The Bloom is Ever Present on the Dahlia This year for gardeners is really tough. The northeast has been pummeled with heavy rain. Temperatures have run high. Rain and heat make sustained garden work difficult as soil damage... Read More
Reap (Most of) What You Sow by Sowing Seeds Indoors Sowing seeds indoors provides an opportunity for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike to create a garden that features all manner of heirloom blooms absent from the local nursery. Think of... Read More
5 Things to Know about Growing Dahlias in the Heat Growing dahlias in summertime creates unique challenges. Excessive heat is but one. Effectively strategizing to innovate, experiment, and offer solutions is as important an exercise as any - even as... Read More
She Can't Stop Planting Connecticut-based master and super talented potter Frances Palmer spins handmade ceramics for everyday use. Perhaps best known for her whimsical take on dishware and vases, a lesser-known fact is her... Read More
Sowing the Sales Seeds to Grow Your Business I’ve often heard from farmers that a big issue is finding a market for what you produce. Without one, your beautifully grown flowers will be all dressed up with nowhere... Read More
How a Farmer Grew a Better Woman I have a confession. Though our Bear Creek Farm enterprise is entering its fourth year, I didn’t start calling myself a farmer until now. My previous identity was hard won:... Read More
How to Hire the Best Temporary Workers for Your Farm A Labor Department program called H2A changed my company for the better. I wish I had known about it from the start. I want to pass on the good news.... Read More
A Rose By Any Other Name China Forbes is the breathtakingly talented lead singer for the genre-bending band Pink Martini, who is touring select cities this fall. In addition to her love for music, Forbes is... Read More
