A sabbatical!
I am taking the 2025 season off and while I’ve tried to put into words the whys and the hows and the details, the reality is I just need a break! Farming has been a literal dream come true - An answer to prayer, all consuming, joyful, tearful, back breaking, all-consuming, bring you to your knees work. Usually come late July / early August I am ready to throw in the towel, but in 2024 I felt it almost daily. A tug to see friends more, a tug to spend more time enjoying my time at the farm vs. work, work, and more work. A real tug for time with my daughter and husband. A tug to spend time with my parents when I am at the farm vs. missing out on time with them. A tug for not being tugged in so many directions - If that makes any sense at all!
And so, I got a job! And I love it! I’m working at a Native tree and shrub nursery down the road in Carroll County - a bit closer to home and still dabbling in flowers (thank goodness - I am not sure I could have gone cold turkey!) and also learning so much about how amazing trees are — Especially natives!
If you are looking to grow your own cut flower garden this summer - My friend Caitlin at Sungold might have what you are looking for. I am sorry to be so late in posting this but there is still time to order a garden from her!
If you need dahlia tubers I am selling a small quantity of mixed bags with shipping included in the price. I plan to include some dahlia seed collected last fall from my field - Who knows what you might find in those packets! All tubers will ship late April//early May. I grow varieties that make good cut flowers in a nice selection of colors, and tubers will be labeled with visible eyes showing.
I have loved flowering for you! And getting to know you! And sharing a love for flowers and nature! I will keep writing because I love sharing what I learn from growing and I hope to be back on the farm in some capacity. Just taking things one day at a time for now! Please stay in touch…And happy growing!