Life In Rose Farm

Wishing I was creating this rose arrangement under different circumstances 🥹 Sadly, they’re in remembrance of a good ol’ friend whose gone too soon 💔

The family has asked for no gifts or flowers but…..I’m pretty sure these don’t count 💐 how do I show up without my most fragrant blooms for comfort?! 💕

Spreading a little joy around the community… with a sick little one in tow 🤒 Apparently there’s a flu going around and it’s no joke 😩 Being sick is hard, but especially so for those battling chronic or terminal illness ❤️‍🩹 And cancer… I especially hate cancer.

In light of that, I’d love to share a little beauty and comfort with those who may need it most. I have 24 mason jars filled with our freshly harvested garden roses, just beginning to bloom for the season, and I would love to gift them 💕

If you or someone you know is currently battling cancer and could use a little lift, please drop a comment below or send me a DM 💐

I’m still figuring out the logistics, but the arrangements would need to be picked up from our farm on a designated date and time.

First harvest of the season 🙌 How I’ve missed my fragrant rose babies 💐 And peep the climber behind me… our Colette is in her 3rd season and finally ready for her glow up, slowly but surely taking over the pergola.

She’s been through it too — planted straight in native soil, no irrigation, watered mostly by rain, fed maybe once a year if that. I gave her a hard prune in February, trained her canes, and now she’s absolutely loaded with buds. Safe to say, she’s ready ✨

A lot of y’all asked what we’re feeding the roses, and truthfully… nothing lately. Now that their roots are established, they’re thriving on their own. The best thing we did was focus on pruning. Sometimes the simplest method really is the most effective. Varietal selection is also crucial for this climate too.

For newer roses, I do recommend a seaweed-based fertilizer + Osmocote Extended Release to help encourage blooms. And yes, Colette is still one I highly recommend for Southern gardens 🤍

As for the farm… yes, we still have it, at least until the sale closes 💐 That’s all I can share for now, but I’m hoping to have better news soon 🙏

Also, I had hoped to host a spring potted rose sale, but the potted plants still need a little more love before they’re ready for your gardens. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this season of change 🫶