I woke up early this morning ready to fight the world. Then I was humbly reminded why I am not a macho man. Oh well.
Anyway, here we have one of my most favorite tasks on the farm: processing poppies. The ends need to be cauterized after harvest in order to keep the milky sap from bleeding out. Some people use a lighter. I prefer a blow torch. Such a contrary task burning a flower in order to hold it longer. Yet another reason I love flower farming.
#machoman #localflowers #hotpoppy #michiganglowers #farmerbaileyplugs
flower farmer’s springtime prayer
Dear Big Dahlia in The Sky
Please don’t let me burn out in July
I promise to keep up on succession planting, or at least try
No weed on the farm shall get knee high
If I fell the urge I will let myself cry
Please don’t let me burn out in July
#springflowers #localflowers #miflowercoop #praiseher #imjustbeinghonest #familyfarm
You guys! I played farm hooky today and went to the most amazing pop up called Tulip Bar. You must check it out. It’s on the west side of Ann Arbor and they’ll be open next Sunday, May 5th from 11am to 2pm. Come and choose from a one of a kind selection of Luella tulips and take home a truly magical bouquet. Farmer Michael will definitely be there!
Stay tuned for more details...
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#springflowers #localflowers #flowermarket #annarborflowers #tulipbar
Post Frost End of Season Reflection. ❤️
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#localflowers
#michiganflowers
#miflowercoop
#imcryingontheinside
