Month: July 2025

“Leftovers”

Seems such a pedestrian word to ascribe to those “one-of-a-kind”, hand-crafted boukays that haven’t sold when the Saturday markets come to a close.

On such rare occasions, we may set these lovelies on our boukart, and then announce their availability on social media and our Google business profile.

Today, however, these precious, organic explosions of color are coming into our home. Because leftovers look better the next day (and the next…and the next…)

…pull many weeds”

It’s been one of the warmest and most humid summers in recent memory, and it’s not half-over. Customary “pop-up” thunderstorms and copious amounts of timely rain. And, not just a little bit of moist “stickiness”. We’ve realized great results from the flower fields because of the weather, though the insects and the weeds have also flourished.

This is why a timely summer visit from our grandson has been most appreciated. We’re not sure he knew what was in store when he stepped off the plane, but he’s been a blessed addition to our modest workforce of late.

Well, someone has to cut them! That’s what Thursdays are all about at the farm. On Thursdays, Kay cuts the flowers, as you can see here. On Fridays, Kay makes the boukays inside the air-conditioned comfort of the Seed Shack. Then, when Saturday comes, it’s off to the markets, or delivering to the parties, etc. Even though tomorrow is July 4th, Kay will still be making the magic happen in the Shack. Though, time will be set aside for a few dips in the pool and the consumption of a grilled bratwurst.

Happy birthday, America!