Still Life Flower Farm

Weekly Farm Chronicles: 2026-10

1. The peonies are all bloomed out and they are glorious! If I had to pick one flower that people clamor to get the most, it’s this one. I can see why. Their ruffly petals and massive bloom heads are mesmerizing. My peony plants are young, only two years old. As they get older they will produce more and more stems, but this year each plant had just 3-4 blooms. It makes them all the more precious!

2-3. The sweet peas are finally starting to take off. The first picture is a variety called ‘Painted Lady’ and the second is ‘Lunar Blue’. Their scent is intoxicating. Florists: these will be on my cart at OFGA next week, look for them there. Bouquet customers: find these tucked into arrangements in the farm stand soon.

4. This is the last photo for this post because there’s a little lull between crops at the farm right now. Campanula, yarrow, scabiosa and feverfew are all on their way, but haven’t quite arrived. I’m taking lots of notes for next season so I can plan on filling in the gap this time of year. There’s always something to learn!

Weekly Farm Chronicles: 2026-8

1-3. The allium are here! These funky flowers are so unique and special. I look forward to their arrival every year. Allium are part of the onion family, so they come with a bit of onion-y stink, but they make up for it in style. Don’t the white ones look kind of like massive dandelion seed heads?

4-5. The poppies and tulips hung in there through some very warm weather. They look great and will be featured in Mother’s Day bouquets. They are otherwise done for the year, so we say goodbye until next season.

6. Peonies are just beginning to bloom! Peonies were the very first plants I put in the ground at the new farm. I have a couple hundred of them, and a few different varieties. I can cut some stems here and there, but I do so judiciously. Peonies are not mature until they’re about 3-5 years old. They need a lot of time to grow a strong root system and become established. One plant can live to be 100 years old, so patience and a long term, big picture mentality are necessary when growing these beauties.

7-8. A little sneak peek of some of the bouquets I’ll be bringing to Yours Truly on Sunday from 11-1. Get something bold and beautiful for your vibrant mama.

This week has been a doozy! Grateful for all of it - the hard work and early mornings included. But also looking forward to a little slow down and rest soon.