12/31/2025
Not to be dramatic, but this year deserves a post ✨
As we close out our busiest year ever — and my fourth year farming full-time — I keep thinking about all the “what ifs” that almost stopped me from starting… and all the ones that led me here.
What if I had never planted those first few dahlia tubers… just to see what would happen?
What if I had been too scared to leave my job as a neurosurgery PA to grow flowers?
What if I had never hosted that first workshop on the farm?
Taken on that first wedding?
Said yes to building greenhouses when I had no idea how we’d pull it off?
Owning a business is basically a million tiny (and sometimes terrifying) leaps of faith stacked on top of each other. I remember being told once that as a business owner, you’re doing something right if you always feel just a little out of your comfort zone. Try the new thing. Launch the idea. Say yes before you’re fully ready.
I’ve learned to embrace that uncomfortable feeling — because that’s where the good stuff happens.
And maybe my biggest leap of faith this year? Taking the entire summer off to be with my kids. It felt scary — stepping away & trusting that the farm would be okay. It ended up being the best decision I could’ve made… and now I truly can’t imagine not doing it.
The most unexpected part of that decision? I have never felt more supported by you all. I can’t tell you how many people told me they were genuinely happy for me, encouraged me to take that time, and loved seeing me be able to do it. That support meant more than I can put into words.
Sure, luck and timing play a role. But I’ve worked harder these last few years than I ever have in my life. And because I took those leaps, I’ve been able to create something truly magical — meet incredible people, and build a space where I can share this happiness with you all.
When you step back and really look at it… it’s kind of remarkable.
And I can’t help but think — what if I hadn’t taken that leap?
So consider this your sign.
Take the leap. Do the thing. Say yes to the scary idea.
Sure, there’s a chance it might not work out… but what if it works out even better than you ever could have imagined?
Thank you, endlessly, for supporting me, this farm, and this very wild dream. I truly couldn’t do it without you. 💐
Here’s to more blooms, more growth, and a few more brave leaps in 2026 ✨
2025 by the numbers 🌼
💐 2,414 bouquets moved off the farm
👩🏼🌾 8 amazing humans helping me on the farm
🌻 43 workshops hosted
💍 24 weddings flowered
🌸 15,260 dahlia stems harvested
🐰 16 unexpected baby bunnies
🦝 1 farm raccoon (still lol)
✂️ 22 pairs of lost gardening shears (where do they go??)
🧤 8 single left-handed gloves without a match (why is it always the right one missing 😆)
