Early Summer Flowers Farm Tour

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

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[@crazyflowerlady1060]

The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap.

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

Poetry ❤

[@jgg7377]

S C L Sleepy Creepy Leepy You should look into more flowers that bloom late spring. You have lots of filler’s. So many of my flowers are in bloom right now and it looks amazing. Can you add things like butterfly bush, balloon flowers, hydrangeas, roses, daisies, hostas, heucaras, carnations, ageratum , etc. Just a suggestion. Enjoyed the video very much and you look adorable in that dress.

[@cindylouhoo144]

One peoples weeds are others peoples medicine. I love nature...and cats 😊

[@gardengirl7446]

Serina in a pretty dress with tons of flowers = BLISS ❤ Thank you!!

[@joannenardoni17]

Yes, she is a beautiful bouquet.

[@jessicacook8186]

I love little vases with little bouquets. I bet they would do well in your roadside stand.

[@BrittanyS143]

I love the dress!!!

[@kaymill5565]

Thank you for taking so much time to talk about each plant. It's much appreciated.

[@debbiejasinski567]

Love your videos, I saw my first one from two years ago Dahlia and Zinnia Abundance. It popped up on you tube, your husband got me to subscribe because of the beautiful Dahlias! I’m loving your beautiful flowers and your enthusiasm! I just started to grow flowers for the pollinators in my vegetable garden. Wishing you guys the best with your flower Business 🥰💐

[@rebeccawatson9284]

You can try "edible" bouquets with tomatoes on the branch, basil, dill, flowers, etc. 🤷‍♀️ I love those lilies! ❤

[@shynncat9647]

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[@truthbetold2611]

It amazes me how much is required of the two of you throughout the season and yet you stay so positive and enthusiastic for what you do. Hats off to you and best wishes!

[@shynncat9647]

After your last video, I’ve been thinking on ideas on how you can have more sales… here are my ideas ☺️ I know a few of us noticed that the red roof made the color of the flowers be off… instead of chaning it to a white roof, which could make regular clients not find you, have you thought about adding a horizontal fabric under the red roof? That way the color of the flowers will be bright and you still will have the red roof that identify you and your brand. Also, maybe you could make with, for example, Canva a poster of the meanings of the most popular flowers you use, so people could check it. Make a card with your name and logo and the text “From:” and “To:” so if the buyer want to give it as a presnet they will remember you and also the person who recieve the flowers will know you. Somehow, there should be an image you your family and the house so people know it’s a family bussines, I found so many people who prefers to buy if they know the story behind :) Finally, going to two markets, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. That’s all my ideas 🤗

[@tinaluise9308]

I love the card idea. Include the family theme.

[@wishywashy1153]

I like the idea of the "To and From" business card for each bouquet. Also, I like the poster idea so ppl can know what they're buying and names of the flowers. Not sure how I feel about putting a photo of the kids for everyone to see. Ppl know it's a family farm just by the name, location, and fact they sell at farmers markets.

[@adorabaldwin8921]

Yep, they keep wondering what is different this year. I bet if they switched back to the red roof canopy they would see at least a small boost in sales.

[@judithjohnson2111]

Your all have awesome ideas ❤

[@ChrisNickey-sv3uv]

Sometimes I like the little bouquets!

[@ilyily96]

those lillies!!! holy moly

[@carolhendley760]

I love your positive attitude Serena. It encourages me so much to keep going even with crop failures. Your farm is beautiful. I hope to someday have a treasure trove of perennials like you.

[@j_nice]

I am a silent viewer all the way from the 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 and been fallowing you since you started your vegetables to flower farm love your channel keep it up and make us all amazed with your creations 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@vickiblizzard1001]

Have you considered selling shorter bouquets regularly at market and in the roadside stand? Not with jars, just the little nosegay bouquets that could sell for about $10 or so. That would be a way to use your abundance of shorter stems and have those stunted beds contribute to the revenue stream until they get the height you anticipate at the end of summer. Personally, I like smaller bouquets for a kitchen windowsill or in the bathroom, and I always have an assortment of jelly jars to tuck nosegays into. Might be something to try for a few weeks without extra investment or commitment.

[@meandmysunshine1]

You are so humble and honest! I love how you keep pushing the boundaries of different flowers. I love how honest you are when things do not go exactly as how they could go. We are learning from your trials. You are fine. I appreciate learning from you. Happy Canada Day! Eileen🍁🇨🇦

[@sherry2836]

I love that no matter what problems you had, your positivity shines thru! I also appreciate very much that no matter what problems in the garden you did not use the most useless and obnoxious phrase ever created, "It is what it is". I wish people would realize that they are just stating the obvious!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Everything "is what it is." It can't be what it's not. It's a way of expressing "I accept this whether I like it or not." But... yeah, it's pretty useless.

[@Parmesito]

There's nothing wrong with stating the obvious.

[@henimariana4081]

Lyly is my favorite flowers..they so lovely

[@bwivlog]

tsman flowers are very beautiful and very pleasant.

[@valerie6389]

August 15. Look forward to see your cosmos Serina and your cherry tomatoes.💓

[@judithjohnson2111]

Serina, you are awesome. Love seeing whats happening. You my friend are a ray of sunshine . Ian's a rockstar for sure ❤

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

Echinops. The perfect flower to represent Serina. So spiky, so unlike a typical flower but people can't get enough of it 😁

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

I love you so much 😻

[@cheskydivision]

A 100% herb bouquet that looks pretty and edible.

[@heatherbright7214]

Bells of Ireland love the cool weather. Get them established in the cool weather and you will get the taller ones. If you can get them to overwinter they would. E even taller. All cool flowers grow taller if overwinter in the ground. I find if you can get them to grow in a cool basement under lights in late winter and then get them planted in very very early spring, like Temps just above freezing to get established you are good for great tall flowers. Make sure you use deep trays.

[@nadinegriffin5252]

Farm tours are the best! Thanks for sharing the farm 2023! Team Flower for the win!

[@donnaj1049]

Have a question for you being that you are a fellow cat lover. Do you worry about the lilies being inside your house with the kitties since they are deadly to cats, and do you warn your customers about the lilies and cats?

[@nancythias9636]

Our flower shop buys short stem ranunculus because we can use them in centerpieces for parties because we make them low so that you can see over them. There are many shorter vases that can be used for short blooms. They can also be used as a focal flower in front of a designed arrangement. So I would still check if your local florist wants some of them. There's no way they will need 1000 stems unless a massive party is happening. 😊 You should make some short stem bouquets for people's kitchen or dining room tables.

[@syntychiahintsin-tee-shaks2256]

The Mullein is a great medicinal herb. Serena, you’re making me nervous with the potential of tick bites as you take us on the tour. The farm is lovely.

[@skrtskit1521]

The Bells of Ireland are so interesting. I think they would look very nice in a buttoneer. Thank you for sharing this plant for me to research. And those lilies are lovely!!! 💖💖🎶🎶

[@janepeters5732]

Crazy Daisies, I started some from seed years ago, love them!

[@wishywashy1153]

New subscriber here from New Jersey, USA! Love the channel and seeing how your flower farm business is going. I LOVE flowers more than the average person so watching them grow is fun!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Welcome aboard!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow lovely flowers Like it My friend, have a great day

[@monicamccarthy8510]

Have you ever thought of drying plants for herbal teas? borache,mint, lavender, black current leaves etc are very good for teas. you could dry them in an old picture frame in the sum low maintenance.

[@KatrijnVdV]

My bells of ireland look te same 😬😄In Belgium we had a lot of rain in the spring and after the rain, boom there was summer. We also had a cold spring. My tulips bloomed in may, this is late for our climate. Next year! Every time a new experience 😊

[@t.m1607]

You look like a fairy tale in the blue dress! 💙🤍💙🤍

[@sarahgardner9537]

Thank you for walking through all of your fillers! Super helpful!

[@jeannet9592]

Vote for Summer!

[@skrtskit1521]

I go to a market and the flower vendor there sells all their flowers in mason jars as vases. Very few bouquets.

[@lisagee2789]

Several people have short height mason jar arrangements at their desk. Looks very professional and much more interesting than a houseplant.💮

[@StormWarningMom]

If I were a customer I would buy that, rather than a full size bouquet. Shorter stems aren't a bad thing, they are just a different thing :)

[@WovenWilderness]

Ok I hear you, I see you, but I am distracted by the lack of door handle in the greenhouse blue door 😂

[@persephonespomegranate]

For anyone looking for border flower ideas (ie not necessarily cut flowers), just wanted to mention Strawberry Seduction yarrow. I share Serena’s love of yarrow but never thought I would like the red shades. I saw Paprika but didn’t care for it myself. Ended up with Strawberry yarrow simply because I planted in my zone 6a Ontario garden all the way through the late fall and it was all that was available. Holy crap did it take off fast despite it being end of season. Flower heads still look good when browning. It’s a strong and very upright variety but not too tall, a few feet high and compact clump (manageable in the border from what I hear - some yarrow can take over) and it’s feathery foliage looks even more delicate and “plume-y” than my other varieties (moonshine and saucy seduction). I guess I should wait another year before recommending to see it’s true habit but so far, two not-so-green thumbs up.

[@mondodiverde2273]

Thank you Serena! For ur advice how to pic, and when!

[@wendygardener2316]

Fabulous video

[@kimberges8169]

Tomato foliage with a few fruit is beautiful in arrangements.

[@wheelchairhomestead]

We're 5a. Your farm looks so beautiful!

[@arnorrian1]

I started Rudbeckia Indian Summer inside in February, after stratifying the seeds, and planted it out early May. One plant has 14 stems about to flower.

[@jeezumcrow8655]

This is just a gentle bit of constructive feedback… When you’re trying a new flower variety that you’ve never grown before, maybe don’t buy so many plugs, bulbs or start/plant out so many seedlings until you learn the tricks and growth pattern/habits of the plants. Maybe instead of ordering or planting 200+ plugs/seedlings, just do 25-50. Then you won’t be taking such a big loss in both your labor/time and the upfront costs to buy from your seed/plug/bulb wholesalers. I love your channel and both your and Ian’s positivity and your passion for the farm and flowers. I wish you both all the success in the world! 🌸🌺🌷🌻

[@helenobrien60]

Reasonable advice. Just an FYI most places that have plugs of varieties that flower farmers want have minimums for each variety (often 200) and minimum $ amounts as well. The varieties flower farms use are often quiet specialized and can't always be found other places in small amounts.

[@harryhatz9846]

Worked in a garden center/ florist center in my early days. We used to make dried flower wreaths and those long things you hang over a doorway. We would make some and also take special orders. They sold reslly well.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Enjoyable tour of your lovely garden 🌺💐🌾🪻

[@pattydescipio1739]

I’m done 5 Pennsylvania- borage is a mainstay for me I love it so do my customers!!! I grow tons of this hardy bad boy - makes a great cocktail when muddled!

[@patassion]

Love this walk through with details!!

[@redgeherda5436]

Omggg June's Journey is very entertaining game. I love as I build up my garden. Almost all of my teammates are old peeps that I think they dedicate their free time only to this game. I'm talking about their 1k plus level. Thats one hell of a dedication and patience. I love this game so much!

[@robinnehls8057]

David is the best. Mine got aphids … literally millions of them. 😭

[@ginareale5327]

Great video!

[@sallysabile6337]

you can already make those interesting rainbow bouquets you sold last year with the flowers that you have...

[@betsymaltby6788]

With the shorter varieties, you should sell bud vase bouquets. Our local Whole Foods sell out of them. I understand flower farmers need the long stems, but don't underestimate the value of the smaller bouquets; sold at a reasonable price I think an individual customer would purchase 3-7 small bouquets over one large bouquet. My zinnias are a disaster this year, between the weather and the rabbits I won't have that many blooms. Still starting a few more (along with cosmos...the love hate relationship) hoping for some late season blooms.

[@joannealbaneze8778]

I love a smaller bouquet. Fits great on my desk at work.

[@izholmes]

The farm looks amazing!! I know you’re dealing with tricky weather issues, but everything looks so neat and orderly! Love learning about all the flowers you grow. Such an inspiration. I got some Blue Sea Holly roots this year because of you. I can’t wait to meet it in real life. They are so cool and a welcome addition to my blue/purple garden.

[@heatherj3030]

Serena and Ian, your farm looks beautiful as always! ❤

[@GardenVisions]

Beautiful garden 🪴💐🌱

[@estherlampert4533]

Have you thought of making your farm a place for photo shooting sessions? Collaborate with photographers from the area. The turquoise door to the greenhouse is simply beautiful! I would be happy to be photographed next to it

[@MarigoldsintheGarden]

I really enjoy these types of videos, Serena and Ian. It is very interesting the way you explain the growing conditions and the way you touched on temperatures required for seed germination. There are quite a few plants that require cold stratification in order for the seeds to germinate. I have to put some of my seeds in the fridge in damp peat choir or vermiculite if they require longer cold periods than our subtropical winter has to offer. It does work though. You have the advantage of a lengthy cold period in Canada.

[@valjalava1951]

Everything looks very nice every year things grow differently you guys are doing a great job keep up the great work

[@jeezumcrow8655]

Soledego (Goldenrod) is a native that is invasive here in VT. So is Ammi (Queen Anne’s Lace). It’s amazing what is considered a garden thug in different parts of the world.

[@StormWarningMom]

I was just out in my yard cutting out as many Queen annes lace as I could find. It's become invasive here in my area, along with the lemon balm I have growing everywhere.

[@ambergreen5531]

That purple Burgamont is a wild Burgamont and it is Perennial. It blooms the second year and then every year after that so don't pull it out because you might be surprised. :)

[@patassion]

The white cosmos with the frilly double flowers

[@Rootcraft_UK]

Thanks for showing your fails because my whole farm looks like that section of your farm!

[@blessildajoy]

Adding to the idea board: Venues that need constant arrangements, restaurants, hotels, funerals...Use squarespace to get Subscription customers (does it do that?) Tiny vase bouquets for those short stems...

[@trishapomeroy9251]

LOL I Love mullein and yours is so amazingly tall! The smaller birds really are attracted to them too. It's a good weed :D

[@jennygood7]

Hey there! In my zone, zone 9, trachellium is actually a perennial. They bloomed short for me the first year two, and then year two they were amazing! Not sure if they can survive your winter but if they do I think you would be amazed by how tall they are year two!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Everything is going well, beautiful flowers in the farm.

[@sandrapudoff]

Thank you for a positive and informative video. I have missed this content.

[@caitegraceify]

Mullein is traditionally a super helpful medicinal plant (my mom is super crunchy ❤) good for pulmonary health if you drink it as a tea and good for the feet if applied topically according to her and the internets. She used to put it on my feet when I had blisters from jelly Sandals.

[@AllTheArtsy]

Earl grey tea is flavored with the peel of the bergamot citrus fruit, not the bergamot herb.

[@terryhenderson424]

I love Mullen too!

[@moniquedavid1749]

Khaia is so cute and loves the camera 😂

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

He does, he is a nice sweet boy outside, but inside our house he's such a grump. He growls at you if you just walk by him, then he goes outside and is all cuddles and cuteness. Lol

[@SPshaun]

Those bells will reseed themselves. They’ve been reseeding themselves in my flowerbed for over 10 years. In fact, they are now weeds there. They are now in mostly shade after the porch we built and don’t do well.

[@daintyflygirl4va]

Beautiful flowers ❤

[@valeriem3644]

1st year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap. And boy do they leap! 🤑

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

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[@tinaluise9308]

Absolutely loved this video!

[@TheTravelingCanadianFoodie]

My bergamon flowered last year and it came back even stronger this year and twice as big.... It could also be a fluke

[@graces128]

Ive used the muellins in arrangements- they work!

[@cg3251]

😂😂 First year they SLEEP Second year they CREEP Third year they LEAP

[@Gardendev]

Great job

[@juha7830]

Thank you. the yarrow tip is valuable info.. among other things you shared.

[@Blissfulspaces]

Thanks for sharing, your blooms are lovely. All the best.

[@daniellefolker2519]

You guys should get some honey bees! I bet the honey would be so delicious with such a wide variety of flowers!

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

Our neighbors have bees and sell honey, so they have the market covered lol

[@myurbangarden7695]

So amazing. 💐💐

[@user-vx6tc8mv9y]

Loved seeing all your perennials, so you grow Fennel or bronze fennel or Dill or lots of other herbs as a filler/edible for yourselves. Just interested I have a mini food forest yr 1 and I want all the things 😂 Love all your flowers and video’s keep going you are inspiring and informative. And I wish I had land (UK) to grow lots of flowers. PS your cats are beautiful.

[@cryssbou7864]

Yeah the thing with bergmont.. it definitely keeps coming back I have the annual it keeps coming back and I have the perennial .

[@martharentfro6991]

Mullein tea is really good for coughs and respiratory issues. I allow some of it to grow in my garden. I dry it and grind it for tea. It comes in handy for winter.

[@itsmeayanna]

I was so scared my tomatoes were ruined 😢. However, your tomatoes look like mine so I keep faith. 😊😊😊

[@sweetmissdaisy]

Great, entertaining tour!

[@lynettereese993]

I’ve been learning that mullien is medicinal. It believe it is the little flowers u use. Also it has the nickname cowboy toilet paper. There is lots of info out there. U could make a salve to sell to supplement the farm since this year has been tough. I’m planning on getting it for my garden.

[@tinaluise9308]

Dried leaves make a tea good for lung ailments.

[@patty8991]

I want a David Attenborough style documentary on the life if your farm cats ❤

[@jenhernandez5450]

Ohhh what happened yo yout zinnias, its kinda late. 😢 thats the one thing i look forward to see on your summer flowers every year. Those big beautiful zinnias get me hooked on watching your blogs, and i started planting those ang buying all the varieties from johnny seeds. Im from Chicago, and my zinnias are tall and ready to bloom and you are always ahead of me every year. I think this year i beat you to it. 😢😊

[@coppertone711]

You have saved my garden so much drAMA :) Moving from my 25-year paradise to my grands are minutes' away I was in a struggle to make my garden step up quick. My glad's are popping in and the yarrow row is starting to fill in. I need to add some stuff and love your input so much. I moved Peony that DATE OVER 120 years ago. they are a treasure to me. I think fever few is a new addition. Blessings to us all. Hoping you have a successful summer❤did I hear oregano?? love the oregano wreaths

[@jodymcnary1306]

Wonderful vlog!!

[@katarinarichterova2376]

Hey, Serena and Ian, maybe You have already talked about it, but I was wondering, why there are no roses in Your flower selection? Do You plan on growing them?

[@shaunellepayne1091]

I am quite sure you can use them to make the small vases at the roadside stand..