Hey there, flower friends!
January is here, and while the fields might be quiet for now, I know your imagination is blooming with big plans for the season ahead. Winter is dreaming season—the time to get cozy with seed catalogs, sketch out garden plans, and visualize all the beautiful chaos to come.
Whether you’re just getting started or have been growing for years, here’s a little inspiration to keep you feeling excited about what’s ahead.
Start As Small or As Big As You Want
Want to take on a couple of raised beds? Go for it. Feeling bold and ready to turn your whole backyard into a flower paradise? Do that too! Whether you start small or go big, you’re going to learn something valuable either way. Trust me, every seed planted teaches you something. The important thing is to start.
Maybe this is the year to experiment with something new, like ‘Strawberry Bon Bon mini zinnias’ (a pollinator’s dream) or the oh-so-dainty ‘La Petite Zinnias’ for a pastel punch in your bouquets. Whatever you choose, the journey will be worth it.
Celebrate the Little Things
Some days will feel like you’ve conquered the world—your first harvest, a lush field of blooms, or a market table that sells out. Other days, you might just feel proud you watered everything before 10 a.m. Both are wins, so don’t forget to celebrate them!
Every little victory adds up to something amazing, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment. A bloom is still a bloom, and progress is still progress.
Find Your Community
You don’t have to do this alone. Whether it’s chatting with a fellow farmer online, joining a local gardening group, or swapping seeds with a friend, having people who understand the joys and struggles of flower farming can make all the difference.
Not only will you feel supported, but you’ll also learn so much from others. Bonus: flower farmers are some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet!
Plant Something Just for You
This season, don’t forget to grow something that brings you joy. Whether it’s a dreamy patch of ‘Delectable Pastels’ or the earthy tones of ‘Moody Zinnias,’ having a corner of your garden just for fun is so rewarding. It’s easy to focus on what’s profitable or practical, but flowers grown purely for your own happiness can be a grounding, beautiful reminder of why you love this work.
Remember the Why
Flower farming is hard work, no doubt about it. But it’s also magic. You’re not just growing flowers—you’re growing moments of joy, beauty, and connection for yourself and others.
Whenever you hit a tough day, take a breath and think back to why you started. The love of nature, the thrill of creating beauty, the excitement of watching your hard work bloom—it’s all there, waiting to remind you that this journey is worth it.
So, let’s dream big, dive in, and make this year full of color and growth. Whether you’re sowing seeds in a little patch of land or a sprawling field, know that your work matters. The world is a little brighter because of what you do.
Here’s to the season ahead!
Happy farming,
Marion 🥰