Humble Pie Farm

Hello dear members! It's been another full week. I'm a few days late on the blog because well, it's been another full week. We were all feeling a little under the weather all week, and on Tuesday I decided that Earl and I needed a little getaway. We rented a cabin in William O'Brien State Park for Wednesday evening and threw a whole lot of rocks in the St. Croix River. It was just what we needed. 

This week was our last co-op delivery. Sniff. Our retail mixed bouquets have become an essential piece of our small farm business. It was hard to let go, even though we look forward to a break and reflection to plan for next year. We have delivered twice each week to the Seward Co-op, and once a week to the Wedge. The Seward will always be our first, beloved retail account. They have a beautiful, exceptional floral department under the talented care of Cindy, the floral manager. She has been a resource, guide, and new friend this season. We've learned so much during the last 16 weeks, and felt so grateful for this valued relationship supporting our growth. 

Wholefoods came to visit the farm last week, and we co-toured with Gardens of Eagan to show them what we're growing and selling down here. They were really excited, really positive and really supportive. We're working on the application process and planning to sell flowers to them next year. If you haven't been to Wholefoods and checked out their floral departments, try it sometime. They have beautifully marketed and cared for flowers. It's so awesome that they're actively looking for local farmers. We've loved our retail relationships with the Seward and Wedge Co-ops this season, and look forward to spreading the local, soon-to-be certified organic flower love! That's right, we're starting the process to certify our flowers in spring 2015. So excited to be on the cusp of a movement!

Organic certification, new accounts, next year's weddings, and field planning and seed ordering for next year! Whew. So much to be grateful for and look forward to. This is the third to last week of your share, dear members. The flowers have rallied after the frost. Even many of the zinnias that were nipped are doing their best to bloom again. Nature gives us frequent continual lessons in resiliency and making the best of what we have. In your bouquets are more lilies, celosia, and sweet annie. 

Loving the dusty miller and eucalyptus combo. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I love green. And simplicity. In life and design. :)

Hope you've had a wonderful week, dear members.

J,M&E