Farm Life
Farm Life
Winter Work: The First Tulips
Winter has been asking a lot lately. When temperatures dropped to –15°F, the kind of cold that seeps into everything, the farm shifted into survival mode. Chores were shorter. Doors stayed...
Winter Work: The First Tulips
Winter has been asking a lot lately. When temperatures dropped to –15°F, the kind of cold that seeps into everything, the farm shifted into survival mode. Chores were shorter. Doors stayed...
Early Tulips and a Fresh Start to the Season
I’m just back from the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference in New Mexico, and coming home...
Early Tulips and a Fresh Start to the Season
I’m just back from the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference in New Mexico, and coming home...
About the Author
I’m Catherine, the heart behind Hive & Petal—a boutique flower farm and apiary in Prairie City, Iowa. When I’m not harvesting blooms or tending honeybees, I’m often crafting something beautiful, cooking something delicious, or enjoying life on the farm. I believe that good growing is rooted in relentless curiosity, thoughtful systems, and sharing the reality of farm life—one bouquet at a time.