Floret flower farm

Set in Washington’s beautiful Skagit Valley, our fields are bursting with flowers that reflect the season. From fragrant sweet peas in the spring to magnificent dinnerplate dahlias in the fall and countless varieties in between, we celebrate the best of what’s blooming each day. Research is at the heart of our operation, and we conduct extensive trials to find the very best cut flower varieties, coveted for their scent, stem length, and ethereal qualities. We source from the best breeders in…

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While selecting where yo grow flowers on your flower farm may be one if the first things you need to decide when starting your flower farm, it shouldn't be a decision you make lightly. There are a lot of factors that go into an ideal growing location. This blog highlights six things you should consider when deciding where to plant your flower field.

Vermont peony and flower farm offering bulk wedding flowers, a glamping cabin farm stay, plus floral education and consulting. Founder Melissa Hessney Masters is a Certified Life and Business Coach offering holistic business coaching for flower farmers, florists, and creative entrepreneurs. Farmer florists can learn to grow and sell peonies for profit with our Peony Growing Course.

Having a steady supply of foliage and filler is key to successfully making bouquets throughout the season—in spring, during the long months of summer, and into early autumn. Scent is a bonus with many of these varieties and a few fragrant stems will add perfume to your arrangements and bouquets.

Shade-growing flowers are some of my absolute favorites for adding ephemeral, whimsical elements to arrangements! I hear from so many gardeners and farmers that their garden space is shady, and while many cut flowers need full sun, there are quite a few that prefer to grow in shaded areas.

In an extract from 'Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers', Washington-based flower grower Erin Benzakein extols the virtues of daffodils and gives inspiration for how to arrange them.

Get your copy of Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers - Erin Benzakein shares her expert tips and ideas for arranging beautiful seasonal flowers

Nothing says summer more than an armload of cheerful zinnias. Available in a riot of brilliant colors, these happy blooms are a must-grow for any flower gardener. As one of the easiest cut flowers to cultivate, they are a perfect first crop for beginning growers and are reliable, prolific producers no matter where you

We highlight our favorite gardening tips from florist-farmer Erin Benzakein's new book