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Sharing my experiences growing a regenerative flower farm in Zone 6b in Burt, NY + operating a sustainable wedding floral business in Buffalo, NY.

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White Ignorance Is Not Bliss: Black Lives Matter
White Ignorance Is Not Bliss: Black Lives Matter
LifestyleFran ParrishJune 11, 2020black lives matter, human rights Comments
Why Local, Organically-Grown Flowers Are So Important
Why Local, Organically-Grown Flowers Are So Important
Flower Farming, FloristryFran ParrishMay 28, 2020local flowers, organic flowers, flower farmingComment
Starting a Small Business: 13 Things I've Learned in the First Two Years
Starting a Small Business: 13 Things I've Learned in the First Two Years
Small BusinessFran ParrishMay 27, 2020starting a business, business tips, entrepreneurshipComment
An Ode to 33 Years Around the Sun
An Ode to 33 Years Around the Sun
LifestyleFran ParrishMay 8, 2020slow lifestyle, inspiration, quotes Comment
Foraging My Yard: Early Spring in WNY
Foraging My Yard: Early Spring in WNY
Lifestyle, Organic GardeningFran ParrishApril 22, 2020wild food, slow lifestyle, foraging Comments
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
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Dahlia Varieties We Grow on Our Farm
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View fullsize Maybe you’ve seen this already if you’re on my email list… & if not, this is a great lineup of some (not all) of the dahlias we grow. Many are available as tubers for you to grow, too! 

I loved placing these next to each other
View fullsize We all have a fish pillow incident. What is it you seek?
View fullsize This post is for the farm friends and business owner friends who worry about spending money — it can feel counterproductive, but I’ve found paying other people to do things has saved me so much time, so much sanity, and has allowed my bus
View fullsize Do you save seeds? 🌱 

I love saving what I’m able. It’s a full circle moment when you plant a seed, grow the plant, the plant grows new seeds, then you plant those new seeds and the process becomes a closed loop. It’s a gift from
View fullsize Top 5 dahlia growing tips from growing thousands of floriferous, amazing dahlias on our flower farm…

1. Amend your soil 🪱 
2. Mulch after planting 🍂 
3. Water on a schedule 💦 
4. Pinch your dahlia plants 🤏 
5. Cut your flowers ✂️ 

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