Krystal L. Beers

It’s hard to believe August is almost here! I hope you are enjoying your own gardens so far. It’s been quite a while since I last blogged, and I just started posting on Facebook again. I’ve had a rough go with my health this year. In mid-May, I was rushed to the ER. The doctor said the extreme pain was an acute exacerbation of my chronic illnesses. I’ve never before experienced the like. It took weeks to get to the point that I could do anything more than feed the chickens without feeling...

Every year I research the trending wedding colors. Why? To make sure I grow flowers that will complement them. The bridesmaid dress color trends for 2026 are bold, fresh, and unexpected. We will see mixing different shades, colors, and fabrics in the wedding party to create a whimsical aesthetic. From soft butter yellow, stormy ocean-inspired blues and greens, playful mix-and-match pinks, to sunset-inspired colors and earthy reds, there are bridesmaid dresses to suit everyone’s taste. ...

With thousands of varieties of flowers to choose from, the things that make a good cut flower are slightly different from one person to...