North Star Farm + Flower
Flower Farm Journal
Behind-the-scenes of growing fresh flowers in Pend Oreille County
Fertile Ground: Soil Health Basics for Growers
Alright – this is going to be a long one as we deep dive into soil health, so I am
Growing Dahlias
Dahlia – Tyrell Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers to grow in the field and they’re gaining popularity fast
Growing Tulips
Tulips are an incredible cut flower. There are thousands of varieties that are grown with different bloom times and come
It’s Clear and a Million
I talk about mindset a lot. And I’ll never stop. It’s something I work on more than anything. When I’m
Rooted in Reflection
Every year I make time to reflect on the season – mostly focusing on North Star. What did I do
The Hidden Cost of Imported Blooms
In the floral world, beauty often conceals hidden truths. Learn more about imported blooms and the importance of American-grown flowers.
Moody Centerpiece
A centerpiece is one of my favorite things to design. It’s an easy flow for creativity when I find the
My Mom’s Birthday Flowers
When it comes to designing flowers there are days where I have total creativity blocks. I’ll harvest buckets of flowers
My Favorite Books
We’re in the last stretch of winter, and around this time every year, I feel like I’m struggling for inspiration.
Create a Seed-Sowing Schedule
Do not skip this step. Just make the schedule. Staying organized and keeping track of crops is essential to make
How to know how Many seeds to buy
Once you have your growing area sketched out and sections blocked off for the different crops you want to grow,
Plant Spacing and Crop Placement
Spacing your flowers can get overwhelming. You have your list of flowers you want to grow, but now what? If