Skip to content

Twig End Farm

  • welcome
  • flowers
  • about
  • gallery
  • FAQs
  • reviews
  • contact

gallery

gallery

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Like this:

Like Loading...

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Facebook

and Instagram

I've been asked what I do as a flower farmer in the winter. I can tell you what I do as a human in the winter. I read, knit, bake new recipes and homeschool the kids. I take naps and go to bed early and sleep late. I go for walks in the snow with my little people who are easily distracted by snow drifts and icy sidewalks. . And as a flower farmer, I *try* to find time to do "office-y" (that's my very official word) things in the winter, like taxes and planning my seed sowing schedule and updating our website. Looking ahead toward the coming growing season, I'm lucky if there is a fire going and a mug of hot tea nearby. . Well I finished the Twig End Farm website update this week and I'd love for you to check it out! The update includes the addition of a gallery page, streamlined content, and almost entirely new photos throughout. I like it! I hope you do, too. To view, please follow the link in my bio. . Shout out to Ryan for getting the kids ready for bed solo so I could work on this, night after night. You're the best. . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #locallygrown #locallygrownflowers #websiteupdate
Do you know what I adore? I adore mint! It's gorgeous, has a phenomenal vase life, and smells amazing. Luckily it doesn't take much effort to grow, as anyone knows who has mint (wanted or otherwise) growing in their gardens. . Mint. I miss you this cold winter day. . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #mint
I LOVE making flower crowns. This sweet girl celebrated a birthday in August, topped off with a Twig End Farm flower crown. All the elements in this crown, from the lavender and cedar to the strawflowers, gomphrena and zinnias, were grown right here on our farm in Flint. . Isn't she the most adorable child?! . Flower crowns are perfect for adding magic and whimsy to birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, photo shoots and so much more. Any Michigan Renaissance Festival folk out there? Keep me in mind this summer! . Adult and child sizes are available. Pricing starts at $35. Please place your order one week prior to the event; just send me a message. . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #seasonalflowers #cutflowergarden #michiganflowers #flowercrown
If I find a building covered in flowers, you know I'm going to steal a picture. . Who can tell me where we are? Any of my Genesee County friends? . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #flowermural #flowerlover
These cheery Zinderella Peach Zinnias were grown from seed here at Twig End Farm this past summer. The seeds are from Floret. Floret's online seed store opens IN TWO DAYS (!!!), so be sure to take a look at all their gorgeous varieties, if you plan to start flowers from seed this growing season. . Anyone else grow a Zinderella Zinnia variety last season? If yes, will you be growing them again this year? . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #locallygrown #locallygrownflowers #seedstarting #floretseeds #zinnia
I've been saving this photo for a special occasion. Now that it's the very last day of 2019, it feels right to finally share it with you. . Of the many arrangements I created this past year, this one is by far my favorite. It's a breezy autumn gathering, featuring the Punkin Spice dahlia, sedum, hydrangea and strawflowers. It went out to one of my subscribers in late September. . Here's the interesting bit: all the blooms from this particular dahlia plant had blossomed rusty red-orange during the hot summer weeks. And honestly, I was not especially fond of the garish orange color. But as the days cooled and shortened, as the season tipped toward fall, this waterlily dahlia began to bloom a deep, mellow goldenrod. I was thrilled. . It has been a memorable 2019 here at Twig End Farm. I've learned a lot, laughed a lot, and cried more than I'd like to admit. And I'm so looking forward to the 2020 growing season. We plan to quadruple our number of dahlia plants and Ryan has officially agreed to give me all the growing beds for flowers if I promise to put in a few tomato plants and leave room for some spring greens. I'll be starting seeds indoors in a few short weeks and whole process will begin again. Who knows what surprises, like this unexpected mellow dahlia, are ahead. . Wishing you a lovely 2020, full of fresh air, good books, and as many flowers as you can handle. . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #dahlia #locallygrownflowers #cuttinggarden #punkinspice
Merry Christmas! Family photos are always somewhat of a challenge, but here we are... the entire Twig End Farm crew. Wishing you a holiday filled with love, joy and peace! . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #family #christmas2019
Late summer on this little urban farm with friends, ripe tomatoes, and a spattering of stickers. Summer has so much to savor. . Five days until Christmas and what am I savoring today? The sun breaking through the clouds. The warmth of the wood stove. My daughter's excitement to give gifts she's saved for and carefully wrapped. Each season has something beautiful to offer. I hope my eyes are always open to the beauty. . Photo credit: @audreyburk . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #locallygrown #friends #savoringlife
Happy sunny Sunday! . There's a universe of sunshine in this Señora zinnia and that might be why it's one of my favorite flowers to grow. . And in the middle of December, I'll take as much sunshine as I can get. And share as much as I'm able. . . . #twigendfarm #farmerflorist #urbanflowerfarm #zinnia . #localflowers #seasonalflowers #slowflowers #locallygrown #locallygrownflowers #cuttinggarden

twigendfarm@gmail.com
Flint, Michigan

Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel
%d bloggers like this: