So what is a CSA anyway?
If you have taken a look at the website, you may have seen that we are offering CSA Subscriptions. But, what does that mean? CSA is an acronym standing for Community Supported Agriculture. The CSA functions as a way to help flower farmers and produce farmers alike get an idea of how many seeds and plants to purchase for the upcoming season. It often helps farmers not only in the planning, but in the purchasing - offering funds when they are otherwise typically slower, like during the winter months.
Flower CSA Subscriptions are offered at a slightly discounted price compared to what you will see in the farmstand or other pop-up shops. For our first summer season we are offering two different types of subscriptions. One is all about the sunflower. It will feature different varieties of sunflowers and foliage. The other subscription is our Farmer’s Choice. It will feature whatever flower is currently the star of the garden plus other fillers and foliage.
After we work our way through this summer growing season (through October) we are looking to expand our CSAs to spring subscription options. I’d love to hear what flowers you are interested in seeing us grow in the garden! You can message us using the contact form or through social to let us know.
~Happy growing!
Planting a seed…
Out in the field one day of the 2024 growing season and I already have a farmer’s tan, a very strange farmer’s tan. I’ll plan on wearing pants the next day in the field. A tan from below the shorts to the upper calf where my boots stop isn’t cute! Quite sore from prepping the beds and sowing seeds. But — I cannot tell you the joy I had as I was working in the field getting my hands dirty. There is something about physical work that feels so purposeful to me and brings out a deep sense of gratitude for all I’ve been blessed with.
While I had a lot of help getting the field prepped and ready, I sowed each little seed by myself. Not quite ready to ask for help there. Not out of lack of trust, but as I was planting each little seed, I was planting a step of faith. I stayed out there until the sun had faded and woke before the sun rose ready to continue. We almost finished the first round of seeds before the rain, but will finish planting as soon as the ground is dry enough to plant.
There has been so much planning and preparation up until seed-sowing day. I’ve read more articles and listened to more podcasts than I can count. One podcast was an hour and a half that discussed nothing but soil — and I loved it! There is still much to learn, much to do, and much to enjoy and experience. I cannot wait to watch these seeds planted grow into something beautiful.