NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Guided by the details: the texture of a petal, the pattern of decay, the surprise of color.
Lisianthus, Beginning to Bud
The lisianthus field begins to settle into early summer as plants branch out and form their first buds. An update from the field crew on growth, pests, fertilizer, foxes and the season.
Planting lisianthus in the field
Lisianthus seedlings are transplanted into the field, with early challenges including pest, weather swings and nutrient balance as the plants establish.
WAITING ON THE WEATHER
After 8 weeks of growth, lisianthus seedlings are hardened off and nearly ready for the field. A brief cold snap delays planting a few more days as rows and frost protection are prepared in the field.
From Seed To Seedling
An update from the grow tent: impossibly small lisianthus seedlings are appearing, one after another, and now the whole field feels possible.
STARTING LISIANTHUS FROM SEED
560+ lisianthus seeds sown. A modest beginning and the first step toward a field of wildflowers. Now… we wait to see what sprouts.
A LATE SUMMER REFLECTION
An early start on fall clean up. A weekend of moving, re-arranging, and letting plants, pollinators and the garden itself set the pace for the next growing season.
FINDING OUR FARM
A van, a cross-country move, a field, a mischievous Bandit, and a handful of seeds. Now there are tomato summers and rows of flowers.
