Take a peek behind the scenes and learn more about the work that informs our programs.
Welcome to OUR NOTEBOOK
Fall Timeline for Bulb Forcers
What does the fall look like for winter bulb forcers? Have an insider’s look here.
I took the first Tulip Workshop.
I help teach The Tulip Workshop now, but at one time, I was a student in the very first class. That winter, I grew 1,500 tulips. Three years later, I was up to 75,000. Here’s my story.
We said “NO” to Annoying Pests.
Let’s talk about flower farming without mosquitos, black flies, ticks, and deer flies!
We Never thought this video would go viral!
Yes. You can grow and harvest tulips in your pajamas and slippers with a cup of tea on hand.
What?! That’s Crazy.
It’s nearly time! Registration for our only 2025 On Farm Workshop is almost here. We thought you’d like to learn a little more about how this wild thing came to be.
Make Time for Tulips
Several challenging growing and harvest seasons have wreaked havoc on the flower bulb industry. It will take some time to recover. But the news isn’t all grim. The value of tulips is about to go up!
Tidbits of Tulip history- origin of a name
What’s in a name? Learn the origins of tulips and where their name came from in this sweet post about the history of our favorite flower.
On the Closure of Sun Valley Floral Farms
Have you heard? Sun Valley Floral Farms has announced massive lay-offs in significant blow to the American grown flowers movement.
State of The Lily Industry
What’s trending in lily breeding? Not the characteristics you might be hoping for.
lilies & Daylilies- What’s the difference?
A brief explanation of the difference between true lilies and day lilies. Some interesting facts about daylilies (Hemerocallis).