Amaryllis are gorgeous winter flowers that are easily forced indoors in the dead of winter, and one of my all-time favorites!  A common “off-season” flower, amaryllis come in various shades of red, pink, and white, often gracing people’s homes over the holidays and during the coldest months of the year. Many people are surprised to learn that, if cared for properly, you can keep your amaryllis to bloom year after year!  Sometimes I try to explain the process to customers at m

I am always touched when a customer is genuinely interested in my business and asks questions about how and why it got started.  One of the common questions I hear is this:  “So how did you ever get into this, anyway?” A nervous laugh, a glance away, and I feel so silly, but I never know how to respond.  The truth is . . . I don’t know?  “It kind of just happened, unfolded naturally . . . you know, one thing led to another . . .” It’s a terrible answer.  And recently I was po

This is the second of two posts about how I organize myself in the wintertime, to ensure seamless operations in the summertime.   Winter is my opportunity to get a plan in place before the chaos begins. The quiet moments of winter might seem like nothing (I’m sure people wonder . . . what do you DO all winter long?) but truly these months are the MOST important in determining the summer’s successes and outcomes.  If you haven’t yet, read the first post about how I organize my