This week I have two arrangements using items in bloom from the garden and Dahlias from our farm, Red Twig Farms. Given the seasonal cuts I gathered, I was able to arrange with the dahlias based on cool and warm tones. (really it was my wife)
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What’s in Bloom Arrangement – Early September
The summer annuals in the nursery are almost spent for the season. Last week I did a quick run through clipping just about anything that had a bloom left and gave to my wife for an arrangement to showcase the last of the blooms. I hope to get at least one additional arrangement in this year using our Dahlias, it feels … READ MORE
Red Twig Farms – What is Currently Growing
This year we have a test production field of dahlias growing on our cut flower farm, Red Twig Farms. Our climate is perfect for growing the flowers and with the addition of some good compost to the soil they are relatively easy to grow. After a wet spring and early summer we got off to a late start, but the … READ MORE
Peonies Lately…
I have been busy lately with peonies from our production fields for our floral farm, Redtwig Farms. We may have flooded the central Ohio market with fresh peonies, and next year we will have even more! Below are photos of the actual peonies we grew in our fields. It is amazing each morning to see number of buds we harvest. … READ MORE
Random Post – Instagram, Garden Design and Monty Don
This weekend was amazing in Central Ohio, with sun and temps in the 60s you can tell spring is right around the corner. I spent the majority of the weekend on my in-law’s new property cutting down dead ash trees and and cleaning up brush (more on that in another post). Since I spent my weekend mainly with a chainsaw in hand … READ MORE
Last day of January
Can you believe that today is the last day of January? Already this month has passed by so quickly, and with the warm temperature spring is right around the corner. To carry on that spring mood, here are some photos taken in our greenhouse today. No joke the temperature was 75 degrees.
Small Business Saturday – Nov 26, Columbus Ohio
This Saturday (November 26) is the second annual Small Business Saturday. The movement was created to remind people to shop and support local businesses during the busiest shopping weekend of the year. As a small business owner I appreciate the effort to support local entrepreneurs. To find small businesses in your area, check out the Small Business Saturday Facebook page and read more here. … READ MORE