Above all else, we are a local cut flower farm committed to growing our blooms in the most sustainable way possible. We don’t till the soil or use pesticides or herbicides. We fertilize using certified organic products and we do everything we can to support the local wildlife. Everything is grown from seed, bulb, or bare root here on the property.

What does that mean for you? It means our flowers are cut fresh, within 24 hours of you receiving them, there are no chemicals on them, and they’ll have the longest vase life possible. It also means that you are supporting your local cut flower industry instead of paying for flowers grown in other countries and shipped thousands of miles over days or weeks.

Have I always been a farmer? No. I started out of college as an industrial designer, working in e-learning. I discovered gardening while raising my two young kids. And now I’m obsessed. Being able to grow the most delicious vegetables and beautiful flowers from seed continues to amaze me. If you have questions about your own garden or just want to talk about growing, I’m game anytime.

-Rachel Ratcliff, Owner and Farmer, Ladybug & Blooms