Where can I find more time? Do you know? Walmart? Target? The flowers are blooming like crazy. August sure has surprised me again. I need to keep better notes because then I would know….flowers are amazing in August here in the midwest. Dahlia’s ahhh so gorgeous and the zinnias keep amazing me.

flower field

Dahlia’s

There are so many varieties of Dahlia’s. Some make a good cut flower and some do not. The vase life on some are not that great.

Dahlia’s are quite a bit of work. I have to dig them up after a good hard frost  and store them until next spring. This leaves about 7 months for things to happen to the tubers…. Last year I lost some tubers to mold. Note to self for this year. Make sure the tubers are totally dry before storing.

September Morn Dahlia

Zinnia’s

Zinnia’s are so amazing. They too come in so many different varieties. This year one the varieties that I planted was the Giant Lime from the benary’s line. They are so cool. Huge lime green flowers! Who would have thought.

Benary’s Giant Lime zinnia

Farmers Market Flowers

flower harvest

I start harvesting for the farmers market Wednesday evenings and then finish up Thursday mornings. Last market was almost sold out!

farmers market flowers

I think consistency pays off. People are now getting used to seeing me at the market. I have started to have some regular customers. It is so rewarding! Do you buy from farmers markets? If not, you should! You can talk to the growers and know where your produce, flowers and meats are coming from. Plus, if you have kids, bring them! It is a great family outing!

heirloom pumpkins

The heirloom pumpkin patch is doing great. I think we will have a nice batch this year again. Yes, like last year the pumpkin patch will double in size next year.

Ammi dara

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