Coral Experiment You might remember a while back I shared a bit of a “mad scientist” project we started on the farm. If you missed it, you can catch up on the backstory here, but the short version is this: we decided to stop guessing and start testing how to make our dirt—well, better. As Read More…
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Things I Worry About… (And Why You Should Be Thinking About Your ‘Main Thing’ Too)
During a recent catch-up with a fellow business owner, they asked me a pretty simple question: “What’s keeping you up at night with the peony farm?” I gave them the quick, surface-level answer, but later that day, as I was walking the rows, the question really dug its hooks in. It got me thinking: If Read More…
Robots Can’t Swim! An Update on Training Our Burro
Hey team, I’m back with an update on our little robot helper, the Burro. A few months ago, I shared our excitement about bringing this autonomous robot onto our farm, and I promised I’d let you know how it went. Well, if you’re picturing a triumphant tale of a shiny new robot zipping Read More…
A Whisper of Spring: The Magic Before the Peony Harvest
Hey flower friends! Here in our little corner of the Moutere, something’s in the air. You can feel it, can’t you? (Hopefully, it’s not more rain!) The sunlight’s got a new sparkle, and the chilly mornings have a whisper of warmth to them – or maybe that’s the sun shining on the frost, who’s Read More…
We Aren’t Just Peony Growers; We’re in the Peony Business
Peony Growers Growing up on a sheep and beef farm, I learned a lot about what it means to be a commodity producer. It’s a lot like the traditional flower business. You grow the product, you send it to the market, and then you cross your fingers and hope for a decent price. The market Read More…
Building Our Dirt: Our Multi-Year Experiment in Getting it Right
Building Our Dirt: Have you ever looked at a challenge, perhaps something really fundamental to what you do, Have you ever looked at a challenge, perhaps something really fundamental to what you do, and thought, “There must be a better way to tackle this?” That’s exactly how we felt about our soil here in Upper Read More…
Unearth Your Glow: Our Ultimate Guide to Clay Masks
For centuries, civilizations across the globe have turned to the earth for its healing and beautifying properties. From ancient Egyptians to Roman spa-goers, the secret to purified, glowing skin has been hidden in plain sight: clay. Today, the ritual of applying a clay mask is more than just a skincare step; it’s a moment Read More…
Stepping into Tomorrow: Our “Blooming” Adventure with Burro Grande!
You know how sometimes you get a new toy, and you just know it’s going to change everything? Well, that’s how I feel right now. We’ve just taken a massive leap into the future of farming, bringing a proper piece of modern, tech-enabled horticulture onto our peony farm: a Burro Grande! Now, buying a big Read More…
Moisturizing Mouse: Ingredients Deep Dive
Moisturizing Mousse Here is my little Extra for Experts (or nosy, like me haha). Peony Hydrosol, obviously. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we’re all about the peony here – and why wouldn’t we be! Peonies are full of compounds that are great for your skin. Our hydrosol has so many of the amazing Read More…
Product Development: A Journey to Moisturizing Mousse
Moisturizing Mousse There are many steps involved in product development, but my favourite is by far the recipe formulation and the tinkering that follows. However, there are a few steps in the process that need to happen first. I’m going to walk through my process briefly with our newest product – I’m very excited about Read More…