Lisa Mason Ziegler, a home gardener turned cut-flower farmer began growing field-grown cut flowers in 1998 on less than 1 acre in Newport News, Virginia. In 2010 Lisa’s garden grew into an urban farm, now close to 3 acres. During the growing season, this farm yields thousands of stems of flowers each week. Her flowers are sold to upscale florists and through her Members-only flower market that are in their 20th year.
You know what I love the most about this adventure of producing online courses for others? It’s witnessing the wisdom and experiences pouring out of these amazing teachers. Their messages are powerful and the lessons are life-changing. Overly dramatic statement? Not at all, because when your business soars, your life is changed. Soaring may mean
A Better Way to Garden and Farm
When I was getting on the bus to leave Spring Forth Farm, I knew I would be back. From the organized appearance of the farm to hearing their story and then the teaching began, wowza. My wheels started turning. Before I left their farm that day over a year ago, I planted the seed
Meet Farmer-Florist Instructor: Jennie Love
I am pleased to introduce you to my good friend, flower farmer, and wedding florist, Jennie Love of Love n’ Fresh Flowers. Jennie and I became fast friends years ago while working together on the board of the Association of Specialty Cut Flowers Growers organization. It became apparent to us quickly that we are very
The Secret Sauce of Growing Cool-Season Flowers
I stumbled into learning about cool-season hardy annual flowers a couple of decades ago. My interest had been sparked by flower farming and I wanted to jump in with both feet, but we were heading into winter, what now? While I knew practically nothing about farming at this point, I did know this: I
Life Changing Lessons
You never know until you walk in those shoes-a phrase that I value now more than ever since becoming a small business owner. When I think back on the past two decades and how my life and even my dreams have evolved, I’m stunned. I never imagined that my choices would lead me where
