Growing Anemones | 2024 Spring Flower Crops start Now | woodland peaceful escape | Vlog

Growing anemones are one of the first crops we start on the flower farm in the fall. I cant believe it really, its actually time! I'm taking you along as we start our anemones from package to planting in our starting trays. In just a few short weeks this beautiful flower will be ready to plant in the new raised beds. The girls and I head to the woods for a peaceful escape gathering fern and moss for the market. I'm sharing my thoughts on why we built the raised beds and my hands and scaling the farm back.
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[@ThePosyCo]

Beth - I’m almost 55 and 50 hit me hard… I gained 20 lbs in 3 months and was in pain. 😉 I’m FINALLY on track with my diet and exercise. I built my first garden at 51 and the entire garden is made up of raised beds. Thank you for sharing with us! 🌻

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Wow, way to rock it even when life had a bump in it. It's all in a mindset, really. Happy gardening!

[@plantsforlife1120]

Not necessarily bumps at 50, but a hormone shift. Nothing more nothing less. This is Something you can balance by eating a whole food plant base nutrition or BHRT, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. One of Those 2 options will make all the difference. I chose plant base nutrition and a daily exercise program and my autoimmune disease, Hashimotos, and rheumatoid arthritis have all ceased to exist!! We own a compound pharmacy and we specialized in BHRT. I wish you good health and continued success!! Love your channel!!!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. All good things and reassuring I'm on the right path. I use a compound pharmacy and love it. I've been plant based as well for the last 3 months and feel great. ❤️

[@cathydavis6791]

I once thought growing cut flowers would be part of my retirement. Now I am flower farming vicariously through you because of physical infirmities. I feel your pain! At 71, physical therapy and muscle strengthening is a must for me, but I couldn’t get up in the morning without Celebrex. I love your content snd hope you find the strength to continue.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Well, my grandmother gardend till she was 94, so I'm going to give it a go as well. 😄

[@christophertaylor9826]

I understand exactly how you feel, I'm 62 and gardening has been my outlet also. I've also learned to scale back and do things in moderation. Always enjoy watching your videos and looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Moderation is key! It's so hard to stop sometimes and give your body a rest.

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

Just placed my order for Anemone order in. Thank you for the reminder. Have decided not to grow Ranunculus this year so will be growing much more Anemone. I haven't cracked the Ranunculus yet. But am only year two so there's plenty of time.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

You have to grow what you love.

[@AmberWaves-WA-State]

Im sorry, Beth. Loving physical work, and then feeling like it is slipping away, is emotional. Your diet and health approach sounds like the best plan. A person can go far with purpose in life and an opportunity for joy. Your farm sure helps with both things

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@catherineengle4196]

I too have an autoimmune disorder, actually two autoimmune disorders. I also suffer from extreme arthritis do to physical abuse at the hands of exs and a serious motorcycle wreck. Even though I suffer from severe pain I like you will push myself to get things done. God bless Beth 😊

[@JODYLU2]

Beth, it's like we are the same person. I just turned 54 last month, and you described the last couple years of my life. I'm like you, not going to stop. The garden brings me joy and it being outside is really my happy place. Sometimes I feel like I might be crawling out there someday, but I'm not ever going to quit. We did a lot this year on our property, and I have more than I can do out there everyday, but I know it will be there tomorrow, and I look forward to it. :) Thank you for sharing, I feel like we could be friends forever! Blessings to you and yours today!🌺

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Well, hello, my friend. I'm happy you stopped by and shared! Yes! We must keep going and rock our 50s. I totally agree, Happy gardening.

[@amymiller3633]

Oh my goodness I can't believe I found you on here and this specific video..I too have this sucky thing .. I feel your pain..It's been a year and a half from my diagnosis..I cried a lot in the beginning too. And it's one of those things unless one has they don't get it.. Keep on going😊

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Ahh, I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope you are getting the help you need. I know it can be slow going. Thanks for hanging out with us today 💕

[@ginny.harrison]

I'm amazed by how much you do and by how many beautiful flowers you grow. I feel you about the falling apart at 50, I'm 56 and have been changing a lot of things to try to cope with changes associated with getting older. I wish you the best of luck and good health.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thank you, my friend, yes its not easy this age thing we have yo deal with.😄

[@deborahburgart561]

We love you Beth. It takes alot of strength and courage to share such personal struggles but like you said in the beginning of the video. We ARE your family and we ARE your friends. I want our community to be part of your support group...and I think we are. ❤ You are amazing. You have the sweetest, kindest soul and you are so mothering for me. I lost my Mom 4 years ago 😢 but when I watch your videos I feel comforted by you. I really do. You are my TV Mom even though I'm 54 and older than you! Lol. Have you spoke to your Dr about Menopause? I'm post menopausal and so much changes. Maybe discuss HRT with your Dr. I didn't know much about it but I am educating myself. Mother Nature never intended for women to live past around age 47. Lol. It's pretty miserable without estrogen. Anyway. Sorry this is so long. Love you!!!!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Ahh, thank you, my friend, for all your kind words of wisdom. I'll check it out! Thank you for tagging along with me. I'm glad you find comfort and a little closer to your mother when you are with us. ❤️

[@ECole-le7we]

Beth - Thank you for sharing your story. It hit me last March when I turned 70 - the same month! I thought, "Those insurance actuaries really know what they're talking about!" Then the physical decline - joints, eyes, balance, etc. - started to affect my mental health, and I found myself in bed with depression for several weeks until I figured out what was going on. Something - Someone - whispered in my ear, "This is not normal. This is what depression looks like." That was when I had a long talk with my son, who is also a physician. He asked me if I were feeling sad. I sat and determined what I was really feeling; and I shared with him that it was profound disappointment that I was feeling. I was disappointed that things were changing so fast with my body. To make a long discussion shorter, he asked me if I would consider therapy. I said no. He asked if I would consider an antidepressant. I said absolutely not. So then he said, "You only have one other option." That's when he suggested that I get back to my exercise routine, which has been walking usually an hour or so a day. (I also pray and meditate while I walk.) I took his advice, and started gradually. That first day, I only walked 5 minutes. Just 5 short minutes. (Now I am up to about 35 minutes.) With the walking, the depression lifted very quickly. It was amazing. Hearing you share your personal story was uplifting for me, and I am sure it is for others who watch and listen to you. For all of us, I want to just say, "Thank you. You are an inspiration."

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Ahh, this warms my heart ❤️ You are a true gem. Life has its ups and downs for sure, and it's always good to hear others share so we don't feel so alone. I know you still have hard days, moments that you want to crawl back into your bed and tuck yourself away, but bravo for doing the hard thing by getting up and going for that walk, it's the best therapy for sure. I'm praying you keep finding that stingth, my friend.

[@budstorey1434]

Oh goodness Beth, I understand completely the feeling of not being able to do the simplest of things. I fell from a twenty foot ladder a couple of years ago, and cut my right ankle just about off, after surgery my foot still remains very sore most of the time. I remember the helpless feeling when my children had to take care of me for a few weeks. I'm 66 and I still have a large rose garden that I tend all by myself, with a few cut flowers to just share with others and to take to my work place. I pray you get some relief soon.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Oh dear, I do hope you're healing quickly. Yes, it's hard when you can't do much and have to ask for help, but it sounds like you are in good hands.

[@valerieoster8049]

I so love following your journey. I am 58 this year and this is my first year flower farming. When you mentioned your hands hurting weeks ago, it helped me acknowledge the reality of how much my hands have suffered this season. I pray God gives us the strength to keep going so that we can bless our communities with flowers.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

I think the beauty of growing flowers is what keeps us going, and I don't have a ton of pain really just from time to time, I generally can work through it, so that's good. Happy growing!

[@carolineholmes7646]

Beth you have this great joy, in spite of your struggles! I’m so proud of you and what you have accomplished! Immune diseases rage when you get heavy and down hearted, so do the things that bring you joy! I was 50 when I discovered that I had PBC. Now I’m in the final stage. My bones went osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and I didn’t help anything when I fell and broke my both wrists. My right wrist didn’t set right and then I fell on the basement stairs and fractured my T4 - T11. I am able to walk and I have waist high garden beds. So I am so grateful that I can still garden. I am getting a hypoallergenic puppy in 3 weeks, around the time of my 71st birthday, to keep me company during the long hard winter. I’m allergic to the cold. So I stay indoors for the winter. I lost my 13 year old puppy last May and I was broken hearted! ❤ It affected my health too. But now I am excited and happy and looking forward to all the snuggles and companionship. I want to pick out a really nice name but I’m stumped so far. 😂❤ Long story, sorry Beth. I don’t tell it much because I don’t want people to feel sorry for me. ❤ God bless you!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Oh Caroline! Thank you for sharing your story. I have heard dogs as a companion help. Thanks for hanging out with me and taking the time to pass on your words of wisdom. All the best to you, my friend.

[@beyondthebloomfarmfloral1424]

Big hugs! Thank you for sharing. I've hit similar walls with hygiene, which is one of the big reasons I retired. My hands and body couldn't take the abuse any longer & the day to day stresses were too much. The farm work is still hard & I have my limits and when I hit a wall I know I need to make changes. But there's just something glorious about farm work, especially flower farming. Cheers to worker smarter & being kind to our bodies!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thanks for sharing, my friend! ❤️

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you. 🌺💚🙃

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

You are so welcome

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Hello Beth, You have a beautiful flower farm. Like you, I realized I'm dealing with pain from inflammation, and also thyroid with a mix of hormone issues. I've fixed rhe thyroid problems, and I'm dealing slowly after more research with the inflammation and hormones (diet, exercise, meditation). I have a garden, and realized I'm just getting to old (61 years) to continue crawling around on the ground. My husband, and I built garden boxes just below waist high. They're 5 x 10 each, and this had made a difference on my body. I'm not crawling on the ground any more. I absolutely love them. I plant some flowers in between vegetables, and fruit. My goal this next season, plant a lot more flowers. Flowers bring me joy, and bring in more pollinators. It's nice to find your blog! Life is good, blessings to you.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Your salutation and raise beds sound fabulous! I love mixing flowers and vegetables together, it makes the garden so beautiful. Good luck with your health journey, and keep up with gardening!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

@@crowleyhouseflowerfarm Thank you!

[@claraburro3319]

All the best. 50 is hard but gardening brings so much joy. Your flowers are beautiful.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debraflowers5905]

Hi Beth! This year I turned 66. I do remember the year I turned 50 and thought what was happening to my body and mind. Of course I was getting older. I also have a couple of autoimmune diseases and I have had to make some changes in my life. I also put raised beds in only to help me with my outdoor dreams. This past Tuesday I had a total knee replacement on my left knee. Five years ago I had to have the right knee replaced. The day after my surgery the physician's assistant came and saw me and told me that my bones were really good. He said that was better for the joint replacement. They didn't have to cement the joint in, but was relying on bone growth to hold the joint in. Continue those weight bearing exercises, you will only benefit from them! I'm waiting for my daughter to stop by. The last time I was in my garden was Monday and I desperately need to get out in it!!! So I have a walker to use temporarily, but I will be retiring at the end of this year and then the work I really desire to do will begin! Loving the anemones...better get some ordered!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Oh dear me! I hope you are on the mind now and back in the garden. I hear that surgery is not great to recover from, but it sounds like you are a trooper. All the best to you, my friend ❤️

[@marm2371]

I wish you well on your journey with RA. My husband was diagnosed with that when we were 34. I do think that diet alone won't be enough to control this autoimmune disease. It will cause damage to the joints and organs if you are not taking the meds to control the inflammation. I think farming and working so physically hard as you already do is exercise enough. Not sure the gym is necessary for your stressed joints. Please know that I am sending this message to you with all the best intentions. We are now 49 and have learned more about this disease in our 15 years of dealing with its challenges.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

I agree! I'm going to do some sort of combo once we get it sorted out. Thanks for your care and words of wisdom.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Can't wait til ranunculus and anemone season! You crack me up when you say "crom- sounds like "chrome" 😂

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

😁

[@petefredrick3784]

What a wonderful video! Love your woodland walk and you sharing your personal stories. 50's were hard for me but now that I'm 60 soon to be 61 next week my body is very sore. I have Celiac and Osteoarthritis and I know how you feel. It's really hard. My hands are the most sore with all my farming on my little flower farm. I am scaling back. Keep active and best wishes on your health.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@dhansonranch]

The farm is lovely. Thanks for sharing your story -one does what one must. There are a lot of success stories by changing diet.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Absolutely!

[@albertmo1722]

Hi Beth, You are an amazing lady! Cheers, Albert

[@katrienvh4289]

I also have autoimmune problems. I don't eat gluten and lactose, but I still had issues. I did AIP (auto immuun protocol ) and I found out that I had to stop eating tomatoes, potatoes, cocoa and pepper (the spice) . Was hard to have to do that, but I feel so much better.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

I've not done that test yet but want to soon. I know a few things already that bug me, so I'm starting there.

[@veronicapaniagua3670]

Wish you well.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

🙏

[@mhubertcfi]

Turning 50 this year and while it is a blessing...😂! I'm in a colder area of WA state but will be overwintering some of my anemones with heavy mulch to see if they make it! I'm also wondering if any will grow from seeds . Have you had any pop up in parts where they weren't planted? I'll admit I wasn't a huge fan of the red ones (mine had white mixed in) but never grouped them together as straight bunches. Love your videos and watching your family farm❤

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

I haven't grown from seed, I just pull up the crom when the foliage has died down and let dry, cut top off of foliage and store over summer in cooler. Fall, we pull out and repeat. You should be ok with leaving, we have just fond we have loss and short flowers if we do.

[@edwardgyu7990]

I think white on white could be bit too boring, as there are so many just white flowers. But it's not often to see panda ones, this year, i could only find the white ones, but I'll keep looking for the pandas 🌼🌼❤️❤️

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Pandas are so beautiful and unique. I hope you find some ❤️

[@heatherbright7214]

I am so sorry about your diagnosis. I know how hard it is to have to give up the things you love. I have injuries that slow me down a lot. Everything just takes 3 time as long to do if you can do them at all. May I ask you a question about anemone and ranunculus? I am trying to get the hang of growing them. I was wondering what time you would start soaking them for planting if you wanted them to be blooming for mothers day week? I was also wondering were you are located and what growing zone you are in so I can try to adjust for my area. I live in southern Illinois zone 6. Thank you for all of your videos. They are definitely an inspiration for me. One more question please. I was wondering how many anemone/ranunculus you plant at a time. I am small but would like to have a good amount to harvest for at least 30 bouquets a week.

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Hello garden friend, I've always been flexible with my farm and work I do. It makes it easy to make changes as they come up. On planting for Mothers Day is, say, start some now and some in January a second sowing. I'm zone 8B. we start anemones in August, and then every month, I start a few more ranunculus and anemones to keep buds going. On numbers, I'd say plant a minimum of 50 to 75 depending on how much room and how many stems you want in each bouquet. If you can get 100 anemones and 100 ranunculus, you will have a little extra

[@albertmo1722]

Hi Beth, Where do you order the flowers from? Thanks, Albert

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

The Lord gives his toughest battles to his strongest and most capable soldiers!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Yes, thank you, my friend. He most definitely does.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

If you can fix it with diet alone then that's awesome, but do NOT feel like you're less than for needing a medication for a condition you have. I mean as far as anything addictive, I definitely suggest staying away from because a we've all seen, it just ruins peoples lives, & turns people into totally different people, etc. but yea there is nothing wrong with needing a medication... just like when women give birth- some people act as if if you are less of a woman if you get an epidural or something.. like no! There's nothing wrong with that!

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Well said❤️

[@albertmo1722]

Hi Beth, Where do you order the flowers from? Thanks, Albert

[@crowleyhouseflowerfarm]

Lots of places, Johnny's seeds, Hoss, Ball seed, and others. Is that what you mean? Seeds, & plugs we buy to grow on?

[@albertmo1722]

@@crowleyhouseflowerfarm Thank you so much!