I hope all you mothers out there got lots of flowers for mother’s day and that they came from local flower farms. Supporting local flower farms not only supports a local farmer, but gives you the best and freshest flowers that are more than likely grown sustainably, and certainly don’t have lots of air miles that imported flowers do.
It is the time of whirlwind days. Starting with farm chores, you know, the basic feeding and watering of goats, donkeys, chickens, peeps and guinea fowl, walking the dogs and the ilk. Then watering the seedlings, possibly seeding and pricking out seedlings…Harvesting flowers and getting them conditioned while it is still cool in the morning. If not enough rain has occurred then watering the plants that have already been planted outside in the gardens. Phew, that takes me to mid morning. To make it even more interesting, some mornings I have flower deliveries, and gardening clients. I don’t seem to have much sitting time, but this flower farmer isn’t complaining. Loving every minute of it.
So while we all love the big bodacious blooms, we can’t forget about the littlest of blooms. Many times these are more intricate and delicate and would get lost in a large bouquet, but in a little spice jar or jelly jar they just stand out. I have a lovely selection of very dainty narcissus that I have been harvesting this past week, and what they make up for in size they make up for in scent. They are powerhouses.
I leave you with todays littlest arrangement that graces the counter in the loo. It is in an old spice jar which seems to be the perfect size. What also works well are old little bottles or even empty nip bottles. Perfect for a stem or two.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Tuesday 3-6 and Friday 9-12. There are plenty of flowers for everyone.