Squash Blossom Pizza

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseJune 19, 2020Comment

Starting your home garden

Crop PlanningJessica ChaseApril 14, 2020Sierra Flower Farmhome garden, how to start a garden, how to grow vegetable, family garden, how to grow food, gardening, natural gardening, natural pest controlComment

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

5 Things I wish I knew about growing our first year flowers

There’s a lot to learn in the first year of flower farming. Here are our top 5 things we wish we knew our first year growing (twice over!).

Flower Farming BasicsJessica ChaseFebruary 15, 2020first year flower, first year flower farming, becoming a farmer florist, becoming a flower farmer, becoming a cut flower farmer, first year farmer florist, growing mistakes 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

Demystifying when to seed start for the flower farmer

A deeper understanding of these terms and concepts will provide you with the information you need to know when to seed start for your microclimate!

Seed StartingJessica ChaseJanuary 28, 2020how to flower farm, flower farming basics, seed starting basics, how to seed sow, when to seed sow, how to grow with hardiness zone, last frost date, first frost flower farm, how to seed start, when to start hardy annuals, when to start tender annuals, cool flowers, season extension Comments

Nitty Gritty: Troubleshooting seed germination for the flower farmer

Getting seeds to germinate can be one of the most nerve-racking parts of flower farming. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of troubleshooting lack of or spotty seed germination to squash panic and get healthy seedlings!

Seed StartingJessica ChaseJanuary 22, 2020Sierra Flower Farmhow to flower farm, how to start flowers from seed, seed germination, seeds not germinating, flower seeds not germinating, from seed, how to grow flowers, how to grow flowers from seed, how to be a cut flower farm, why aren't my seeds germinating Comments

Taking the winter to dream with intent

Let’s take the winter to dream with intent and make stuff happen!

Flower FarmingJessica ChaseJanuary 10, 2020Sierra Flower Farmhow to become a flower farmer, flower farming goal planning, flower farm winter tasks, first year flower farming, first year flower farmer, flower farm planning Comment

Seed Starting for the Flower Farmer

If you want to be a flower farmer you need to start with sowing some seeds!

Seed StartingJessica ChaseJanuary 6, 2020how to become a farmer florist, how to flower farm, flower farm, seed starting, organic gardening, cut flower garden, cut flower business, seed sowing, soil block, flower seed starting, seed start 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!

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseJanuary 1, 2020Sierra Flower Farmflower farm, flower farming, 2020 goals, flower farming goal planning, flower farming business, flower farming blog, cut flower garden, cut flower business, local flowers, nevada grown flowers Comments

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

Farm Update: Sandy Shoes and Fall Days

In the midst of the fall chaos we needed some much needed family time but we had much to do to be able to make that weekend trip happen!

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseNovember 6, 2019flower farm, local flowers, nevada grown, nevada flowers, farmer-florist, urban flower farm

Farm Update: The Story of a Neglected Field to a Thriving Flower Farm

The 2019 season has been filled with highs and lows and loops like a terrible roller coaster. At last, here is our full update for this past season, the good, the bad and the gloriousness of local flower farming in the high desert on an unloved piece of dirt.

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseSeptember 16, 2019Sierra Flower Farm 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

Save The Bees: Spring Edition

Spring has sprung and we have some hungry pollinators! Find out was spring blooms we grow (and you can too!) that double as amazing cut flowers that the pollinators love!

Farm HappeningsJessica ChaseApril 15, 2019Sierra Flower Farmcut flowers, sustainable growing, bees, bee friendly garden, bee friendly flowers, pollinator garden, pollinator flowers, flower farm, flower farmer, bee city, save the bees

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.