Floret flower farm

Here at Floret, we have just 2 tiny acres dedicated to flower production. We utilize every available square inch of that space growing large volumes of high-quality cut flowers that supply more than a dozen grocery stores, numerous flower shops, our on-farm workshops, and wedding couples throughout the Pacific Northwest. We employ high-intensity production techniques […]

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

6 ways I'm simplifying flower farming this year by saying "no". From growing several different varieties, drip tape, labeling and storing dahlias. Things that I've done over and over again in passed years I am confidently saying "no" to this year.

Zinnias are one of the easiest cut flowers to grow. These reliable, prolific blooms are a perfect crop for beginning gardeners and farmers.

Perennials are the gifts that keep on giving!

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…

No wonder they're so popular at weddings!

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.

Can we start breaking the unspoken rule we inherited from our grandparents and start talking about making money? I think it’s beyond time to expose the underground world of numbers, sales and profit and utilize this data to show what is possible. Here are the multiple income streams I used on my flower farm to bring in $250K+.

Big news - we're going from homestead to farmstead and starting a flower farm! This might just be our biggest (and scariest) adventure yet!