Today I would like to announce that I have made the decision to take a leave of absence from flower farming.
I’ve gone back and forth on how much of an explanation I owe anyone about the circumstances that have led me to this decision, and after lots of contemplation, I’ve only concluded that I don’t currently fully have the means to articulate them; only that I am certain this is a completely necessary course of action at this time.
The intersection of Growing Plants and Running a Successful Business, once felt like opportunity; a great beautiful privilege to reward me for years of struggle, but it doesn’t feel that way right now. At this point in time, Passion and Chore are parallel streets, I can no longer convince to cross paths. What lies on the road ahead, remains to be seen.
I plan to spend this summer tending the garden that grows in my mind and figuring out exactly what is next for me and for the flower farm. Until then, I will continue to care for what have become the saddest looking seed trays, you’ve ever seen, but I am taking on no additional business commitments.
It has been difficult to turn folks away over the past few weeks. I will miss you all dearly and continue to supply you with as many photos and updates as I can.
I thank you in advance for your support.
The great tulip harvest is just begun. Yesterday I harvest around 150 tulips. A little over 3,000 to go this season!
Happy 3rd Birthday Pocket Full of Sunshine Flower Farm! 💐
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When there are finally green things again.
The last 6 weeks or so have been a mindf***, and that’s putting it politely. I thought the universe was hinting me in one direction, only to have the rug pulled again. It can be a terrifying thing to open yourself up to big changes, but the scarier thing to me has always been staying exactly the same. It’s a unique feeling to be aware of your calling to greater things, but to also not yet be there. Fortunately, I’ve been around long enough to know that the wait is usually the reward. Right place. Wrong time. Someday, it’ll all add up.
What greater reminder in patience is there, than a couple hundred seedlings? What better company for the journey?
For now, nothing brings me greater joy than laying on the floor, just taking in the view of trays full of tiny green sprouts, so what’s the point of the rest anyway? 🌱
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and many joyous memories that will last a lifetime today ❤️🌻
How I plant tulips in October vs how I plant tulips in late November.
Offscreen: Our neighbor Clyde
You know I can be quite long winded with these things when it comes to expressing gratitude. For today, I’ll spare everyone the trouble, I’ll keep it short, and just say, I’m so very thankful for you. This work is a privilege and a dream, only made possible by your support, no matter how big or small.
Today, I woke up possessed by the spirit of my table display for an upcoming wedding expo. I’ve been fretting on this for a few weeks. How the heck does a farmer florist show off their skills when blooms are out of season and she refuses to use imports? Dried florals, of course. I climbed straight out of bed and into the attic where I knew I had a tote full of the most perfect sandstone orange foliage. 40 minutes and a few adjustments later, the design is finally out of my head and into the world. What do you think of this mock up? …Off to brush my teeth now…