Tucking In the Dahlias: A Guide to Post-Season Care, Storage & Seed Saving
As the last flush of dahlia blooms fade and the air begins to turn, it’s time for the tender ritual of closing the season. Whether you’re a backyard grower...
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Autumn Tasks in the Cutting Garden: Bio-Organic & Regenerative Practices
As the golden hues of autumn settle over the cutting garden, there’s a quiet magic in the air. The frantic energy of summer fades, making way for a slower,...
Planting by the Moon – Lunar Planting
When I first embarked on my farming journey, it felt like I was a professional seed killer. No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to get it right....
Creativity Nipped in the Bud – Adene’s Farm Flowers Just Copies Instead
As artificial intelligence explodes into our daily lives, the overwhelming fear is that it will bring about the death of human creativity. I don’t consider myself a cynic, but...
A Beginner’s Guide To Growing Ranunculus
The papery layered rose of spring Ranunculus flower is characterised by multiple layers of delicate, tissue-thin petals that create a lush, full, buttercup appearance. They come in a range...
A Beginner’s Guide To Growing Anemone
The prolific cup-like showy flower Anemone’s are the work horse of the Spring garden, producing plenty blooms throughout spring. An incredibly popular flower for a long vase life and...
The Story Behind Femme Petale
My flower farming dream was almost killed as many times as I killed my seedlings. But let me take you to the beginning of this chapter; October 2019. I...