Farm Life
Farm Life
It's Not Too Late to Plant!
Think you missed the planting window? Early summer still has plenty of potential. From heat-loving flowers to quick-growing vegetables, there are still plenty of ways to fill gaps, add color,...
It's Not Too Late to Plant!
Think you missed the planting window? Early summer still has plenty of potential. From heat-loving flowers to quick-growing vegetables, there are still plenty of ways to fill gaps, add color,...
Peonies in Bloom
The peony field is in full bloom right now, and I’m trying to stop long enough to take it in. This field has been a decade in the making —...
Peonies in Bloom
The peony field is in full bloom right now, and I’m trying to stop long enough to take it in. This field has been a decade in the making —...
A Slightly Silly Mother’s Day Tradition
A Mother’s Day tradition, the last tulips of the season, and a look at what’s blooming right now....
A Slightly Silly Mother’s Day Tradition
A Mother’s Day tradition, the last tulips of the season, and a look at what’s blooming right now....
Peony Season Is Starting to Come Into View
Spring moves quickly on the farm this time of year — tulips, bees, and now peonies beginning to rise. This week, the peony field changed almost overnight, and the season...
Peony Season Is Starting to Come Into View
Spring moves quickly on the farm this time of year — tulips, bees, and now peonies beginning to rise. This week, the peony field changed almost overnight, and the season...
A Week of Arranging Flowers
Last week gave me the chance to spend time arranging flowers — combining farm-grown tulips and anemone with a few purchased stems to build one arrangement I especially loved...
A Week of Arranging Flowers
Last week gave me the chance to spend time arranging flowers — combining farm-grown tulips and anemone with a few purchased stems to build one arrangement I especially loved...
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.