What a wild summer!
And just like that, August is coming to a close! This year seems to have flown by faster than ever. It’s been a challenging summer here on the farm, with a rainy and cool start followed by a sudden, intense heatwave that tested our crops. But despite those hurdles, the farm is finally bursting into full bloom.
This summer has been especially memorable for me—I had the chance to create my first wedding floral design and was honored to participate in the Strawberry Festival at Bauman Orchards in Rittman. Both of these experiences have truly been the highlights of my season.
I also took a wedding workshop that sharpened my design skills, and I’m excited to put those new techniques to work this fall by creating a Homecoming Photo Op right here on the farm! Plus, I have a few more events in the coming months and will be spending three weekends at Bauman’s Apple Festival. You can find me there on September 20th and 27th, as well as October 4th—stop by and say hello!
I hope to connect with you in some way before the growing season wraps up. Thank you so much for your continued support as we embrace every twist and turn of the season.
Bridal Bouquet in the stained glass window
Floral install I created at the wedding workshop!
Bouquet Bar at the Bauman Orchards Strawberry Festival 2025
Our son Zach and his first harvest picture!
Lily, our daughter, is my best market assistant! Here she is at Bauman Orchards Strawberry Festival holding a bouquet she made!
2025….let’s go!
As we step into 2025, the excitement at Sowing Seeds Farm and Florals is palpable! This year, our garden is set to grow bigger and bolder, introducing new varieties that will surely delight. Even though winter has cloaked the fields in a blanket of snow, our farm remains alive with activity and learning. We're thrilled to offer subscriptions for our second season, whether you choose a 4-wk spring or 6-wk summer. The peony field is nestled in hibernation, promising beauty when the sun returns. We encourage you to check back on our website and social media for updates and posts that will showcase our journey. If you have a special event in mind this year, we'd love to collaborate—don’t hesitate to fill out the form on our CONTACT page! As we reflect on the success of our inaugural year in 2024, we pray that 2025 brings new opportunities to bless others. In just a few weeks, we’ll be starting our seeds to prepare plugs for spring planting, and our low tunnels are ready, standing strong against the winter's first snow and wind storm—fingers crossed our plants are thriving inside! We look forward to surprises this spring with new blooms of tulips and daffodils that we didn’t have last year. Meanwhile, our chickens are taking their time adjusting to the snow, staying cozy in their run but thankfully still laying their delicious eggs. Though sales for our wood have slowed, Jacob is diligently keeping stock ready for when demand rises again. While winter may not demand much physical labor, the mental preparations for our busy season are in full swing, and soon it will be time to finalize our garden plan and select the seeds we want to plant this season. Thank you for being part of our journey; let us know how we can help you get connected with our farm!
The garden under a blanket of snow