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Farm Life

Winter sunrises are my favorite

Behind the Scenes: Preparing for Spring Blooms

Now that we're halfway through January, the farm feels full in a way that’s both exciting and a little overwhelming—in the...

Behind the Scenes: Preparing for Spring Blooms

Now that we're halfway through January, the farm feels full in a way that’s both exciting and a little overwhelming—in the...

Greenhouse at night with a dusting of snow

Farm Changes in 2026

While the tulips are quietly settling into their winter routine in the cooler, the rest of the farm has been anything but quiet. If you’ve driven by lately or caught...

Farm Changes in 2026

While the tulips are quietly settling into their winter routine in the cooler, the rest of the farm has been anything but quiet. If you’ve driven by lately or caught...

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 watching hens explore the field. I believe in wide open skies, good books, and sharing farm life—one story (or bouquet) at a time.