06/01/2026
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A little flower farm update—I've been a bit quiet lately because we're deep in planting season. Between long days in the field and working as a PT again, life has been wonderfully full and busy.
I'm still delivering peony bouquets to my Bouquet of the Month Club members as the blooms mature. One of the beautiful things about peonies is that they don't all bloom at once, so the bouquets roll out over several weeks as each variety reaches its peak.
I truly thought this would be the year I'd have extra peonies to share beyond my Bouquet of the Month subscriptions. Unfortunately, a late hard freeze did more damage than I initially realized. Buds that appeared to have survived have slowly succumbed to bud blast, and I've ended up losing nearly half of this year's crop.
While it's certainly disappointing, I'm grateful to still have enough blooms for my subscription members. Farming is always an exercise in patience and perspective, and peonies are especially a long game. They become more productive with each passing year and can thrive for nearly 100 years. I always joke with my kids that the peonies are their inheritance—but honestly, there might be some truth to that.
For now, I'm focusing on the blooms we do have, counting my blessings, and looking forward to what next year will bring. 🌸💕
