Planting cold tolerant flowers on our flower farm!

Many people think that it is still too cold to be planting or starting seeds in my zone (5b/6a), however, there are lots of plants and flowers that can tolerate frosts and even harder freezes with a little bit of protection! Starting early means we get flowers earlier, too!

Today in March, we are getting ready to plant out some of our more cold-tolerant flowers! These have been hardening off for a couple of weeks and are ready to go into the ground! The ones we are planting today include ranunculus, violas, stock, and lettuce! Next week, we will be planting our sweet peas and getting our lisianthus, foxglove, bells of ireland, snapdragons, and more hardened off and ready to plant 6 weeks before last frost! Come along with us for a day on the farm: we will tour the greenhouse and also chat about why we start everything from seed instead of buying in plants!

What are you getting ready to plant this week?

[sorchafarmstead]

I'm so happy to have found you. I started flower farming last year, and all I was seeing from other more established flower farmers were things I didn't necessarily want to do... but your commitment to regeneration, cutting down on one-use stuff, feeding your native species, etc etc. (working *with* nature) has been the most incredible influence for me. Watching your approach has been an amazing guiding force in how I want to build my farm. So, thank you. Thank you for sharing so much!

[MilliePat]

I've watched many YouTube channels that feature gardens established from potted plants purchased from commercial nurseries. Hundreds of plants are removed from plastic pots. Also bagged fertilizers are placed into the planting holes. A lot of trash is generated in order to achieve a beautiful garden design. I admire your dedication to conservation.

[judehansen]

Where is a good place for the hoops. I’m just a home gardener and am soil blocking because of your videos. I’m 75 and still get excited about new methods and eager to give it a go. You are so inspiring.

[bertharios]

I just like this girl she teaches very well step by step. 👏

[jimkingsland]

Thank you for taking us with you to share in your transplanting with loads of hands on tips and instruction. Sharing your challenges and experiences, including hardships and difficulties actually increases my resolve to keep on trying. Your transparency and candor produce a kind of kindred closeness I can relate to like a sincere and honest gardening friend. 💕

[heathermoran]

"if you look at a ranunculus wrong it rots" never truer words spoken

[lacymrobinson]

First year flower farming in central North Carolina! Using this year to get my bearing on planting dates and such but watching you is so helpful! Thanks for sharing your transparency and expertise with us!

[JeanHardy-ubmh]

Thank you for this honest, incredibly helpful video!

[Bandaid]

I’m sure all your hard work will be rewarded. Stay positive!

[dogsandababy]

Such a great video. Appreciate your vulnerability and strength. You are so inspiring.❤

[itscoralwithak]

I would love to see more videos on your sheep!

[annerinarebel]

I really your videos so so much! Thank you for making my day by including the footage of the baby chicks 🤩!

[nicolephillips]

Also, I just loved watching you work on the farm. You have so much expertise. Thank you for sharing it with us

[redhandspunhandwoven]

Thanks for another great video. I love the honesty you share. I've already been planning for next year, as my stock & snaps were started a bit late this year. I am amazed by how much you get into your greenhouse! I hope to make it down to buy some lisis from you, and will definitely make time for a farm tour day.

[patrickdea]

I’m really proud of you. Very admirable thing you are doing.

[theresaworkman]

I'm in Nebraska, South Dakota cold can't wait for warmer weather 😊

[amyadams]

Hello, from Northern Colorado! I got a greenhouse two years ago and quickly realized that it provides the same extreme conditions inside as outside. I used it last spring for extra light, carrying trays in and out everyday, but I had no idea that it would be possible to control the climate enough to start seeds. Colorado is just such a wild place to grow. I'm so happy to have found you! You are truly inspiring and have so many helpful ideas. Thank you for posting all of this information. I always look forward to your videos.

[Cherryparfait]

Love the tool your using to plant the ranunculus. Bought a new dibber that I’m not sure I’ll be fond of.
I’m also chomping at the bit to get my stock in the ground. After all the nice weather everything is hardened off, but now March is throwing us low to mid 20°s for the week. Not sure my double layer of frost fabric will be enough…so I’m in the holding zone.
Thoroughly admire your self sufficiency and bravery.
Lol, I’m even teetering on planting out my lettuce starts…seeming to be more chicken than ever and not sure how it’s come to this. 😅
Squish time! I’m wanting All the cool stuff out. If I go by last years frost free date, I’m already 6wks away and should be feeling quite confident.

[KimberlyZimmer-xf]

So inspired!! Next year following your lead going to soil blocking!! Just got all the “ingredients” in that you recommended. Love your content.

[jessebeattie]

Too much work overwhelmed can you just come and do my plants thanks lol I have learnt lots though through your site, you are doing a good job