Floret Flowers are a very small farm out of the Skagitt Valley in far North Washington state. I stumbled onto them via their Twitter Blog which offers great tips for cutting, planting and harvesting. So, I am taking a risk on them this summer for some hopefully, gorgeous blooms. I love their philosophy. I find it so nostalgic that the website shows this lovely family with children and chickens out in their fields. Everything is still grown in small batches. The farm started with roots to a grandparent's lot with a love of the land. And then grew into sharing their large harvest with friends who enjoyed these fresh gifts.
Their stock does not strive for exotic plants, but sticks with basics like Sweet Peas, Zinnias, Dahlias and Sunflowers among others. But they have spent more than a few years finding just the right varieties from other farms seeking to grow for cut flowers, that were aromatic, and had sturdy stems to look and smell fabulous in vases. They also have a vital mission of working with students for farm workshops and now share free video classes. The venture has continued to grow, and it is fascinating to read their weekly blog and see how they are literally casting out into the rest of the world. I find their work noble.
Each year I vouch not to deal with seeds again out of sheer disappointment! Rabbits & Squirrels digging them up, storms washing them out... So many obstacles to get them from that fragile little seed into something of beauty over the full season of harvest. But I was so taken with their product line I placed an order as well as some to share with family. I am hoping that July will bring some beautiful tall White Sunflowers, some bright coral and copper Zinnias, a favorite Earl Grey Larkspur and maybe even some soft Cherry Black-Eyed Susans. Please check out their wonderful products.
