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Just wrapped up another successful Bingo event at the Bronson annual Polish Festival. All of our proceeds go towards kee...
07/23/2024

Just wrapped up another successful Bingo event at the Bronson annual Polish Festival. All of our proceeds go towards keeping Matteson Lake clean and beautiful. Thank you volunteers!

Waterfall and Pond BegunSo excited that the construction of our waterfall and pond has begun. This area will be a dedica...
07/15/2024

Waterfall and Pond Begun

So excited that the construction of our waterfall and pond has begun. This area will be a dedicated rock garden that is in full sun. Yesterday evening I was working at the farm and noticed so many birds enjoying the water already, such a delicious plus!

First Gladiola HarvestThis Spring I ordered many wholesale bulbs to sell locally. Most of my Gladiolus did not sell, so...
07/15/2024

First Gladiola Harvest

This Spring I ordered many wholesale bulbs to sell locally. Most of my Gladiolus did not sell, so I decided to plant them. I'm a first timer with these flowers and will probably need to stake them next year, but they are beautiful and so impressive!

Hortech - Our First Plant Order Comes InMonday was a busy day for me and the grandkids as we traveled up to Nunica, MI t...
04/18/2024

Hortech - Our First Plant Order Comes In

Monday was a busy day for me and the grandkids as we traveled up to Nunica, MI to pick up our first wholesale order from Hortech, a plant distributor I connected with at the Spring market. Thanks to the guidance of their amazing sales associate, Paige Lamphere, I was able to acquire many of the plants that will be going into the perimeter garden beds. I hope to get these established, then sell more next season. The pics below show the shade and sunny location plants.

I will probably put in most of the shade garden next week, but projected freezing overnight temps may prevent me from this project for awhile longer.

Stay tuned for our next order coming in soon!

Little Spring BeautiesSpring has finally sprung in front of the house in Bronson. I remember planting 50 Sam's bulbs a f...
04/16/2024

Little Spring Beauties

Spring has finally sprung in front of the house in Bronson. I remember planting 50 Sam's bulbs a few years ago and they have quadrupled in size. So pretty.

Also, had one casualty over the winter in the farm conifer garden, but the dwarf Pinus mugo "Paradekissen" has finally moved from the pot I purchased last season. He looks happy.

Goings on at the FarmSO many things happening right now, it will take me a few days to post all the pics. The most prom...
04/15/2024

Goings on at the Farm

SO many things happening right now, it will take me a few days to post all the pics. The most promising is that all the seedlings have been repotted into 4" pots and most are ready to be planted (still too early) or sold. Did I mention that we have ten varieties of basil? The atomic grape tomatoes (heirloom) and pickling cukes are ready to roll too. Many of the herbs will be filling my new raised beds - stay tuned.

Here are a few picks of the babies still being pampered in the barn greenhouse.

Enter the Cone Zone!Last year when planning our new gardens, I realized that I could finally create my dream of a conife...
03/24/2024

Enter the Cone Zone!

Last year when planning our new gardens, I realized that I could finally create my dream of a conifer garden. I really didn't know where to start except that I wanted unusual cone-bearing evergreens and as many "dwarfs" as I could get. I stumbled upon the AMERICAN CONIFER SOCIETY and was smitten with their informative site and even decided to attend their national conference last summer in Charlotte, NC. I met so many like-minded people and it was like Christmas just seeing all the different rare varieties available to members.

At the conference, we were able to meet many of the growers located around the country and visit Charlotte's beautiful public and private gardens. Iseli Nursery, located in Oregon, provided many plants for us to bid on in the silent auction and I must admit I was a bit greedy and came away with 27 varieties.

Earlier this year I ordered 136 dwarf conifers from Iseli and they were shipped early last week. Picture #1 shows how they arrived (in perfect condition) in 2"-3" pots. After a few hiccups, I was finally able to re-pot into one gallon containers ready for planting or for sale locally. Pictures #2 and #3 show the completed plants in our garden shed. I must note, I made some very good friends at the conference and Darlene and Dennis from Midland, MI came out to purchase 34 plants early! Thanks guys - and for lunch too!

If you are interested, the varieties I have on hand are as follows. They will go on sale the week before Mother's Day. Hopefully by then my new website will be up and running and you will be able to order them online too.

Juniperus squamata "Blue Star"
Thuja occidentalis Primo "IslPrim"
Chamaecyparis pisifera "Cumulus"
Picea glauca "Blue Planet"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Thoweil"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Filicoides Compacta"
Ilex crenata "Dwarf Pagoda"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Fernspray Gold"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Just Dandy"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Nana Lutea"
Chamaecyparis obtusa "Butter Ball"
Pinus mugo "Slowmound"
Chamaecyparis pisifera "Golden Mop"
Chamaecyparis pisifera "Tsukomo"
Picea glauca "Jean's Dilly"

You can find information on these plants by visiting the Iseli.com site or search www2.conifersociety.org to peruse the American Conifer Society's website. Our national conference will be held in Cincinnati, OH June 13-16, 2024. Think about joining me and become a "conehead!"

Repotting forgotten PlantsFinally repotted the Peace Lily I rescued from the trash; I've been coaxing life into it for t...
03/17/2024

Repotting forgotten Plants

Finally repotted the Peace Lily I rescued from the trash; I've been coaxing life into it for the past year. Emma was able to make 13 new babies with it!

Also given new life were the three Aloe plants I purchased from River Street Flowerland a few months ago. We dissected and repotted the mother plants and were able to make 22 new baby aloes!

In addition, today we received the dwarf conifer plants from Iseli Nursery in Oregon. Repotting and pics scheduled for Monday. Stay tuned!

Business CardHad these cute little business cards printed by Vistaprint as temporaries until we are more established. P...
03/15/2024

Business Card

Had these cute little business cards printed by Vistaprint as temporaries until we are more established. Please note any information you don't currently have in your phone -

It's Seed Planting Time!Early this week, my staff (Emma and I) planted 336 plugs as starts for the 2024 season. Mostly ...
03/15/2024

It's Seed Planting Time!

Early this week, my staff (Emma and I) planted 336 plugs as starts for the 2024 season. Mostly herbs and a few flowers were set out including: basil, chamomile, celosia, milkweed, nasturtium, lemon balm, calendula, marjoram, oregano, sage and toothache plant!
I also started pickling cukes and one tomato heirloom - Brad's Atomic Grape.

We hope to have enough to plant in the herb and veggie garden as well as sell to the public

My First Wholesale Order!I attended the Great Lakes Trade Expo held in Grand Rapids, MI this past week and was in my ele...
01/26/2024

My First Wholesale Order!

I attended the Great Lakes Trade Expo held in Grand Rapids, MI this past week and was in my element! These were my people! The exhibitors were all garden related, running the gamut from equipment to flowers and veggies. I was lucky enough to score a room at the Van Andel hotel right across the street from the venue, so it was all very convenient.

My on-site order was from DeVroomen Garden Products, a bulb grower from Holland, MI. I didn't realize they had accepted my order until this morning when I received my receipt from the show.
Apparently I ordered many flower and vegetable bulbs, 136 to be exact. They will be delivered about March 11, so I am hoping all MY VERY DEAR FRIENDS will consider buying a pack. Below is a picture of the starter collection of flower bulbs ordered - think lots and lots of Dahlias!

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Bronson, MI
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