Crabapples: A Tree for All Seasons

Crabapples: A Tree for All Seasons



There are no other trees that I know of that offer so much beauty throughout the year as crabapples—they really are a tree for all seasons.

Each spring their fat buds explode into a cloud of fragrant blossoms. When the petals finally start to fade and a breeze comes along, it looks like it’s been snowing out in the garden. By June, the branches are covered in miniature fruit that is perfect for incorporating into arrangements or just admiring in place.

As summer fades, their fruit begins to transform, and with fall’s arrival, their foliage becomes a kaleidoscope of colors. In the winter months, their bare skeletons offer a striking beauty and their remaining fruit provides food for wildlife and songbirds during the coldest time of the year. 

Every season my love for them grows, and I plant as many new varieties as I can possibly find here on the farm. We now have more than 94 cultivars spanning nearly 300 trees! If you’d like the full list of our collection (which also includes sources) scroll to the bottom of this post and enter your email address. 

Most of our trees are still quite young so it’s hard to know which varieties will rise to the top just yet, both ornamentally and for culinary uses like cider, jelly, baking, and fresh eating. But as the trees mature, I’ll be sure to share more about my findings. Below you’ll find a few of my favorites so far.

‘Chestnut’
Vigorous trees are healthy, fast growing, and early to flower. They produce small fruit (about the size of a golf ball) and are loved by everyone—especially the kids who visit the farm. Mild and slightly tart, the fruit is excellent fresh and tastes like applesauce. ‘Chestnut’ is one of the first crabapples to ripen.

‘Dolgo’
We planted this gem about 15 years ago in our backyard and it continues to impress. The tree has a sprawling habit, with beautiful blush buds and creamy flowers in the spring. The oblong fruit ripens in August and has a wonderful flavor that is great both fresh and cooked.

‘Evereste’ (pictured above)
If I could only grow one crabapple, this would be it! The trees are a nice manageable size, topping out at about 12 ft—ideal in a smaller garden. Every April they become a cloud of creamy, double, highly fragrant blooms that persist for weeks. Marble-sized fruit appears in June and begins to color up by July, transforming from green with a blush wash, to orange, and eventually ruby in autumn. I cut fruiting branches all season and tuck them into as many bouquets as I can. The best part is that the tiny apples are firmly attached and don’t fall off when handling. Fruit is very tart and slightly astringent but once fully ripe would be a great addition to sauce or cider.

‘Golden Hornet’
I spent years trying to track this tree down and it’s no wonder why it’s such a popular variety in England. The trees are healthy and vigorous, and fruit at a very young age. The marble-sized apples are a glowing yellow and ripen very early in the season. So far I’ve only tasted them past their prime, when the flesh is mushy, but I’m guessing that if caught early they could be good for cooking.

‘Golden Raindrops’ (pictured above)
One of the most beautiful crabapples we grow, this vigorous, healthy tree gets quite large and puts on an amazing show each spring. Branches are long and slender and grow horizontally, giving trees a very rounded shape. The last to flower, thousands of creamy star-shaped blooms burst into a fragrant cloud which the bees go absolutely mad for. You can literally hear the trees buzzing from across the garden. Their leaves are maple-shaped and turn bright gold in the autumn right before dropping to reveal the tiny yellow bead-sized fruit decorating each branch. They aren’t really edible (too small and sour) but the wildlife just love them, especially songbirds.

‘Puget Spice’ (pictured above)
This variety was bred right here in Washington at Washington State University and scores extremely high on disease resistance. The compact trees have a very conical, upright growth habit making them a great choice as a street tree or where space is limited. It’s one of the latest to flower for us and is covered in beautiful soft pink blossoms that have a light scent. The fruit is a bit larger than a cherry and has a zingy, tart flavor that would be great in cider or jelly. We eat them fresh but prefer them cooked.

‘Sargent’
One of the prettiest varieties that flowers each spring, these compact, well-behaved trees would be the perfect addition to a small yard. One of my favorites for cutting, the long slender branches are covered in tiny peachy-blush buds that open to miniature creamy blooms. Bees love it too! The cranberry-red fruit is small, ripens very early, and while not good for eating, the wildlife love it.

On our crabapple list, you’ll find a handful of very special Sweetmeat Crab™ varieties bred by Albert Etter at the turn of the century. These varieties are a class of small dessert/cider apples and are said to have “intense, robust flavor in a small package.” 

When Albert died in 1950, his experimental apple orchard fell into decay and neglect until Ram and Marissa Fishman (owners of Greenmantle Nursery) went on a mission to save his trees and decades’ worth of breeding work. They offered Etter’s treasured trees, both his named and trial varieties, in their catalog for many years. Sadly, Ram passed away a few years ago and these trees were nearly lost again. Thankfully, Trees of Antiquity has added them to their offering to ensure they will survive for generations to come. 

While I haven’t yet tasted these delightful varieties, I’ve spent almost a decade reading stories about them and patiently waiting for trees to become available. We now have 50 of Etter’s varieties (including both the Sweetmeat™ and red-fleshed Rosetta™ hybrids) in our very own orchard and I’ll share more about them once they set fruit. 

Greenmantle Nursery has some wonderful posts on their website about Albert Etter that would make wonderful winter reading. If you read the series about Albert and his trees, you won’t be able to resist adding one of his varieties to your garden!


FAVORITE SOURCES

If you’d like to add crabapples to your garden or farm, here are some of our favorite sources for trees. Late fall to early winter are the best times to pre-order since you’ll find the largest selection. Bare root trees are shipped in early spring, sometime between March and May, depending on your location. Be sure to check with local nurseries too since many carry bare root fruit trees in the winter and they are much more affordable than potted trees.

Mail-Order Nurseries

Blue Hill Wildlife Nursery
During my hunt for new crabapples, I stumbled onto this unique mail-order nursery located in Pennsylvania that specializes in varieties of fruit that attract whitetail deer for hunters. I’d never heard of anyone wanting to attract deer to their property! Owner Ryan Haines has been working on a collection of fruit varieties for more than 20 years that produce abundantly from a young age, are disease resistant, cold tolerant, flavorful, and very easy to grow. While he offers many different types of standard-size fruit and nut trees, his crabapples and applecrabs (large-fruited crabs) look amazing. If you aren’t easily offended and want a good chuckle, the names of some of the trees are pretty funny, including ‘Deer Candy’, ‘Road Kill’, and ‘Lockdown’. One thing to note is that trees only go on sale once per year in the fall, so be sure to use the “get alert feature” and put the sale date on your calendar because he sells out very fast.

Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards
This long-standing, family-owned farm located in Onalaska, Washington specializes in northwest-native plants, fruit and nut trees, and a wide selection of ornamental trees and shrubs that are both fruiting and flowering. I’ve been ordering from this wonderful company for two decades now and I’m always thrilled with my order.

Cummins Nursery
This small, New York-based nursery grows and ships thousands of fruit trees from their farm each year. They have a great selection, including lots of stone fruit, cherries, pears, and many types of apples—from red flesh to heirlooms to cider—and a good dozen crabapple varieties, too. I’ve always been really happy with everything I’ve ordered from them and love their tagline: “fruit trees for everyone.”

Fedco Seeds
This long-standing, Maine-based nursery specializes in varieties that perform well in cold climates. In addition to offering seeds, potatoes, onions, bulbs, and growing supplies, they also have a great selection of fruiting plants and trees. I’ve gotten a number of really special heritage varieties from them, including almost a dozen different crabapples. Their bare root trees are tiny when they arrive but will take off quickly once in the ground.

Orange Pippin Fruit Trees
Orange Pippin offers more than a dozen great crabapple cultivars including the rare (here in the States) ‘Golden Hornet’ variety. I’ve been very pleased with the quality of their trees.

Raintree Nursery
This specialty nursery located in Morton, Washington has an incredible selection of fruit trees, nut trees, unusual edibles, and berries, all of which have been carefully selected to thrive in the Pacific Northwest. They also offer native plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines.

St. Lawrence Nurseries
This nursery is one of my very favorites and has an amazing selection of fruit trees and fruiting plants. Located in Potsdam, New York, St. Lawrence is one of the only nurseries growing their stock in an extreme climate (zone 3), so anything you get from them will survive even the toughest growing conditions. I love that their tagline is “cold hardy plants for cold hardy people.” Owners Connor and Allyssa use organic, regenerative growing methods and all of their trees are planted, tended, and dug by hand to ensure the highest quality. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list (email [email protected] with your address) in order to get their wonderful printed catalog. It’s filled with stories, art, and colorful descriptions and is worth hanging onto because someday it’s sure to be a collector’s item.  

Trees of Antiquity
This treasured mail-order nursery has been growing and shipping heirloom fruit trees around the country for more than 40 years. Their collection is unmatched, with 200 different historical apples available this season alone, including many of the Sweetmeat™ and Rosetta™ varieties bred by Albert Etter. If you search “Etter” on their site, all of these special varieties will come up. In addition to their incredible preservation efforts, Trees of Antiquity is also certified organic. I’ve been very impressed with their quality and selection and am excited to continue adding more of their varieties to our farm in the future.

Local Western Washington Nurseries

Biringer Nursery
Located here in the Skagit Valley, Biringer Nursery has been growing flowering ornamental trees and shrubs, along with a wide selection of fruit trees for the wholesale trade, since the early 1970s. They specialize in wholesale bare root plants that are available during the winter months. Getting them on the phone can sometimes be tricky, but be persistent. They offer one of the best selections of French lilac cultivars and crabapples I’ve found.

Christianson’s Nursery
If you’re within driving distance of the Skagit Valley this family-owned nursery is a must-visit. Of all the plant nurseries I have gone to, Christianson’s is hands down the best. In addition to having an amazing selection of specialty perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees, they also have the largest selection of garden roses in the state. Bring your checkbook and plan to stay for a couple of hours!

Clark’s Native Trees
This Arlington, Washington-based nursery specializes in trees and shrubs native to western Washington. Plants must either be picked up at their nursery or, if you have a large enough order, they will deliver. We planted a huge native hedge along the back property line of our farm using plants from Clark’s and have been very pleased with how well they established and took off.


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لوازم برنامه ریزی مزرعه مورد علاقه فلورت

لوازم برنامه ریزی مزرعه مورد علاقه فلورت

جیل اینجاست من از انواع مختلفی از لوازم برای کمک به برنامه ریزی مزرعه در هر فصل استفاده می کنم و دوست دارم قبل از حفاری در فرآیند برنامه ریزی، انبارهای خود را تهیه کنم – این حسی شبیه به خرید یک جعبه مداد رنگی تازه قبل از شروع مدرسه است.

در زیر تمام لوازمی که من به طور منظم استفاده می کنم آورده شده است. این یکی از بدترین چیزهایی است که تا به حال نوشته ام، اما چیزهای شگفت انگیزی در مورد لوازم اداری برای گفتن دارم، ظاهراً به اندازه کافی برای تشکیل یک پست وبلاگ کامل!

از آنجایی که می‌دانم دوستان علاقه‌مند به لوازم اداری سؤال خواهند کرد، من پیوندهای خاصی را نیز در سراسر آن قرار داده‌ام.

کاغذ و یادداشت های پس از آن

برای تهیه برنامه های پروژه و ترسیم لیست کارهای انجام شده، ما اینها را دوست داریم لنت های سه پایه که اساساً یادداشت های Post-it واقعاً بزرگی هستند. آنها به خوبی به دیوارها یا پنجره ها می چسبند و به عنوان ژل پلان عالی هستند. آنها همچنین یک نسخه شبکه بندی شده که برای چک لیست ها (جعبه ها ساخته شده اند) یا هر چیزی که نیاز به ارائه کمی ارزشمندتر دارد مفید است. ورق های بزرگ برای ترسیم بخش هایی از باغ یا مزرعه نیز عالی هستند.

به نوعی احمقانه است که در مورد یادداشت های Post-it هیجان زده شویم، اما یادداشت های فوق العاده چسبنده یک تغییر کلی بازی بوده اند و ما تقریباً برای همه چیز از آنها استفاده می کنیم. کل قسمت پشتی دارای چسب است تا در طول زمان بدون بلند شدن گیر کنند. این سایز بزرگتر 3×3 برای برچسب زدن بیرون سطل ها یا نقشه های چند لایه عالی است. ما همچنین از یک تن از آن استفاده می کنیم سایز 2×2 در رنگ های روشن هر دو اندازه را می توان به نوارهای کوچکتر برای برچسب زدن ردیف ها یا گیاهان منفرد در نقشه ها یا نقشه های مزرعه برش داد.

زمانی که ما نیاز به ایجاد نقشه های خود یا یک الگو برای یک بلوک میدان بزرگ داریم کاغذ گراف 11×17 واقعا خوب کار میکنه ما پدها را به ملحفه‌های شل ترجیح می‌دهیم زیرا حمل و نگهداری آن‌ها آسان‌تر است.

شما هرگز ارین را بدون یک دفترچه یادداشت مارپیچ در دست نخواهید دید – او می تواند کل 5 موضوع را در یک ماه بسوزاند! ما هر سال تعداد زیادی از اینها را می خریم و دوست داریم پنج ستاره برای کاغذ ضخیم تر و تقسیم کننده های جیب مانیل.

ما آن را پیدا کرده ایم لنت های قانونی هنگام یادداشت برداری و نوشتن توضیحات در این زمینه بسیار برتر هستند (و بسیار کمتر از یک دفترچه 5 موضوعی دست و پا گیر هستند). اگر صفحات را در چمن خیس قرار دهید (یا آنها را یک شبه روی صندلی کالسکه بگذارید)، پشت مقوایی از صفحات محافظت می کند و همچنین به خوبی روی کلیپ بورد قرار می گیرند.

برای یادداشت های میدانی، از اپلیکیشنی به نام استفاده می کنیم اسکن نابغه که یک عکس را به PDF تبدیل می کند که می تواند بعداً ایمیل شود و رونویسی کند. ما همیشه از آن برای ایمیل کردن یادداشت ها برای یکدیگر استفاده می کنیم.

خودکار

نام تجاری Pilot قلم همه جانبه مورد علاقه ما است. در ابتدای فصل، ما یک بسته بزرگ چندتایی با مشکی، آبی و قرمز می‌خریم (که برای ویرایش متن عالی است). آنها واقعا جوهردار و روان هستند بنابراین می توانید سریع بنویسید. ما دوست داریم G2 10، اما اگر نکته دقیق تری را دوست دارید، دنبال آن بروید G2 07. وقتی خیس می‌شوند لکه‌دار می‌شوند، بنابراین اگر هنگام یادداشت‌برداری بیرون آب می‌پاشد، یک خودکار معمولی را انتخاب کنید.

قصیده ای برای شارپی! انتخاب های زیادی در مورد این خودکار سیاه ساده وجود دارد—اجازه دهید راه ها را بشمارم!

این نقطه فوق العاده ظریف برای پروژه های برچسب گذاری دقیق تر واقعا خوب است. شارپی های معمولی برای استفاده روزمره، برای نوشتن بر روی نوار پرچم گذاری، و Tyvek “برچسب های انگشت پا” ما از آن برای برچسب زدن به مگس‌ها استفاده می‌کنیم.

برای تابلوها باید از راه دور (مانند گلخانه و حلقه ما) را ببینید پلاکاردها، من ترجیح می دهم نوک اسکنه زیرا پررنگ و خواندن آن آسان است. و برای نوشتن روی 12 اینچ پلاستیکی Macore مخزن میدان، من جزئی به سوپر شارپی. اندازه بزرگتر هنگام نوشتن صدها (حتی هزاران!) برچسب راحت تر است و جوهر در طول فصل رشد به خوبی حفظ می شود. به علاوه، چیزی در مورد این خودکار باعث می شود دست خط شما زیبا به نظر برسد.

شارپی همچنین یک نشانگر فلیپ چارت غیر دائمی می سازد که به خوبی روی پدهای سه پایه کار می کند. آنها در دسترس هستند بسته چند رنگ. من عاشق این نشانگرها هستم – هیچ چیز بهتر از یک خودکار جوهردار خوب نیست!

سایر لوازم

نوار Washi یک نوار پوششی سبک وزن است که در دنیای صنایع دستی محبوب است. این در تعداد زیادی رنگ (و حتی الگوها) در دسترس است وسیع و محدود، تنگ عرض ها به راحتی بلند می شود، بنابراین در صورت نیاز به جابجایی وسایل به کار می آید. نسخه باریک برای نشان دادن پروژه‌های با برد طولانی‌تر در تقویم کاغذی به خوبی کار می‌کند تا ببینید چگونه با یکدیگر همپوشانی دارند.

سالی که نوشتیم یک سال در گل و کشف گل محمدی ما تصمیم گرفتیم روی یک چاپگر رنگی واقعا زیبا سرمایه گذاری کنیم تا بتوانیم الهام بخش طراحی و ماکت های صفحه را در خانه چاپ کنیم. را نگه می داریم زیراکس زمزمه کنید و از آن برای همه چیز استفاده کنید—چاپ عکس های تلفن، ماکت های صفحه وب، و کارت های برنامه ریزی تا بتوانیم محصولات را به ترتیب رنگ بکاریم، البته!

همه برای من کار سختی را برای کلاسورهای سبک Trapper Keeper به من می دهند. هنگامی که ما صدها گونه از گونه های پرورش کوکب را مستند می کردیم، از این ها استفاده کردم کلاسورهای زیپ کامل برای نگهداری ورق مشخصات هر گونه، با تقسیم کننده های کاغذ برای هر ردیف آنها آنقدر تنومند بودند که می توانستم آنها را روی یک T-post نگه دارم تا یادداشت بنویسند. برخی حتی با یک بند شانه اختیاری برای افزایش فاکتور خنک کننده همراه هستند.

یکی دیگر از کلاسورهای عالی برای یادداشت برداری این است نوت بوک قابل شارژ. برای یک سطح نوشتاری صاف، کاملاً به عقب برمی‌گردد و اگر برای هر محصولی که مستند می‌کنید رنگ متفاوتی می‌خواهید، رنگ‌های زیادی دارد.

برای برش مقوا یا کاغذ زیاد، داشتن یک برش کاغذ خوب است. مطمئن شوید که کاملاً حواس تان است و حواستان به تیغه باشد (به همین دلیل من دوست دارم این یکی با یک دسته). برش کاغذ احتمالاً تنها خطر شغلی است که هنگام برنامه ریزی مزرعه با آن مواجه خواهید شد.

اگر از مداد یا مداد رنگی برای برنامه ریزی استفاده می کنید، یک کالای خوب تهیه کنید تیز کن برقی. آنها همچنین به خوبی برای مدادهای مارک گریس ما با خود استفاده می کنیم برچسب های فلزی برای محصولات دائمی بیشتری که در مزرعه داریم.

لوازم اداری اولیه

احتمالاً قبلاً اینها را در خانه دارید، اما برای برنامه ریزی خوب است که داشته باشید میله های چسب، نوار مات شفافو یک خط کش خوب (من دوست دارم پلاستیک شفاف آن ها).

قیچی تیز نیز ضروری هستند. یک جفت را برای کاغذ نگه دارید و اگر دسته گل زیادی درست می کنید، فقط با بستن یک تکه به دور دسته، یک جفت را برای روبان تعیین کنید. با این حال، اگر بچه دارید، آنها احتمالا هنوز آن را نادیده می گیرند!

شما همیشه به دنبال آن خواهید بود مداد تیز شماره 2. آ چوب پاک کن جمع شونده ابزار بسیار مفیدی است که لکه آزاردهنده ای از خود به جا نمی گذارد.

امیدوارم این پست کوچک مفید بوده باشد و شما را بخنداند. اگر منبع مورد علاقه ای دارید که برای برنامه ریزی باغ یا مزرعه خود استفاده می کنید و در بالا گنجانده نشده است، در بخش نظرات زیر به ما بگویید.


لطفاً توجه داشته باشید: اگر نظر شما فوراً نمایش داده نشد، محکم بنشینید. ما یک فیلتر هرزنامه داریم که از ما می‌خواهد نظرات را قبل از انتشار تأیید کنیم.

فلورت فقط شرکت ها و محصولاتی را فهرست می کند که ما آنها را دوست داریم، استفاده می کنیم و توصیه می کنیم. تمام نظرات بیان شده در اینجا متعلق به ما است و فلورت محتوای حمایت شده را ارائه نمی دهد یا پولی را برای بررسی های سرمقاله نمی پذیرد. اگر چیزی را با استفاده از پیوندهای خرده فروشی در این پست خریداری کنید، فلورت ممکن است کمیسیون کمی دریافت کند. از حمایت شما متشکرم!

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به روز رسانی حمل و نقل بین المللی بذر – گل های فلورت

به روز رسانی حمل و نقل بین المللی بذر - گل های فلورت

در بهار امسال، تیم و من بسیار سخت کار کردیم تا تمام تدارکات مورد نیاز برای ارسال بذر Floret Original به خارج از کشور را کشف کنیم.

ما ساعت‌های بی‌شماری را صرف تحقیق کردیم، با سایر شرکت‌های بذر، ملاقات با بازرس محلی USDA و کار با شرکت‌های حمل‌ونقل مختلف و نمایندگان گمرک بین‌المللی در سراسر جهان. ما چیزهای زیادی در مورد حمل و نقل بین المللی آموخته ایم!

طی این فرآیند، ما همچنین نزدیک به 30 محموله آزمایشی بذر را به هفت کشور مختلف ارسال کردیم که همه آنها شامل مدارک لازم و گواهی‌های بهداشت گیاهی بود و سپس هر بسته را در طول سفر با دقت ردیابی کردیم.

در حالی که همه محموله‌ها در نهایت به مقصد رسیدند، چیزی که ما کشف کردیم این بود که هیچ دو سفارشی دقیقاً به یک شکل انجام نشده است.

متغیرهای زیادی وجود داشت که ما با آنها روبرو شدیم که با تحقیقات ما مطابقت نداشتند، مانند درخواست برای کاغذبازی بیشتر (حتی اگر هر سفارش مدارک لازم را به جعبه خود ضمیمه کرده بود)، عوارض و مالیات هایی که از گیرندگان دریافت می شد (که مطابقت نداشتند). با درصدهای مشخص شده توسط کشورشان مطابقت داشته باشد، هزینه های درخواست اضافی (اگرچه سفارشات دارای تمام مجوزهای پیش پرداخت و مدارک لازم بودند)، و بازرسی های فیزیکی قبل از انتشار بسته ها.

هنگامی که ما شروع به بررسی امکان‌سنجی ارائه حمل‌ونقل بین‌المللی کردیم، می‌دانستیم که کشف کردن آن معمایی بسیار پیچیده خواهد بود.

علیرغم تمام تلاش‌های ما و انرژی فوق‌العاده‌ای که تیم شگفت‌انگیز ما روی این پروژه ریخته است، هنوز احساس نمی‌کنم که در حمل‌ونقل بین‌المللی کد را شکسته‌ایم و می‌توانیم این خدمات ویژه را در حال حاضر ارائه دهیم. تیم ما خیلی کوچک است و این فرآیند برای ارائه در مقیاس بزرگ‌تر آنقدر کار فشرده است.

نمی توانم به شما بگویم که چقدر ناامید شده ام که نمی توانم Floret Originals را با همه کسانی که می خواهند آنها را رشد دهند به اشتراک بگذارم. به امید روزی در آینده، ما بتوانیم این دانه های ویژه را برای شما ارسال کنیم.


لطفاً توجه داشته باشید: اگر نظر شما فوراً نمایش داده نشد، محکم بنشینید. ما یک فیلتر هرزنامه داریم که از ما می‌خواهد نظرات را قبل از انتشار تأیید کنیم.

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The Farmer & The {Florist} Interview: Ariella Chezar

The Farmer & The {Florist} Interview: Ariella Chezar

Today I am thrilled to share a beautiful new book and a really lovely interview with you—I’ve been waiting for months to publish it, and am so excited that the day is finally here!

Ariella Chezar is the godmother of seasonal floral design and has led the way for countless designers and farmer-florists to look to nature for inspiration and take their cues from the natural world. Her impact on the industry over the last 30 years is immeasurable. She was one of the first people to use local, seasonal material throughout their work and inspired an entire generation of designers along the way.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Ariella since the beginning of my career and she has had such a significant impact on my flower journey. I remember the first time I wrote to her, I was just getting my start as a writer and wanted to interview her for a tiny little farming publication with an even smaller readership base.

My editor warned me to not get my hopes up since Ariella was essentially famous and I was essentially a nobody. But by some miracle, she responded to my overly enthusiastic email and agreed to the interview which was my first big break.

Over the years I have learned so much from Ariella both about flowers and about the power of sharing. Her generosity altered the course of my life and I have tried to pay it forward in every way that I can. 

Ariella has written four beautiful books now, and if I had to choose a favorite, it would be her newest, Home in Bloom, which comes out today. It’s hard to even begin to describe how magnificent this book is, you really have to experience it for yourself.

In it, we see Ariella in her element—transforming the most beautiful spaces into what she calls “floral fantasies,” embracing the best of what nature has to offer, including wilder elements such as weeds and brambles, combined with showstopping blooms. This book will change the way you think about flowers and offers an entirely new palette of possibilities to draw inspiration from.

It’s a pleasure to share this special interview with you, so without further ado, let’s dive in.

I’m so curious to know what inspired you to write Home in Bloom and why now?

One of my most favorite things is being invited to design flowers in someone’s house. To see what they love, what they’ve surrounded themselves with, and to make arrangements that reflect all of this. It feels very personal and as such, very special. 

I wanted the opportunity to interpret the feeling in a home with my flowers. Unlike a studio where props and environment are pulled in, designing in a home is much more creatively exciting. 

What was the process like for creating the arrangements and installations that grace the pages of your beautiful book? Would you take us on a day in the life of one of your big shoots, from gathering the flowers to creating the arrangements to styling, lighting, and making the photographs? Oh to be a fly on the wall! 

It was a little bit different each time, but for the most part, once a location was chosen I would go about assembling a diverse selection of flowers with a vague overall sense of what was going to go where. Working with Gemma and Andy Ingalls in the beginning and then Andrea Gentl and Marty Hyers thereafter was a joyful fast-paced dance. 

I am less of a planner, in fact, this proved frustrating for the photographers because I struggled to generate concise shot lists prior, not knowing which flowers I would have exactly nor what I wanted to shoot per se. The beauty of this book was that I was given permission to feel my way into each setup and each shot, to respond to a particular corner of a room or a surface and then the photographers just rolled with it. I loved this process very much.

Creating a book is such a huge endeavor—so many details to coordinate and so many variables to maneuver, all while working against a strict set of deadlines. I’m amazed by how much traveling must have been involved in shooting Home in Bloom. Where did you go and what was that experience like?

Unlike my other books, this one was primarily focused closer to home with the exception of the house in Merida, Mexico with a few of the houses being literally right around the corner. It was really a joy to be able to incorporate the natural elements that I drive and walk by every day. 

I think it may be my favorite book thus far because I was allowed so much artistic freedom by my wonderful team at Ten Speed. As a creative, that kind of freedom inevitably allows for the best results.

(Photo above copyright © 2024 by Ingalls Photography. Reprinted with permission of Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House.)

This book provides a window into the most beautiful, elegant homes and spaces. The architecture and colors of the interiors paired with your exquisite flowers are almost too much to handle! Can you tell me a little about these special spaces and how you chose them?

Many of these spaces belong to close friends and because of this, I felt at ease and familiar in the way one does. The others, like Andrea and Marty’s incredible dream of a loft, the locations in Merida, and the abandoned Hudson, New York mansion were so rich on so many levels that it was so easy to dream my way into them and become deeply inspired. 

You have a very deep and powerful relationship with nature. How has it influenced your personal approach to floral design?

It is the single most important driver, this connection, because it is the natural world that binds me to all the things that I adore and treasure. Trees, flowers, grasses, weeds, the animals that live amongst them—they are my constant inspiration, my love. 

Their fragility and the precarious place that humanity has put them is a source of deep worry and fear, daily. In reminding people of this fragility my forever hope is that they will wake up—though I’m not especially optimistic. It frustrates and puzzles me that designers choose dyed and sprayed flowers when there is so much natural beauty to be found. Not to mention the stubborn pervasiveness of floral foam.

In your new book, you explore a much wilder side of nature than I have seen you do before. You say, “With each chapter, I stray just a little bit further into the meadow…” There’s something so magical about how you embrace weeds and brambles and elevate them in such an unexpected way. Can you talk a little about how your relationship with the “rough and tumble,” as you put it, has evolved over the years?

I have always felt connected to the humble elements, the quieter flowers, the weeds. As much as I have a near rabid appetite for sumptuous over-the-top blooms I adore the contrast of humble with lusciousness, delicate with showstopping. It is this contrast that for me creates interest and some tension. 

Anyone can put two dozen garden roses together and make a statement that way, and there is NOTHING wrong with that, but I’ve always found it more interesting when those two dozen garden roses are tangled with a clematis vine or interspersed with a less-than-perfect cluster of weeds. It’s not unlike a room. 

The ones that pull me in are the ones that contrast incredible pieces with quieter, simpler ones. I like when things are just a little off—and not quite so perfect. It allows for much more space to dream.

One of the things that has always struck me about your work is that it has such a strong sense of place. Your arrangements always look as if they are extensions of their surroundings and it’s hard to tell where they leave off and the rest of the space begins. When creating a bouquet or a floral installation, what are the important things to consider if one wants it to belong to its surroundings?

Season and place. Place and season. These are the two most important things. Pay attention to what’s happening outside the window, to what’s growing along the side of the road, to what’s available that week at the farmers market. It’s really just about paying attention and then finding those elements that are the stars of that particular moment. 

This can be a bit of an abstract goal if you live in a city, but because I live in the sticks I am always acutely aware of what is happening around me at any given time. The same goes for when I’m traveling. I notice what’s growing along the side of the highway, along the train tracks. In fact, I am ALWAYS taking in what’s happening on the side of the road. 

Color can be one of the most challenging aspects of floral design to master and so many of us struggle to have our arrangements look the way we want them to. Can you share any advice on working with color and how you personally approach it?

“Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment,” said Claude Monet, and I feel just the same. The first thing I want to know when a client approaches me for a job is the palette, and if it’s green and white I deflate just a little. I really, really love combining colors, playing with improbable combinations, experimenting. When people talk about staying “on brand” with a particular palette that they do over and over again I just can’t relate—I think I might die of boredom.

While I am drawn pretty reliably to oranges, apricots, and all the greens, I am equally riveted by all the yellows, blues, and reds and the muddy in-between tones. I find purples to be a little tricky and I have always joked that I’d rather eat glass than wear black. I do like white at times, and the drama when it contrasts with black, but there always has to be color somewhere. 

Combining colors has always been intuitive for me. I credit my painter mother with this, and I’m sure my Waldorf School upbringing gets a bunch of the credit too. As far as the struggle that some feel when approaching color I think the main mistake people make is putting too many different colors with too many different values together, and this always ends up looking like an argument, not a beautiful melody. The easiest way to combine colors is to layer them and to work tonally, something you do so beautifully. 

You have had such an incredible career, lived and worked on both coasts, traveled the world, taught in the most exotic places, and decorated hundreds if not thousands of weddings and events over the past 30 years. Looking back, is there a favorite chapter or experience that has left its mark on you? 

My greatest joy on this journey has been connecting with flower lovers from all over the world— and sharing that common thread, that beauty. Most of the time, this connection stretches into a deep love and respect for nature, and so many of these connections around our shared passion have developed into lifelong friendships. 

I really love teaching. I love connecting people to that tender, often unfamiliar place of creativity—the way flowers make accessing that place so easy, but no less profound. Whenever I am allowed to be creative, I am happy. There are many many experiences I feel deeply grateful for, but it is the connections that stand out above all else. 

With each book that I’ve written, I’ve had an intention and hope for the reader. I’m curious to know if you feel the same way. What do you hope that readers will take away from this beautiful book? What is it that you want to linger with them after they’ve turned the last page? 

My hope is that they are stretched beyond the desire for cultivated flowers to the less spectacular and humbler specimens. Also, that they don’t hesitate to bring in what they find outside. To live with flowers as much as possible, and to marvel at their generous, ephemeral magic. 

Now that this beautiful book is out in the world, what are your plans for the coming season? Will you be hosting any workshops or making any exciting journeys? I’d love to hear what you have planned next. 

I have a bunch of book-related events beginning to fill my calendar, some of them lectures and demonstrations, but most of them classes and small workshops, including: 

March 21: Book signing at Beacon Hill Bookstore with Grace Lam of Five Forks Farm, Boston, MA 

April 6: Book signing at Behida Dolić Millinery, Hudson, NY

April 16–18: Spring Workshop with Max Gill, Oakland, CA

May 2–3: Spring Flower Workshop, Hudson, NY (sold out)

May 21: Floral Masterclass at The Garden Museum with Lucy Hunter and Shane Connolly, London, England

June 10–12: Peony workshop with Nicolette Camille at Renaissance Farm, Brandon, VT

Ariella, thank you so much for taking the time to share about your incredible book—it’s a gift to the world. 

Thank you for this opportunity to connect with you and your readers, thank you so much.  

To celebrate the release of Ariella’s new book, Home in Bloom, we’re giving away five copies. For a chance to win, please share one of your favorite unexpected or wilder bouquet ingredients. If you don’t have one, tell us what about this interview inspired you the most. Winners will be announced on March 12. Please note: This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. 

To learn more and connect with Ariella, be sure to visit her website and sign up for her newsletter. You can also follow her on Instagram. Home In Bloom is available from Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite local bookstore.


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The {Farmer} & The Florist Interview: Kori Hargreaves

The {Farmer} & The Florist Interview: Kori Hargreaves

I first happened upon Kori Hargreaves of Dawn Creek Farm and her beautiful flowers through a picture on Instagram of a pale blush-pink zinnia. In all my years growing flowers, I had never seen anyone growing that color in any kind of abundance.

I immediately reached out to her, and if I remember it right, literally begged her to let me grow a few of her seeds the following year. To my delight, she sent me a little wax paper envelope with 25 precious seeds in it, which I carefully sowed and tended that season. The flowers that bloomed were even more beautiful than I had expected—Kori was really onto something.

Over the next few years, we swapped seeds, shared photos, compared notes, and talked over Zoom—cheering each other in our efforts. Breeding is typically a very isolated, solitary endeavor, and finding a kindred spirit was such a gift. 

This past summer, we finally got to meet in person, when Kori and her sweet family came to the farm for a visit. We toured the gardens and showed her all of the magical selections that I’ve been working on from the original seed she shared with me, and we admired the four beautiful Dawn Creek mixes that will be part of the Floret Originals release. Chris captured our time together and you can watch a wonderful little film about our collaboration here.

Kori also sat down for a special interview about her inspiration, her flowers, and her breeding work. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom because we’re hosting a special giveaway for some of her coveted seeds. 

Erin Benzakein and Kori HargreavesKori, I’m so happy you’re here! I’ve been waiting for the day that we could finally meet in person. For those who aren’t familiar with your work, could you tell Floret readers a little more about your background and your path to flowers? I know you also have two degrees in plant biology and studio arts. I’d love to know more. 

I grew up in a small rural community in the Santa Cruz mountains on the central California coast. My parents are lifelong artists and devoted gardeners, and my childhood unfurled in our family garden, which overflowed with flowers and food, amidst the surrounding redwood forest. 

Growing up, my dad taught resident apprentices in small-scale organic farming at the CASFS Farm and Garden, and my sister and I spent countless hours wandering the farm while my dad worked. 

Plants have, for as long as I can remember, called me into a relationship of refuge, protection, and quiet acceptance. When I left home for college, I found immediate comfort and a connection in my new environment through meeting and forming familiar relationships with the plants around campus and the surrounding watershed, and I began putting down roots in the community working at the UC Davis Student Farm (where I eventually met Toby, my partner in everything to come).

My art degree was actually devoted to oil painting, and it was interesting and challenging to attempt to pursue my deep love of plants, horticulture, and creative arts in tandem in the university setting, which in my personal experience at the time maintained a palpable underlying cultural and intellectual divide between the arts and the sciences. 

I followed my creative curiosity into fiber arts and plant-centered color after graduating, in large part because I felt disillusioned by my college experience and was working through a deep longing to rekindle the light of my creative process as connecting me intimately to the living world, which had struggled existentially in the institutional setting.

After college I worked growing vegetables and herbs on a local ranch, and began a textile and natural dye business on the side, spinning, weaving, and growing plants to discover their hidden colors. This evolved into a small online seed company, selling seeds gathered from the wide range of dye plants growing in my garden, along with a blog sharing instructions for growing, harvesting, use, and seed saving. 

At the time there was very little natural dye information available online, and hardly anything at all in regards to growing the plants themselves or saving their seeds. I took what I learned through reading and personal research and shared both my explorations and information on seed saving and dye plant cultivation. I also began my first forays into plant breeding, selecting open-pollinated strains of indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) for increased pigment potential. 

This work and other work I was doing with indigo processing led to collaborations and a scholarship through our local California Fibershed organization to attend classes with renowned cotton breeder Sally Fox in the Capay Valley. I was utterly inspired by Sally’s lifelong devotion to cotton, and it was my first chance seeing how breeding could become a life’s work. 

Toby and I got married in 2014, at which point my mom and I grew all the flowers for the wedding. This was the first time I included a large amount of flowers into a crop plan specifically for cutting, which was quite exciting. Soon after, we had the opportunity to purchase land ourselves in Rio Linda, California (just north of Sacramento). I left my ranch job, and we moved and began Dawn Creek Farm. 

The first growing season in our new home, it wasn’t clear yet what our main markets for supporting the farm would be. I split the crop plan between flowers, veggies, and dye plants and began exploring local channels. That year I taught natural dye classes through several schools while building up the farm infrastructure. It quickly became clear that there was an overwhelmingly unmet demand among local floral designers for locally grown specialty cut flowers, and as an artist, I truly enjoyed working in conversation with these local businesses to supply them with exquisite local blooms. 

With our farm’s small acreage and the incredible production capacity of cut flowers, everything fell into place. From that season onward, we turned the farm production entirely over to flowers and sold every stem directly to local floral designers.

You are located in Santa Cruz, California. What is your growing season like? Can you describe your garden space? 

We have relocated to the Santa Cruz mountains, where I grew up. Like much of coastal California, the growing season here is relatively long. While we occasionally get winter snow at our elevation, for the most part, winter is our rainy season. Spring comes early, and summers here in the mountains tend to be significantly warmer than directly on the coastline, with the weather fluctuating from foggy and cool mornings to more than 90°F summer through fall.

In 2020 in the midst of myriad personal and global challenges, a miraculous opportunity arose for Toby and I to purchase 2 ½ sunny acres just down the road from where I grew up. We left Rio Linda in late 2021 and are currently living and gardening on my parent’s land with our four-year-old while we wait for our permit approval to begin building a home and putting down literal and figurative roots. It’s looking hopeful that 2024 may be our first chance to move my breeding projects to our own beautiful sunny hillside.

Over the past several years you’ve changed your focus from grower to plant breeder. Can you talk about your evolution from strictly growing flowers to wanting to select and breed them?

Working directly with floral designers offered me an inspiring chance to draw on both my artistic and horticultural experience, and our farm thrived as a place where we could trial a wide range of unique plants unfamiliar to the local floral market. My background offered me the eye to recognize colors, shapes, and forms suited to our customers’ needs and translate that into successful crop plans, and I tuned into that early on. 

As it happened, our first season in Sacramento we grew a number of zinnia mixes, and in one of them, the most beautiful fluffy, double peach flower appeared. I was so taken by it and knew unequivocally it would be appreciated by our growing customer base. I had never seen anything like it before and vowed I would save the seeds to grow again the next year. In the hubbub of trying to get the farm up and running while also teaching classes that year, I didn’t get around to labeling the plant before things went to seed in the fall. 

Our zinnia field grew huge and untamed in the valley heat, over 5 ft tall, and at some point, a windstorm knocked everything into a wild tangled mess. By the time I finally got it together to gather the seeds, it was impossible to determine for sure which plant it had been. But I waded through the spent rows anyway and gathered seeds from everything growing around where I remembered it being.

I grew these seeds out the following year, and from these seeds, the parents of our current blush zinnias emerged. I was utterly smitten and spent my evenings after work that summer making selections from these seedlings, as well as a few other flower species we had growing that year. Still, the memory of the magical peach zinnia that had captured my heart the previous season hung in my mind. In the rows of seeds I had saved and planted, nothing resembled it …. I knew there might still be a chance for it to show up in future generations, but I couldn’t help feeling a nagging regret that my chance to confidently gather those seeds had slipped through my fingers. 

In late June, we planted our chrysanthemums in what had been the original zinnia field, and soon after discovered several volunteer zinnia seedlings coming up in the rows. I left them to bloom, hoping maybe, just maybe, something magical would happen … and it did.

Out of the handful of volunteer seedlings that bloomed that fall, a single one unfurled in luminous peach, almost exactly as I had remembered it. I had been gifted another chance, and this time I was so ready! 

In the years that followed I began sharing the beauty unfurling from these seeds with our floral design customers while devoting all the personal time I could to making selections, researching, and implementing more carefully coordinated crosses. It has offered the most fascinating array of opportunities to weave together the many facets of my skills, interests, and life experiences thus far.

Forming multigenerational relationships with the plants that I have been drawn to work with has been a highlight in my personal journey. From indigo to zinnias and many others in between, seed saving and pursuing thoughtful selections has carried me into incredible relationships and community connection, and perhaps most poignantly, through an immense extended personal health crisis in 2020/2021 and the subsequent relocation and necessary dissolving of our farm’s cut-flower production, and into this tender new chapter devoted more fully to breeding, where my heart and my family are finding roots again.

What are you looking for in the flowers you’re selecting? What do you view as desirable traits? 

Flower color, form, and texture, along with plant health, disease resistance, growth habit, productivity, vase life, climate tolerance, and niche in a chosen market, have all offered me a basic framework for making selections. The most essential thing I am looking for though—the thing that underpins everything for me personally—might not be summed up as a trait, but as an experience, or a feeling.

For me the process of selecting flowers and developing seed lines is at its heart a musical one … it is built upon some mysterious resonance. I am not sure I have found a better way of summing up my process and how it feels than this.

When a note is played in tune on a stringed instrument, any open string tuned to (and more subtlety in harmony with) that same note will also audibly resonate. Somehow it feels like this to me when I meet certain plants, and combinations of colors, forms, textures … that something in me responds and resonates with them.

While I can and do determine certain essential objective traits that would make a seed line worth pursuing, my true guiding light is selecting flowers to parent lineages that resonate palpably with something inside me, as their caretaker. I quite literally feel certain flowers and qualities singing inside my body and am drawn deep down to follow those songs. Whenever I have followed this personal inner resonance while selecting seed parents, utterly magical things have unfolded between myself and the plants in the following generations. Practicality and logistics must subsequently go hand in hand with this for me.

You are breeding and selecting many varieties of flowers, but your main focus is zinnias. What do you love most about this particular flower?

It’s quite mysterious really. I love that you ask this. I feel as though I stumbled into this soul relationship with zinnias right before I needed their support and guidance the most.

My relationships with all plants have always felt as much a mutual exchange of energy and goodwill as any of my human relationships. That is to say, in my experience of the world, every plant I encounter has its own palpable personality, and there are many, many, many different plants that I will say without hesitation are my dear friends. 

Working alongside zinnias now over these years of my life and so many generations of theirs, I sense they collectively radiate equanimity. They inspire curiosity, generosity, playfulness, and resilience in me. They have a sense of humor and a sparkle about them and feel ready and enthusiastic to be in a mutual relationship with humans. They feel like a very community-oriented flower. Specifically, I have always had a sense that the ones I have been drawn to have their own mysterious evolving plans, and that the magic lies in partnering together for as long as it feels mutually energizing for us all. 

The seed lineages I have been working with have also always very clearly communicated to me when and how they are ready to share their magic with the wider world, and my decisions to share seed from this evolving relationship have always culminated in response to this. When I became critically ill with a soil-borne illness in 2020 and our family and farm were forced to change course and relocate away from the source of my illness, my relationship with these seeds and the process of sharing them with other gardeners and inviting in community support through our first fundraiser carried our small family through the most intense and challenging years and uncertainties of my life, and ultimately allowed me to continue my work with seeds.

I understand that this way of speaking about plants may be strange or unfamiliar, even uncomfortable, for some people to read. I honor that, I am not here to try and change anyone’s perspective or experience. I am putting words the best I can to how I experience my time with plants and know that these words will resonate with some and not as much with others. 

If it helps anyone reading this to hear in more practical terms, here’s another way of explaining how amazing zinnias are: in the climates I have grown them in, zinnias are content to flourish with very little assistance in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions. They flower and set seed in abundance, and propagate quickly from both seeds and cuttings. They are incredible, long-lasting cut flowers perfect for local growers and local flower markets, because despite their stellar vase life they aren’t suited to commercial shipping methods. The genetic diversity they carry is absolutely astounding, and it feels to me as though the potential for exploring color and form combinations through thoughtful breeding is quite possibly limitless. If one were to find themselves drawn to begin their own seed-saving and breeding journey, zinnias are a supportive and encouraging place to begin.

Tell us a bit about your breeding efforts. What’s the process? Technically, how do you do it? 

The answer to this question easily fills an entire book! For anyone reading this who wants to dive into zinnia breeding in particular, my dear friend Tiffany Jones recently published her first book, The Zinnia Breeder’s Handbook. I had the immense honor of consulting and contributing to this treasure trove of information, and highly recommend it as an accessible resource for anyone who feels drawn to begin their own zinnia seed-saving or breeding journey with step-by-step instructions and a wealth of information. 

I will say that there are many ways to approach breeding open-pollinated seed varieties, and some significant variations in approach depending on whether the species you are working with is primarily outcrossing or incrossing in nature. That is, there are plant species (sweet peas, for example) that by design rely primarily on self-pollination, and have no notable issues with inbreeding depression. 

In contrast, outcrossing species such as zinnias thrive in an environment of genetic diversity and rely on cross-pollination via insects and wind to bolster vitality across generations. It is essential in the case of outcrossing species, that breeding be approached with a lens of maintaining as much genetic diversity within a seed line as possible, and extra care is taken to steward the seed population over generations to maintain this diversity (and thus vitality).

There are many species of zinnias, and all rely to a certain extent on outcrossing (some so heavily that individual plants will not produce seed unless pollinated by another individual with sufficient genetic differences). Zinnia elegans, which most gardeners think of first when they hear about zinnias, is generally considered outcrossing, though in my experience falls along a pretty wide spectrum of potential self-compatibility depending on the seed lineage.

I approach developing varieties of outcrossing species from many angles depending on the individuals at hand, from carefully controlled hand-pollinated crosses to larger collective winnowing of traits. I am committed to maintaining as much genetic diversity within a population as possible while honing in on cohesive colors, forms, vigor, and productivity within a population. The exact step-by-step how-to honestly feels like too much for me to distill down in the context of this interview (and again I will point to Tiffany’s book as she has a knack for explaining the essence of things in a very accessible way!), but I think of my own process in terms of three stages:

  1. Gathering of desired phenotypic traits/qualities via careful observation and selection of parent plants, hand crosses, intuition, and guided insect pollination.
  1. Winnowing of the established gene pool to approach a sufficiently homogenous population via five or more generations of progressive seed parent selections, using insect pollination chambers to guide pollination. Again, this stage is a balance between maintaining genetic diversity and reaching a stable and cohesive range of phenotypes and for me involves observing and listening to the seeds themselves each step of the way.
  1. Stewardship/maintenance of seed lines. Once an outcrossing seed line has reached a notably stable and reliable place, it requires care and tending to continue forward for generations to come. This involves growing out large populations (ensuring maximum genetic diversity) for seed production while editing out individual seed parents that exhibit more nuanced undesirable/dominant traits. 

For example, in zinnias, the single flower form is dominant over the fully double form, and it is challenging (and in some cases undesirable) to prevent singles from emerging in populations over time. Because of this, the percentage of singles in a seed line will often increase over successive generations if the population isn’t maintained in a balance that supports the double trait.

What do you hope a person experiences when they look at and hold the flowers that you have bred? What is your hope for their future?

Above anything else, a sense of hope. I have grown intertwined together with these flowers through so much personal difficulty, and they have offered me the most incredible support and curiosity through their beauty, presence, infinite variation, and promise for the future. 

For me, spending time in friendship with them has time and again lifted the heaviness of the world from my heart and allowed me the space I needed to breathe and maintain an ember of hope even in the darkest stretches of my journey. I wish that anyone who is in need of encouragement, a quiet nurturing presence, or some other felt sense of support will find what they need in moments exchanged with these flowers.

My hope is to help our seeds reach the hands of people who will cherish them and enjoy being in a relationship with them. People who will plant them, nurture them, resonate with their beauty, adore them, and save their seeds to plant again and again. In this way, both the plants and the people that love them have hope for the future. 

Can you tell me what you’re excited to be offering for the 2024 growing season?

Well first of all, I am beyond excited that this will be the first year that the first four seed mixes of our zinnias will be introduced by Floret and available to purchase retail. I am also excited to be working on some opportunities to share more of my personal time/experience with those who resonate with my work and my voice. I have been contemplating ways to do this and have some sweet ideas that I’m still feeling out, but anyone who has been drawn to connect with me on a more personal level can sign up for our mailing list to receive upcoming announcements.

Do you have any other exciting projects in the works?

Breeding-wise, I am beyond excited about the direction of our in-progress zinnias …. I also have a number of ongoing seed projects in addition to zinnias that I am dancing with—yarrow, columbine, species gladiolus, Agrostemma, roses, and more that I am hoping to have energy to devote to in coming seasons. I began growing roses from seed in 2021 and am very excited to continue to witness the development of the last few years’ seedlings!

In terms of public-facing projects, there’s not really much more to report at this time. I have been in a pretty private cocoon …. My energy beyond working with plants is currently focused on raising a small human, navigating healing, and hopefully soon, getting the go-ahead from our county to start building a home and having the opportunity to put down roots on the land we purchased in 2020.

What is the best way for someone to place an order? Do you have particular growers that offer your varieties?

Cut flowers: Many cut flower farmers across the U.S. and a handful abroad are growing zinnias, Agrostemma, and Xeranthemum developed on our farm and offering them locally through their flower sales channels. For those looking to purchase cut flowers, I would recommend talking with local farmers and seeing if they are interested in and able to add Dawn Creek varieties to their crop plans. 

In my experience, having customers request specific varieties is a fantastic way to help spread awareness among local farms and increase opportunities for floral designers and farmers market customers alike to access them. With Floret releasing so many new varieties retail this winter, seed will finally be more widely accessible for the coming season.

Seeds: Floret is the only seed company that we have officially partnered with to sell our seeds at this time, and many who have followed our journey will be happy to know that a generous portion of every single sale of these seeds comes directly back to supporting our farm’s continued work. I have gotten inquiries from others who are interested in offering our seeds for sale, and I’m looking forward to making guidelines available for those who are interested in saving and selling our seeds consciously on a smaller scale to do so. 

As you and I have talked about, it feels meaningful to take care to share an example of how to do this in a way that supports breeders devoting themselves to developing and stewarding open-pollinated seed varieties in continuing to realistically fund their work, and that makes the immense time and energy needed to do this possible.

Do you have any upcoming important dates for shop launches, fundraisers, catalogs, or anything else people should know about? Also, where do you ship your seeds? 

In the past, we have opened up our annual fundraiser in February (shipping to the U.S. only) and updated our online seed shop with the seeds we have leftover to share from myriad projects at the same time. 

With Floret’s new introductions, I’m sensing that we will be changing some things up for 2024, though exactly how is still developing as of writing this. I would love to invite anyone interested in updates to join our farm’s mailing list via the form on our website!

Thank you so much, Kori! I am so happy that our paths crossed all those years ago and that I get to play a part in your breeding journey. I am so excited to release your special mixes and continue to support your work. 

To celebrate the upcoming release of the Dawn Creek varieties, we’re giving away 10 seed bundles. Each bundle will contain a packet of each of Kori’s mixes: Dawn Creek Blush, Dawn Creek Honey, Dawn Creek Pastels, and Dawn Creek Peach. 

For a chance to win, please leave a comment below answering one of the following questions. Winners will be announced on February 15. Please note: Because we can’t yet send the breeding varieties internationally, this giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Update: A huge congratulations to our winners Rhonda Martin, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Geri Olson, Craig, Jennifer Hockett,  Amy DeCastro, Amanda Reynolds, Amanda Chalkley, Sueze and Sara M.

  1. When life is hardest, are there plants in your garden/ecosystem that you find yourself turning towards to help steady or buoy your spirits? What plants, if any, are your allies in hard times? 
  2. If seed catalogs were to disappear tomorrow, what seeds would you save from your garden this year? What plants do you want to grow alongside forever? 

To learn more and connect with Kori, be sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram.


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Meet the Floret Originals – Floret Flowers

Meet the Floret Originals - Floret Flowers

It’s hard to believe that after 7 long years of work, we’re just 2 short weeks away from finally releasing the Floret Original seed varieties out into the world! I feel like I’ve been waiting for this moment for an eternity and can’t wait to see them all growing in your gardens and on your farms this coming season. The official release date is Tuesday, February 6. 

I thought now would be a great time to introduce you to these magical little plant souls and share a bit more about what makes them so special. Each variety has a unique personality and while at first glance some might look a bit similar, they are all quite different when you get to know them. 

I’ve organized this post into three main sections. First, we’ll explore the 12 celosia varieties that we’re offering, then deep dive into zinnias (we have 10 beautiful mixes!), and end with dahlias which I know so many people are excited about.

But before we dive into this introduction, if you don’t already know the backstory about this project, be sure to read Floret Originals: An Update on our Breeding Program.

The first group of plants that I want to share with you is celosia. The reason I’ve chosen to highlight them first is because I feel like they are always passed over in favor of fancier, showier blooms!

However, if you’re growing flowers to arrange with, these heat lovers are an indispensable addition to your cutting garden and have your back when it comes to churning out bouquet ingredients. 

These hardworking plants are vigorous, free-flowering, and easy to grow. Their fuzzy, velvet-like flowers come in a distinct range of shapes, including fans, plumes, and brains that are a wonderful accent for arrangements, plus they can be dried and used any time of the year. 

Autumn Blaze’ is a riot of rich fall tones, including coral, copper, bronze, cherry, rose gold, rhubarb, and amber. The iridescent shimmering plumes come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, including dense candelabras, long, wispy spires, and textural spiky quills. 

Stocky, heavily branching plants have a unique range of stem and foliage colors. From a distance, the plants look as if they are about to burst into flames!

Glowing Embers’ is a selection that was made from ‘Autumn Blaze’ and features a narrower range of colors including copper, bronze, coral, smoky rose, muted tangerine, and gold. The velvety plumes come in various shapes and sizes, including dense textural clusters, feather-like wands, and long, slender wisps. 

Stocky, heavily branching plants have green foliage with a bronze cast that complements the unusual muted coloring found in the flowers. 

Rose Gold’ is another special color range that was discovered in ‘Autumn Blaze’ a few years back. The color palette is much more narrow and includes rose gold, blush, and champagne plumes that look as if they have been dusted with iridescent glitter. 

The stocky, heavily branching plants have dark ruby-red stems with cranberry-veined leaves that perfectly offset the antique-looking metallic flower heads. They are a flower arranger’s dream! 

If you’re only looking at the plumes cut from the plant, one might think that ‘Vintage Rose’ is the same as ‘Rose Gold’, but the two, while similarly colored, are actually quite different. 

‘Vintage Rose’ is twice the height of ‘Rose Gold’ and much more feathery. The flowers are a heartbreakingly beautiful blend of blush, pewter, and sunbleached velvet that looks like it’s from another era. It’s the perfect color range for wedding work.

Next up is ‘Summer Sherbet’. This beautiful, free-flowering mix produces giant velvety plumes in rose-pink, blush, coral, and the softest peach. The heat-loving plants have light apple-green foliage and long, slender stems that are perfect for arranging. 

The color palette is super useful for many different types of bouquets because it mixes so well with other ingredients. 

A few years back, Eric (our seed specialist) started experimenting with trying to isolate the most textural, feathery plumes in the ‘Summer Sherbet’ mix, and create a narrower, more vivid color range, and that’s how ‘Spun Sugar’ was born. 

This beautiful warm, glowing mix produces giant shimmering, textural plumes in a range of peachy tangerine, soft coral, pinky apricot, and smoky rose. These productive plants have long, slender stems, giant spaghetti-like flower heads, and light green foliage. 

In the early days, ‘Summer Sherbet’ was a much broader range of colors which included some yellows and greens. I had always wanted to tease the fresh, clean green out of this variety and finally succeeded with ‘Limonata’. 

It is a beautiful pale creamy lime blend that looks more like a foliage than a flower. Plants have a vigorous branching habit and produce an abundance of long, wispy chartreuse spires that add a freshness to arrangements. The colors mix well with almost everything. ‘Limonata’ is similar to a hybrid variety of celosia called ‘Sylphid’, but the great thing about this beauty is that you can easily save the seed from it. 

Raspberry Lemonade’ also originated from ‘Summer Sherbet’, but has a much more saturated color range not often found in the celosia family. What makes it so unique is the dusty, smoky coloring that has a sun-faded quality. 

Plants have a vigorous branching habit and produce dense, textural spires in shades of smoky raspberry, sangria, watermelon, and the occasional lemon yellow. 

While I tend to be most often drawn to soft pastel colors, there’s always a place for richer, more vibrant tones, too. Sangria Mix is composed of towering deep grape-purple and vivid magenta plumes that draw a lot of attention.

Plants have a vigorous branching habit, deep maroon stems, and emerald-green foliage with a striking purple cast. This blend is the perfect addition to a jewel-toned color palette. 

The early-flowering variety ‘Dusty Rose’ (previously named ‘Fruit Punch’) has changed quite a bit over time. Through the refinement process I’ve been able to nearly eliminate the magenta and burgundy fans that used to be part of the mix, so the original name no longer fit. 

Fan-shaped blooms are soft blush with a rose wash and a subtle silvery-green undertone. Plants have rich garnet-red stems and long, slender green leaves with beautiful cranberry veining. 

This variety originated from an unexpected cross between ‘Vintage Rose’ and Supercrest mix. What resulted were plants that possessed the Supercrest flower form, but Vintage Rose’s unique pastel coloring and tall dark stems.

One of my favorite celosias to grow here in the Pacific Northwest is the Supercrest mix because it flowers incredibly early, does well in cooler climates, and has a somewhat compact plant habit. For the last few years I’ve been working on narrowing down the mix into a very soft pastel color range and that is how ‘Pink Chenille’ was born.

This mix includes soft pink, pale peach, and champagne. Long, slender stems are topped with a range of wavy, fan-shaped, and spiky textural flower heads. Blooms add a unique, velvety quality to arrangements. Plants have light green foliage and a vigorous branching habit. These colors are perfect for wedding work. 

Coral Reef’ is a special selection that was made from the Supercrest mix that includes a more vivid color range including orange, salmon, peach, raspberry, and marigold. The vigorous plants have a branching habit and are one of the earliest celosias to flower. 

This mix is filled with the most unique coral-like blooms—they look as if they belong in the sea. 

The second group I want to highlight from our breeding program are zinnias. What I love most about these flowers is that they are incredibly easy to grow, are the perfect first crop for beginning gardeners, and are reliable, prolific producers no matter where you garden. 

In addition to churning out buckets and buckets of beautiful, long-stemmed blooms that are perfect for cutting, they are well-loved by pollinators. 

Zinnias are the flowers that kicked off my flower breeding journey and it all started with the discovery of ‘Golden Hour’ back in 2016. This variety is named for the most beautiful time of day—the hour before the sun sets on the horizon. 

Large flowers come in a range of warm honey and cantaloupe shades that look as if they are glowing. As flowers age, the lower petals take on the faintest cranberry edging that beautifully complements their red eyes. This is the first variety bred on the farm and is still my very favorite. 

Another really special large-flowered variety is ‘Alpenglow’, which I discovered many years ago in a long row of ‘Golden Hour’ plants as an off type. I’ve been working to refine its enchanting color range of creamy linen, pale peach, and dusty rose flowers. 

The large pastel blooms sit atop long, strong stems and have an unusual iridescent lavender ring around their striking purple eyes. As flowers age, their petal tips turn a muted rosy pink. This rare color combination gives the blooms an almost opalescent quality. 

They pair perfectly with ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas in September. You have to grow it to believe the color!

Of all the zinnias that have been born here on the farm, ‘Precious Metals’ might be the most magical. This giant-flowered mix includes shades of linen, icy lavender, pale pink, soft peach, and palomino. As flowers age, the lower petals often fade to turquoise dusted with lavender, giving blooms an icy metallic quality. 

The flower heads are dense and leathery and the backs of the petals have apple-green veining. To experience their full range of coloring, don’t cut too soon and allow flowers to mature on the plant. 

We offered Unicorn Mix for just one season a number of years ago and people still write in asking when it will be back because they loved it so much. I’m thrilled it’s finally returning! 

Medium-sized, domed blooms come in an enchanting range of colors, including raspberry, tangerine, magenta, lemon, apricot, dusty lilac, and blush—all with striking lavender centers. 

What makes these flowers so unique is that they have a multitoned ombre effect and many of the blooms possess a rainbow-like quality. 

Out of the more than 130 zinnia varieties growing here on the farm, when asked to vote, the team picked Unicorn as their collective favorite, hands down.

To experience their full range of coloring, don’t pick them too soon and allow flowers to mature on the plant. 

As you’re looking at all of the new varieties that we’ll be making available, it could be easy to pass over the ‘Victorian Wedding’ mix because it’s not nearly as showy as some of the others at first glance. 

But when it comes to flower production and the total number of blooms per plant, these babies are absolute workhorses! The stocky plants are so smothered in flowers during the summer months that you can barely see the foliage.

The petite, mostly double blooms come in a highly sought-after color range of buff, pale peach, rose-pink, blush, and the occasional soft orange that is a floral designer’s dream. They remind me of little French macarons and have a very long vase life.

Little Flower Girl’ was my nickname growing up and I knew that I wanted to pass along the title to a special variety someday. This adorable early-flowering pastel mix features darling miniature flowers in shades of blush, soft pink, pale peach, and champagne. 

Tall, strong, slender stems carry single, semi-double, and the occasional double blooms that are perfect for arranging, especially when it comes to weddings. They are especially well-loved by pollinators. 

One of the things that I’m most excited about sharing as part of this special seed release is four beautiful mixes that were created in collaboration with my flower breeding friend Kori at Dawn Creek Farm. You can read a wonderful interview with her here.

Kori is a flower farmer and plant breeder who has made incredible progress in developing new varieties for the marketplace. We have been working together for the past couple of years on refining these mixes with the intention of helping to get her magical varieties out into the world in a bigger way. 

I’m thrilled to have the Dawn Creek beauties as part of our collection!

Dawn Creek Blush is a beautiful large-flowered pastel mix that produces towering plants that are a sight to behold. Blooms come in a range of soft pink, the palest lavender, and blush, with the occasional ivory and soft peach making an appearance. 

Plants have long, strong stems and are incredibly productive. Many of the blooms have a notable cactus-like form and petals are displayed in varying levels of fullness. 

Dawn Creek Peach is a warm, dreamy mix that includes buff, peach, apricot, and faded coral, with the occasional blush. Plants have long, strong stems and are incredibly productive. 

Many of the flowers have a cactus-like form in a wide range of shapes and sizes, including some with tufted centers. There are so many fun treasures in this collection to be discovered.

Dawn Creek Honey is a warm, buttery mix that includes a beautiful range of buff, peach, honey, and cream with a subtle gold wash, as well as the occasional dandelion yellow that loves to make an appearance. 

The large flowers are carried on long, strong stems and many have a cactus-like form, with varying degrees of fullness. 

Here on the farm, there are dozens of different varieties in the works that have come from Kori’s original seeds and the Dawn Creek Pastels mix is a blend of all the different selections that we’ve got cooking. 

Large flowers come in a muted rainbow of colors, including coral, peach, apricot, strawberry, pink, blush, buff, and gold, plus a few other surprises. 

Many of the blooms will have a cactus-like form with varying degrees of fullness, while others may exhibit tufted or domed centers. This mix has so many unique treasures to discover.  

The last group of plants that we’ve been working on as part of this special breeding variety release are dahlia seed mixes. We’ve been able to create four unique mixes that produce flowers in a relatively distinct range of flower forms by collecting seed from separate fields.   

One of the most exciting and surprising discoveries I made early on my dahlia-growing journey was learning how new varieties were created. Unlike tubers or cuttings, which produce an exact clone of the plant they come from, dahlias grown from seed offer a treasure trove of new possibilities, each one something that’s never existed before. If you discover a variety you love, tubers can be saved and planted out the following year—and you even get to name them!  

In my experience, anemone-flowered dahlias are stingy seed producers so every one of the seeds in this mix is a tiny treasure. We collected these ‘Cancan Girls’ seeds from a breeding field of anemone types and so far about 70% of the plants grown from this seed produce anemone-flowered blooms. 

This dahlia seed mix is filled with a dazzling rainbow of tufted blooms in all shapes and sizes. The rich color range includes reds, maroons, pinks, purples, and many bicolors—no two plants will be the same! If you love this form, ‘Cancan Girls’ is a must grow. We probably won’t offer it again in the future because it is so labor-intensive to produce, so be sure to get the seeds while you can. 

‘Floret’ (what started as C33) is one of the first dahlias I bred here on the farm. The flowers are a strange fusion between collarette and anemone forms. Blooms start out candy pink and fade to warm peach with an iridescent lavender wash as they age. 

But what I love most about ‘Floret’ is that of all the dahlia varieties I’ve ever collected seed from, nearly all her offspring possess similar characteristics to their mother, including her unique form and soft, unusual coloring. I’ve never grown seed from a dahlia variety with such a high percentage of “keepers.”

Seed from the ‘Petite Florets’ mix was collected from ‘Floret’ and is a range of pastel tones, including peach, apricot, dusty rose, lavender, sunbleached raspberry, and buttercream, all with a hauntingly beautiful iridescent wash. 

A large percentage of the blooms are either collaretes or anemones, many of which have snipped petal tips, long feathery ruffles, and twizzly eyelashes encircling their fuzzy centers. Every one of them is pure magic!

Another beautiful new mix is ‘Shooting Stars’, which was collected from an entire field of collarettes and features an incredible range of star-shaped flowers, including singles, collarettes, orchettes, orchids, and other fun surprises—no two plants will be the same! 

You’ll find flowers with snipped edges, rolled petals, stripes, streaks, and speckles in every color of the rainbow. The bees love this mix and it’d be worth planting just for the pollinators.

Last but not least is ‘Bee’s Choice’—one of the most popular seed mixes we’ve ever offered. This year’s mix was collected from all of our different dahlia breeding patches on the farm and includes a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors! 

Most of the flowers will have open centers, which will attract lots of pollinators to your garden but you should also get some fun surprises in the mix including some balls, informal decoratives, and maybe an anemone or two.

If you’ve made it to the end of this post, a huge thank you for taking the time to meet all of the Floret Originals and letting me share my overwhelming excitement about them with you. 

To celebrate the release of these special seeds we’re hosting a giveaway of 10 deluxe seed collections. Each collection includes all of the new varieties (26 packets!) and a beautiful growing guide. For a chance to win, please leave a comment below sharing what breeding varieties you’re most excited to add to your garden this season. Winners will be announced on February 5. Please note: Because we can’t yet send the breeding varieties internationally, this giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Update: A huge congratulations to our winners: Angela, Katelyn Lacey, Tai Quirke, Chris, Leah, Stephanie Peoples, Autumn Mulverhill, Andrea K., Anne-Sophie and Ruth Goethals.


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Floret Originals: Your Questions Answered

Floret Originals: Your Questions Answered

Ever since we announced that we would be releasing the breeding varieties into the world, we’ve been overwhelmed with so many excited emails, messages, and questions. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common ones. 

If you have a question that is not answered here, be sure to leave it in the comments section below. 

I’m confused. What exactly is a Floret Original? How are they different from the varieties you’ve carried in the past?

One thing I didn’t realize until we started making this big transition was how many people thought that every variety of flower seed that we’ve carried in our shop was bred here on the farm. While I love that you have that much faith in us, the vast majority of varieties we’ve offered through our shop were already in existence and collected from a network of specialty growers or were produced here in our fields. The difference with the Floret Original varieties is that they were either developed through many seasons of careful selection on the farm or were actually born here!

Over the last 7 years, we have been working on developing these new varieties to help give local growers an advantage in the marketplace and open up a whole new world of possibilities for the seasonal flower movement. 

We’ve focused our efforts on flowers that are easy to grow, thrive in a wide range of climates (especially those that are hot or humid), and are both vigorous and healthy so that even beginning gardeners will have success with them. Potential candidates are measured against a set of strict criteria, including long stems for cutting, beautiful coloring, and a unique form that will lend itself to flower arranging. 

To ensure that local growers have the advantage over imported blooms, we’ve been focusing on breeding flowers that don’t ship well (dahlias, celosia, and zinnias) so if floral designers or wholesale flower sellers want to get their hands on them, they will have to buy them locally or learn how to grow their own.

Erin Benzakein in the back of the Floret truck surrounded by buckets of breeding varietiesAre you going to offer any other seed besides the Floret Originals in the future? Where can I find cress or sweet peas? Help!

It has long been a dream of mine to have our little seed company transition to specializing in farm-bred varieties. After many years of diligent work, we have finally reached that point!

Moving forward we will only be offering Floret Original varieties or special flowers that need our help to be preserved. It is a bittersweet moment because I love all of the flowers that we’ve had the pleasure of sharing with you in the past, but in order to give the breeding varieties the time and attention they need, it’s important that we focus our efforts. 

We have created a series of special resources to help you find new and wonderful sources for seed. I’m excited to introduce you to my very favorite companies (many of which are still family-owned) and help play matchmaker between you and them. Be sure to read Floret’s Favorite Specialty Seed Sources

A huge thank you to everyone who has ordered seeds from us over the years. Your support has allowed our family farm to grow and thrive and I’m excited to share this next chapter with you. 

My farm is small and every square foot counts. What percentage of the plants will come back true to the photos on your site? 

These special varieties have been grown in isolation, either through distance or inside of covered hoop houses, and refined through a process of rouging for the past 6 to 7 years. 

We have grown out and trialed all of the seeds that we’re offering to ensure that each one is of the highest quality and what we’d consider a stable variety, meaning that at least 90% (or more) of the plants will produce flowers that are true to type. 

Please note that there will be some slight variations of flower size, form, or color and you will occasionally find some off types (a few brightly colored flowers are the most common surprise) but for the most part, the vast majority of the plants that come from each packet of seed will resemble their photos and descriptions.

If you have become accustomed to growing hybrid flowers (like the Zowie or Uproar series zinnias, Pro Cut sunflowers, etc.) that are 100% uniform, you may be surprised or a little frustrated by the diversity found in our seeds. If you need every single plant to perform in an identical manner then these varieties are probably not for you. 

Over time, these varieties will be refined even further as we work to select fuller flowers and a more uniform color presentation, but I am excited to have you try them in their current, not-quite-perfect state and see what you think.

If you are planning to save seed (for your own personal use) and discover an off type in the mix, be sure to remove (rogue) it out of the patch so that all of the flowers that you’re growing and saving are the ones you desire.   

Can I grow out and resell the seed from Floret Originals or Dawn Creek seed varieties?

One question that we get very often is “Can I grow and sell the seed from your Floret Original varieties?” I’ve also seen a number of small farmers growing out the seed they purchased from Dawn Creek and offering it as their own without permission. I understand the excitement about these new beauties, and because the seed is limited, people see an opportunity for their businesses. 

But we have poured a tremendous amount of time, effort, and resources into developing these varieties and ask that you do not reproduce their seed, for sale, without permission. With that said, I would love for you to grow and save seed from these varieties for your own personal use (including breeding work) and to share with your family and friends. You are more than welcome (and highly encouraged) to grow and sell the fresh flowers and potted plants from these magical varieties as well! 

An important thing to note is that before we ever started growing out the Dawn Creek zinnia varieties for seed, we reached out to Kori, expressed our interest, and asked for permission. Once permission was granted, we came to an agreement on a royalty structure so that she would receive a percentage of sales from any variety that was derived from her original seed.

In order for independent plant breeding to become a more viable occupation, it is extremely important that plant breeders are both acknowledged for their incredible contributions and fairly compensated for their work. 

To summarize, the unauthorized production of seeds with the intent to sell, renaming of varieties, or reselling of packets purchased from Floret without permission is prohibited.

At this time, we are the only source for these seeds, but if you are interested in potentially becoming a licensed seed grower in the future, please fill out this form.

 

Are the Floret Originals varieties available wholesale? I’d love to offer them in my catalog or shop!

Currently, we do not have enough seed to offer Floret Original varieties in volume to other seed companies or retailers. However, if you would like to join our waiting list, please complete this form.

Eric Budzynski checking on seeds pods laid out to dryWhy do the Floret Original varieties cost more than other seeds?

A tremendous amount of time and effort has gone into breeding these special new varieties and we’ve done it on our own, right here on our farm. We have spent the last 7 years working to figure out how to breed new varieties, get them to come back true to type, and master the art of seed saving. 

This is a very uncommon approach in the flower seed industry. Typically all of the new varieties that are brought to market come from large corporations with breeding facilities located near the equator, where they can grow year-round and have access to very affordable labor. Their seeds are produced on a massive scale and distributed through a global network of dealers, brokers, and seed companies. The end consumer (the farmer or home gardener) is the last person in the chain and is many steps removed from the original source, not knowing how their seeds were produced and who grew them.

What makes this project so special is that we’re doing the work right here on our farm and can share the process and journey with you. We have been working to create what the flower community felt was missing from the marketplace—I like to think of these seeds as “created by the people, for the people.” And now that some of the Floret Original varieties are ready to go into the world, we can deliver them directly to you and bypass all of the middlemen along the way. 

When it comes to pricing, we’ve tried to strike a balance between recouping the investment that has gone into this self-funded project, while also making these seeds as affordable as possible for gardeners and farmers. While the higher cost (when compared to standard varieties) might mean that you are only able to get one packet of the seeds you desire versus multiples, I do hope that it doesn’t prevent you from being able to grow them at all. 

One of the ways we plan to help offset the higher cost of these seeds is by teaching you how to save your own later this summer. We’ve been busy writing and filming a new Seed-Saving Mini Course that I can’t wait to share more about soon.

Erin Benzakein and other members of Team Floret threshing seedsI’m trying to find information about flower seed saving, and I can’t find anything. Can you point me in the right direction?

I know how frustrating it can be when it comes to trying to find information on flower seed saving and breeding because so few resources currently exist. If you haven’t already read Tiffany Jones’ book, The Zinnia Breeder’s Handbook, or Kristine Albrecht’s Dahlia Breeding for the Farmer-Florist and the Home Gardener both are wonderful resources. 

For the last few years, we have been working on documenting the process that we go through to save flower seeds here on the farm. It is an incredibly complex topic and there is so much to learn and know. It’ll be a while before I can share this massive project, but the thought of all of this information becoming publicly available sometime in the future is very exciting! 

In the meantime, we’ve been working on a special new Seed-Saving Mini Course that will do a deep dive into saving celosia, dahlia, and zinnia seeds which will be available later this summer.  It will cover information about the differences between open-pollinated and hybrid varieties, isolation distances required to ensure that varieties come back true to type, and step-by-step instructions on how to go about harvesting and cleaning seeds on a home scale.

How many seeds come in each packet?

The number of seeds per packet will vary based on the specific variety.

Celosia will have a minimum of 100 seeds per packet, dahlias will have at least 25 seeds, and zinnias will include a minimum of 50, enough to grow a nice big patch of each one. 

You can also find the seed quantities listed near the bottom of each product description if you’re ever curious in the future. 

Are your seeds certified organic?

Here on the farm we use organic growing practices but are no longer certified (although we were for more than a decade). All of the seeds that we offer are non-GMO, open-pollinated, and untreated. 

If you need a letter stating this for your certifier please email (email protected) and we can send one along. 

Do you have any tips for growing the new breeding varieties? Each seed is so precious and I want to make sure I do everything right!

We’ve created some wonderful resources to help you have success growing the Floret Original varieties this season.

Every seed order leaving the farm will come with a beautiful printed growing guide that includes a step-by-step seed-starting tutorial, flower-growing advice, and detailed growing instructions for celosia, zinnias, and dahlias (from seed). We had so much fun putting together this photo-filled booklet to accompany these special varieties! 

The same growing instructions that are in the booklet can also be found in the Resources section of our website. Be sure to check out How to Grow Celosia, How to Grow Zinnias, and How to Grow Dahlias from Seed. 

And in mid-February, we’ll be releasing our Winter Mini Course Seed-Starting 101. In this video series, I will show you how to start seeds even if you don’t have a greenhouse, how to care for young seedlings until planting time, and how to avoid common mistakes. The course is free, all you need to do is sign up. 

Floret Originals blooms arranged in vessels on shelvesCan I grow celosia, dahlias, and zinnias in pots?

If you have a small space or don’t have any actual ground to grow in, you can plant in pots. Be sure to choose the largest container possible, at least 3 gallons (11 L). It’s important to keep in mind that when you grow any plant in a container, it will require a lot more care than a plant growing directly in the ground. In addition to needing regular deep watering, especially during the height of summer, container-grown plants need to be fertilized monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

If you’re looking for varieties that have a more compact growth habit, some great options are Celosia Coral Reef, Dusty Rose, and Pink Chenille, Dahlia Cancan Girls and Petite Florets, and Zinnia Little Flower Girl and Victorian Wedding.

However, you can experiment with any of the varieties and see which ones do best in containers and raised beds.

If things sell out, will you be restocking? What does it mean when a variety says “Sold Out” or “Coming Soon”? 

To know if we will be restocking a variety, there will be a little flag in the upper right-hand corner that either says “Coming Soon” or “Sold Out.” If it says “Coming Soon” the variety will be restocked later this spring. 

To be notified when the variety you’re interested in comes back in stock, be sure to use the “Email When Available” feature within the product’s description. When seed is restocked you will receive an email.

Can you send seed for the Floret Original varieties internationally? 

We have been looking into the logistics of shipping seeds internationally, but it’s proving to be no small feat. Thank you so much for your patience! If you live outside of the U.S. or Canada and are interested in getting your hands on these special new varieties, please complete this form. We hope to have an update for you in the next 4 to 6 weeks.

One thing that we’ve seen done quite successfully is to have your order shipped to a friend in the States and then they find a way to get it to you. 

Will items in my cart be held for me? 

This is a tricky one because we have no control over the system that processes orders and inventory once the products are live on the site. Items are removed from inventory as purchases are completed and because of this, the items in your cart will unfortunately not be held. For the best experience, we recommend having your list ready and checking out as soon as possible. 

Can I change my order?

Once your order has been placed, it is printed and put into our order packing queue. Unfortunately, because of our small team and the volume of orders we will be filling, we are unable to combine separately placed orders or modify an order once it’s been submitted.

When will my order ship?

We will be shipping out orders as quickly as we can, but with the small size of our team, orders could take up to 4 to 6 weeks to process. Once your order leaves the farm you will receive an email with tracking information.

How should I store my seeds if I don’t want to plant them all right away?

If stored properly seeds can remain viable for many, many years. Be sure to keep them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. A plastic tub or jar with a lid tucked in the garage or basement works great. 

Rodents can be an issue, so be sure that your seeds are stored in a critter-proof container to protect them.

If you have questions that haven’t been answered above, please leave a comment below. 


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نحوه رشد زینیا – گلهای گلدار

نحوه رشد زینیا - گلهای گلدار

زینیا یکی از ساده ترین گل های شاخه بریده برای رشد است. آنها اولین محصول عالی برای باغبانان تازه کار هستند و بدون توجه به اینکه در کجا باغ می کنید، تولیدکنندگان قابل اعتماد و پربار هستند.

علاوه بر این که سطل‌ها و سطل‌هایی از شکوفه‌های زیبا و ساقه بلند که برای برش مناسب هستند، مورد علاقه گرده‌افشان‌ها هستند.

زینیاها از هوای سرد رنجیده اند و ترجیح می دهند پس از کمی گرم شدن آنها کاشته شوند.

بسیاری از باغبانان در مناطق گرم‌تر جهان می‌توانند با موفقیت دانه‌های زینیا را مستقیماً به باغ هدایت کنند، اما در اینجا در واشنگتن خنک، ما گیاهان خود را در اوایل گلخانه، 4 تا 6 هفته قبل از آخرین یخبندان بهاری خود شروع می‌کنیم.

پس از اینکه هوا به اندازه کافی گرم شد و تمام خطر یخبندان از بین رفت، گیاهان را در مزرعه قرار می دهند.

مانند هر گلی که در مزرعه ما رشد می کند، ما سعی می کنیم بهترین شروع ممکن را به آنها بدهیم و بستر کاشت خود را با دوز سخاوتمندانه کمپوست و کود آلی آماده کنیم. در اینجا درباره آماده سازی خاک بیشتر بدانید.

پس از آماده شدن بسترهای کاشت، خطوط آبیاری قطره ای را می گذاریم و سپس با لایه ای از پارچه منظره از پیش سوخته روی تخت ها را می پوشانیم. استفاده از پارچه برای موفقیت لازم نیست، اما در اینجا در مزرعه از آن برای افزایش حرارت و سرکوب علف های هرز استفاده می کنیم.

گیاهان به فاصله 9 تا 12 اینچ (23 تا 30 سانتی متر) از هم قرار می گیرند و بسته به آب و هوا یک تا دو بار در هفته به صورت عمیق آبیاری می شوند. اگر خاک خوب و منبع ثابت آب داده شود، گیاهان می توانند بزرگ شوند و به نوعی حمایت نیاز دارند.

اگر در ردیف‌های بلند رشد کنید، می‌توان گیاهان را با کوبیدن پایه‌های سنگین یا تیرهای T در اطراف محیط بستر و با استفاده از ریسمان نگهدارنده برای ایجاد جعبه‌ای با رشته‌های رشته‌ای برای نگه داشتن گیاهان در حالت قائم جمع کرد. اگر زینیا را در تخت باغچه خود پرورش می دهید، گیاهان جداگانه را می توان با ریسمان به ستون ها گره زد.

راز بدست آوردن فراوان ترین گل و طولانی ترین ساقه ها از زینیاها نیشگون گرفتن آنها در جوانی است. زمانی که گیاهان 8 تا 12 اینچ (20 تا 30 سانتی‌متر) ارتفاع دارند، هرس‌های تیز بردارید و قسمت بالایی آن را به اندازه 3 تا 4 اینچ (7 تا 10 سانتی‌متر) از روی گیاه، درست بالای مجموعه‌ای از برگ‌ها جدا کنید. این به گیاه سیگنال می دهد که چندین ساقه را از زیر جایی که برش ایجاد شده است بفرستد.

در طول دوره های هوای گرم و خشک، زینیا مستعد ابتلا به کپک پودری است. ایجاد جریان هوای خوب در اطراف گیاهان و اطمینان از اینکه آنها تحت هیچ گونه تنش خشکی قرار نمی گیرند، به به حداقل رساندن فشار بیماری کمک می کند.

ما دریافتیم که اسپری پیشگیرانه مخلوطی از Cease و MilStop (هر دو قارچ کش ارگانیک) هر 7 تا 10 روز آن را دور نگه می دارد.

اگر به طور منظم زینیا خود را برداشت نمی‌کنید، حتماً شکوفه‌های مصرف‌شده را از بین ببرید تا انرژی گیاه را روی تولید گل‌های جدید متمرکز کنید و بذر نبرید.

زینیاها باید زمانی چیده شوند که کاملا رسیده باشند وگرنه در گلدان ماندگار نمی شوند. برای اینکه بفهمید یک زنیا برای برداشت آماده است یا خیر، از “تست تکان دادن” استفاده کنید. به سادگی ساقه را حدود 8 اینچ (20 سانتی متر) از سر گل به سمت پایین بگیرید و به آرامی آن را تکان دهید. اگر ساقه آویزان یا خم شده باشد، آماده بریدن نیست. اگر ساقه سفت باشد و صاف بماند، آماده برداشت است.

زینیا یک گل “کثیف” در نظر گرفته می شود و از یک یا دو قطره سفید کننده در آب آن سود می برد. گل ها به سرما بسیار حساس هستند، بنابراین آنها را در خنک کننده قرار ندهید. اگر مواد نگهدارنده گل به آب اضافه شود، زینیا باید حدود یک هفته در گلدان بماند.

من از همان ابتدا گیاه زینیا را پرورش داده ام و هر سال بیشتر و بیشتر عاشق آنها می شوم. اگر می خواهید همه گونه های مورد علاقه من را ببینید، آن را بررسی کنید بخش زینیا از کتابخانه فلورت

من دوست دارم در مورد تجربه شما در مورد این گروه شگفت انگیز از گیاهان بشنوم. آیا زینیا را پرورش می دهید یا قصد دارید در فصل آینده آنها را به باغ خود اضافه کنید؟ اگر چنین است، انواع مورد علاقه شما چیست، یا چه گنجینه های جدیدی را به لیست آرزوهای خود اضافه می کنید؟


لطفاً توجه داشته باشید: اگر نظر شما فوراً نمایش داده نشد، محکم بنشینید. ما یک فیلتر هرزنامه داریم که از ما می‌خواهد نظرات را قبل از انتشار تأیید کنیم.

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چگونه گل محمدی را از بذر پرورش دهیم

چگونه گل محمدی را از بذر پرورش دهیم

یکی از هیجان‌انگیزترین و غافلگیرکننده‌ترین اکتشافاتی که در سفر پرورش کوکب انجام دادم، یادگیری چگونگی ایجاد انواع جدید بود.

بر خلاف غده‌ها یا قلمه‌ها، که کلون دقیق گیاهی را تولید می‌کنند، گل محمدی که از دانه رشد می‌کند گنجینه‌ای از امکانات جدید را ارائه می‌کند، هر کدام چیزی که قبلاً وجود نداشته است.

فرصت‌ها بی‌پایان هستند، و اگر یکی را پیدا کنید که دوستش دارید، می‌توانید آن را نام ببرید!

نهال های کوکب به شدت به سرما حساس هستند، بنابراین تا زمانی که هوا به اندازه کافی گرم نشده است آنها را در بیرون از خانه نکارید. ما معمولاً آنها را 3 تا 4 هفته پس از آخرین یخبندان بهاری خود پیوند می زنیم.

بذرها را باید حداقل 4 تا 8 هفته قبل از کاشت در داخل خانه شروع کنید. دانه های کوکب به طور پراکنده جوانه می زنند، بنابراین صبور باشید – آنها ظاهر می شوند اما ممکن است تا دو هفته طول بکشد. کاشت مستقیم در باغ توصیه نمی شود.

گل کوکب در خاک غنی و به شدت اصلاح شده بهترین عملکرد را دارد. ما بسترهای کاشت را با دوز سخاوتمندانه کمپوست و کود آلی آماده می کنیم و سپس آبیاری قطره ای را نصب می کنیم. در اینجا درباره آماده سازی خاک بیشتر بدانید.

اگرچه آنها می توانند گرمای تابستان را تحمل کنند، توصیه می کنیم در آب و هوای بسیار گرم، کمی سایه بعد از ظهر تهیه کنید.

گیاهان را به فاصله 12 اینچ (30 سانتی متر) از هم قرار دهید و هفته ای دو بار به عمق آب دهید. (نهال کوکب را می توان بسیار نزدیکتر به هم رشد داد، با فاصله بین بوته ها به اندازه 4 اینچ (10 سانتی متر). این روش جنگلی از ساقه های بلند را تولید می کند و به این ترتیب است که اغلب پرورش دهندگان حرفه ای تعداد نهال هایی را که می توانند در یک فصل رشد دهند، افزایش می دهند. )

راب ها و حلزون ها عاشق نهال های گل محمدی هستند. ما Sluggo را بلافاصله پس از نشاء به کار می بریم تا از آنها در حین استقرار محافظت کنیم.

گیاهان به ناچار بلند و سنگین می شوند و نیاز به چنگ زدن محکم دارند که باید قبل از بزرگ شدن بیش از حد و از بین رفتن وزن شکوفه های خودنمایی کنند.

اگر گل محمدی را در بسترهای باغچه پرورش می دهید، می توانید در زمان کاشت هر نهال را در کنار هر نهال بکوبید و در حین رشد آنها را ببندید.

اگر در ردیف‌های بلند کاشت می‌کنید، می‌توان با کوبیدن ستون‌های سنگین یا تیرهای T در اطراف محیط بستر و ایجاد جعبه‌ای با خط ریسمان با استفاده از ریسمان قیچی، گیاهان را جمع کرد و در حالت ایستاده نگه داشت.

برای افزایش تعداد کلی گل ها و تشویق ساقه های بلند و قوی، باید آنها را نیشگون بگیرید. هنگامی که گیاهان 8 تا 12 اینچ (20 تا 30 سانتی متر) بلند شدند، از هرس های تیز برای جدا کردن 3 تا 4 اینچ (7 تا 10 سانتی متر) بالای مجموعه ای از برگ ها استفاده کنید. این باعث می شود که گیاه چندین ساقه را به زیر شاخه بفرستد.

مگر اینکه غلاف های بذر را برای اهداف اصلاحی به بلوغ می گذارید، اغلب شکوفه های صرف شده را حذف کنید تا گیاهان انرژی خود را به جای تولید بذر در تولید گل صرف کنند.

اگر انواعی را که دوست دارید کشف کردید، می توانید آنها را در پایان فصل برای کاشت مجدد در سال بعد بیابید.

گل محمدی که از دانه رشد می‌کند، توده‌های مینیاتوری غده‌هایی تولید می‌کند که اغلب به اندازه کافی بزرگ نیستند تا تقسیم شوند، بنابراین کل بسته را در یک کیسه Ziploc پر از پیت ماس ​​یا ورمیکولیت در مکانی خنک که یخ نمی‌زند، بین 40 درجه فارنهایت تا 50 نگهداری می‌کنیم. درجه فارنهایت (4-10 درجه سانتیگراد).

گل های کوکب چندان بادوام نیستند، اما می توانید با چیدن در مرحله مناسب و استفاده از نگهدارنده گل، حدود 5 روز به طول انجامید. گل کوکب بعد از برداشت زیاد باز نمی شود، بنابراین زمانی که تقریباً برای شکوفه های بزرگ و کامل باز است، انتخاب کنید.

برای تک‌ها و دیگر گونه‌های با مرکز باز، درست زمانی که گلبرگ‌ها در حال باز شدن هستند و قبل از اینکه زنبورها به آن‌ها برسند، انتخاب کنید.

اگر گل محمدی را از دانه پرورش نداده اید، به شدت به شما توصیه می کنم آن را امتحان کنید – این بهترین شکار گنج است.

من دوست دارم در مورد تجربه شما در مورد گل محمدی که از دانه رشد می کند و برخی از اکتشافاتی که در باغ خود انجام داده اید بشنوم.


لطفاً توجه داشته باشید: اگر نظر شما فوراً نمایش داده نشد، محکم بنشینید. ما یک فیلتر هرزنامه داریم که از ما می‌خواهد نظرات را قبل از انتشار تأیید کنیم.

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چگونه سلوزیا را رشد دهیم – گلهای گلدار

چگونه سلوزیا را رشد دهیم - گلهای گلدار

سلوزیا گروهی سخت‌کوش از گیاهان است که برای گل‌های مخملی‌مانند و تیره خود رشد می‌کنند که در طیف‌های متفاوتی از اشکال، از جمله بادبزن، پر و مغز وجود دارند. آنها قوی، بدون گل هستند و به راحتی رشد می کنند.

آنها هوای گرم و خشک را دوست دارند و به مراقبت بسیار کمی نیاز دارند. علاوه بر تولید ساقه‌های بسیار زیبا و بافتی که لهجه فوق‌العاده‌ای برای چیدمان دارند، می‌توان آن‌ها را در هر زمان از سال خشک کرد و استفاده کرد.

از آنجایی که سلوزیا بسیار به سرما حساس است، حتی کوچکترین یخبندان نیز پایان آنها خواهد بود، بنابراین بذر را خیلی زود شروع نکنید. ما تا حدود 6 هفته قبل از آخرین یخبندان بهاره خود صبر می کنیم تا آنها را در سینی های گلخانه بکاریم و تا زمانی که هوا به اندازه کافی گرم شود، کاشت را متوقف می کنیم.

هنگامی که دمای بیرون از 60 درجه فارنهایت (16 درجه سانتیگراد) بیشتر است، سلوزیا را می توان مستقیماً در باغ کاشت. بذرها بسیار ریز هستند، بنابراین در هنگام کاشت آن را خیلی عمیق دفن نکنید.

در آب و هوای خنک دریایی ما، سلوزیا باید در زیر پوشش کاشته شود تا بتواند رشد کند، اما در مناطق گرمتر جهان، آنها در خارج از خانه عالی عمل می کنند.

مانند هر گلی که در مزرعه ما رشد می کند، ما سعی می کنیم بهترین شروع ممکن را به آنها بدهیم و بستر کاشت خود را با دوز سخاوتمندانه کمپوست و کود آلی آماده کنیم. در اینجا درباره آماده سازی خاک بیشتر بدانید.

پس از آماده شدن بسترهای کاشت، خطوط آبیاری قطره ای را می گذاریم و سپس با لایه ای از پارچه منظره از پیش سوخته روی تخت ها را می پوشانیم. پارچه منظره گرما را می افزاید و علف های هرز را سرکوب می کند، اما برای موفقیت لازم نیست.

گیاهان بین 9 تا 12 اینچ (23 تا 30 سانتی متر) از هم فاصله دارند و هفته ای دو بار آبیاری عمیق می شوند، گاهی اوقات در هوای گرم بیشتر.

زمانی که گیاهان حدود 6 تا 8 اینچ (15 تا 20 سانتی متر) قد دارند، با بریدن 3 تا 4 اینچ (7 تا 10 سانتی متر) بالای ساقه مرکزی، به آن ها خرج می کنیم. این امر باعث انشعاب فراوان از پایه می شود و در نتیجه ده ها ساقه با اندازه کامل از هر گیاه ایجاد می شود.

برای واریته های بلندتر، حتماً گیاهان را به صورت مرجانی یا چوبی قرار دهید تا از رشد سرسبز آنها حمایت کرده و از واژگون شدن گیاهان جلوگیری کنید.

اگر سلوزیا خود را در ردیف‌های بلند بکارید، می‌توان آنها را با کوبیدن پایه‌های سنگین یا تیرهای T در اطراف محیط بستر و با استفاده از ریسمان مهارکننده برای ایجاد جعبه‌ای با خط ریسمان برای ایستادن گیاهان جمع کرد. اگر آنها در چشم انداز رشد می کنند، گیاهان جداگانه را می توان با استفاده از ریسمان به چوب گره زد.

سر گل ها با بالغ شدن بزرگتر می شوند، بنابراین زمانی که به اندازه دلخواه شما هستند اما قبل از اینکه به دانه بروند، آنها را بچینید. 80 درصد از شاخ و برگ را در طول برداشت جدا کنید، زیرا مدت ها قبل از محو شدن سر گل در گلدان پژمرده می شود.

سلوزیا یک گل شاخه بریده با ماندگاری دیوانه کننده است و اغلب تا 2 هفته بدون مواد نگهدارنده باقی می ماند.

همچنین می توان گل ها را برای استفاده بعدی خشک کرد. برای خشک شدن، ساقه های تازه بریده شده را به مدت 2 تا 3 هفته یا تا زمانی که در تماس سفت شوند، به صورت وارونه در مکانی گرم و تاریک آویزان کنید.

سلوزیاها اغلب نادیده گرفته می شوند و بیشتر به عنوان یک شاخ و برگ یا پرکننده در نظر گرفته می شوند. با این حال، هنگامی که تمام اشکال، اندازه‌ها و رنگ‌های موجود و تطبیق پذیری آن‌ها را برای چیدمان کشف کردید، قلاب خواهید شد. بعلاوه، آنها یکی از ساده ترین گل ها برای نجات دانه ها هستند.

من صدها گونه سلوزیا را در طول سالها رشد داده و ثبت کرده ام. اگر می خواهید ببینید کدام یک از آنها بسیار مورد علاقه من هستند، به سایت مراجعه کنید بخش سلوزیا از کتابخانه فلورت

من دوست دارم در مورد تجربه شما در مورد این گروه شگفت انگیز از گیاهان بشنوم. آیا سلوسیا را پرورش می دهید یا قصد دارید آنها را در فصل آینده به باغ خود اضافه کنید؟ اگر چنین است، انواع مورد علاقه شما کدامند؟


لطفاً توجه داشته باشید: اگر نظر شما فوراً نمایش داده نشد، محکم بنشینید. ما یک فیلتر هرزنامه داریم که از ما می‌خواهد نظرات را قبل از انتشار تأیید کنیم.

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