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Sharing my experiences growing a flower farm using regenerative agriculture practices in Burt, NY & operating a sustainable wedding floral design business in Buffalo/Lockport, NY.

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On Following My Dreams (or Why I Quit My Desk Job to Start a Farm Business)
On Following My Dreams (or Why I Quit My Desk Job to Start a Farm Business)
LifestyleFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019slow lifestyle, business
Perennial Planters for Patios in Zone 6
Perennial Planters for Patios in Zone 6
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farmingComment
On Letting My Vegetables Flower
On Letting My Vegetables Flower
Flower Farming, Lifestyle, Small BusinessFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019slow lifestyle, flower farming, envComment
All About Cover Crops: Steps to Successfully Use Cover Crops on a Small Farm or Garden
All About Cover Crops: Steps to Successfully Use Cover Crops on a Small Farm or Garden
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, no till, environment, soil healthComment
How Compost Works and How To Make Compost In Your Backyard
How Compost Works and How To Make Compost In Your Backyard
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, no till, resources, soil health, environment Comments
5 Steps to Improve Garden Soil Naturally
5 Steps to Improve Garden Soil Naturally
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, no till, soil health, environment, resources Comments
How to Prevent Soil Degradation for Farms and Gardens
How to Prevent Soil Degradation for Farms and Gardens
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019Heirloom Soul Floralsflower farming, no till, resources, environment, soil healthComment
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View fullsize Our first bulk flower order went out yesterday for a bridal shower πŸ’—

The gracious maid of honor, Rachael, picked up these blooms in the morning to make table arrangements and bud vases for her friend’s special gathering. Her candid reaction u
View fullsize Peoples’ favorite flowers seem to always be either peonies, tulips or dahlias… which I totally get because they’re all amazing to look at. 

What’s your favorite flower?! 🌸

(mine is whatever just bloomed… we’re
View fullsize A dump post of happy farm things… a cold, wet spring this has been in WNY as we patiently wait for flowers to bloom. Last year, we were swimming in field flowers by now.

1. A section of dahlia beds prepped back on May 1st
2. Ranunculus for me
View fullsize Did you know that blue is the rarest flower color? And did you know blue is also our most requested “pops of” color for weddings? Ironic. But there’s something so absolutely magical about a blue flower. It can be paired with anythin
View fullsize Swipe right to see what’s in the grow room πŸ‘‰πŸŒ±

It’s been raining for 3 straight chilly days here in Western NY. Tender annuals are all still inside under lights & I’ll be starting the hardening off process next week before pla
View fullsize Ranunculus… growing this flower has not been my greatest achievement but as yoda says: much to learn, you still have. And as I always say: can’t be amazing at everything. 

Looking forward to a week of heavy weed control cause it’s
View fullsize We’re having fun out here in the flower field, planting new life while getting pummeled by wind and rain! β˜”οΈ 

Tons of new perennials hit the ground this week: delphiniums, foxgloves, speedwell, chamomile, joe pye weed, concord grapes (for fun!
View fullsize Giveaway time!πŸ’₯ I have a few Pollinators Dream Dahlia Tuber Gift Boxes left and I’d love to give one away with a signed copy of my book, Growing Gorgeous Dahlias πŸ“šπŸŒΈ

To enter, just follow @heirloomsoulflorals and tag all ur gardening / flowe
View fullsize Some really beautiful (& some cold & blustery) days spent on the flower farm this week 🌞

We finished covering the woody perennials in landscape fabric … a relief that is hard to put into words! Where many farms use landscape fabric i
View fullsize Spring is a wild time to be alive πŸͺ΄ 

The past few weeks @jessabowski & I have been working on the farm like busy lil beavers making dens out of piles of sticks and weeds … not really, but, really there are so. many. sticks. all over the

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