I am an avid flower grower – not just because they look pretty and enhance nature. Flowers have countless uses, but I mainly grow flowers that have proven benefits for wildlife and/or people that align with my goals. For wildlife, I select flower varieties based on their color, shape, scent, and seed + nectar content. On the human side of things, it’s a bit more straightforward. I explore how the flower can be used culinarily and/or medicinally for the benefit of me and mine.
Here are some of my floral faves😍 :
I also tried some new flowers this season that were thrilling to watch.
The cooler temps have invited some of my early season flowers to shine again. I’m enjoying them while they last☺️ When they’re spent, I’ll harvest the seeds to sow them on the farm again next year. If you aren’t currently growing flowers to save seeds from, NOW is an awesome time to shop for seeds for next Spring!
These are my go-to seed shops🤓 :
Uhuru Farms 