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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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The Reasons Why Synthetic Chemical Fertilizers like Miracle-Gro Are So Bad for Your Garden
The Reasons Why Synthetic Chemical Fertilizers like Miracle-Gro Are So Bad for Your Garden
Organic Gardening, Flower FarmingFran ParrishApril 22, 2020no till, regenerative farming, vegetable gardening Comments
Growing Cut Foliage: Top Foliage and Where to Source Plugs
Growing Cut Foliage: Top Foliage and Where to Source Plugs
Flower Farming, FloristryFran ParrishApril 18, 2020flower farming, greenery, regenerative farmingComment
Our Favorite Gardening Resources: Books, Tools, Soil Amendments & Sourcing
Our Favorite Gardening Resources: Books, Tools, Soil Amendments & Sourcing
Flower Farming, Lifestyle, Organic GardeningFran ParrishApril 18, 2020resources, backyard gardening, vegetable gardeningComment
How to Get Rid of Mold on Dahlia Tubers During Storage
How to Get Rid of Mold on Dahlia Tubers During Storage
Flower FarmingFran ParrishApril 18, 2020dahlias, flower farming, no till Comments
How to Use a Mini Soil Blocker: Pros and Cons
How to Use a Mini Soil Blocker: Pros and Cons
Flower FarmingFran ParrishApril 15, 2020seed starting, soil blocks, tutorials Comment
How to Grow Edible Sprouts in Mason Jars
How to Grow Edible Sprouts in Mason Jars
LifestyleFran ParrishApril 10, 2020slow lifestyle, cooking, recipes, harvest Comments
How to Start an Easy, No-Till Sheet Mulch Garden
How to Start an Easy, No-Till Sheet Mulch Garden
Flower Farming, LifestyleFran ParrishApril 10, 2020gardening, regenerative farming, permacultureComment
10 Things You Haven’t Done Yet During Quarantine
10 Things You Haven’t Done Yet During Quarantine
Lifestyle, Small Business, Flower FarmingFran ParrishApril 9, 2020slow lifestyle, diy, businessComment
How to Make Better Decisions (FREE Worksheet Download!)
How to Make Better Decisions (FREE Worksheet Download!)
Lifestyle, Small BusinessFran ParrishApril 1, 2020resourcesComment
On Choosing Your Wedding Florist
On Choosing Your Wedding Florist
FloristryFran ParrishFebruary 12, 2020Heirloom Soul Floralsweddings, floral design, business
On New Life and Flower Farming
On New Life and Flower Farming
Flower FarmingFran ParrishFebruary 12, 2020Heirloom Soul Floralsflower farming, no till, soil health, business
Ethereal Sunset Bridal Shoot w/ Bee Humble Photography
Ethereal Sunset Bridal Shoot w/ Bee Humble Photography
FloristryFran ParrishFebruary 12, 2020floral design, weddingsComment
Boho Floral Photo Shoot with Reilley Photography in Buffalo, NY
Boho Floral Photo Shoot with Reilley Photography in Buffalo, NY
FloristryFran ParrishJanuary 23, 2020floral designComment
Organic Soil Amendments for a Cut Flower Farm
Organic Soil Amendments for a Cut Flower Farm
Flower FarmingFran ParrishJanuary 23, 2020flower farming, no till, soil health, resources
6 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working From Home
6 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working From Home
LifestyleFran ParrishJanuary 23, 2020business, slow lifestyleComment
On Asking Myself Why I Want to Start My Own Business
On Asking Myself Why I Want to Start My Own Business
Flower Farming, Lifestyle, FloristryFran ParrishJanuary 23, 2020business, flower farming, floral designComment
On Living a Creative Life and How Fish Pillows Got Me There
On Living a Creative Life and How Fish Pillows Got Me There
LifestyleFran ParrishJanuary 23, 2020business, slow lifestyleComment
How We Prep Soil on Our Flower Farm: Organic Soil Preparation Techniques
How We Prep Soil on Our Flower Farm: Organic Soil Preparation Techniques
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, soil health, no tillComment
How to Choose Flowers to Grow on Your Flower Farm
How to Choose Flowers to Grow on Your Flower Farm
Flower Farming, FloristryFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, floral design, resourcesComment
Edible Medicinal Herbs and Plants You Can Grow at Home
Edible Medicinal Herbs and Plants You Can Grow at Home
Flower FarmingFran ParrishDecember 24, 2019flower farming, soil health, resourcesComment
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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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