If you have ever interacted with Erin, you know she’s the real deal. She’s kind, thoughtful, and has an amazing eye for design (she even does cakes!). Here’s a peak behind the scenes of her flower farm, Handpicked Homestead, in Vashon, WA. What circumstances lead you to start your farm? I left my lobbying career due to a move for my husband's job, had baby #4 and then ne[...]
It was late May and a friend and I were talking about flowers when she said, “I love my peonies, but every time I bring some flowers inside they wilt all over my table after a day.” Raise your hand if you’ve had that experience too! The secret is that you should cut peonies in bud form! It’s that simple. If your peonies are already open when you cut them then they will[...]
In the face of all the tragedy of late - one of the upsides is seeing people come together and offer what they have to help each other. Here's a few of my favorite resources on the web for market farmers right now (including a few I've put together)! general farm Resources: GrazeU is offering a free 60 day pass to their Perishable Online Shipping LaunchpadFarmAid has my personal[...]
I’ve been feeling a little lost on our new farm. There is just way to much to do. I honestly feel like I am just spinning in circles. Make compost. Dig bed. Fix the tractor. Order more tarps (oh wait, did I already do that?). Figure out how on earth to market flowers in this new town. Plus, you know, feed three tiny humans, two goats, two cats, 24 chickens, and one dog all while making[...]
How should we, as small busisness owners, be responding to Covid-19? Over the last few days it is getting easier and easier to see what it is that motivates certain companies. There are some that don't seem to care much for their employees (Whole Foods anyone?), while others, like Apple, are going out of their way to make sure that earch and every person on their team is taken care of.[...]
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