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Prepping for tomorrow's market and flowers for our retail partners.

Prepping for tomorrow's market and flowers for our retail partners.

Snaps are here.

Snaps are here.

Progress in one of the tunnels. We are starting to see some color and plants are really taking off now with this warm weather.

Progress in one of the tunnels. We are starting to see some color and plants are really taking off now with this warm weather.

Been waiting for this moment...

Been waiting for this moment...

Hannah picking up her bouquet made by Lily @saltroad_. Ingredients from our friends @mayeshportland plus fun stems from our farm that include alliums, agrostemmas and poppies. We provided the bouquet and DIY flowers for her wedding on the coast this weekend. Congratulations!

Hannah picking up her bouquet made by Lily @saltroad_. Ingredients from our friends @mayeshportland plus fun stems from our farm that include alliums, agrostemmas and poppies. We provided the bouquet and DIY flowers for her wedding on the coast this weekend. Congratulations!

Congrats to Molly and Eric 05.25.25. Can't wait to see all of the beautiful moments of the day.

Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar Service: @luckystarmobilebar
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupmarisolv
Florals: @saltroad_ + @stumpmunkfarms
Photo & Video: @aliciawoodphotography
DJ: @djmandymac
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Fashion: @marehcouture

Congrats to Molly and Eric 05.25.25. Can't wait to see all of the beautiful moments of the day.

Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar Service: @luckystarmobilebar
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupmarisolv
Florals: @saltroad_ + @stumpmunkfarms
Photo & Video: @aliciawoodphotography
DJ: @djmandymac
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Fashion: @marehcouture

Drips and drabs...

Drips and drabs...

CANCELED Welcome summer and release your inner flower child💕. We are partnering with @freak_n_art_bend for another fun class - this time outdoors at Drake Park! Come play with flowers, nibble on snacks, and stay to enjoy the long summer evening. Picnic blankets will be provided, but BYO chair and BYO beverage are highly encouraged 😊. Class is on Thursday, June 19 - link to registration and details are in bio☝️.

CANCELED Welcome summer and release your inner flower child💕. We are partnering with @freak_n_art_bend for another fun class - this time outdoors at Drake Park! Come play with flowers, nibble on snacks, and stay to enjoy the long summer evening. Picnic blankets will be provided, but BYO chair and BYO beverage are highly encouraged 😊. Class is on Thursday, June 19 - link to registration and details are in bio☝️.

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And so it begins...the first hand-full of tattered, short stems bound for the drying line. It will be another couple of weeks before we get harvestable stems. Hope everyone is having a great beginning to May💕

And so it begins...the first hand-full of tattered, short stems bound for the drying line. It will be another couple of weeks before we get harvestable stems. Hope everyone is having a great beginning to May💕

Happy first day of spring! It's wonderful to be seeing bright green again as perennials begin to waken and spring bulbs come to life. Looks like the fritillaries will be the first to bloom🧡. Planting has begun while more seedlings are being hardened off. Soon we'll be sowing warm season annuals. Being able to work with soil again is so joyful and a perfect distraction. I can't wait to see all the colors and hum of life amongst the blooms - saw the first🐞 yesterday. Be well friends!

Happy first day of spring! It's wonderful to be seeing bright green again as perennials begin to waken and spring bulbs come to life. Looks like the fritillaries will be the first to bloom🧡. Planting has begun while more seedlings are being hardened off. Soon we'll be sowing warm season annuals. Being able to work with soil again is so joyful and a perfect distraction. I can't wait to see all the colors and hum of life amongst the blooms - saw the first🐞 yesterday. Be well friends!

Hello friends! Just checking in to see how everyone is holding up. How are you? Amidst the craziness, I am trying to stay positive and focus on the things that I can control and do. Although I know we'll plummet back to winter again, this week's false spring has meant that I started hardening off some seedlings and moved a bunch into the unheated greenhouse. I also got a chance to stop in @behrroots for a short visit - her anemones are coming right along as are the ranunculus! I also visited an amazing nursery - probably my dream job - and watched a waterfall. Spring is just a few weeks away, and I can't wait to get this season started. Be well!

Hello friends! Just checking in to see how everyone is holding up. How are you? Amidst the craziness, I am trying to stay positive and focus on the things that I can control and do. Although I know we'll plummet back to winter again, this week's false spring has meant that I started hardening off some seedlings and moved a bunch into the unheated greenhouse. I also got a chance to stop in @behrroots for a short visit - her anemones are coming right along as are the ranunculus! I also visited an amazing nursery - probably my dream job - and watched a waterfall. Spring is just a few weeks away, and I can't wait to get this season started. Be well!

Hello Instagram Friends! Happy February❤️

As mentioned in the last post, this farm and flower feed is moving over to Bluesky Social (@stumpmunkfarms.com). The store account @floradeschutes (@floradeschutes.bsky.social) will also move but will remain a bit more active little while longer while I learn the ins and out of the new platform. If you would like to continue to see and follow our journey - what's happening at the farm, what we're growing/planning, or just the random pup or sunset postings - it would be lovely to see you on Bluesky. You can also sign up for our newsletter on our website to stay informed.

BTW, Bluesky just released a beta version called Flashes to replace instagram, and it looks great!!!

As a business, this is not an easy decision as I so very much appreciate the community we've cultivated on the gram, but I do feel lighter having made this decision. As an everyday person who is overwhelmed and alarmed by the daily chaos, this was a simple step to take to protest an organization that is supporting and enabling said chaos. And who knows, things might change - I have hope!! I think hope is an intrinsic trait in all of us, and I hope to replicate our community of open hearts and minds on another platform - it's already happening💕. If you have a bsky.social account, please post in comment so we can stay connected.

XOXX
leah

Hello Instagram Friends! Happy February❤️

As mentioned in the last post, this farm and flower feed is moving over to Bluesky Social (@stumpmunkfarms.com). The store account @floradeschutes (@floradeschutes.bsky.social) will also move but will remain a bit more active little while longer while I learn the ins and out of the new platform. If you would like to continue to see and follow our journey - what's happening at the farm, what we're growing/planning, or just the random pup or sunset postings - it would be lovely to see you on Bluesky. You can also sign up for our newsletter on our website to stay informed.

BTW, Bluesky just released a beta version called Flashes to replace instagram, and it looks great!!!

As a business, this is not an easy decision as I so very much appreciate the community we've cultivated on the gram, but I do feel lighter having made this decision. As an everyday person who is overwhelmed and alarmed by the daily chaos, this was a simple step to take to protest an organization that is supporting and enabling said chaos. And who knows, things might change - I have hope!! I think hope is an intrinsic trait in all of us, and I hope to replicate our community of open hearts and minds on another platform - it's already happening💕. If you have a bsky.social account, please post in comment so we can stay connected.

XOXX
leah

Little behind on posting this, but we had a fun group for our first class of 2025 last week @bridge99brewery! Best part for me is seeing more couples participating/sharing and turning these into date night activities. Join me at the next class @freak_n_art_bend on Thursday Feb 13 - there are still two spots open!

📸 @back2msb

Also, if you've seen my story, I will be transitioning away from Meta platforms and joined Bluesky (@stumpmunkfarms.bsky.social). Not that I have a huge following or influence mind you 😂, but I am a consumer so it's a personal step. And as a grower who hopes/wants to help share love, beauty, joy, kindness, acceptance, the goodness in life really, I can't see myself being aligned with a company that is supporting completely the opposite. Be sure to sign up for our newsletters as I will likely communicate more through this as I transition slowly out of IG. I hope to see you in the Blueskies!

Little behind on posting this, but we had a fun group for our first class of 2025 last week @bridge99brewery! Best part for me is seeing more couples participating/sharing and turning these into date night activities. Join me at the next class @freak_n_art_bend on Thursday Feb 13 - there are still two spots open!

📸 @back2msb

Also, if you've seen my story, I will be transitioning away from Meta platforms and joined Bluesky (@stumpmunkfarms.bsky.social). Not that I have a huge following or influence mind you 😂, but I am a consumer so it's a personal step. And as a grower who hopes/wants to help share love, beauty, joy, kindness, acceptance, the goodness in life really, I can't see myself being aligned with a company that is supporting completely the opposite. Be sure to sign up for our newsletters as I will likely communicate more through this as I transition slowly out of IG. I hope to see you in the Blueskies!

Received a reminder from our vet that today is Piper's birthday. It's a guesstimate since she's a rescue - her original guardian passed and we were her third. She loved Casey the moment she met him, but it took a bit for him to warm up to her. She deserves a square as she provides the spice on a daily basis. Happy 10th little girl - time sure flies!

Received a reminder from our vet that today is Piper's birthday. It's a guesstimate since she's a rescue - her original guardian passed and we were her third. She loved Casey the moment she met him, but it took a bit for him to warm up to her. She deserves a square as she provides the spice on a daily basis. Happy 10th little girl - time sure flies!

I had the pleasure of creating this wreath for @solecare_pedicure_studio. Thank you for your trust Shannon🧡. She sent me a painting as an inspiration (the last pic) - how do you think it turned out?

I had the pleasure of creating this wreath for @solecare_pedicure_studio. Thank you for your trust Shannon🧡. She sent me a painting as an inspiration (the last pic) - how do you think it turned out?

The sun is out which is making me think about spring. Looking back to last spring and one of the first things to go in the ground are the ranunculus. I will be pre sprouting these soon and🤞for blooms in May.

The sun is out which is making me think about spring. Looking back to last spring and one of the first things to go in the ground are the ranunculus. I will be pre sprouting these soon and🤞for blooms in May.

Not sure about you but today feels depressingly dark. So looked back to last season for some color...

Not sure about you but today feels depressingly dark. So looked back to last season for some color...

Happy 2025! Hope everyone is having an amazing start to the new year. 2024 is in the books and looking forward to what this year will entail. I am reluctantly digging myself out of self hibernation and will most likely start in earnest next week, to be truthful. I want to thank everyone for helping us to continue to grow, not only for this little farm but for all of our farming friends who work alongside us to make @floradeschutes happen. Even if you don't make a purchase from us or have met, every like, follow, share and comment helps this (and every) small business. I also want to thank our super clients, collaborators, and vendors - for your trust, support, and friendship💚. Seeds are being sown and soon, the germ chamber will be a sea of green, ready for the new season. Happy growing everyone!

Happy 2025! Hope everyone is having an amazing start to the new year. 2024 is in the books and looking forward to what this year will entail. I am reluctantly digging myself out of self hibernation and will most likely start in earnest next week, to be truthful. I want to thank everyone for helping us to continue to grow, not only for this little farm but for all of our farming friends who work alongside us to make @floradeschutes happen. Even if you don't make a purchase from us or have met, every like, follow, share and comment helps this (and every) small business. I also want to thank our super clients, collaborators, and vendors - for your trust, support, and friendship💚. Seeds are being sown and soon, the germ chamber will be a sea of green, ready for the new season. Happy growing everyone!

We don't really observe the holidays in the traditional sense at our home but wanted to hop on here to wish everyone happy holidays. Hope the coming days won't be too fraught and safe travels if you are hitting the road. I'll be seeing you in the new year on this square as I am taking a social media break. I'm looking forward to slowing down, sowing seeds (my favorite), reading books that've been collecting dust, doing couple of puzzles, weaving a basket - all the things I've put on hold during the high flower season. Hope y'all get a chance to slow down as well and enjoy time with your favorite beings🧡.

We don't really observe the holidays in the traditional sense at our home but wanted to hop on here to wish everyone happy holidays. Hope the coming days won't be too fraught and safe travels if you are hitting the road. I'll be seeing you in the new year on this square as I am taking a social media break. I'm looking forward to slowing down, sowing seeds (my favorite), reading books that've been collecting dust, doing couple of puzzles, weaving a basket - all the things I've put on hold during the high flower season. Hope y'all get a chance to slow down as well and enjoy time with your favorite beings🧡.

Happy Solstice! Looking forward to lengthening days and more singular moments in the coming year.

Happy Solstice! Looking forward to lengthening days and more singular moments in the coming year.

Wouldn't it be amazing to surprise someone for 10 weeks straight? Our 10 week CSA program fits that bill😊. Give 10 weeks of joy and beauty to someone you love (self-care included) - they will know you are thinking of them with each week's bouquet.

We are partnering again with @spaceincommon for pickups in Sisters for 2025. Subscribers outside of Sisters, pickups will be at our shop @floradeschutes in Bend. Link for details and registration is in bio or visit our website. Happy snow day!

Wouldn't it be amazing to surprise someone for 10 weeks straight? Our 10 week CSA program fits that bill😊. Give 10 weeks of joy and beauty to someone you love (self-care included) - they will know you are thinking of them with each week's bouquet.

We are partnering again with @spaceincommon for pickups in Sisters for 2025. Subscribers outside of Sisters, pickups will be at our shop @floradeschutes in Bend. Link for details and registration is in bio or visit our website. Happy snow day!

We're just about two weeks away from Christmas! @saltroad_ is offering festive centerpieces for your tables and accepting orders through this weekend. Pickups and deliveries start on Friday Dec 20. Link in bio to place an order 🎄

We're just about two weeks away from Christmas! @saltroad_ is offering festive centerpieces for your tables and accepting orders through this weekend. Pickups and deliveries start on Friday Dec 20. Link in bio to place an order 🎄

And that's a wrap for wreath week! We finished where we started off the week, @spaceincommon. Such a fun and talented group to connect (and reconnect) with through a shared love of creating for the afternoon. Thank you for the chatter and laughter!

What an incredible week - thank you all so much for joining these classes! One of my goals for the season was to connect more with this community, and EACH of YOU have helped with achieving that goal. It's been such a joy (and lot of work) to program these events. Your enthusiasm and excitement are contagious and helps me keep going💚. Thank you thank you!!

And that's a wrap for wreath week! We finished where we started off the week, @spaceincommon. Such a fun and talented group to connect (and reconnect) with through a shared love of creating for the afternoon. Thank you for the chatter and laughter!

What an incredible week - thank you all so much for joining these classes! One of my goals for the season was to connect more with this community, and EACH of YOU have helped with achieving that goal. It's been such a joy (and lot of work) to program these events. Your enthusiasm and excitement are contagious and helps me keep going💚. Thank you thank you!!

About last night...a super fun gang @bridge99brewery!

About last night...a super fun gang @bridge99brewery!

Most magical evenings - a private class held over two nights just down the road. Such a fun way to connect! I learn as much, if not more, from these events. I am so grateful for this community💚

ps - I need to learn how to make a bow!

Most magical evenings - a private class held over two nights just down the road. Such a fun way to connect! I learn as much, if not more, from these events. I am so grateful for this community💚

ps - I need to learn how to make a bow!

Start of wreath week! First class this morning @spaceincommon. It's always so fun to see each unique creation especially since none had ever made one before. There's something about playing with your hands and focusing on creating, even if just for couple of hours. Thanks to those who joined - you ALWAYS amaze me💕. Much gratitude to @spaceincommon for hosting - see you Saturday!

Don't miss out - there are still seats available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes in Bend. Links are in bio.

Start of wreath week! First class this morning @spaceincommon. It's always so fun to see each unique creation especially since none had ever made one before. There's something about playing with your hands and focusing on creating, even if just for couple of hours. Thanks to those who joined - you ALWAYS amaze me💕. Much gratitude to @spaceincommon for hosting - see you Saturday!

Don't miss out - there are still seats available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes in Bend. Links are in bio.

Looking back to early fall with a spectacular sunset. So many things to be grateful for - our little pack, you, the community, this beautiful place we get to call home, and so much more. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Looking back to early fall with a spectacular sunset. So many things to be grateful for - our little pack, you, the community, this beautiful place we get to call home, and so much more. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I've been flying solo the last few days. This has made me realize that, since spring, I haven't cleaned the house once (seriously), only cooked a handful of times, done any loads of laundry (again, seriously), nor done much of pet maintenance. All of my energy had been focused on the flowers and growing the business. @ineptfarmer had been taking care of everything else. He is my biggest cheerleader and supporter, my world. I am so thankful for you @ineptfarmer, and I could not be on this adventure without you. I am also thankful for all of my friends and family who send their encouragement and support💕. It carries me through when I need it the most.

While solo, I've been "cooking up" some natural decoration items (see the last photo for before and after of a tangerine - love how these turned out!) for the holiday wreath-making classes happening first week of December:

🎄Dec 1, Sunday, 11:30-01:30, @spaceincommon in Sisters (3 spots left)

🎄 Dec 3, Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm, @bridge99brewery in Bend

🎄 Dec 4, Wednesday, 5:30-7:20pm, @freak_n_art_bend, in downtown Bend (5 spots left)

If you have family visiting, this would be a fun activity to do together especially if they are driving😊. We'll have loads of fun items to decorate your wreath once you're done crafting it. All are welcome!! Links in bio 👆.

I've been flying solo the last few days. This has made me realize that, since spring, I haven't cleaned the house once (seriously), only cooked a handful of times, done any loads of laundry (again, seriously), nor done much of pet maintenance. All of my energy had been focused on the flowers and growing the business. @ineptfarmer had been taking care of everything else. He is my biggest cheerleader and supporter, my world. I am so thankful for you @ineptfarmer, and I could not be on this adventure without you. I am also thankful for all of my friends and family who send their encouragement and support💕. It carries me through when I need it the most.

While solo, I've been "cooking up" some natural decoration items (see the last photo for before and after of a tangerine - love how these turned out!) for the holiday wreath-making classes happening first week of December:

🎄Dec 1, Sunday, 11:30-01:30, @spaceincommon in Sisters (3 spots left)

🎄 Dec 3, Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm, @bridge99brewery in Bend

🎄 Dec 4, Wednesday, 5:30-7:20pm, @freak_n_art_bend, in downtown Bend (5 spots left)

If you have family visiting, this would be a fun activity to do together especially if they are driving😊. We'll have loads of fun items to decorate your wreath once you're done crafting it. All are welcome!! Links in bio 👆.

Thanksgiving is two weeks away. If you are looking to decorate your table with a centerpiece designed with your own hands, there are still spots left for this floral class taught by @saltroad_. It is being hosted by @juniperpreserve on November 24 - just a few days before Thanksgiving so your designed arrangement can be on your table. Link to sign up is in bio above.

Thanksgiving is two weeks away. If you are looking to decorate your table with a centerpiece designed with your own hands, there are still spots left for this floral class taught by @saltroad_. It is being hosted by @juniperpreserve on November 24 - just a few days before Thanksgiving so your designed arrangement can be on your table. Link to sign up is in bio above.

What a week it's been. This afternoon's class allowed us to cap off the week in a positive way - gather with friends, decompress, and support an amazing local organization @thinkwildco while using our hands to create a memorable piece that will continue to bring joy in our homes. Seeing you happy makes me happy! I didn't take enough photos, but we had a full house - I took a van load of dried flowers and came back empty. Thanks to all who came out today, and thanks to @bridge99brewery for hosting. Next up will be holiday wreath classes starting in December🎄.

What a week it's been. This afternoon's class allowed us to cap off the week in a positive way - gather with friends, decompress, and support an amazing local organization @thinkwildco while using our hands to create a memorable piece that will continue to bring joy in our homes. Seeing you happy makes me happy! I didn't take enough photos, but we had a full house - I took a van load of dried flowers and came back empty. Thanks to all who came out today, and thanks to @bridge99brewery for hosting. Next up will be holiday wreath classes starting in December🎄.

What an honor to be invited by @megansinclair23 for @centraloregondaily's morning news. Everyone was so kind and gracious - thank you! This segment highlighted the upcoming Sunday's class at @bridge99brewery benefiting @thinkwildco. There are still few spots left if you're looking for something to do this weekend. Link (and the segment) is in bio 👆. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

📸 @centraloregondaily

What an honor to be invited by @megansinclair23 for @centraloregondaily's morning news. Everyone was so kind and gracious - thank you! This segment highlighted the upcoming Sunday's class at @bridge99brewery benefiting @thinkwildco. There are still few spots left if you're looking for something to do this weekend. Link (and the segment) is in bio 👆. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

📸 @centraloregondaily

Hope you had a chance to enjoy the sunshine today. And yes, it's that time of year! Schedule has become more lax these days, but it feels like I went from the fresh flower season to wreath season in a blink. There are lots of classes scheduled for the first week of December where you will have the opportunity to make something unique with your own hands. I did a test run today and the scents just put me in the holiday mood. I will do an update on the schedule once all are live for tickets. I am also taking pre-orders on wreaths so please send me a DM until I can update our website for orders. Wishing you all well and sending good vibes out to the universe for the coming week🤞.

Hope you had a chance to enjoy the sunshine today. And yes, it's that time of year! Schedule has become more lax these days, but it feels like I went from the fresh flower season to wreath season in a blink. There are lots of classes scheduled for the first week of December where you will have the opportunity to make something unique with your own hands. I did a test run today and the scents just put me in the holiday mood. I will do an update on the schedule once all are live for tickets. I am also taking pre-orders on wreaths so please send me a DM until I can update our website for orders. Wishing you all well and sending good vibes out to the universe for the coming week🤞.

Fun afternoon of connecting and creating. Each of us are unique. Thank you @spaceincommon for hosting💕

Fun afternoon of connecting and creating. Each of us are unique. Thank you @spaceincommon for hosting💕

Quick session on a wreath using mostly fresh flowers that I know will dry well. Join me and make one of your own on Sunday @spaceincommon, 1-3pm. Would love to see you! Link in bio👆.

Quick session on a wreath using mostly fresh flowers that I know will dry well. Join me and make one of your own on Sunday @spaceincommon, 1-3pm. Would love to see you! Link in bio👆.

Pics from Tuesday's craft night @bridge99brewery. It was so much fun, and I was blown away by what everyone made!! Thank you all for joining, and it continues to amaze me how flowers are able to connect us in so many ways. These evenings are also showing me how hungry folks are for creative sessions, time carved out to be spent with friends, and an opportunity to make new friends in a fun, non-awkward way (ask me how I know😂).

In November there will be two Thanksgiving centerpiece classes using fresh flowers - one led by Tracy of @woodlandfloraldesign and one led by Lily of @saltroad_ - more info to come soon. There will be other opportunities offered by our flower friends around town so I hope you also take advantage to play with flowers as we head into winter. Happy weekend!

Pics from Tuesday's craft night @bridge99brewery. It was so much fun, and I was blown away by what everyone made!! Thank you all for joining, and it continues to amaze me how flowers are able to connect us in so many ways. These evenings are also showing me how hungry folks are for creative sessions, time carved out to be spent with friends, and an opportunity to make new friends in a fun, non-awkward way (ask me how I know😂).

In November there will be two Thanksgiving centerpiece classes using fresh flowers - one led by Tracy of @woodlandfloraldesign and one led by Lily of @saltroad_ - more info to come soon. There will be other opportunities offered by our flower friends around town so I hope you also take advantage to play with flowers as we head into winter. Happy weekend!

Throwback Thursday

Recently someone asked how long I've been farming. It's still hard for me to call myself a farmer, especially at our scale. Although I used to get my feathers roughed up a bit (am I showing my age here?) when people commented about my "garden", now I love to call it a garden myself as it really is becoming one. It's been an incredible journey since we started in 2020 - above photo is showing @ineptfarmer laying down the first two of the silage tarps in Feb 2020 when I had just decided in December that I want to grow flowers😬. Second photo shows what grew in the beds prepped by those silage tarps in our first summer of growing. Needless to say, I was hooked! A lot has happened in these short years, and I look forward to what the next five years will bring. Thank you for being on this journey with us🧡

ps: have you peeped the fresh snow on the hills?!

Throwback Thursday

Recently someone asked how long I've been farming. It's still hard for me to call myself a farmer, especially at our scale. Although I used to get my feathers roughed up a bit (am I showing my age here?) when people commented about my "garden", now I love to call it a garden myself as it really is becoming one. It's been an incredible journey since we started in 2020 - above photo is showing @ineptfarmer laying down the first two of the silage tarps in Feb 2020 when I had just decided in December that I want to grow flowers😬. Second photo shows what grew in the beds prepped by those silage tarps in our first summer of growing. Needless to say, I was hooked! A lot has happened in these short years, and I look forward to what the next five years will bring. Thank you for being on this journey with us🧡

ps: have you peeped the fresh snow on the hills?!

**WORKSHOP and MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT**

Today turned out to be a busier day than anticipated, and it's almost over. The ToDo list is growing yet again...

Looking forward to seeing all of you who are coming to tomorrow evening's pumpkin centerpiece class @bridge99brewery. I thought I would also list some of the upcoming classes and markets where you can find me (or the goods) now that they are on the calendar:

🍂Saturday, Oct 26: Witchy Weekend @juniperpreserve

🍂Sunday, Oct 27: fall wreath class @spaceincommon in Sisters

🍂Fri+Sat, Nov 8 & 9: Holiday In The Pines Seasonal
Market in Sisters, in the Tollgate community

🍂Sunday, Nov 10: last fall wreath-making class benefitting @thinkwildco, hosted by @bridge99brewery

🍂Sunday, Nov 24: Thanksgiving Centerpiece class with @saltroad_ , hosted by @juniperpreserve

🎄Tuesday, Dec 3: Holiday wreath-making class @bridge99brewery in Bend

🎄Saturday, Dec 7: last Holiday wreath-making class @spaceincommon in Sisters

Live links for more info and registration can be found in bio👆. Thank you all for your love and support through this season - it has kept me busy and my heart is full because of you❤️

**WORKSHOP and MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT**

Today turned out to be a busier day than anticipated, and it's almost over. The ToDo list is growing yet again...

Looking forward to seeing all of you who are coming to tomorrow evening's pumpkin centerpiece class @bridge99brewery. I thought I would also list some of the upcoming classes and markets where you can find me (or the goods) now that they are on the calendar:

🍂Saturday, Oct 26: Witchy Weekend @juniperpreserve

🍂Sunday, Oct 27: fall wreath class @spaceincommon in Sisters

🍂Fri+Sat, Nov 8 & 9: Holiday In The Pines Seasonal
Market in Sisters, in the Tollgate community

🍂Sunday, Nov 10: last fall wreath-making class benefitting @thinkwildco, hosted by @bridge99brewery

🍂Sunday, Nov 24: Thanksgiving Centerpiece class with @saltroad_ , hosted by @juniperpreserve

🎄Tuesday, Dec 3: Holiday wreath-making class @bridge99brewery in Bend

🎄Saturday, Dec 7: last Holiday wreath-making class @spaceincommon in Sisters

Live links for more info and registration can be found in bio👆. Thank you all for your love and support through this season - it has kept me busy and my heart is full because of you❤️

While everyone out there is digging up dahlias for winter storage, I am planting them 😂. I knew I had Sylvia Maarns but none bloomed. I swore I planted all of the stored dahlias...until couple of weeks ago when I saw the ghostly stems popping out of the box in the cellar. I know they won't keep for another winter - tubers are pretty desiccated but live stems are a good sign - so in the ground they go. 🤞they will pop up next summer. Thank goodness plants are resilient. Happy Friday!

While everyone out there is digging up dahlias for winter storage, I am planting them 😂. I knew I had Sylvia Maarns but none bloomed. I swore I planted all of the stored dahlias...until couple of weeks ago when I saw the ghostly stems popping out of the box in the cellar. I know they won't keep for another winter - tubers are pretty desiccated but live stems are a good sign - so in the ground they go. 🤞they will pop up next summer. Thank goodness plants are resilient. Happy Friday!

The goodness of late, wonky-stemmed snaps. I'd be happy with just this handful as a bridal bouquet.

The goodness of late, wonky-stemmed snaps. I'd be happy with just this handful as a bridal bouquet.

We're a week away from another crafty night @bridge99brewery! Tuesday Oct 15, 6-8pm. It's finally pumpkin season which means we will be making pumpkin centerpieces decorated with dried flowers. Since we're not cutting into the pumpkin, these will last for a long while. I will be grabbing some pumpkins from @wellrootedproduce this week for y'all so come make something cute - bring a pal or two😊. Link to purchase in bio👆- remember, your ticket includes one drink!

We're a week away from another crafty night @bridge99brewery! Tuesday Oct 15, 6-8pm. It's finally pumpkin season which means we will be making pumpkin centerpieces decorated with dried flowers. Since we're not cutting into the pumpkin, these will last for a long while. I will be grabbing some pumpkins from @wellrootedproduce this week for y'all so come make something cute - bring a pal or two😊. Link to purchase in bio👆- remember, your ticket includes one drink!

Bulbs are starting to arrive so taking time to start cleaning out some beds and planting, along with some company in the tunnel. Fall is looking gorgeous and good time for planting - I am super thankful that we still have water and getting more planting done than in the past. Happy weekend!

Bulbs are starting to arrive so taking time to start cleaning out some beds and planting, along with some company in the tunnel. Fall is looking gorgeous and good time for planting - I am super thankful that we still have water and getting more planting done than in the past. Happy weekend!

Capturing and enjoying these moments as long as they last. More than the flowers, I will miss the sounds of life and activity of all the bees and insects during the winter reset.

Capturing and enjoying these moments as long as they last. More than the flowers, I will miss the sounds of life and activity of all the bees and insects during the winter reset.

Happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed the gorgeous weekend. Fall is turning into my favorite season and looks like we are going to have a good one. Flowers are definitely slowing down, but the mums are beginning to make their appearance. I'm trying to build up a stock of mums that will flower late September/early October since even our high tunnel won't protect them enough from freezes. It's always a race against time around here. Have a beautiful week! Yesterday we found another beautiful new (to us) spot for the dogs to walk around. I just love our home.

Happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed the gorgeous weekend. Fall is turning into my favorite season and looks like we are going to have a good one. Flowers are definitely slowing down, but the mums are beginning to make their appearance. I'm trying to build up a stock of mums that will flower late September/early October since even our high tunnel won't protect them enough from freezes. It's always a race against time around here. Have a beautiful week! Yesterday we found another beautiful new (to us) spot for the dogs to walk around. I just love our home.

For Shelley + Egan, 09.21.24

Such a special day, more to share later. Thank you @saltroad_ for being such an amazing flower partner. Flowers for the day all made up of local stems from @behrroots @annabeemcd @montezumamomma @rootsandrails @celebrate_the_season_bend @petalpinkflowers and our farm.

For Shelley + Egan, 09.21.24

Such a special day, more to share later. Thank you @saltroad_ for being such an amazing flower partner. Flowers for the day all made up of local stems from @behrroots @annabeemcd @montezumamomma @rootsandrails @celebrate_the_season_bend @petalpinkflowers and our farm.

I may have slightly regretted it when I had to get up at 4am this morning, but what a fun evening of creativity and connecting last night! We had a sold out class for @bridge99brewery's first Ladies' Night. Dried flower wreaths were made by a talented group of gals who enjoyed an evening with their friends. Plus I got to meet some IG friends in real life😊. We will be holding monthly activities so follow and/or subscribe to stay updated. Much gratitude to all who joined us, @bridge99brewery for hosting, and @back2msb (#craftqueen extraordinaire and bow-maker!) for marketing and organizing🙏. And thank you @lolo_bend and @happy__kamper for staying and helping with sweeping!

I may have slightly regretted it when I had to get up at 4am this morning, but what a fun evening of creativity and connecting last night! We had a sold out class for @bridge99brewery's first Ladies' Night. Dried flower wreaths were made by a talented group of gals who enjoyed an evening with their friends. Plus I got to meet some IG friends in real life😊. We will be holding monthly activities so follow and/or subscribe to stay updated. Much gratitude to all who joined us, @bridge99brewery for hosting, and @back2msb (#craftqueen extraordinaire and bow-maker!) for marketing and organizing🙏. And thank you @lolo_bend and @happy__kamper for staying and helping with sweeping!

A light harvest this morning, and I might just want to grow only eucalyptus. Certainly a slow grower here but fairly easy once it gets established. And you can't really smell better after a eucalyptus harvest😊.

A light harvest this morning, and I might just want to grow only eucalyptus. Certainly a slow grower here but fairly easy once it gets established. And you can't really smell better after a eucalyptus harvest😊.

For Courtney.

Another beautiful creation by @saltroad_ using all local stems from @behrroots @celebrate_the_season_bend @montezumamomma @petalpinkflowers and our farm.

For Courtney.

Another beautiful creation by @saltroad_ using all local stems from @behrroots @celebrate_the_season_bend @montezumamomma @petalpinkflowers and our farm.

Deadheaded the unicorn patch

Deadheaded the unicorn patch

A third year seedling born at the farm. It's been stable and a good bloomer. I love the way the petals sweep all the way back. One of the earliest to bloom which makes it a tasty snack for the grasshoppers (before the birds get here) so have to wait until they throw out their 2nd set of blooms. I may have to name them soon.

A third year seedling born at the farm. It's been stable and a good bloomer. I love the way the petals sweep all the way back. One of the earliest to bloom which makes it a tasty snack for the grasshoppers (before the birds get here) so have to wait until they throw out their 2nd set of blooms. I may have to name them soon.

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