From the Farm

Of all the things I do on this farm, dahlia seed saving might be the one that fills me with the most wonder. It is part science, part patience, part pure luck — and every single season it reminds me why I fell in love with growing flowers in the first place.

Today I want to walk you through the whole process, from recognizing a pod that's ready to harvest all the way to growing something the world has never seen before. Because that is exactly what you're doing when you save and grow dahlia seeds. You are creating a brand new variety. One that has never existed until you grew it.

If you've spent any time in the flower growing world, you've probably heard the word "pinching" thrown around. Most people know it as a technique ...

If you’re like me, you pore over seed options for hours resisting the urge to buy every colour and form offered! (I must admit, I have a supply of seed packages in the office that have never been opened.) As I plan for season three at the farm, I’m more focused than ever on creating a field where flower colour is in harmony across every row and where forms are selected carefully to bring depth and interest to each arrangement.