It's hard to imagine something so beautiful and warm follows something so cold!

If you've ever been to see the flowers, you've probably met this slobber monster. He's my constant shadow, my perfect guard puppy, and is way bigger in person than he is in photos. As I'm often reminded, "Wow, I forgot how big he is!"

Check your emails! Kicking off the fifth year - just in time for Valentine's Day!

Today's going to be a good day.

Throwing it back to 2022, year 1 of flower farming. It was a crazy year. A family trip to Florida with two kiddos ages 3 and 1 . Still in the semi thralls of COVID, I wanted a break so Allen took the boys to the pool and I stayed back dreaming of what was next. I watched videos on how to start a cut flower farm, dreamed through the Johnny's online flower seed catalogue, made my online wishlist, and later in the week purchased those seeds! Shortly after getting home and in the groove of things again my grandma got sick. The boys and I had gotten in the habit of visiting her every week. She'd spoil the kiddos while we chatted and she'd yell at me to sit down and rest while I helped pick up. I miss those visits. I miss her asking, "How's my boys?". 2022 was the year I said goodbye to my Grandma and this year, starting our 5th year of flower farming hits different. I wish she could have been around longer to watch the boys grow, to see my flowers blossom. Year one was a good distraction from the sadness and the farming challenges were met head on. I've learned a few things over the years, gained new friendships, and still procrastinate on all of the important decisions. We are getting around to it. Seeds are ordered, subscription plans are being finalized, and I want to make year 5 extra special! I could use a little hype, so if you've been waiting to get a Round TUIT, here's your sign. A cheeky writing from my grandma, who was a lefty, but always did it right. Please share with me all the flower love - pictures and comments from seasons passed, and encouragement for the seasons to come!

I miss warm summer mornings and playing in the garden.

It's a close the curtains and rewatch all my summer videos kind of day.

Cold days are for dreaming.

It was a SLOW day yesterday, and while I only sold 1 ornament, Nicky outsold the entire building. He now has an 'artist signature' and sold out of his first 6 paintings. So supplies were found and this little hustler made and sold more (at which point I stopped counting). After realizing the difference in our sales he told me, "Maybe people think your flowers are just decorations for my paintings. I'll tell them they can buy the flowers too!". ❤️🥹 My momma heart is full! Thank you to everyone that supported my kiddo and his art! He told me later, "I guess people really do like my artwork!"

*The LAST of the fresh flowers of the season! *Dried floral wreaths *Dried floral ornaments *Nicky's paintings Just a small preview of what you'll find at the Christmas Vendor Market from 9-3 today!

I can't choose a favorite! 😍