Rediscovering Passion and Purpose | Lessons From a Zinnia Breeding Workshop

Flower farming can be a solitary pursuit, but it doesn't have to be lonely. Join me as I share my heartwarming experience at Tiffany's Zinnia Breeding Workshop, where I rediscovered the joy of community and the power of shared passion. From learning hands-on techniques to making new flower friends, this journey was a reminder of the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones. Dive into my reflections on continuous learning, community building, and the fulfillment that comes from connecting with fellow flower enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned flower farmer or just starting out, this story is sure to inspire and rejuvenate your love for farming.

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseJuly 30, 2024flower farming, community in farming, zinnia breeding workshop, flower farming tips, continuous learning in farming, flower enthusiast, hands-on flower workshops, building connections in farming, personal growth in flower farming, rediscovering passion for farmingComment

Staying Cool and Thriving in the Summer Heat for the Flower Farmer

Flower Farming, Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseJuly 15, 2024summer flowers, gardening in summer, flower farming, flower farming in summerComment

In Bloom at Blomma Flower Farm

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseFebruary 12, 2024flower farming, small scale growing, zinnias, zinnias as cut flowers, zinnia breeding Comment

Our Top 5 Picks From Our Flower Field

Crop PlanningJessica ChaseJanuary 29, 2024flower farming, flower farming for profit, first year flower farmer, flower farm, first year flower farmComment

Maximizing Production For a Small-Scale Flower Farm

Crop PlanningJessica ChaseJanuary 22, 2024flower farming, small scale growing, profitable flower farming Comments

Laying Out Your Cut Flower Field

Crop PlanningJessica ChaseJanuary 22, 2024row layout, garden beds, flower farming, flower farming growingComment

Succession Planting of Annuals for the Flower Farmer

Crop PlanningJessica ChaseFebruary 9, 2021Sierra Flower Farmcrop planning flowers, flower farm business, flower farming, seed sowing, seed starting, succession planning, successive planting, flower farm crop planning Comments

Snapdragons

Flower SpotlightJessica ChaseJuly 16, 2020Sierra Flower Farmhow to flower farm, how to grow snapdragons, snapdragons, cut flowers, flower farm, flower farming, flower farming blog, first year flower farmer, cut flower garden Comments

Pivoting in the Chaos: are flowers relevant during a pandemic?

Business & FinancialJessica ChaseApril 5, 2020flower farming, flower farming pandemic, how to flower farm, flower deliveryComment

Pre-sprouting ranunculus & anemone corms

Pre-sprouting anemone & ranunculus corms is a must-do task to better ensure a bountiful spring!

Growing Techniques, Ranunculus & AnemonesJessica ChaseMarch 5, 2020ranunculus cut flower, growing ranunculus, anemones, grow anemones, how to grow anemones, grow ranunculus, ranunculus, pre sprout corms, flower farming, farmer-florist, becoming a flower farmer, spring flower Comments

Farm Update: Chasing winter blues with spring dreaming

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseFebruary 10, 2020flower farming blog, flower farmer, flower farming, urban farming, micro flower farm Comments

Sweet Peas

Let’s get down to how to successfully grow Sweet Peas and why they deserve a spot in your cut flower field!

Flower SpotlightJessica ChaseFebruary 1, 2020Sierra Flower Farmhow to grow sweet peas, seed start, seed starting, cut flowers, flower farm, flower farming, flower seed starting, cool flowers, spring flower, spring cut flowers, micro flower farm Comments

Farm Update: Setting the tone for the New Year

Every New Year a word is placed upon my heart. A word that seems to encompass the coming lessons and goals for the coming year. A theme that we throughout our lives and in Sierra Flower Farm. Read to find out what this word is for 2020! Who knows? Perhaps it is one you need too!

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Farm Update: Officially Putting Roots Down

It’s time to think ahead and put some roots down… peony roots that is!

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseNovember 24, 2019Sierra Flower Farm flower farm, flower farming, peonies, peony planting, farmer-florist, urban farming, farm life, peony, perennial planting Comments

Zinnia

Let’s gush about these heat-loving superstar blooms!

Flower SpotlightJessica ChaseMay 7, 2019Sierra Flower Farmsummer flowers, cut flowers, zinnias, how to grow zinnias, flower farming

Advice for First Year Flower Farmers and Dreamers

I’m often asked about advice I’d give to myself first year flower farming with the knowledge I have over four years later. Well, I answered my past self and all you beginning or dreaming of becoming a flower farmer.

Pre-soaking Anemone and Ranunculus Corms

Let’s take for the first step in growing some spring beauties: Ranunculus and Anemones. We need to wake them up by plumping them up!

Growing Techniques, Ranunculus & AnemonesJessica ChaseFebruary 1, 2019Sierra Flower Farmgrow ranunculus, grow anemones, soak corms, how to pre soak corms, cut flower garden, gardening, flower farm, flower farming, urban farming Comments

How to Make Your Own Anemone & Ranunculus Corm Soaking/Compost Tea Brewing System

Learn how to make your own soaking corm system that can double as a compost tea brewer!

Growing Techniques, Ranunculus & AnemonesJessica ChaseFebruary 1, 2019Sierra Flower Farmdiy compost tea brewer, corm soaking, anemones, ranunculus, how to grow ranunculus, how to grow anemones, sustainable growing, flower farm, flower farming, urban farm, gardening, organic gardening, cut flower garden Comments

Nitty Gritty: Detoxing the Soil

As an active flower farm with a new property comes new obstacles. Before we snuggle spring bulbs or plant babies into our new soil there was something big we had to tackle first: the built up herbicides. Watch us in action and pick up a few tips along the way in why and how we decided to detox our soil!

Nitty GrittyJessica ChaseJanuary 24, 2019Sierra Flower Farmnatural gardening, detox soil, detox soil herbicide, neutralize herbicide soil, soil healing, healthy soil, flower farm, flower farming, activated charcoal landscape, activated charcoal agriculture, activated charcoal soil detox, organic gardening Comments

New Year and New Beginnings for Sierra Flower Farm

With every end comes a new beginning. Come meet the new home of Sierra Flower Farm and join us on the journey of taking a patch of dirt and transforming it into a thriving urban micro flower farm!

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseJanuary 4, 2019Sierra Flower Farmurban flower farm, micro flower farm, urban farming, flower farm, flower farming, local flowers, grown in nevada, nevada local flower, bouquet subscription Comments

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