by Blue Gables | Sep 22, 2023
The fall equinox is an astronomical event that marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the Sun crosses Earth’s equator. The fall equinox typically occurs on September 22 or 23 each year, but the exact date can vary slightly. On...
by Blue Gables | Feb 17, 2023
We never looked forward to January and February quite the way we do now that we’re flower farming. Yes, these tend to be cold, dark, bleak months, but they are when we slow down and catch our breaths, too. In contrast with July, it’s a time when we don’t have an...
by Blue Gables | Jan 7, 2023
Farming is more of a way of life than an occupation. Most farmers love what they do. To quote one of our friends, “You’re never going to meet a happier group of poor people than a room full of flower farmers.” There is a sense of satisfaction from seeing the entire...
by Blue Gables | Dec 14, 2022
One of the pleasures we’ve derived from growing flowers is meeting other people who share our passion. We are part of a network of local growers in our area. Over time we have become more than colleagues. They are our friends, confidants, mentors, and counselors. They...
by Blue Gables | Jul 12, 2022
Flowers really bloom in July (at least in Howard County, Maryland where we farm). It’s a time when everything seems to be hitting its full stride and potential. Colors burst forth, pollinators are busy doing their thing and flower farmers often can’t find enough...
by Blue Gables | May 18, 2022
In Maryland where we farm, May is when the blooms start to pop. Perennials and Cool Flowers Flowering perennials and cool annuals that can withstand frost are the first to bloom. In fact, many bloom before the last frost. It seems strange to us that we can’t plant...
