks to Geoff Doyle from Foothis and Meg Kennedy of the Farmer's Market and to all who donated seeds, including eleven local businesses.
Cheers for OMG Ellen Alex, Marcie Foster and team Seed Swap
Come, grow with us!
Photo: Ellen Alex
Only 1 week until Imbolc. The Goddess will be reborn...
Is it a bird? Is it a bug? Whatever it is, this wing-beating creature is sure toΒ cause you to do a double take! Meet the hummingbird moth. It's one
Otsego Soil and Water Tree Sale
During the January "Get to Know Your Farmer" series, I shared some information about myself and how I started my farm. Today, I want to take you back to my roots. Although I was born in New Jersey, we moved to Upstate New York when I was young. My parents always dreamt of owning a farm and wanted a bigger piece of land. They built a log cabin and a barn on a property outside of Smyrna, NY, and named it Misty Meadows Farm. I continued their farming legacy by using their name for my own farm. As you can see from these photos, my sister and I grew up surrounded by a variety of farm animals, including rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs, cows, horses, ponies, sheep, and many other animals people would leave on our road. At one point, we had six dogs: three Irish Wolfhounds, a beagle (stray), a poodle (stray), and a terrier that we adopted from a humane society in New Jersey, as well as five cats. As a teenager, I used to drive my parents crazy by bringing home stray kittens that I would find on the side of the road after babysitting. I couldn't resist their little eyes shining in the dark. Unfortunately, many people think that a rural farm road is the perfect place to leave their unwanted animals, but my parents always made space for them, and I was lucky enough to have new pets. I was quite shy growing up, so I enjoyed playing outside by myself or with animals. Even now, I still like spending time outside by myself, which is perfect for the hours I spend working on my flower farm!
Happy Birthday, Aquarius! This zodiac sign is represented by the water bearer, who stands for innovation, intellect, and humanitarianism. What else is this sign known for? --->Almanac.com/Aquarius-Zodiac-Sign
Brrrr - A Timely Webinar
The National Garden Bureau is offering a free webinar:
Ask the Experts About Perennials for Extreme Conditions
Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 PM CST
If you canβt attend live? No problem! Register to receive the recorded link.
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Welcome Home Cooperstown seeks to welcome area newcomers and encourage them to make our community their permanent home! Please join us at our monthly "Meet & Greet" events on the 1st Tuesday of every month. More information to come about the next event on Tuesday, February 6th!
βbloom beautifully
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bloom softly
however you need
just bloomβ
β Rupi Kaur, milk and honey
Tonight's First Quarter Moon peaks at 10:53 P.M. EST, so hopefully the clouds will clear long enough to see it shine! Looking for past or future Moon Phases? Find your daily Moon Phase going back to 1970 and forward through 2037! Almanac.com/MoonPhase
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Super fun graphic on repurposing a jug for sowing seedlings - hope you enjoy it!
Reminds me of a story one of my coworkers shared about gardening as a kid - their mom would save milk jugs all winter long and use them to cover the tomato plants in the spring. Then you could be fancy and call them a cloche! π
(graphic credit: shared w/ permission picklewix.com / Pickle-Wix Web Design )
Januaryβs birth flower is the Carnation!
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is often referred to as the βflower of the gods.β It grew in the wild on the hillsides of Greece and is said to have been named by Greek botanist Theophrastus. The carnation was used in garlands, art, and decor in ancient Greece and Roman times.
At one time, the carnation was used to treat fevers in Europe and was used to spice wine and ale; it was a substitute for the more expensive clove in the Elizabethan era. An essential oil can be extracted from a carnationβs flower and used for aromatherapy and perfumes. It is traditionally prescribed in European herbal medicine to treat coronary and nervous disorders.
In early times, carnations were predominantly pale pink and peach, but over the years, the availability of colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, orange, purple, and green, as well as bi-colors and frosted varieties. Different colored carnations convey different meanings - for example light red signifies admiration and striped represents regret.
Border/garden carnations grow 1 to 2 1/2 feet tall with flowers growing from wiry stiff stems. Perpetual flowering carnations grow to 3 feet and produce larger flowers. Carnations can also be grown as an annual. They prefer cooler summer climates and moist, well-drained, gritty soils high in organic matter.
Read more about the carnation and Januaryβs secondary birth flower, the Snowdrop, at https://www.almanac.com/content/january-birth-flowers .
π Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service -- to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities? Citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities. What are you doing for others? How do you give back to your community?βββββββββββββββββββββββββ shares "We don't have to reach for the starsβbut it is incumbent upon each of us to take the small and necessary steps toward equality. When we are united in moving forward, we cannot be defeated. Our journey to the promised land is generational and long term."
Dr. King acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action.
Today, January 15, 2024, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we celebrate this dayβplus little known facts about this influential American civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Learn more! Almanac.com/MLK
Hi Flower Friends! π Continuing my βGet to Know your Farmer" series from last weekend, I wanted to remind you of my previous post from last Saturday. In that post, I introduced myself. In case you missed it, you can go back and check it out.
π»This weekend, I would like to share with you how and why I started my farm. I have always been an environmentalist and fond of spending time outdoors- gardening, studying herbalism, hiking and foraging. However, it wasn't until I went through a relationship ending, and as my kids grew older and more self-reliant, that I decided the time had come to switch careers.
π»Having grown up on a farm, I had some knowledge about the growing part of farming, but the business and marketing aspect of it was, and still is, quite daunting. I knew that there were many great vegetable farmers and herbalists in the area, but I wanted to stand out by providing organic farm-to-table local flowers!
π»In 2015 I began building the groundwork for the business, adding lots of perennial plantings into the landscaping and slowly adding more and more annual planting beds to the farm. Slow and steady wins the race right?
π»Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I was able to complete all the necessary paperwork to officially establish myself as a New York-based business. I decided to name my farm Misty Meadows Flower Farm as a tribute to my parents, who owned a farm called Misty Meadows Farm when they moved from New Jersey to New York.
π»Stay tuned next weekend to dive deeper into βMy Rootsβ and I have lots of cute farm photos from the 1980βs to share with you!
Last year we broke the world record of woman beekeeper photos on this special day!
A shout out to you - from our team of women beekeepers!
I am looking forward to supporting more women in beekeeping!
Have you seen much fog in your area recently? Almanac.com/Weather-Lore-Calendar
Cooperstown, New York, is a go-to destination for baseball lovers, but this lakeside village also offers breathtaking scenery, history, outdoor activities, and arts and culture. Hereβs how to make the most of your trip.
Where are my January babies? Do you connect with your birth flowers? β¨
Learn how to make perfume out of flowers using a French technique using fresh flowers, alcohol and fat called enfleurage.
πΌWhere flowers bloom so does hope.β¨
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#2023 photodump! Thank you to all my customers and supporters for contributing to the growth of my small farm in 2023. I couldn't have done it without you. I hope to see you all again in 2024 and can't wait to hand you some of my beautiful flowers. #2023recap #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #thisisflowerfarming #grownnotflown #localflowers #flowerfarming #slowflowers #supportsmallbusiness #thisiscooperstown #wegootsego #flowerfarmer #cooperstownblooms #localflowersmakelifebetter #lovenyflowers
Alicia Fish, Congratulations!! You are the winner of a Spring Flower Share CSA - 5 gorgeous mixed bouquets will be delivered biweekly to your door!! ($130 value) Please contact me for spring delivery details! #winnerwinner #flowergiveway #localflowers #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #supportsmallbusiness #buylocal #cooperstownblooms
Edit: Flash Sale is now over, however the Flower Share CSAs will be for sale thru the winter. They make great holiday gifts! π π ππππ!! ππ‘π’π¬ π°πππ€ππ§π ππ₯π₯ π π₯π¨π°ππ« ππππ¬ ππ«π π¨π§ ππππ! π₯ Great news! You can now purchase a Spring to Fall Flower Share CSA. π This CSA includes 10 bouquets that will be delivered bi-weekly to your doorstep throughout the growing season. My bouquets feature sustainably grown flowers from Misty Meadows Flower Farm, freshly cut and carefully arranged. Fancy daffodils, double tulips, alliums, and irises are the stars of my spring bouquets, while hydrangeas, strawflower, rudbeckia, specialty mums, and dahlias take center stage in the fall. I also have a monthly option or you can choose one of my seasonal options. They also make great gifts! π₯³π Go to π°π°π°.π¦π’π¬ππ²π¦ππππ¨π°π¬ππ₯π¨π°ππ«πππ«π¦.ππ¨π¦ for more information and to purchase. #localflowers #flowerfarming #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #thisiscooperstown #supportsmallbusiness #otsegocountyny #cooperstownblooms #csa #flowercsa #flowersubscription #flowersubscriptionservice
#flowerfarmerflorist #otsegocounty #oneonta #cooperstown #milfordny #flowerfarm #cooperstownny #oneontany #wegootsego #buylocal #supportsmallbusiness #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #valentinesday #valentinesday2023 #valentinesdayflowers #valentinesdayflorals
Keep your love blooming this Valentineβs Day and send a lush tulip bouquet! Misty Meadows Flower Farm is offering you a great American grown (sourcing from Virginia) alternative to roses (flown from South America and treated with pesticides) for this Valentineβs Day. You can purchase a 20 stem, 30 stem or 50 stem bouquet on the website. Go to www.mistymeadowsflowerfarm.com to preorder now! Limited supply, these will run out!! Orders are already coming in! #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #cooperstownblooms #WeGoOtsego #flowerfarmerflorist #ThisIsCooperstown #milfordny #oneonta #valentinesday2023 #valentinesflowers #upstateny #cnyflowerfarmer #flowerfarmer
Happy New Year from Misty Meadows Flower Farm! #mistymeadowsflowerfarm #localflowers #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #flowerfarmerflorist #otsegocounty #grownnotflown #localflowerslastlonger #cooperstownny #HappyNewYear
Hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day! β€οΈπ€π
I just wanted to say thank you to our community for all the support this week! Iβve had lots of orders and Sunny Acres Swiss sold out of mason jar bouquets in 2 days! Not to worry I will be bringing more tomorrow, just in time for Motherβs Day! #sunnyacresswiss #supportlocal #flowers #flowerfarmer
Did you know this week is Teacher Appreciation Week?! In honor of our teachers, Iβm offering free delivery of our rustic mason jar tulip bouquets! For Oneonta school district teachers, I will deliver midday on Tuesday. For Milford, Cooperstown, and Cherry Valley school district teachers I will deliver midday on Wednesday. Please private message me for more information or to place your orders!
The tulips are ready to go to some new homes! I will be posting sale details later today for this coming week!
