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June 16th 2025

The Floret Farm Journal: May 2025
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We’re so excited to share that the first episode of The Floret Farm Journal is now available to watch! This new series will take you through what’s growing, what we’re working on, and what’s most beautiful here on the farm.

In our May Floret Farm Journal episode, the entire farm is awash with green. The crew is working full tilt, covering hoop houses, preparing the soil, laying out irrigation, and planting tens of thousands of seedlings into the ground. We hear the dawn chorus, which grows louder each morning, and explore the meadow as it explodes into its full glory. May is the tipping point, the moment when possibility becomes reality.  

EPISODE RESOURCES

Floret Shire Hoop Houses
Farmer’s Friend Gothic Caterpillar Tunnel

Labels & Printer
Macore 1 ¼ x 12 in Field Stakes (Heavy Duty 60 mil.)
Field stake labels
Label printer

Rototiller
BCS Model 732 

Wildflower Seed Sources
American Meadows
Great Basin Seed 

Floret Wildflower Meadow Varieties
Clover ‘Strawberry’, clover ‘White Dutch’, meadow brome ‘Cache’, meadow brome ‘Stratus’, perennial lupine, oxeye daisy, prairie junegrass, sainfoin ‘Shoshone’, yarrow ‘White’

Please note: Oxeye daisy is considered an invasive species in many locations and is not available from the seed sources listed above. 

Bearded Iris Sources
Schriener’s Iris Garden
Mid-America Garden

Ducks
Metzer Farms

Birdhouses
The Birdhouse Book: Building, Placing, and Maintaining Great Homes for Great Birds

DIG DEEPER

The Making of a Place: Designing the New Farm: Read about the journey of transforming our 24-acre blueberry farm from a wide-open field into the beautiful space it is today, including the areas we returned to nature.

Planting Hedges & Hedgerows to Invite Wildlife: Learn the story of how we added hedges and hedgerows throughout the property to help create a sense of place and permanence and encourage more wildlife to make the farm their home. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to download a printable planting plan and plant list for my favorite ornamental hedgerow combination.

Crabapples: A Tree for All Seasons: Read about my favorite crabapple varieties and sources in this post, and sign up to download a free printable list of all 94 crabapple varieties growing here on the farm, and where they came from.

Floret’s Favorite Farm Planning Supplies: This post digs into the different types of supplies we use on a regular basis to help plan the farm each season.

Floret Library: Explore the plant collections we’ve documented, including many of the lilacs featured in this episode, and discover special treasures to add to your garden.

Dawn Chorus: Listen to the symphony of spring birdsong that builds as the sun comes up here on the farm. We made this as something peaceful for you to put on in the background, whether you’re starting your day or just need a few minutes of peace.

How to Prepare Your Soil: Learn about how we prepare our growing soil here on the farm.

How to Grow with Landscape Fabric: Learn how to use landscape fabric to control weeds, achieve perfect plant spacing, and reduce garden maintenance.

Favorite Bulb & Plants Sources: Over the years, I have ordered plants and bulbs from hundreds of different sources across the country, and these are the ones that I love and highly recommend. You can find more information about each one of them in this post.

Workwear for Women: Read my review of the best brands I’ve discovered when it comes to quality workwear for women, including the things I like about each company, and also a few criticisms.

I’d love to hear what resonated with you in this episode as we explore this monthly journey together. For a chance to win one of ten Floret Original seed collections, please leave a comment below telling us what you liked, what could be better, and what you’d like to see more of as we continue filming. It will help us shape this special project going forward.

Please note: This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents. Winners will be announced in this post on June 24.

Update: A huge congratulations to our winners: Camilla Anvik, Karen Berg, Cari Pfizenmaier, Josephine Jackson, Jenny Jett, Liz Britton-Barry, Karouna Thompson, Cheryl Elkins, Marsha Watkins and Bridgett Kindle.

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1,170 Comments

  1. Çiğdem on

    You made me cry with the beauties you created. Trying to prepare the soil and adding varieties to 1 acre with olive trees with a small budget and limited water sources. It will take time but I am patient enough. Thank you for sharing your wonderful farm. With love from Ayvalık, Türkiye.

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  2. Kim Castaneda on

    This is what my soul needed. I watched your show on Max over and over. I’ve bought your books and taken your classes. I just have to say Thank you for all you do for us. I have 4-5 acres that I would love to turn into something beautiful although, I need to keep some of the prairie as we have meadow larks. Can you do a little class on growing the meadow without getting tons and tons of weeds? What should we plant? Again, I can’t say how much I’m going to enjoy your monthly vlogs.
    ❤️💐Kim

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  3. Samantha on

    I loved everything about this. I want to watch a new one every day. :) I want nothing more than to own my own farm one day. You guys are an inspiration! I love how you make all of this – the planting, farming, seed saving, restoring birds and insects, etc. all of it so doable. You make it seem like it’s within the grasp of anyone with a dream and a willingness to put in the work. Can’t wait for next month’s journal. :)

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    • Erin Benzakein on

      I do believe it’s within reach, it just may take some time. We grew on rented land for 10 years before having the opportunity to purchase any of our own. There are always still ways to grow if you get creative and think outside the box.

  4. Samantha on

    I loved everything about this. I want to watch a new one every day. :) I want nothing more than to own my own farm one day. You guys are an inspiration! I love how you make all of this – the planting, farming, seed saving, restoring birds and insects, etc. all of it so doable. You make it seem like it’s within the grasp of anyone with a dream and a willingness to put in the work. Can’t wait for next month’s journal. :)

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  5. Shelley Robillard on

    I just got to sit down and watch this. It’s special to see just all the different things that go on and into your farm. The discussion about lilacs made me sad, actually. I don’t think people, in general, give a lot of thought into the loss of such things, simply because it’s not on their radar, and I love that Floret is trying to raise that awareness. Chris’ cinematography is so beautiful.

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  6. Jane M Degeneffe on

    My husband is a plant breeder here in central Iowa.
    My friend in NE Wisconsin shared this video with me.
    I hope to share the video tonight with David. He will love certain aspects, because he is a scientist working at a university. But, I am an artist and do not know a lot of Latin names of plants. Your video touched me with the beauty you want to preserve (seed saving) and why you love what you grow. My daughter loves lilacs and zinnias. I love those too, but mostly the foxglove and meadows and birds. Thank you for your hard work. May God continue to bless. Please send me seed savers catalog when you are there!:-)

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  7. blanche lenine-cruz on

    Erin, chris, and to your entire farm family— this welcome in is a gift, a blessing, and a prayer for the future. You asked,”when did you cry?” I cried in the ocean of your meadow! Tears of having sailed oceans…..and also graduated to boutique and finally container farming- trying to recapture all the vastness of nature I’ve experienced now in containers next to my antique Airstream trailer in Northern California. I save seeds wherever I am . The other day- thyme seeds imagine!!please stay in touch. I will. I’ve been gifted your seeds. I want more. Ps I’m 85 and for 15 years I’ve been a volunteer farmer(woofer) on organic farms in southern France, northern Italy, the arava valley in Israel , and Kauai. I understand the passion for growing. Thank you for your comprehensive perspective.

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  8. Linda Byron on

    I cry almost every time I watch anything you do. The integration of creativity, beauty, science, conservation and the joy of sharing what you do just brings me to tears. I wish the whole world could operate on your energy. The music, videography, and storytelling are exceptional. Keep doing what you’re doing! Oh, and sorry it’s July and I’m just watching the May video. I’m saving it to watch during Ohio February.

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  9. Ruth Brandt on

    Thank you for opening up your farm with us and giving us a glimpse of the inner workings of what goes on at Floret. It’s been so amazing to see what you’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.

    Sometimes I wonder, if Erin were here in my backyard, how would she go about making it a “space with place.” Like if you were able to go backwards and worked from a smaller budget, knowing what you know now, how would you set about turning a 1/4 acre yard into a garden sanctuary for birds and people (and keep the rabbits at bay…lol). Distilling it all down to the basics but growing plants and flowers that are special and unique.

    Thanks

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  10. Julia Mohr on

    I finally had a moment to watch this wonderful video! I am actually visiting my brother in law in Skagit Valley and can really appreciate the growing environment you are blessed with on your farm. I have my first blooms from Floret zinnia seeds and they are prolific! I am thrilled! I can’t wait to collect seeds from them this year. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom so freely. You have truly inspired me and helped me become a better gardener. I can’t wait for the next journal entry!

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  11. Alicia Penning on

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey in flowers so graciously with us. You mentioned not always knowing what your future will be but deep down in your heart you know it, your desire to share your knowledge willingly is your gift to all who follow you and to the world. I am so amazed at all I have learned from you. My vegetable garden has become mostly a flower garden because you inspire me to try new plants. Enjoying nature does not get any better than flowers and our world is in desperate need of more pollination stations for bees. We can all learn about this simple way to help our most important creatures survive because of your gift of knowledge to us. If you ever find time to visit Hawaii the dawn song 🎵 is AMAZING maybe you already have but for anyone who hasn’t its HEAVEN . THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO TO INSPIRE

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  12. Iris Espin on

    As Mexican is really good to see how you apreciate the Mexicans working for you, I love the art part of your videos, the noises, the beauty of all of it, I would love to see more of your teachings here and your knowledge.
    I love it and I have been waiting for you to open your seed sale because I did fall in love with gardening last year and it was to late to get any, I’ll be patiently waiting and watching all your mini series videos

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  13. Laureen on

    So enjoyed this video, and can’t wait to watch more. You are my gardening idol <3

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  14. Wanda Jarvis on

    This is fabulous! A behind-the-scenes look in real time. What a wonderful way to let us follow along on your journey. Keep up the good work, inspiring, encouraging, and being YOU. Y’all work so hard, and your commitment and dedication are immeasurable. Thank you for letting us in. I loved every bit of it, including the production value, and look forward to next month. No suggestions at this time! p.s. If you get up at 4 am, what time do you go to bed?? 😁🌸

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  15. Marnie Andrews on

    What a wonderful way to recover from my flight! I am away from my garden this year, taking care of my sister as she travels through chemo, last session this week. Then, after recovery, radiation.
    I’ve been home to upstate NY a couple of times since February. She moved from her NC home to her son’s in Hillsborough, CA, a grower’s paradise.
    Your garden is such a wonder! Since your first video, I’ve enjoyed what you created, in growing, in documenting, and in how to garden better. I have even dreamt of coming there for a month to work, to participate in that wonder. A twice-trained Master Gardener, I am always a learner. I could never do the massive job you present. Oh, so detailed and extraordinary! Thank you for bringing me there with these offerings.
    Please know what you send is beautiful and heartening.

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  16. Jentre Brault on

    I loved being able to see the farm through your eyes. I grew up on a working cattle farm that turned into a vegetable farm which were trying to turn into more of a flower farm. Truly my favorite part was the meadow. Lupins are so magical and all the different grasses you have also grow on my parents farm. Im always using those grasses in my floral arrangements. Living in Alberta, Canada is amazing but seeing your farm is truly beautiful. Im disappointed in myself for not ordering seeds before you paused sales but hopeful that you’ll soon have seeds for purchase available. Can’t wait to see what the month of June looks like on your farm.

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  17. Kathy Shay-Shapiro on

    Erin, I absolutely loved this. I will faithfully watch every month. I really felt invited in and welcomed. The wealth of information that you share is invaluable. So inspiring. Thank you for being such a generous soul. I don’t know how you do all this but I am a supporter.

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  18. Ale Paulin on

    My God! This is a treasure!!! Thank you so much for doing this. It is so inspiring!

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  19. Vicki Lange on

    This was such a great documentary. Love the idea of seeing your monthly journey. Thank you for what you are doing to save plant varieties that could disappear. It makes my heart happy to see your success and love of nature. My cat watched with me tonight and she was trying to figure out where all the bird songs were coming from (she kept looking behind my computer screen-hahaha). The people you employ are amazing and thanks for giving them credit for all the hard work they do. I miss so much the plants of my youth like lilacs and peonies since I can’t grow them in Florida so I am glad to see them on your farm. Keep up the good work and I would love to come and visit your farm one day.

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  20. Kirsten on

    I would LOVE it if you did segments where you followed Francisco and jachin and other workers through their day to day!

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  21. Mary on

    I have just discovered Floret. It is enchanting. I am 77 years of age, and flowers have always been an integral part of my life. Some ofmy earliest memories are of my grandmother’s flower garden; seeing my grandfather place sweet shrub blooms in his suit pocket before leaving early in the morning for work. He would periodically pull the blooms from the pocket to smell them as he worked. He had a rose garden also; planted pansies along our walkway each spring near his tulip garden; we had hyacinths, flowering dogwood, magnolia, many azaleas. It was intoxcicating as those sweet smells wafted on the air. There was a daylily garden, several camelia bushes, daffodils, violets, crabapple, blueberry bushes which he and i picked from for lucious pies. So when you asked the question, “What are you earliest memories of flowers?”, I cried. The tears ran down my face as i thought of him and my grandmother, her rubbing yellow sulfur on my little legs from a sack she kept under the sink to keep the bugs off me when we went out to her garden. Her sweetpeas; her petunias; her Queen Anne’s Lace. So unexpectedly overwhelming.
    Thank you.

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  22. SUSAN on

    My suggestion for the June Journal is for you to just keep talking. I am not sure if you are aware of the gems that you share with us, just by being you. I am out of bed and outside usually by 5:30am. A special time in the garden with the waking birds……Dawn Chorus, who knew! The gift of organizing and labels, even on a small scale. Your experience and knowledge is so deep that so much of what you do is intuitive and when you ‘teach’ you hit all the high points of procedures, but when you just talk, the diamonds are exposed.

    Propagating Roses: No judgement, just putting my own feelings into words. When you held up the rooting products and misting system from Drip Works, I got a ‘squirrely’ feeling. I have always appreciated the product sources listed at the bottom of the page for me to resource but seeing you hold up a product (clean box and all)and give the price felt, to me, like a shift in Floret’s vision. I DO understand the need to generate revenue, it just felt weird to me to see what appeared to be product placement.

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  23. Sarah Ahmad on

    Wow! What a beautiful documentary on the process of all you do at Floret. I love the music mixed with natural sounds that you use, it just puts me in the moment. I appreciate how you include the workers and their value to the process. The meadow truly was magical and seeing what it was to what it became was enlightening and hopeful- we can make positive changes! Mostly, as in all your videos, is your joy and absolute love for what you do. It comes through the screen. Thank you for taking me to where you are— now back to finding room to plant( late) my winter sowed Amaranths begging to get out of trays!

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  24. Suzanne on

    Feedback per your request: LOVED this! Particularly the connection with Nature and the processes such as prepping beds, planting, building, problem solving. Even the printing of the plant labels! Helps encourage us to do our gardening tasks because the work/prep in equals beautiful results out.
    I would like to see more aerial views of Floret because I’m fascinated with how the farm has developed and grown. It would be cool to see before-and-after type views as well as “label” the areas…. a map of the farm! This can give us an idea of how to organize our space because we have watched how difficult that can be to figure out!
    I’d also enjoy seeing how you tackle some of the “ugly” parts of gardening such as pest, disease and/or rodent invasions; a different one every month for us in Texas! Our gardens can be decimated overnight by various worms, insects, mice, and deer..
    THANK YOU so much for yet more beautifully produced information and at no cost! It is incredible that Floret shares these treasures with everyone for free given we can SEE the work and time that goes into it. Please know your efforts and lessons learned are very appreciated. :)

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  25. Charlie on

    Wow – what an amazing month of May. Thank you so much for sharing!
    So many different topics that I find fascinating I don’t know where to start. The seed project sounds so interesting, I have been trying to save my own seed for many years, with mixed success – last year I got Dan Brisebois book ‘ the seed farmer’ which is brilliant but really only has 9/10 flowers in it. So your new book that you mention sounds amazing.
    The lilic project also really gets my addictive side going, I live in ibiza, Spain – so I pretty sure they won’t do well here..but I will see if I can get a few and give it ago. I really love the way you get into collecting plant species, I have a similar side but I am really only in my 7th year of plant addiction – so still learning so much and also kill many things 😜. Salvias are my things right now.
    I would love to win the seed packets, I brought some last year, but was trying a new seed mix and basically killed everything 😔. I have sister that lives in nyc and she brought them for me 😜so I can get them here 😉. That your Erin and team, what an amazing farm you have and are still creating. 🙏when I watch something like this it just gets my brain going with a million’s of idea of things I want to try – thank you 🙏🙏❤️

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  26. Judy on

    You all are inspiring …everyone working together in gentle creativity. The vibe is inviting and contagious. Although I am elderly and limited financially I have land and I relate to your affection and stewardship of your farm. This film shouts to me that on a small scale I can still experience the charm and beauty you are encouraging. Thank you for your generosity of sharing knowledge and the spirit of our Earth.

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  27. Lauren on

    Gosh you are such a great story teller. As a small urban flower farmer, whenever I get discouraged, you manage to inspire the heck out of me. I absolutely loved the Dawn Chorus. I’m never up at 4am to hear it, but I love to listen to them in the evening. We also have birdhouse on our property – but we installed cameras in some of them and grow so attached to the baby chickadees every season.

    Thank you for doing this!

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  28. Kari Schultz on

    I loved that so much! I found myself smiling throughout. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your love of flowers and birds with the world.

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  29. Amanda Myers on

    This was fantastic! I loved everything about the May Journal. Team Floret is amazing and its wonderful to see the whole operation – human and nature – in action. Thank you! Favorite parts : loved the beginning scene “this feels like acting!”, the candid moments mixed in with the serious, different videography formats from high-end production to iPhone video in the same journal – love the juxtaposition of those together, Rob asking you questions! great for a non-flower farmer to ask (even though he’s been there a lot), the meadow! and esp the videography through the grass. It’s really great and I’m interested in all of the information you provided – the resource and blog links are so very helpful! I have a little knowledge of this from your course, but I’d like to see a little more about how you plan the day and the work – how does everyone get their assignments or keep up with the list of what the tasks are for that day. I liked when you showed the bird’s eye view of the farm – is there a way to mark that to show us where you are during some of your segments (highlight an area or put a circle around it for example)? Can’t wait to see the next one!

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  30. Diana Johnson on

    Absolutely love this new series! All the beauty & joy you bring with your ever growing farm. Your passion for flowers & preserving them is heart felt. I love the bird chorus, it’s very special and I wake up to the robin songs on my Michigan mornings too!

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  31. Amanda on

    Just love this! Wish you had shown some yellow lilacs! They have my heart!

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  32. Stephanie Peoples on

    Well I cannot remember the last time I was an actual fan of anything really. But I am a huge fan of all of the Floret peeps and all that you are doing. When I need an escape, I turn on some Floret content.
    I scanned the comments and thought, well, I think they have enough feedback on this video, but adding this note just to say thank you. I love getting another peek into the Floret world and what y’all are up to. I watched this new video a couple of times and am looking forward to more.
    For me, it was just perfect. The pace, the conversations, the educational elements, the Q&A, the animals, the sounds, all of it.
    Thank you for sharing more of your world with us!

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  33. Laurinda Mistele on

    Thank you for doing this! I know you are busy and this is just 1 more thing on your to do list, but as a beginning gardener I am so inspired by your passion and love seeing the beauty of your farm. I love how you are so authentic in the video, not just sharing perfect moments. It would be fun to see what one of your days looks like from beginning to end. Great job!

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  34. Mary Colleen Powers on

    Thank you for sharing the magic- the farm, the sounds, the reality of the work that goes into. I adore the bird houses and am glad the meadow took and the birds are coming. I laughed when you told the story of your mom driving along in a truck clipping lilacs. I can totally visualize that. Your passion and stories bring me such joy. In terms of what I want more of…first, more videos like this. I also like the how to do videos, so will be looking forward to the how to collect seed video to come.

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  35. Lauri on

    Great video! Thank you for starting this series. I look forward to many more episodes. The behind-the scenes look at all the work y’all do was enlightening, and now I have even more respect for all the effort involved, from conception to fruition. I appreciate your honesty in sharing your failures and your joy in the beauty of your successes. It is obvious that you really care about the work in which you are involved. Thank you for all that you share with us, your followers.

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  36. Jana on

    I loved it! I so hope to be able to get my hands on some of those lilacs in some way in the future!

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  37. Sarah Ahlberg on

    Thank you for sharing on hybridizing and seed saving… any and everything related to this is of great interest!

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  38. Diane Morrison on

    Thank you for sharing your world with us 💞
    The scale of which you are working on is quite overwhelming for a backyard gardener to wrap their head around, but it is fascinating to see the process of creating a garden from a passionate idea, through to the flowering and harvesting stages. Absolutely beautiful to see and hear all the sites and sounds of a thriving ecosystem in development, that is just a buzz with nature going about its business of being.
    Wishing you & your family, and everyone on the farm team – good health, happiness and prosperity. You all are growing, developing, and preserving biodiversity for future generations to witness and benefit from. Dream on!

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  39. Anna on

    I just loved this, thank you. The feeling of urgency at the loss of specialty nurseries is unsettling…

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  40. Andrea on

    I thought that it was very well done and so interesting!

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  41. Andrea on

    The meadow! It’s glorious! Seeing the birds, hearing the Dawn Chorus… simply beautiful.

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  42. Dawn on

    Thank you for inspiring me to grow a flower garden on our subdivision property in upstate New York! It’s not much, but it’s a start. I’m so very appreciative of your ‘episode resources’ and printable PDF’s because it can be quite overwhelming to try to research and gather reputable information on your own, especially as a beginner like myself. Please include more information about insect control, deer, rabbits and other hungry critters lurking around your property (like how you mentioned the ducks help with the slugs, etc). As you know very well, Mother Nature and those that occupy the land can be quite challenging! Ugh.

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  43. Peggy on

    I really enjoyed this first episode and am excited to see the year play out!

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  44. Anna Rothenberger on

    I love seeing how no matter the size of the operation and how prepared you seem, May is chaotic and crazy for everyone (even Floret!! 😂). This was a visually beautiful watch for me and I loved seeing just what goes into preparing the farm for what’s to come. Seeing the ducks waddling around throughout was an added bonus. I can’t wait to watch more of these.

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  45. Olga S. on

    Hi!
    I loved this format. One of the things I especially noticed, was you talking about succession plans for farms. It is so vital to have that in place. We are currently observing a situation where a dear person to us passed and left the farm without a succession plan. How hard it is on his loved ones to deal with everything in a midst of grief. This topic needs more attention and extreme focus if we want farms and nurseries to survive. Im so glad you’re bringing this up. I feel grief when a nursery closes, especially a specialty one. This episode brings a glimer of hope, like there is a safety net and not everything is lost. Thank you for working so hard to preserve these gems for future generations. I hope you will soon see how to make all that happen.
    Best regards,
    Olga

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  46. Karen Kennedy on

    You are so generous sharing your knowledge-your love of flowers and nature is inspiring!. I had no idea how many songbirds nest low, so loved learning that.. I too love the dawn chorus! Please keep making these journals coming. I think they lower my blood pressure, and definitely inspire me!

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  47. Rebecca on

    Thank you for sharing your story. It is inspiring and uplifting. You are spreading so much beauty into the world. I love how you share real information. I am growing flowers in my back yard to give away to women in my community. The information you share makes growing flowers doable. The women I take flowers to feel seen and loved. Flowers grown and given with love are magical. Keep sharing how to grow and arrange flowers. I love it!

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  48. Amy on

    Erin you are the inspiration for so many of us to grow flowers, trees and be thoughtful caretakers to wildlife and the spaces we cultivate. We have been following you since the beginning, when I checked out your first paperback book and dvd from the neighborhood branch of our library on flowers more than 12 years ago and then watched you create a movement of new & enthusiastic growers across the country and world. My leather floret tool belt is well used for design and setup of hundreds of weddings, the seeds you cultivate generate happiness to those who grow them and cut for a simple vase. The community is energized to plant through your continued dedication to learning new skills, methods and preservation- Heirloom Roses!) Our earth will be better for generations because of you.

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  49. Carlos Juárez on

    Hii!!
    I really loved this kind of videos, the garden tour kinda videos. But in here you guide us trough all the work and the wolderful people that is involved

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  50. Marie on

    I smile every time Floret shares something new. As far as suggestions. Let me think out loud for moment.

    The farm is definitely overwhelming for someone who has a smaller area to work with. I do like the approach you are taking with your seed saver project, if we grew these in our backyard what type of harvest would we get. Let’s keep that same theme of “your backnyard” and apply it to items you grow on the farm. Maybe this could be a new subject for the vlog? using that as a way to further reach your ” backyard” supporters. Example: if you had only a modest back yard to grow varieties of your flowers/plants from your farm show use which ones would you pick and why. So, let’s take your lilac collection…if you could only plant two in your back yard which one would you choose? Take us to your lilac rows show us the pros and cons. Maybe the “backyard” is a place where flower friends can work together to help preserve flowers/ plants for the future, so you are not alone in your journey. You would have plenty of flower friends wanting to help one backyard at a time.

    I would love to see floret bloopers mixed in your vlog. Also, show us the failures that turn into a reachable moment.

    What struggles do you face in the farm that we might not see, we all struggle with weather…but is there anything unique to what you are doing?

    Bring us on the journey of how you catalog flowers/plants.

    More cat 🐈 apprences!

    I could write alot more, but I’ll stop. Lol.
    Love your passion!

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  51. José Carlos Moreno on

    Hello!! I loved how you talked about may like it is an explosion of life, there are a lot of seedlings growing, but there is also a lot of chaos

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  52. Judith Brook on

    I love how you share your knowledge and the enthusiasm for the work on your farm. I now use your idea of 6 inch square netting to hold tall plants; I started a cutting garden 3 years ago, which I re-sow each year (just for my use, for giving to neighbours, library etc). In this filming, I enjoyed hearing how very MANY plants you are dealing with, and how you were putting zinnia plants initially in hoop house – as still too cold I think… I’d like to hear more about how long they were under cover, do you just remove the covers, or do they get re-planted elsewhere ? Big thanks, from North Vancouver Canada.

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  53. Paula Schuh Tegge on

    6-23-25 Cinti. OH
    I feel like I’m standing next to you/with you ! Love all of this keep it coming. How about a lavender field with all the different colors by the meadow. Look in the book, but I can see it ….wind blowing those blooms yes! :):) much flower love Paula

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  54. Amy on

    I loved everything about this. The beauty and the artistry is amazing! I want to start my own wildflower meadow to lay in!

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  55. Jessica B on

    Hello! Love this journal concept! I especially love the idea you shared of feeling like the growing flowers are “old friends” you have the joy of seeing when they return each year. What a lovely way to think of it! Thanks for bringing just happiness to so many of us with your flowers and teaching!

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  56. Samanthajo on

    The hard work is worth it. As an artist who set aside brushes to fill our farm with beauty and bounty, I am so encouraged by your honesty. Things break. It’s such hard work. So tired at the end of the day. My husband and I pour ourselves into our small farm, it’s with passion that we work in the dirt. Seeing your vlog today nearly brought tears to my eyes. It’s worth the toil. We have a vision for community and small farms, and you are an encouragement that we to can do this wonderful beautiful challenging thing. Thank you for sharing ♥️

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  57. Rachel Nicodemus on

    I love seeing the passion that’s really behind all of the beautiful posts you make.

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  58. Katie on

    I first watched your show when i was home with my mom after open heart surgery, we needed good, easy, fun things to watch. And it was perfect. Mom was so happy to watch as she has been a gardener her whole life and i am (trying!) to follow in her footsteps. This was about a year and a half ago we discovered the show.
    Now, With the world as it is, i needed that same comforting, feel good, easy, hopeful content. And this was sooo it! I look forward to more! Xoxox

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  59. Kim on

    I love the peacefulness that comes across even in the busiest parts of the day. Sharing how to repair the hose was amazing! Also seeing the human side of you as you hunted the clovers. (Is there a secret meaning there) keep up the awesome! Can’t wait for the next episode!

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  60. Laurie Niles on

    The image of the planting crew, on their knees early in the morning, in the fields is a love image.
    So many hands make abundent beauty.

    And the soundscape of birds brought the feeling of walking the farm alongside you.

    Looking forward each months view!

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  61. Hannah on

    I love seeing an inlet into how you and your team work together to make the farm work. Also your bird houses project and the field for nesting is so inspiring! Truly giving back to the environment, a steward,

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  62. Jason Hartwick on

    Great episode. I really love how you always show and talk about the difficulties and realities of farming but also the beauty that becomes of all the hard work and perseverance. Thank you for sharing what you have done for the world of flower farming and continue the amazing work! Looking forward to episode 2!

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  63. Josie Martens on

    Oops, I mixed up two email addresses…..I just posted a long comment and gave the wrong email address.
    Here is the correct address.
    Josie Martens

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  64. Hanna on

    going to try to transfer the full page of notes I jotted down during this as much as the field will allow:

    LOVED: the frogs at the little pond area and just listening to them. fixing things, watching that hose repair which was so quick and skillful. organizing! the smooth flow of planting collaboration, the many clever hands, the trust delivered upon when you arrive at that one site and hoops are up by others’ hands. names for the places (the meadow, the shire) are there more of those and where do the names come from. laying down low in the plants. listening to the sparrows as you walk to gauge where they are nesting. inspired by your making of the meadow, which I am also working at (and have been failing at, but still adapting and shaping my own plan in response to the stumbles). place inspiration with England/the dawn chorus there, how that’s shaped the farm vision. LILACS, lilacs, lilacs, omg will these ever be shared? the concept of the private garden, as a testing, vision shaping ground. duck drinking sounds, how you said the same thing in two different videos word for word about the crested ducks (and shared that with us, it was beautiful). the foraged wood for the bird houses.

    KINSHIP: love of the meadow/desire for a wild space and my own drive to recreate the meadows of my Southeastern childhood in my current Southeastern suburban backyard. four leaf clover finding, which is a huge part of my own experience walking through meadows too! the drive to document, how curiosity seems to lead the vision more than a grand plan per this video. the obsession with history, the call to heirloom plants and preservation. crazy about birds. you have one of my favorite ballet variations (from Le Corsaire) as background music in here which feels like an incredibly cool coincidence.

    QUESTIONS: what boots do y’all favor, I haven’t really found a pair I love for home gardening. NOTE TAKING: what kinds of things are you writing in your notebook (what specific practical things, what general pretty things), are there different notebooks for different things, do you have spreadsheets, how do you track and archive your own notes and find use/beauty in them? seeing how the soaker hoses were placed in the beds and the volume of compost/soil amendments made me wonder about the role of generosity on the farm, how you balance cost with giving abundance to the plants? what kind of labels do you use for which purposes (field tags for what, the little string-choke paper labels for hybridizing?, tape with sharpie on it for what). curious how the food growing will go and if you’ll find it worthwhile. are your bat houses getting occupants and how (mine remains stubbornly empty one year in). can you talk about bugs on the farm, the good ones, the bad ones, the pretty ones?

    this stuff feeds dreams–so excited for more!

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  65. Josie Martens on

    Of course, I cried! I love how your favorite place is the meadow, where things can just grow for the sake of growing.
    I am in awe of all you do. My biggest question is, how do you acquire the funds to pay for all the supplies and help needed to do all this? I feel like that is a personal question and totally understand if you can’t or don’t want to share this. But I have a very small market garden on the little island I live on. And I can barely keep up with a fraction of what you do, so even though I am 73 now, and moving slower….I still need to hire one or two people for 6 hours a week, just to keep up with my little garden, HOW DO YOU DO IT???
    I appreciate your “realness “. Had to smile when you told your partner to stop filming you. You said you were wearing a terrible outfit. Hahahaha……of course you looked great.
    I just thank you so much for your creative, inquisitive, gentle and generous spirit.

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  66. Janine lidell on

    Seed saving sneak peek! Thrilled for the bunch counts per variety.

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  67. Muiread on

    I love seeing the behind the scenes stuff! I am also obsessed with Erin’s collections!

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  68. Siri on

    So many aspects to love:
    #1: the people who work with you on the farm.
    #2: The way your curiosity about something on a personal level leads to what is coming next….
    #3: The seed saving book in the works – there is a clear gap to fill for a modern, approachable, instructional, and beautifully visual book on this subject.
    And, of course, your creating of the bird habitat.

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  69. Haley Alexander on

    I love the passion that shines through in everything you guys do at floret! Your passion has rubbed off on me and every year I fall more in love with different flower varieties and trees and shrubs. Thank you for showing your authentic selves and letting us see what life on the farm is really like! You guys inspire me!

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  70. Michelle Taekema on

    I love the feeling of getting to be a part of farm life. Small family farm life was such a part of my childhood, and this brings it back magnificently.

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  71. Holly on

    Well done. Super informative.

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  72. Jason Zanders on

    I absolutely loved this! The amount of information you share with us is absolutely priceless!!
    I find myself watching the may journal and searching for land on Zillow. You and everyone at floret are so inspiring and truly give me the confidence that I too can follow my dreams! Thank you Erin! Forever grateful!

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  73. Joy Deffinbaugh on

    I love the gorgeous filming and skilled editing – plus of course the glimpse into your world. It’s hard to imagine what could be improved but I’d always love to know more about all the people of Floret.

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  74. Denise on

    Thank you for your endless, abundant generosity. Moving from annual cut flowers to perennial landscape projects brings a sense of growing together, of earning the deep connection and pleasure that comes from a mature garden. Someday your legacy will be a rare horticultural plant arboretum/conservancy as well as all the work you have done to transform the cut flowers industry from corporate to small, family run ventures. Well done.

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  75. Jessica on

    Loved the cinematography and the inside look at the work that goes into growing flowers on a large scale. So interesting!

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  76. Darla on

    I loved the resource list, the details of the month, the meadow and being “real” about what goes into the big picture. Most everyone can take a little “piece” to integrate into their life.

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  77. Heidi Woodruff on

    I love how you all let the camera lens show the day to day real life of a working flower farm, yet somehow the camera-man (Chris) is able to magnify the love of the work! So enjoyable to watch, even if it’s just for entertainment. (We do garden, grow flowers (dahlias, etc.), berries and a large vegetable garden!) it’s all enjoyable work!)

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  78. Michelle on

    I loved the May edition of your farm journal! My favorite part is naming the dawn chorus. I drink my coffee every morning on the screened porch listening to our dawn chorus in nature’s cathedral. We also have a dusk chorus accompanied by hundreds of fireflies lighting up our backyard with nature’s fairy lights.
    I would love to see more of how the meadow grows over the summer months. Also I would love to see more about how you care for the roses during the growing season. I’m so nervous about pruning my climbing roses but they need to be tamed a bit!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful farm with us. I sowed the last of my Floret seeds this spring, Zinnia Alpenglow, Celosia Vintage Rose and Dahlia Bee’s Choice. I would LOVE a resupply ❤️

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  79. Christine on

    Your Farm journal showed up in my YT feed, when I needed it the most to watch and connect to Nature.
    I’ve perused your site over the years and bought seeds and bulbs, and get so inspired by the beauty of Nature
    you share through your eyes and ‘the birdsongs’ to hear. Thank you.
    To watch your first Farm Journal I found simply amazing of all the hard work you do in sharing your
    creative side and the lengths you go to achieve your goals, such as visiting Flower Farms and learning
    about Songbirds. Absolutely wonderful! My mom started with a single Lilac bush and now has
    10 in her small paradise of a backyard with a couple fruit trees, grapes, and an Gigantic Artichoke.
    Learning about the disappearing Flower nurseries concerned me. My favorite parts of the journal were learning
    about Songbirds and Nesting Boxes (I am going to have my husband make one for my Mom) and about
    Lilacs. Your videos about different flower nurseries is fantastic. I would love to see more of those.
    Thank you for your most generous giveaway! Can’t wait to see what you share for next month!

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  80. Hannah S. on

    Amazing video! I’m so excited about this series. I love how it feels like I’m right there in the fields with you and the crew.
    I really appreciate you asking questions about things out loud. It helps me to open my mind to more thinking and to know what questions I should be asking myself!!
    Can’t wait to see the baby ducks grow as well :)
    Thank you for sharing and thank you for putting in all the time and work into this. It definitely shows!

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  81. Alexa on

    Being 38 weeks pregnant it has been tough sitting on the sidelines wishing I could be busy in the garden during this exciting time of year. I have absolutely loved watching Floret’s Farm Journal as a way to stay connected with my love of all things flowers. I love the variety you pack into the film between fast paced planting days verses quiet meadow walks. There is so much richness in these moments. Thank you for sharing with all of us!

    A fun idea could maybe be a list of tasks for the month at the end of each film?

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  82. Maggie v on

    Absolutely loved the nitty gritty of life on the farm. It isn’t all sunshine and bouquets and getting to see “the greats” struggle as much (if not more) than us “little guys” was truly refreshing.

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  83. Robin Ankerich on

    We loved the journal video! My husband also watches with me. I loved the mix of personal material, the full farm and crew as well as the past and future planning. I’d love to see things over the season even if bugs or other issues arise. When supports are added would be helpful to learn.

    Have y’all thought about no-till options? Just wondering.

    I cannot wait for Chris’s mix of seeds is released!!!!

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  84. Courtney on

    Truly amazing. This made me so happy I was crying. The trays of seedlings and planting seems to never end and the back pain. My sweet peas are blooming and I’m so happy to see them. You talked about the crisp mornings and the sounds and it was like i was transported back to those moments. Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to watch and learn more.

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  85. Jo Anna Colbath on

    I have been watching the episodes of Growing Floret on repeat since April 1st. To have a new episode to watch is a dream! Honestly, I love the Farm Journal even more than Growing Floret. It’s almost like we are there at the farm working beside you on real time now. I’ve watched this first episode multiple times and I will continue to until the June episode! Thank you for inspiring me! You are my hero, Erin!

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  86. Meg on

    I loved seeing your joy and excitement again! It’s so fun to hear all the pieces and parts that are going on at the same time behind the scenes, while also hear you talk about your ideas and visions! Also love seeing familiar again! So curious to see more “nuts and bolts” behind the scenes in the coming months!

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  87. Ali on

    It’s amazing to see how much work goes on behind the scenes and yet the beauty of it all looks so effortless, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, the backyard gardeners

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  88. Ganna Negatina on

    I guess not always you can get an honest confession on failures and mistakes — and that’s what makes this story so special. In the era of the endless success being spread across socials and in life it is so important to remember, that the true picture can differ and true process is not always an easy path — and that’s okay. That’s why I enjoyed watching this episode so much (amongst the truly mesmerizing structure of keeping everything in order — honestly, that is what makes my soul sing).

    Thank you, Erin and the team for being true game changers and making us — floral farmers around the globe — think wider and reflect on making thoughtful impact and on preserving nature gems.

    Keep going and wishing you all the best and all the strength to continue and achieve your dreams and goals. Greetings from Ukraine 🤍

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  89. Jenny L on

    I loved it. The slow pacing, allowing the camera to linger. It felt so relaxed but gave us so much story, so much content. Floret productions are always a comfort for me, Growing Floret was often on in the background when I was going through chemo last year and the music, everyone’s cadence when they speak, the animal sounds all contribute to a sort of visual/auditory security blanket for me. Thanks so much for these treasures!

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  90. Cindy Rust on

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love your generosity of time, knowledge and love! The birds being included was amazing. Looking at the whole picture of your passion is a gift. And once again emphasizing saving the old beauty. That is so important and gives me hope for the future. I loved the episode and look forward to June! (Even though it is actually almost over). I hope Chris gets his snacks built into the garden route. Nothing like grabbing some fresh beans or berries as you are working. I could never thank you enough for your generosity! There is nothing like the dawn chorus!

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  91. Carissa H. on

    Thank you for putting this together! I loved it all!!! The dawn chorus was one of my favorites!! I am up early too and I hear it but never really noticed that when the sun comes up they stop. This video was beautiful in so many ways. It flowed very nicely and I enjoyed everything you covered. All your ideas you have always inspires me to keep going and do more. Thank you for allowing us to get a sneak peak into the workings of Floret and your thoughts on how you see and process everything flowers! I can’t wait for the next episode!!

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  92. Shannon Wood on

    I loved the farm journal, it felt like a great combo of the instagram videos we love which show Erin’s fun personality and the whimsical music of “growing Floret”. My question is… where’s Jill?! Hehe

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  93. Nicole Leone on

    I am so excited about this series! I loved growing floret and so glad I can continue watching all the incredible things you guys are doing! Cannot wait for more!

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  94. MB on

    Loved everything about it. I love how thoughtful you are about nature, your garden and you speak so eloquently. Can watch it over and over 💗 thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us

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  95. Sally Ervin-Mabry on

    The pacing of the narrative, the balance of talking with natural sounds, the reality and the beauty.

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  96. Angelina on

    Hello, I’ve only recently learned about you, and I’m absolutely amazed by how amazing you are. Your flower varieties are stunning, and you’ve put so much effort and love into them. Your zinnias are the dream of any gardener, and I live in a different country, so I don’t have the opportunity to purchase your seeds. (I’ve subscribed to all your social media accounts just to admire your work, and I’m grateful for your existence as a flower fairy.) I hope that one day your seeds will be available worldwide, and I’ll be able to acquire them. Thank you for your hard work, and you’re truly amazing!

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  97. Cindy Jatras on

    What is not to like? I loved it. It’s your passion that speaks to me. I have that passion for nature, digging in the earth, watching the magic of a seed grow into some form of beauty, bees sleeping in flowers and on and on. I can’t get enough of it all, it fills my heart and soul. Being able to follow along with your journey is a joy. The story telling, the beauty of your farm and the way you present it all projects a real sense of joy and magic in spite of all the challenges farming presents. I greatly appreciate all that you’re doing and giving to the world, to all of us. I’m looking forward to the next installment…

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  98. Aksana dutt on

    I just loved getting to see more of the farm. I’m usually A reader of your posts so getting to see it and put it all together was such a treat. Amazing work!

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  99. Corisa N. on

    Perfect length. Loved the scenes in the meadow. So gorgeous.

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  100. Aspen Monteleone on

    I loved the inside look and how much you shared of your own experience. Like how tired all of you are at the end of the days, and how you recharge to keep getting after it every day. I also loved seeing the community you have created with all the people at your farm, like the way the world should be. And then getting a look at your process to find ways I go become more efficient.

    However it did get pretty bouncy and the camera moved a lot so I had to keep coming back to it because I was starting to get motion sick. I love how in the moment it is, I just had a hard time watching all the way through in one sitting.

    Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experience, I love getting to see behind the scenes.

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  101. Willow-Haven on

    Wow! I loved how slow and relaxing this was. Truly captured the environment of the farm. Thanks for letting us taste that ❤️

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  102. Rebecca on

    I just love getting to see behind scenes it never fails to inspire me!!

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  103. Monserrat renteria on

    I loved the look into the farm, I also appreciated the links to get things see. On the video, truely makes me excited for the next episode with more details and tips

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  104. Sarah Seitz on

    May is such a perfect month to start with! I loved seeing a slice of life of Floret for May, and I can’t wait to see more!! One thing I really loved was getting to go behind the scenes of Floret (the break room! Hearing about all hands on deck planting days, etc). Amazing job and staying tuned for more!

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  105. April J on

    I loved everything about this. Dawn chorus was my favourite to listen to while I made custom orders for the week. I let it play and enjoyed the beautiful sounds and scenes. This is like a little look into your life and I love that you’re sharing more in a less manicured way. It’s perfect. I can’t wait for the next episode!!

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  106. Camilla Anvik on

    It’s such a magical moment to see your days on the farm. I can’t nearly sift until the next month comes out. For me as a vegetable cutflower grower it’s absolutely breath taking. How you organise, all the logisticsc. I have problems to get my head above water. How to plan it and how to get it all done. I have also made wild flower space and would love to have even more hedges and bushes and trees. It so inspiring and when I see your place I know I also need to continy. It will make a small difference and show people about insects, flowers sustainable and the seasons. Thank you so much for everything you share. And I went to your online course and it’s been to a tremendous help🙏 All best wishes from Norway and I really hope that you have energie to continue all the fantastic material and energy you put down for all of us to as well to learn from. Best of good wishes and love
    Camilla
    @skjaergaardshagen

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  107. Kelsi Dean on

    I loved how much more detail there was in this video. It’s really exciting to see a month by month of what happens!

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  108. Megan on

    I loved watching the behind the scenes process of how you set up for your flower growing season.

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  109. Katey Kephart on

    Thank you for sharing the farm in this way! Everything you do is magic. I loved the entire episode but the segment on lilacs felt extra special!

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  110. Joelle on

    This is such a gift! Love the behind the scenes details that otherwise go unnoticed and without appreciation. Please keep these coming! The grit of May is only going to bring bounty that I can’t wait to witness in future episodes!

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  111. Meredith Brown on

    Thank you for sharing the magic of your farm. I enjoy the jaw-dropping beauty around every corner as well as hearing about the trials & tribulations. The difficulties are part of the journey too. You are truly an inspiration!!

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  112. Kathy on

    I just love all your videos. U r so talented. I love seeing all u create. Please keep the videos coming. In this crazy world it’s so nice to see your beautiful world. Love to learn anything u teach us. Please follow your heart🩷 We all will follow along with u. Thank u to Erin, your husband and your amazing team.

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  113. Kaylee Stockton on

    I loved it all, you inspired me to not only start a flower farm years back but also add runner ducks (the best!).. but the very best part of the episode was the “stop filming me, my outfit is horrible”.

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  114. Jenny on

    I loved it all esp the relatability of the behind the scenes! My one suggestion would be to put those little title markers? (not sure what they are called) in. 45+ minutes is sort of long and that way I could watch it in pieces or come back to a specific part – if I needed.

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  115. Meagan Viken on

    Wow!! I’m so excited to see the news about this new series! I live near and have been following along for some time, so it’s exciting to see that we’re going to see more of the process. Love watching you all prep and take care of seedlings and baby plants. Because I’m close I can take good pieces of advice just by following along with your timing on the farm. Can’t wait to see more!

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  116. Alyson on

    I love the vision for space and how you organize old school style – paper! It’s both inspiring and meaningful to see a behind the scenes of the work it takes both physical and mental to farm. bless.

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  117. Carley on

    As always, I felt so inspired by your work on the farm. I especially enjoyed getting a peak into the labor process and how you all work as a team to execute tasks.

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  118. Kaitlyn Parkins on

    I loved seeing what supplies you use, and that you provided links to them as well.

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  119. Jacie Mundahl on

    This video is such a beautiful window into life on the farm — the real-time glimpses into the daily rhythm and behind-the-scenes work are incredibly inspiring. It’s amazing to see the care, intention, and deep dedication you pour into every part of your craft. Your passion for flowers and storytelling shines through in every frame. Thank you for inviting us along on the journey — it’s a gift to witness the beauty and authenticity of your work!

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  120. Sarah Frauley on

    I absolutely loved the footage of bird house construction!

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  121. amy wilkinson on

    This is amazing.
    Hands down the best form of resources, your knowledge and sharing is overwhelming but of so grateful. Loved the format and all your projects and other sustainable fields you are working on to make your fram and the earth a better place. well done.

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  122. Kym on

    Love any and every behind-the-scenes look at what you have built and where you’re going next. Your methods and all you’ve created so far are so inspiring!

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  123. Elizabeth Pratt on

    I absolutely loved it! It was so well-done; engaging, beautiful, informative and fun. The music was perfect, from the piano and cello to the fair music, it all paired perfectly. I loved hearing all of the details of what goes on on the farm and the behind the scenes of everyone’s roles. The footage is spectacular and I especially love the artistic details during the transitions with time lapses and the ducks wandering the grounds, to various flowers or aerial shots. I don’t have any suggestions besides keep them coming! I have learned so much from you this past year and looking forward to learning much more.

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  124. Michelle Sievers on

    Thanks for the awesome behind the scenes perspective. Love the bird houses! Your team is amazing and talented.

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  125. Madeline on

    I enjoyed learning about nesting songbirds, the meadow, and the dawn chorus. Such relaxing, inspiring content!

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  126. Connie on

    I throughly enjoyed everything about the first episode and can’t wait for the next one. The beauty of everything, the organization of labeling and documenting had me!!! Love a good organization plan. Love paper journals. Thank you for all the inspiration.

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  127. Carole Rodon on

    This is a great “first” episode that demonstrates your years of sharing experiences. I love the format and both the breadth and detail of conveying May’s busy time. The unedited spontaneity made it feel like I was walking there with you! Learning how dire the loss of specialty growers has become was sobering and alarming news to me; I’m glad you’re responding with action and “trusting the process” of your collecting. Please keep us updated on those delightful ducks!

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  128. Brendon on

    I just love any video you put out…you have given me the inspiration to rekindle my love of gardening again after being on a hiatus from gardening due to some personal, geographical and mental complications. I have acquired a community garden plot this year and am growing some cut flowers for the first time. I hope to keep nurturing my passion for flowers and nature in the future. Thank you.

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  129. Katelin Jenkins on

    I really loved this first episode. I can’t wait to see the progress through the seasons and what your focusses are at each time. And being in Australia it’s nice to see some beautiful flowers while we are in the middle of winter!

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  130. Elyse on

    I cannot get over how beautiful and magical the cinematography is. I of course love the content as an avid gardener and budding flower farmer, but the way the video and sounds and shots all pull me into a place of joy that truly makes me lose track of time…it’s such a gift. Can’t wait for the next one!!

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  131. Nicole on

    Loved watching this! From the creation of the meadow to the lovely new manors and chateaus for the birds! Wonderful craftsmanship all around on the farm!

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  132. Hanna Tipton on

    It is always so inspiring watching your videos. What you all do is amazing and it is so overwhelming how passionate you are about growing, learning and sharing your knowledge with the world. You make it possible for us to learn and grow, so thank you for all that you do.

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  133. Rochelle Fisher on

    When I was growing up my dad always reminded us to leave wild spaces for pollinators around our veggie gardens. I love your dedication to creating the wild meadow and supporting the song birds, pollinators and other creatures looking for safety and refuge in a world where their spaces are diminishing by the day.

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  134. Corinnea on

    I loved everything about your first episode. The dawn chorus in your meadow is magical. Your dedication to your vision is inspiring. More propagation and hybridization tips would be amazing. Though whatever you decide to show is the best thing because your love and enthusiasm shines through.

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  135. Haanh on

    Stunning as usual! I can’t wait to see more of it unfold. 💐🩵

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  136. Julie Herbert on

    I loved loved loved the first episode of the journal!! I wish I had more land to expand my gardens and experiment with more varieties of flowers. I tried a wildflower section this year and hoping it turns out as beautiful as your meadow. Also loved learning about the use and prep of the landscape fabric. I spend so much of my time weeding between my dahlias, zinnias and cosmos. Can not wait for the June Journal edition. Great job!

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  137. Tracy Marino on

    This was stunning and I am so excited for the next chapters. The lilacs and lack of breeders really struck me, I am a home gardener but would love to know more about how people at home can get into breeding or propagating to help these flowers continue.

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  138. Jenna Schwartz on

    Thank you for always going above and beyond with sharing your knowledge. You do it so generously and I am so grateful for you and your team. I love seeing your candid real life moments. This is such a gift and we are all blessed to have this shared so freely.

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  139. Nancy Hampton-Thompson on

    I love the format including the questions from the producer/director, your planned thoughts and the impromptu comments as you are out and about. I loved that you provided all the resources and including a recording of your dawn chorus was inspired!

    I’d love to learn more about your hedgerows/ living fences. They inspire me and make me think what a difference they could make in my suburban neighborhood where wooden fences separate most homes. How much better for our pollinators and all wildlife to have living fences instead.

    Thanks to all of you. It must take a tremendous amount of work. I appreciate every second of it.

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  140. Nel on

    My favourite scene in the journal was “painting with nature” and learning how you cross pollinated the Iris! I also love seeing side by side images of different varieties of the same flower! 😍

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  141. Diana Mullins Atkinson on

    I think this is a great look at the farm and the Floret processes. I look forward to a new edition each month. The section on the morning chorus struck me. We wake at 4am as well and listen to the morning chorus here in Illinois. I did some research a few years ago and it seems that the bird are actually sharing their daily schedule with one another. I can imagine the cardinals making plans to get together for coffee, and the red wing blackbirds talking about taking the chicks to flying lessons, etc… listening to that chorus is always one of the best parts of my day. Thanks for sharing the beauty of nature in the glorious Skagit Vally.

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  142. Sherri Straubel on

    I really appreciated seeing how far you have come and everyone working together to make the farm work. The meadow is beautiful. Seeing how you manage so many aspects of the farm is really inspiring. Can’t wait for the next episode. The most important thing for me is how you are sharing For Free, information. Thank you!

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  143. Molly on

    Oh my word these have been my most favorite seeds ever. I even saved some of the celosia spun sugar seeds for this year just in case I missed the sale. I even saved some of my zenia seeds hoping i did it right. I was so hoping to buy more this year. Got the book for Cmas, built a planter. But sadly I didn’t buy from anyone else as I didn’t have any luck from other growers. I would be overjoyed at the chance to plant more of your seeds. ❤️❤️

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  144. Christine, Victoria , BC on

    While watching your show, I noticed a dahlia label, Ferncliff Fuego. My family has been purchasing from Ferncliff Nursery in Mission BC Canada for generations. As you have spoken about specialty nurseries declining, I hope your viewers continue to support small specialty companies so we can all benefit from the beauty of plants. My peonies that I have from them are blooming prolifically for all my community to see as they walk by. Thank you Erin and Chris for your energy and spirit!

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  145. Aline on

    Live the authenticity, storytelling and hard work that explodes with beauty.

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  146. Ann on

    Loved seeing the aerial view and the meadow and birdhouses.

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  147. Jona on

    Love that you included all your workers and gave us such a great insight on how your farm runs!

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  148. Alesha Webster on

    Such a beautiful and inspiring episode! I always love the flower colors and varieties you grow—they align so closely with my own style. I’ve noticed the ducks in your videos before and was so happy to see them included again – slug patrol! I really appreciate the honest look at the challenges and things needed fixed behind the scenes—it makes the journey feel real and relatable.

    After stepping back into gardening now that both of my teens are off to college, I found your books, website, social media, and videos incredibly helpful and inspiring. A monthly to-do list or garden checklist would be such a great addition to the journal. I’d also love more tips from Erin for that month like handling pests.

    Everything you do is beautiful and honest, and it means more than you know. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

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  149. Brooke on

    I loved seeing the wilder parts of the farm! I think I would enjoy seeing more of the planned layout of the farm like when you were doing IG stories a while back.

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  150. Sarah Cox on

    I was going to mention the “stolen lilacs smell the sweetest comment,” which was one of my favorite moments. But as a new and recent bird watcher, I absolutely loved the portion about the dawn chorus. So beautiful and poignant. I also loved seeing the creation of the bird houses. Adorable!

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  151. Leah M. on

    I love seeing the journey of it all! I think it can be disheartening when my garden is not successful on the first go round, but seeing all the trial and error and work it takes to do what you do is so encouraging!

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  152. Anna on

    I guess I loved everything. The wildflowers and birds was so beautiful. Coexisting ♥️

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  153. Gail Hofmar on

    I enjoyed your willingness to show the failures when you lost so many roses but, then followed up with your determination to try again. Seeing that made me understand that my failures would just give me more knowledge to make my next attempt at growing my flowers more successful. Also, knowing that the dahlia seedlings can be planted closer together helped with a current situation thinking that I did not have enough room for my seedlings I grew this spring. Now I will plant them knowing they can survive. Thank you, I’m looking forward to your future journal entries.

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  154. Fatima on

    This was so real. I loved how all of us as gardeners and framers feel the same at the beginning of the season despite the size of our gardens, trying to accomplish tons of tasks, feel stressed, and live in a chaos until the things are done and settled.
    Besides the inspiring content of the episode , the videography and directing are so good, really liked it.
    Waiting for the next episode with excitement.

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  155. Anna-Maria on

    Congratulations-this was awesome.
    I loved the personal stories
    “Stolen lilacs smell the sweetest” ❤️

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  156. Katie Kirchner on

    Love all of the “behind the scenes”! So inspiring to see all that you have accomplished. ♥️

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  157. Nicki on

    Thank you for sharing your farm! I love that you’re saving heirloom flowers. You have respect for everything, and I admire that. Nature is your compass, and you’ve created a life for yourself and your family out of something you love, – out of something that speaks to your soul. Incredibly admirable.

    Thank you!

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  158. Mugs on

    I liked that creating wild spaces that are visual brings in melody that is auditory.

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  159. Alea on

    I enjoyed the candid moments that were captured and seeing your behind the scenes help! I’m sure you’re very intentional with keeping your kids out of the videos. But your videos portray the farm as consuming your whole life (in such a lovely way), and as a parent I know there’s a huge balance there with your kids and family too. I guess what I’m trying to say is I’d love to hear that the farm is a family affair, even if you don’t want to show your kids on camera.
    I’m looking forward to watching June!

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  160. Wendy Williams on

    I have enjoyed all the wonderful films you have made. It is a lovely escape into flowers! The farm journal is especially captivating the wild meadow, baby ducks, bird song, the beautiful changes of light you caught on film. I am looking forward to seeing the changes as the year progresses on the farm. I hope you will show us what goes on in the slower winter months on the farm too. Although slow times on a farm probably don’t really exist!

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  161. Macy Trostle on

    Flowers have recently become a new passion of mine and you inspire me! I loved watching your first episode of your farm journal! I want to binge watch them all and sad I have to wait! Hahah! But so excited for the next one!

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  162. Breanna penner on

    ABSALUTLY loved it!!!! So in love with those seeds you sold and love love what you’re doing!!! Chasing the beauty of nature.

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  163. April on

    I love the visuals!! It’s anlways awe inspiring to see the flowers.

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  164. Matty on

    I love the adorable real life moments…Your husband giggling at you hiding in the meadow like you’re little kids. Not wanting to be filmed because your outfit wasn’t right. Or that your hungry stomach was grumbling for Taco Bell. Just simple relatable moments that put a smile on my face!

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  165. Tania on

    Aside from seeing your beautiful garden evolve, I love your perspective. The way everything you speak about evokes some kind of emotional connection to nature. I especially loved seeing your meadow, all the little homes you have created for the songbirds and the artistic flair of your staff creating the bird houses. It’s like watching a fairytale take shape… a little bit of magic and wonder!!

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  166. Áine McCarthy on

    I loved how inspirational the film was and thw astoundingly beautiful cinematography. The work you do at Floret is just amazing and it is so lovely that you have decided to share it all with us. Thank you Erin!

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  167. Michelle on

    So happy that you have started this project! I really loved listening to the sounds of the wind and birds throughout and actually would like hearing more of that and less of the music. Definitely interested in hearing more of your documenting process and would love to hear what a scheduled day from morning until night would look like. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes of some of the other workers that aren’t typically infront of the camera. Looking forward to the next one!

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  169. Christine Leeseberg on

    The flower video is amazing and packed with fascinating information. I love how you describe your beautiful spaces; it reminds me of my grandfather’s meadow. The videos are stunning, and I could listen to you talk for hours. The way you weave nature with storytelling is truly captivating. I’m excited to see what’s coming in the next video. Thank you for sharing your space and knowledge with us all.

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  170. Jesse Cole on

    Absolutely, love everything about this family, family and community. I’ve learned so much from your tube videos, and new videos are fantastic and of course the books.
    I think you changed the way tv can portray how real people and real farms look like.
    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with the world. Being kind is the way we change the world.
    Thank you

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  171. Megan Nardino on

    I watched it while harvesting zinnia seeds and what I loved most about it was that it reminded me why I love flowers and growing things so much! I truly enjoyed watching the entire thing!

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  172. Kristina on

    Loved it all. Didn’t like that it had to end.

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  173. Kristina on

    Loves it all. Lindt like that it had to end.

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  174. Melisa Gordon on

    I love how you honor & showcase the hard work & skills of all your amazing employees!
    I also love how honest you are about no specific plans for your rose or lilac collections. Just a deep intuition that you need to collect them. And that a plan will reveal itself.
    So often it seems that the world demands a 5 yr plan & I love how you don’t bow to that & just follow your heart wherever the beauty takes you!

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  175. Maggie Joyce on

    What didn’t I like? The meadow was a favorite. So natural and beautiful.

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  176. Wendy on

    Loved all of it…despite all of the worldly success, Erin and Chris still seem so approachable and real.

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  177. J. Davis on

    I love it all! The writing and delivery are heartfelt and I can’t get enough of the flowers! Great job.

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  178. Sarah on

    I love learning from Erin and the team! You guys are an inspiration to me!

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  179. Alicia on

    Love that you are bringing us into it all, the highs and lows of growing things and that is still brings such beauty!

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  180. Zoe on

    JOY. Pure joy. The journal is so real- hardships and successes-it portrays how little corners of joy can be found regardless of how hard the days is, how wrong things may go, we can do our best and find joy everyday. I find pure joy in growing – “hand in the dirt- heart in the work “ so resonates with me.
    I am most interested in the rose, lilac and plant preservation as I have seen so many wonderful small nurseries close over the years. Kudos for taking this on saving the old varieties. would love to hear how other growers could be part of a preservation project for floral perennials.

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  181. Cara on

    Inspirational❤️ the checks and balances of working with nature.

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  182. Janine R on

    My partner and I appreciated the dedication to preserving so many flower types and varieties. We also loved the bird houses and the bird song discussion. Listening to the morning bird songs is our favorite time of day as well.

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  183. Cassidy Swan on

    My favorite part was getting to see all the beautiful shots from around the farm! I love seeing the view from the sky to see the layout of everything, too!

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  184. Lindsey on

    Love it all. I appreciate seeing the failures in farming, the changes, the realness, the start of takes where Erin is asking what camera to look to, ect.

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  185. Allison on

    I love how even after many years you are still learning!

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  186. Alyssa Baker on

    What brought me so much joy was Erin showing her true love for nature and being vulnerable with all of us about where she goes to refresh. I so love that you work so hard to make your dreams come true even if it is to hear song birds on your property. These journals show how small steps and decisions are the stitch in the fabric in making your vision come to life. Your benevolent work inspires us to the bigger picture of why grow or care about flowers? I would have loved to hear some more nuggets of how to or tips. I also wonder about the cost of all of this- the cost of labels, posts, pots, compost, etc… what kind of investment does it take? What didn’t go well? Who all works for you and helps make this all happen? It would be great to get a realistic view of what it takes to be successful? How to not lose the passion for flowers as you run a business? Please keep them coming!!! Can’t wait for the next one!!

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  187. Jenny on

    I love all your work. Your posts, past shows and this current video. I find them so relaxing and peaceful. The words you use to describe everything from shape to colors is so poetic. You and your husband make a great team!

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  189. Alma C on

    I love this video because it’s incredibly informative and artistic. Everything is so logical to follow and gives the insights of what happens behind the scenes

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  190. Mia C. on

    I love the director’s style – it’s a great collaboration! There’s a perfect combination of zooming into details and zooming out into the bigger picture, sharing applicable lessons for life and pursuing something greater than yourself! Well done! Looking forward to more!

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  191. Brittany Byrne on

    I loved that it was so much more candid and silly! Also reallly enjoyed seeing the meadow before and after! The multi year difference was beautiful. Show more before and after! Love more footage of you guys just being you! I do still enjoy the sit down interview portions , but maybe just a tad less if sit down interviews. Also! If Erin would take a camera or ever her phone and just film herself doing a farm walk, her thoughts as she does it. Or maybe focus on different teams day to days too.

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  192. Kristen Bennett on

    I love Erin’s descriptive language of nature, her flowers and her personal journey on the farm over the last 25 years. Everything she says seems poetic, but resonates so deeply with me. Thanks for being my flower hero. Your words inspire me to do and try more in my little corner of the earth. 💚🌏

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  193. Jessica on

    So beautiful! I loved seeing this video and am looking forward to more!

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  194. Elaine Graham on

    I love seeing the set up and always enjoy a bit of BTS
    Mostly love the flowers, the setting and always such beautiful light

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  195. Rachel S on

    Thank you for sharing the magic! I loved seeing all of the flower meadow footage and hearing the intention behind so many projects. I am interested in how the farm runs, makes a profit, pays workers etc. Do you make money from a combination of media, books, seed sales etc? It seems that you get to follow your passions and interests on the farm and get to do what you love – but how did that start and how did you get to a place where you could do that financially? Can’t wait for the next farm journal!!

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  196. Chantal on

    Beautiful in each and every way, detailing the highs and lows. The ordinary is really the extraordinary. Thank you for documenting your part of this wonderful world.

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  198. Whitney on

    This was so great to watch! I loved “Growing Floret” and it’s wonderful to have more to watch. I love learning what all goes into the farm—the decisions, the processes, the day to day little bits (a small example is learning that you get up at 4:00 AM).

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  199. Bertie on

    Loved the video! I’d be interested to learn more about the nitty gritty details of running the business—what are the work hours/work days for employees, how does the business sustain itself financially (books and courses only these days? Do you still sell flowers?), do you have a succession plan (as you mentioned about the lilac farms). And while you may not want to address this on camera in order to protect them, are you worried about your farm workers safety (and the safety of those around the Skagit Valley)?

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  200. Johanna on

    I really loved the meadow portion. It felt like a generous few moment of rest in the middle of all the busy and you can tell how much you love it and love to escape there.

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  201. Melissa Rodriguez-Hill on

    I enjoyed watching as I do most of your content. I love hearing, seeing & learning about what is going on at Floret. I love your excitement for teaching and bringing awareness to our world. My favorite part was hearing about Lilacs and sad to know there is only one wholesaler left. It truly is amazing to watch the beauty you create, and how it starts.
    Please continue to share your knowledge with us all.

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  202. Veronica on

    I love this concept and loved the experience of watching everything unfold. I loved the closeness, friendship, playfulness, and love you all clearly feel for each other. My impression has been: over the past few years, Floret has been flirting with making a clear, succinct statement regarding global warming & over-consumption, but has maybe backed away from something more concrete for fear of being “controversial”. I think this first episode dances right on the edge of that again re: anxiety of loss and urgency to preserve species of flowers. I think Floret can make a clear statement without a great loss of revenue, while also creating resources tied to each zone for native hedgerows, native seed starting, native seed saving, native orchards, etc. I’d love to see how you’re incorporating native and sustainable plantings. I’d love to learn more behind the “why” of the need to preserve & catalog.

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  203. Mandy Van Schouwen on

    I’m so excited you all are doing!! I find incredible inspiration watching your journey. Nothing specific that I loved, because I loved it all! Thank you for your intention and care!

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  204. Noria Sole on

    I really love how this has the same feeling as Growing Floret, but we get more of the real moments. The not so perfect camera ready moments. Looking forward to more!

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  205. Becca Gardner on

    I have seriously learned SO much from you and these videos. Like I mean the silliest things I think I would never have to know like what type of pen to use when labeling. To see you runs flower farm in the largest scale while still being yourself and finding joy and helping people along the way just brings me so much hope!

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  206. Deborah Snyder on

    I so enjoyed this video. You share not only the beauty on the farm, but also the work that includes the prep and behind the scenes details. Please keep sharing in that manner. I have your books and watch your videos with anticipation of new tips and knowledge that I will gain from them. Your desire to research and preserve specimens for the future is admirable. I’m left wondering how we, as individuals, can help with that task. I’m definitely interested in seeing how you develop that in the future. Nicely done!

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  207. Shannon Hanna on

    Honestly I loved it! I’ve watched it a few times and I’m so glad that you will be bringing out an episode every month. Will be on the countdown to June’s one. It’s so nice being able to see a little inside of what you are up to on your farm and just the raw moments, I love that you aren’t trying to make it look perfect. But also love how you are just having fun through it all. In conclusion, love everything about it.

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  208. Andrea George on

    I’m loving the new show. It has a similar feel to Growing Floret, and that show made me cry happy tears. You are truly inspiring and motivating. I would’t change a thing. I am an introvert (like you) and find that growing flowers gives me confidence and helps me to be more social. I think you have a big impact on many people and I hope you keep sharing little bits of yourself on the screen. Much love🌸

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  209. Natalie Reinhart on

    Love seeing all the wildlife the farm attracts! Especially the evolution of the meadow and how it’s brought nesting songbirds back in.
    Beautiful videography; love the candid moments captured too.

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  210. Tamara Amakobe on

    Hi! It’s great (of course!) but I think the things that make it so good (editing, high quality recording) is also what makes it fit oddly into the YouTube space. Even the candid moments feel a touch less authentic because it is so highly produced. It’s almost too polished and too scripted… I know that’s just my experience watching YouTube. I feel like you mentioned one of your goals of this journal was to make it interactive and I don’t know, it just seems like a refined production style just might widen that gap of genuine interaction that you’re hoping for? Just some thoughts. Of course, overall, it was excellent <3

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  211. Jenny on

    Love the video, but what I really love is a link to all those resources. I’ve heard you talk about those plant stakes so many times, so I’m glad there’s a place to find them.
    Flowers come back like an old friend and I agree, there is a miracle every time.❤️

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  212. Nasser M Nasser on

    I loved how it was shot! The scenes from the farm are breathtaking and amazing editing.

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  213. Tessa on

    I loved everything about this episode! We are also trying to start a meadow so I loved that at first you thought you failed. But then a few rain storms hit and you realized things were growing! We are having that same thing happen right now!

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  214. AARON on

    I love to hear you think out loud. I love to see inside the relationships of the folks on your team and get a taste of the farm culture.

    It’s always refreshing to be reminded that a lot about gardening is finding grace in the failure and embracing an optimistic outlook for the next season.

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  215. Rebecca de Waart on

    We watched it as a family right before bed, because it’s so soothing and peaceful and an antidote to what is going on in the rest of the world.
    I think it’s perfect and only wish you would do it weekly- like a Gardener’s World- instead of monthly, but totally understand there’s a lot that has to get done on the farm! Congratulations!!

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  216. Kelly on

    There is something I love about seeing all the behind the scenes of a flower farm. Thank you for sharing with us!!!

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  217. Susan B on

    I loved seeing more details about the property, especially the lilacs (my favorites) and the way your meadow has brought back the songbirds. You are a wonderful steward of the land.

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  218. Alexandra on

    Did people give gifts around midsummer in days long ago? Because this feels like such a gift, like Christmas come early! I’m very much looking forward to the episodes to come. What a treat. 💐
    I loved the way this was filmed, it has a lovely mini documentary film vibe and seeing these moments is truly special and encouraging.

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  219. Pat O'Brien on

    Thank you for this!!! It is SO inspiring! Thank you for letting us know about the risk of losing lilacs, song birds and more. I have a small space to grow but the info your share effects what I am planting, complete with all your step by step instructions. How could I not?!

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  220. Hannah Widener on

    I love the whole episode so much. I would love to see more of the raw and unedited bits. I am sooo looking forward to this series

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  221. Francesca on

    I loved the first episode and will continue to tune in to see your beautiful flowers, how your process works and also other aspects of the farm!

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  222. La fleur Bretonne on

    Really enjoyed this episode and so impatient to see the next one ! Congrats for all your hard work on the farm and with communication cause it’s a big part of business. You both and the team do an amazing job and it’s such an example for flower grower like me all over the world ! Don’t stop sharing beauty and all the steps to go there 🥰

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  223. Alexis on

    I always love the composition of floret videos. Learning more about the farm is definitely a plus.

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  224. Krissy Brown on

    I loved seeing a view from your lives on the farm. There’s something about the way you document your farm and the workers on the farm brings me to tears. It’s just beautiful what you are offering with your videos and so much more. I love it!

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  225. Nicole on

    I enjoyed how this video wasn’t super structured or taken too seriously! I honestly loved it and I really love not having a hard time trying to find it to watch here in Canada :) I look forward to the months to follow. You inspire me in my garden and life daily.

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  226. Jeannie on

    I loved how relaxed and real the conversations are! I also love how you share all the episode resources. Absolutely love learning from you!

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  227. Tory on

    I thought the videography was beautiful, especially the “unseen” moments like flowers shattering and blowing in the wind from spring trees. I thought it had a great storyline and was curated script but authentic- piecing together a collage of moments. Looking forward to the next one!

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  228. Robby on

    I loved seeing everything so fresh and ready to go. The beginning of the planting season is always exciting. Can’t wait to see how quickly everything grows in.

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  229. Lindsay on

    I loved hearing the things you think about and plan for, the tasks that get done daily, and loved loved seeing the meadow progression through the years. It would be interesting to hear more from Chris or other team members – tasks, plans, etc. When talking to people about my own growing, people don’t quite grasp how much forward thinking is involved. I’d love to hear more on that.

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  230. Zoe on

    I liked how you talked about giving back to nature (songbirds).

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  231. Breanna on

    Loved the first episode! I loved the more casual but still well produced quality of the video. I loved hearing about the wildlife you’re trying to bring to the farm and how you are doing that. The Q&A interview style was lovely as well! I love seeing how farm has evolved so much already from the ‘Growing Floret’ documentary. I think more interviews or explanations regarding different processes from other team members would be fun if they are up for it! Hearing about how you attack the day to day planning and organizing workers’ jobs and days would be interesting to me! Also perhaps some answering of a couple audience/follower submitted monthly questions would be interesting too! With that said whatever you make I will watch! :) Love your guys’ work and everything you are doing!

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  232. Rebecca on

    I loved the pace, seeing the wildflower meadows, learning what worked and what didn’t and the creation of the meadow, learning about small specialist nurseries becoming a rarity (as I didn’t know how bad it had gotten), and how you promote rewinding and utilizing birds on the farm. I also like the resource list after the video,every helpful as I was wondering about the bird house book.

    I would like to see a bit more of the how to, like how to create a meadow and how this translates to a smaller scale. Maybe this is a mini off shoot video.

    I love the idea of a month on the farm, these snapshots are inspiring and I can’t wait for more!

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  233. Maggie Burns on

    This is truly wonderful. My favorite part is the artistry – the writing, the cinematography, the beauty of the farm itself. Your knowledge and skill as a farmer are impressive, but your creative vision is equally remarkable.

    How do you go about planning so far ahead? 5, 10 years at times? The recent rose video was such a great example of your long-term vision for the farm. Is it difficult to plan so far ahead and be patient through the years?

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  234. Carolyn Radakovich on

    “hands in the dirt, heart in the work” — why did that instantly bring tears to my eyes? I loved how authentic this was — I truly feel like I’m right there on the farm working alongside you all. It is fun to re-live my own Skagit garden through you. Thank you from over here in Montana!

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  235. Sharon on

    I love following you. You are the reason I started growing flowers. My 7 year old daughter and I sowed and cut our first celosia and cosmos this year making our first bouquet ever! I have a guest room full of pre sprouting dahlias with your books by my side. Your first episode inspired me to ask you to someday make a Floret calendar, for sale. Each month with a beautiful photo and notes in each month for the activities of your farm. Flowers sown, planted together and when you harvest as a guide for us to keep and follow. To document our activities right alongside yours 🤩How sweet would that be.
    Would be so overwhelmingly grateful to receive and plant your seeds!

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  236. Yvette on

    I loved the part about the meadow. We leave about 1/2 acre untouched. My favorite part of the week is listening to the life that lives there. You totally get that. And your excitement over the new types of dahlias that you are growing from seed. This video was art with lots of wisdom and joy. Overwhelming abundance was a great description of nature in spring. Thank you so much for all the joy and education you share!

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  237. Ella on

    I loved seeing all the behind the scenes moments, and all the hard work that goes into the florals !

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  238. Christine on

    Your film style is amazing. Slow, calm, peaceful. Not over done with flashing scene to scene to scene, or excess graphics, just to keep my attention. The serene panoramic shots keeps me engaged and the simplicity of it is calming.

    Showing the struggle, terrible weather, aching backs and all trails makes your journal relatable and gives a sense of camaraderie.

    The balance of the good with the bad and still seeing the benefit of it all to keep going!

    Your work is incredibly inspiring and I love how down to earth your interviews are.

    Thank you for all that you do and your creativity which inspired myself and others.

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  239. Heather on

    I liked the first episode and loved to see all the goings on not just focused in on one thing but how everything works together.

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  240. Ruby on

    I’m always in awe of the size of your operation! The hoop coops were endless and so many greenhouses as well. Home to thousands of little plant babies<3

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  241. Brit on

    love the peek behind the curtain of floret! too much beauty to take in, love every second of it! will be rewatching over and over like the show!

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  242. Amanda on

    It was a great first episode! I liked seeing all of the zinnias that were planted for breeding projects and learning that there will be over 70 varieties of flowers that will be in the future seed saving book. I never purchase new books but this is something I will need to have! I enjoyed how each team member was featured in the documentary.

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  243. Maryellen Gamberg on

    Everything about The Floret Farm Journal is inspiring. So beautifully filmed and narrated. I made my visiting family watch it as I was watching it for a third time. You’ve gained new followers 🥰 Thank you for being so generous with sharing your farm, growing expertise, and talent with us 🙏

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  244. Lindsey on

    What a fantastic first episode — thank you for sharing such a gift with the world. I’d love to hear more and have a closer look at the specific varieties you’re growing and breeding, especially any unique or experimental cultivars. It’s fascinating, and I know many of us would love to learn more!

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  245. Allie on

    Truly a beautiful episode. What I love, is that you’re preserving. Preserving in its purest form. To do what no one’s really doing. A change for future episodes, would be to introduce more of the team and staff to hear from them. In the future would love to see more locations and on site tours of other gardens you’re taking interest in. Brings the vision to life. Best, from Florida.

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  246. Holly on

    I really loved it and it’s beautifully done!

    I would love to learn more about what you do with your observation work. Every season I learn so much but preserving and integrating what I learn is hard.

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  247. Hannah Holten on

    My favorite moment was very early in the episode, when Erin was doing the intro and said “this feels too much like acting.” The realness and honesty that Erin shows when telling the stories of Floret is endearing, and the cinematography of each Floret production is unmatched. It is something to watch and learn from, yet there is an inherent “quiet” or “stillness” of these documentaries that is calming in a very loud world.

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  248. Zainab on

    THIS WAS AMAZING, I am someone who didn’t get access to the series, and I’m glad you came up with this, you’re an amazing storey teller and the videography is wonderful, I would like to know more on what floret is growing every month, the process and if you can share a drone photage of the farm and tell us about each part of it, we always see you in some part of it, but we would like to imagine the whole farm in a plan view.
    Thank you so much

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  249. Lacey Larson on

    Diving into this as I turn my backyard into my little flower farm.

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  250. Sarah Yeager on

    I think the journal is such an interesting idea! It’s giving insight into a world a lot of us wouldn’t otherwise get to see and it feels like we get to krarn a little but right alongside you. The way your team documents everything is both beautiful and interesting.

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  251. Kim Decker on

    It was a great first episode! Loved seeing all those seed trays, wow! So much work, it’s so appreciated ❤️

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  252. Sami on

    As a small flower farmer who has been trying to document the seasons and months on my farm as a way to connect to the land it was so nice to watch Floret do this on a much bigger fancy scale! I think it’s so important for plant lovers and those who don’t farm or have access to land to see the complex, chaotic, beautiful movements that happen on a farm. It seems to foster so much love and respect for land and people who grow things and I love seeing that.

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  253. Riley on

    I love the behind the scenes aspect. It is so much more than just putting seeds in the ground. The planning, the long term thinking—very insightful!

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  254. Logan Campbell on

    This was so much fun to watch. I think seeing the seed tray stacks really gave me an insight into how much your team is planting! Wow!!!

    I really appreciated the openness regarding the overwhelm of the season, and how you have made space to escape for a moment. This is something I have been feeling and it’s nice to hear others talking about it too.

    I think that something I would love to see more of is how you plan your days out! Do you have big checklists everyone works off of or do you give each person tasks and they have their own timeline?

    This was so much fun to watch, and I am really looking forward to videos to come! Thank you for sharing so openly :)

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  255. Courtney L on

    Thank you for opening up your farm. Stunning as always and sooooo much work, I don’t know how you all do it. The birdsong is amazing. I am on Fir Island, I started 19 varieties of tomatoes, most I had never heard of. I can’t wait to see how they do, so far, great. I hope your veggie project works out, it is so gratifying eating from the garden…but there is always Waxwing Farm for the best veg ever! Thank you for including links for things in the video. Looking forward to June’s edition.

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  256. Becky Jarvis on

    The video was a joy to watch, so inspirational, I enjoyed watching all of the video, it was put together very well.
    You stayed on the subject just the right amount of time to keep it enjoyable, thanks for all y’all that had a hand in this
    Video, look forward to the next one.
    Becky Jarvis

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  257. Julie Hernandez on

    The journal is amazing. I loved the bird houses and learning more about those that help bring more magic to the farm.

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  258. Gweneth on

    Thank you for all the resources and sharing your journey. I have been so inspired by what I can do on my own land and have learned so much from your shared information.

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  259. Lacey on

    I love the resources and dig deeper feature! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with the world!

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  260. Kate on

    Erin,
    Taking us on this journey with you and Chris and the team, all of them, is such a gift. I have a front yard of wildflowers, that’s all, I won’t have a working farm, but there’s something about watching your process of organizing, documenting, filming and then sharing that somehow touches a deep part of my heart, makes it squeeze and then dream of beauty. There’s moments where I just fill up with tears and actually have to stop watching for a little bit. Like the flowering trees, or the lupines in the meadow. It all seems to resonates in a fundamental way to the goodness of everything. I know it’s all very hard work and obviously things go wrong, and there might be a lot of angst involved but it’s your attitude of joy that comes through and makes life seem so wonderful, the flowers incredibly beautiful, the ducks, utterly charming, the people resourceful and just deep down good to the bones and that’s what I want to see that’s what I want to focus on. Love Chris filming you when you say you don’t have a good outfit on, so relatable and humorous. And your genuine smile and the way you honor all who work with you. And love watching the process, seed to flower to seed again. So fascinating. So, basically anything you share with us is a gift. Thank from the deepest part of my heart, to all of you. Love it all. Not sure how helpful this will be!!

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  261. Kallie O’Neill on

    I really appreciated when you spoke about how it all can get to be too much in May and getting pulled in a million directions and how you cope with it. It makes me realize I need to take time to enjoy what I’m doing and not just see the to do list when I look out at my own flower farm. I still have a lot of learning to do. Thank you for this inspiration and guidance. Also, I am enchanted by how your farm’s designed for work but also beauty such as the hedges surrounding individual fields. Just an idea, as you asked for suggestions, I would appreciate a video tour of your farm, almost like a video house tour going through each room but through each field and what the layout is of each field compared to the entire farm.
    I’m so looking forward to next month’s update. Thank you for letting us into your world. God bless

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  262. Erin Tomaras on

    I absolutely loved the cinematography. From the beautiful shots of the meadow and flowers to the more practical documentation of this month’s farm activities. I also liked the topics you covered, including this month’s focus, new projects (seed saving book), more information on longer running projects (meadow), and fun side projects (bird houses), as well as the resources you linked in the blog post itself. I would like to see more about/from the other members of the team so we can get a better sense of how everyone/everything comes together. Overall, this is a wonderful way to learn more about the farm and I can’t wait to come back each month.

    Side note, I can’t believe how many four leaf clovers you found in such a short period of time!

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  263. Ali Greenland on

    I loved watching this!! It’s so amazing to see everything that happens at the same time. The meadow looks beautiful and gave me so many ideas for my own home. I’d love to see what happens in one day on the farm… like “a day in the life of Erin” segment!

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  264. Ellie on

    I just love, love, love this!! Thank you for sharing your farm and life with us. The whole video was so enjoyable.
    I did not realize that specialty nurseries were disappearing like they are.. This really is sad and it’s important that you are bringing this to peoples attention. I’ll take all the lilacs ;)
    I love how you care for the wildlife in and around your farm. The birds and birdhouse making were delightful to watch. The seedling planting was probably one of my favorite parts – seeing the farm team in action. I would love seeing your process of harvesting, storing, and bouquet making. Honestly, Floret has never put out content that was disappointing. Great job to all who filmed and edited!!!

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  265. Sundy Garland on

    I really like your the farm journal. I loved that you shared about the birds on the farm. How they wake you up and when they are quiet it’s time to work. I was actually reading in bed this morning and could hear the birds start to sing and I said to my husband it’s time to get dressed to go outside. I also think that it is awesome that you have made a place for the birds to thrive.
    I’m so excited to hear you have information coming for us about seed saving. This is really needed.
    I’m glad you keep the video of you working and using a hat it’s very important to protect your skin( I’ve had three basal-cell carcinoma removed from my face so I always wear a hat when I’m working).
    I can’t wait to see the next journal video.
    I would like to have information about plants that you transplant from the garden to the greenhouse to winter over. What that process looks like for you. This would help me, I don’t have much success with this.
    Thank you for sharing everything with us because it motivates us to get up and keep going.
    Sundy Garland from Sundy Lane Farm in Grand Saline, TX
    @sundylanefarm

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  266. Lydia Hawley on

    I love the bird theme throughout the film, and just like the birds you have built your nest, the Floret farm. Birthing new ideas and planting your seeds every spring to see if there is needed adjustments or the kicking out of old, outworn patterns. The bird houses were so beautiful and unique you could sell them! The realness of the film is essential in a world of perfect social media. The part that stood out to me the most was when you and Chris put your arms around each other and said, “This is us”, and that “us” carries the whole Floret realm.

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  267. BK Robinson on

    These videos are absolutely wonderful. The meadow, the dawn chorus, the ducklings: they are all so beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and especially thank you for caring about the disappearing resources. So important.

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  268. Carissa on

    Wow so sweet and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. It is hard to pick favorite elements from the May journal, but overall I really like the pace and variety and sense of real life day to day conversation and happenings and creativity with all of you. It is aesthetically beautifully made as well without being overproduced. I truly love the immensely magical beauty of the Growing Floret series also, and this is such a fantastic companion for those of us who just find the day to day and ongoing process and evolution of it all so fun to get to be a part of through our screens. Great work and I look forward to the next one!

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  269. Heather Jacobs on

    Such a fun episode! I want more, once a month is not enough! Especially loved seeing some of the older footage. Can’t wait to see where this series takes us, especially the development of the new seed varieties. Keep up the amazing work!

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  270. Ashley on

    I watched this as it’s pouring rain in Oregon and it really filled my cup with joy. I loved the scenes of the meadow and greeting the lilacs in their new home. I really enjoy talking to my plants, so I felt quite connected to that moment. This was a perfect blend of education and beauty. I feel inspired and am so thankful for this series!

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  271. Vicki Boyce on

    Just so lovely and inspirational! So grounding in such chaotic times–nature is so healing. Your videos remind me of that even when I can’t get out myself. A much needed ‘dose’!
    I appreciate your deep desire to not only learn yourself, but to share with others so beautifully. Wish I were 20 years younger so I could ‘dig in’ more, but am committed to be where I am and do what I can while I’m here and leave things better than when I found them. Thank you and your team–such a special group!

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  272. Amber Perry on

    Hello! I love the entire episode! Love the music, scenery & birds!!🦢 It is all so dreamy & magical! Maybe more of your crew & your animals! Loved the ducks!! I’ve started trying to grow zinnias now each summer ever since watching Floret!! Will be wonderful to have more episodes to learn from!☺️🩷

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  273. Dena Iadanza on

    I really love seeing you learn new things and try them out. I’d love to see the next stages in the iris germination all the way through harvesting. Even if you do it “wrong” or don’t have the answers, I love learning with you.

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  274. Kim on

    I loved this! I was able to put down my pen and notebook and just enjoy “May” without taking a single note. You’ve always been so generous about providing detailed information on all things ‘flower’ that it was just a pleasure to sit back and be a part of the farm without having to take a single note! If your audience wants more details we can just click on your extensive website. I laughed and I even teared up a bit at the solitude of the meadow (even if it went on a little too long). Thank you, thank you for sharing, I am excited about the next one.

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  275. Jackie on

    Thank you so much for giving us a view into your life on the farm and the monthly projects and tasks that happen each month. I am really looking forward to each month to come to see how the season evolves!
    I love how you highlighted the back meadow, songbirds and ducks (we love the ducks!), the planting scenes along with the fact that things break down all the time and need to be fixed. The dawn chorus will now be something I listen to each morning as I start my day.
    A few questions or things I think you could add or mention- so many of us are either small hobby gardeners or own a small flower business. How did you handle the many plantings, weeding (there’s always so much weeding even with fabric), things breaking down, unpredictable weather etc when it was just you and Chris or one other person helping before you had more staff?
    I love seeing your passions come to life- how did you decide which passion(s) to pursue first? As a dreamer myself I find it hard to narrow down the choices and hearing from you how you’ve worked through some of this could be helpful to some of us as well.
    I love that you are working on a seed saving book- ultimately this will help so many people and keep the proliferation of so many plants and flowers continue to grow and thrive. 💛
    Thank you for all you do- I loved watching this episode and so much look forward to the entire year ahead!!

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  276. Cathy on

    So excited for these episodes! I loved watching the floret series. I really enjoyed the first episode. I can’t wait to see more on your breeding varieties and what goes along with selecting them. Also, can’t wait to see more of your flowers blooming in the episodes to come.

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  277. Liz Sevy on

    I watched this in 2 parts, knowing that it would be like a salve to my soul. It was my escape into beauty, and a reminder of all that nature provides. I never miss your videos, they are so beautifully made, and feel so genuinely human. One could watch this video in the dead of winter for the hope that spring will bring, the explosion of vegetation and wildlife in our Pacific Northwest and the promise of renewal. You have a gift for what you do and I thank you for sharing it with the world.

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  278. Kara on

    1. Loved: Music selection and cinematography. The focus on the meadow and wildlife.
    2. Consideration: Highlight the crew and their stories. Maybe one of the months the story is told by the crew point of view?
    3. More: It’s hard to imagine there’s more we haven’t seen – y’all share so much beauty with us! Seeing the property is always my favorite. Birds-eye views, layout, wild areas, behind the scenes workshops, etc.

    Thanks for all you do!

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  279. Tabitha on

    I loved your episode. I think I will always be curious what’s going on. The candid moments were great. Your projects and processes were fascinating and it was awesome to see what a month looks like on your farm. Keep up the awesome work!

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  280. Charlotte Stephens on

    Thank you for this. Watching this episode filled my heart with so much happiness and inspiration from you and your team. This inspiration to carve out a place for birds and bees and a quiet area to just sit and be reminded that life can be hectic and peaceful at the same time. It’s so great that you bring awareness to heirloom plants and flowers that need to be saved. All the resources you give to people are out of this world. Can’t wait for the next episode.

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  281. Miriam Bonk on

    I love the May documentary. Everything from the ducks to flowers to offhand comments. (My leg is asleep). Keep up the good work!

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  282. Nora Swalls on

    This project is magical. I really enjoy seeing what happens in May. Each month is so different so this journal will be awesome. I loved that you showed the meadow and told us about the work it takes in May. I also liked that you mention what is happening with lilac farms. I had no idea! Also, the birds singing in the morning was so perfect and calming. The birdhouse are super fun. I didn’t see anything in this video I thought could be done better. I thoroughly enjoyed it! One thing I would like to see moving forward in the months is what you do to deal with bugs or any issues that arise. I don’t want the videos to be negative (I love all the positive beauty), but I want to win some of those battles in our garden. I know you haven’t gone into that season yet, but I am looking forward to each step.

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  283. Christy Thayer on

    This was an amazing episode. I was so touched through the variety of projects happening at Floret Farm, I seem to always be doing varying projects and dreaming of tomorrow’s projects too. Yet reality was shown as well, every project you guys work on comes with unique challenges, validating the experience of so many. It’s not easy, but so worth the striving. I was also deeply troubled by the concerns you voiced about specialty nurseries closing down. I had no idea, and as a hobby gardener, I want to know the best way to support small growers.

    Thank you for everything you’ve documented in this first video journal!! Loved it!

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  284. Tyler Darden on

    I’m such a junkie for behind the scenes and how it’s made videos, so this was right up my alley. Just the right blend of very artistic shots and dialogue, with some candid moments of failure and frustration. Keep up the amazing style and effort –

    If I had to make any suggestions, I would lean into the real talk, candid moments and vulnerability of things that surprise you. Also talk through how you make certain executive farm decisions and helping watchers learn the art of self-editing and responding to their gut about evolving their business or talents. It’s a challenge and you seem to be navigating that process so well

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  285. Sharon on

    Loved this video and look forward to the next installment. I am not a great reader, so the video format puts me there right with you!
    I would love to hear how you handle the challenges of gardening -what do you do in a drought, do bunnies and deer come and feast on all your hard work? If so, how do you deal with that? (These are the problems I experience in my backyard gardens). I would also love to see how you grow your seedlings as it looks like you get perfect germination. I am also interested in your personal veggie garden!
    Thanks for sharing the beauty with all of us -it truly inspires me ❤️

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  286. Kelly Martinez on

    Loved this first episode! It was great to see the steps and work involved to create so much beauty but also the realness that it can sometimes be overwhelming and you just need to slow down and take a break every now and then! Would love to learn more about the disappearing varieties and what can the backyard hobby gardener do

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  287. Vanessa C on

    I really appreciated the effort you have taken to save space for birds and pollinators. The balance you bring to a “commercial” farm is so refreshing to see! Thank you for taking time to create beneficial information for us to learn from. Really looking forward to all the future episodes.

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  288. MaryEllen on

    I just love what you do. It’s so inspiring, I’ve learned so much and every time you post a new video I learn more. Thank you so much.

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  289. Jordann on

    This is something I will look forward to every month. I watched while rocking my baby to sleep and swear I saw him grin a little listening to dawn chorus! Somehow for the first time in my life I noticed dawn chorus just this year. I started waking up to the birds and felt a real shift in the season that gave me hope. When the sun was up and their songs slowed down I knew it was time to get up and get moving. I love having a name for it now.

    This really is a treat that you’re letting us in more than ever before! I’ve always been amazed and inspired by the genuine desire to share knowledge at Floret. It seems to be the driving force. No gatekeeping, as the kids say these days. I can’t wait to see what each month brings. I’d love to see a farm tour or learn a little more about how it all flows (reading the blog posts next!). Thinking about how you knew where to put the roses and how you planned for the number of plants you would eventually have. I find myself buying plants before I have a plan for them!

    Can’t wait for next month!

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  290. Lynn on

    I’m all smiles! So good; thank you. You asked at the end about questions, want more of what, which and how? I adore the overhead views of the farm and I always pause there and try to figure out what is where, wishing I had a map. For instance, where is the “Shire” (10:55). Is the etnire “back” the meadow? Which “hoops” are for what, what beds are growing what? Where do the ducks camp at night? Where is that frog pond or Chris’ compost fish gut pile? And a follow-up to see if it’s matched the plan the woman came from the UK came to design?
    I’m just so thrilled to watch a year on the farm and grateful for the inspiration. It’s working. I’m inspired! -Lynn

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  291. Jennie Naranjo on

    Erin, I want to start by saying you don’t need to change a thing in the series – I absolutely love following you around your farm! You inspire me so much. But just to share how my little brain works: I’m currently taking your floral arranging course and really appreciate how the videos and workbook are laid out, it makes everything feel so doable and intentional. I’d love for this mini series to feel a bit like that too, something we can follow along with.

    In the first episode, you mentioned photographing your flowers and documenting your work, which got me wondering: what exactly should I be documenting as a new grower? How do you organize all your notes, track progress, and keep everything from slipping through the cracks? What I’m really hoping to learn is how to build good habits and systems right from the start. What is your process?

    The full farm is incredibly inspiring, but it would also be so helpful to see more of your process in your “private” or cutting garden. I’m trying to find ways to extract those same systems and scale them down for us backyard growers!

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  292. Miryam Henricks on

    The things that resonated the most about the journal was the wild meadow, and the habitat it is going to provide for the songbirds. You are right about no one talking about ground nesting birds. How dear to give that back to them. I hope to be able to do the same in the new place we will be living. I also love that you want to save the lilacs, I was so moved by the rose recue.
    I like to format that you are using to make this journal, it is a lovely insight into the farm. It seems well thought out, but still casual and personal. You are well spoken, passionate, and I have enjoyed all the things you have put out. The pictures are spectacular, and you and your husband are so well matched. I am looking forward to seeing the progression of everything.
    M

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  293. Amy Keller on

    I LOVE this so much! I really appreciate that you so freely share all of your knowledge and encourage others to become flower farmers as well. I am getting married in two years, and am hoping to grow all of my own flowers for it, and then afterwards continue to grow my land into a small scale flower farm. Since I live in western Washington as well, I am following your work closely to mimic my garden off of yours. This monthly vlog is going to be so helpful for me in starting my own flower farm. I think I would like to see the more technical side of things around your farm. Like I saw clips of laying out the drip irrigiation, but I would love to see the larger scale of how it all connects to your house, how you maintain the proper water pressure for it, etc. Also details about your fertilizing schedule, what kind of fertilizers you use on what plants, etc. I just want to see the nitty gritty details behind what makes the farm so beautiful and function so well. I know a lot of this is in your first book, but I just want more details! Also, I loved the bird appreciation section in this video! I didn’t know about ground nesting birds before. Please consider me for your seed collection so your flowers can be in my wedding <3

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  294. Cari Pfizenmaier on

    Thank you, I enjoy listening to your thought processes and how you explain what is going on. I love how you are all able to organize something that is so wild in nature. You bring some order to the chaos. I have enjoyed watching and reading all that you have put forth the last couple of years. The passion for your craft shows. It is inspiring and has led to many people learning, sharing and planting more flowers purposefully, including myself. I successfully grew 2,500 seedlings this winter in a spare bedroom. It felt good to have a passion other than teaching and to show my students and four children that I can do other things and share my passion for learning in other ways. I also appreciated this first video and your talk about lilacs and saving species. I have been doing something similar. It gave me a sweet chuckle. Please keep sharing in the manor you feel is best. It murks the waters a bit when you ask for suggestions. It is a double edge sward, but can lead to amazing results. Again, thank you for the breath of fresh air, positivity and knowledge.
    Cari P.
    PS- I look forward to the passion project book!

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  295. Laura Whiteaker on

    I thought the segment about the lilacs was really interesting. It’s really sad that a lot of the heirloom type nurseries are disappearing. I think it’s awesome that you are trying to preserve some of the legacy of these flowers. Overall I thought it was enjoyable and will probably tune in next month.

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  296. Vanessa on

    I’ve followed you guys along for several years and I love seeing that you are accomplishing! I have gardened all my life, since i can remember with my parents and this year as a mom to three children ages 4, 2 and 6 months I started a little flower farm. I’m selling subscriptions! How do you juggle it with your kids, they are more grown up now, right? What impact does the farm have on their life? I would watch anything you record, its inspiring to me. As a small flower farmer/gardener what can I do to help preserve these specialty/old world varieties ? I want to make a difference even if its small. I love that you are trying to support wildlife and make a place for them. I also like the format of your videos, like your getting info across but it feels like I’m there in person <3<3

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  297. Vanessa on

    I’ve followed you guys along for several years and I love seeing that you are accomplishing! I have gardened all my life, since i can remember with my parents and this year as a mom to three children ages 4, 2 and 6 months I started a little flower farm. I’m selling subscriptions! How do you juggle it with your kids, they are more grown up now, right? What impact does the farm have on their life? I would watch anything you record, its inspiring to me. As a small flower farmer/gardener what can I do to help these specialty/old world varieties not disappear? I want to make a difference even if its small. I love that you are trying to support wildlife and make a place for them. I also like the format of your videos, like your getting info across but it feels like I’m there in person <3<3

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  298. Susan Vollmerhausen on

    Wonderful! I can’t wait for the next month! I wouldn’t change a thing.

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  299. Jayna Guehlstorff on

    Amazing! You and your team do an incredible job! Love it , inspiring and up lifting. Thank you

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  300. Catherine on

    First, as always, very inspiring and beautiful video and I always want ducks after watching yours. I’ve been a follower for years, and bought seeds and zinnia seeds over the years too. I think I feel more recently (sometimes), “what’s the point of Floret”. I understood more when the breeding program for the zinnia was documented. But lately I don’t feel as connected. We can see all the beautiful flowers, but we can’t purchase them. We cheer you guys on, but then what? I’m a home gardener with 17 raised beds and growing on a tiny potion of an acre. I love everything about being a home gardener but I can’t relate as much any longer. I mean, I now grow dahlia because of Floret. That was a big deal for me. I felt connected to the Floret world.

    I did love the real details in the video. Pizza and root beer floats! Seeing any tiny behind the scenes stuff. I mean I’m watching this while I’m shelling black eyed peas and making pickles. I want to connect with the more mundane real stuff. More staff. More daily work. Less of the static interview format.

    I also really loved the bird talk. On my tiny little platform, I praise attracting birds to your garden all day long. Positive and negative. Pest control, adding bird droppings to the soil, and although the gold finches are destroying both my zinnia and dahlia right now, I have a fraction of the flying pests I used to have.

    Thank you for asking for feedback, I always feel that’s a great way to learn from the people that have supported you for years!

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  301. Kaleigh DeLong on

    This was Gorgeous to watch! An inspiration for what elements to add to my garden, to help it feel more permanent and welcoming for all life, a home, and less like just a used workspace. Thank you so much for this video!! It is a Treasure of a window into this lifestyle🙏

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  302. Win Alim on

    This was such a peaceful and visually stunning video. The soft lighting and those creamy close-ups are absolutely gorgeous. You and the team truly captured the dreamy farm atmosphere. I love how everything flows slowly and intentionally, it felt like a genuine moment in time. If I were to reflect on what I loved most, what could be even better, and where there might be room for improvement, I’d touch on four areas that I feel deeply shaped the experience of the video, and how it resonated with me as a flower lover.

    First, the cinematography is breathtaking. The pastel tones are handled with such care, and the compositions feel thoughtful and balanced. The interplay between foreground and background never feels cluttered. If I could make a small note, some of the scenes shot in more shaded areas seem just a touch underexposed, perhaps gently lifting the shadows could bring out more of the beautiful detail.

    Second, the pacing and editing really support the mood. The flow is calming and in perfect harmony with the serene setting of the farm. The scene lengths feel intentional, no rushed cuts or abrupt transitions. One idea for enhancement might be to create a slightly stronger narrative arc. For instance, opening with a macro shot, like dew on a petal or a flower beginning to unfurl; and closing with a sunset or the wrapping of a bouquet could offer a satisfying visual conclusion.

    Third, the emotional tone and storytelling, this might be the most powerful aspect. The video speaks volumes without saying a word. Your love for the plants comes through in every frame, reflecting a deep connection between you, the farm, and the people behind it. It feels intimate, meditative, and so genuine, which is perfect for your audience. If I could offer a small suggestion, it might be to add a gentle voiceover in a few moments. Something personal, like, “this bloom surprised me,” or “this is my favorite bed this season.” Even if not spoken, perhaps subtle on-screen text or poetic captions could help guide the viewer emotionally and intellectually.

    Lastly, the sound design. The natural ambience is one of the video’s greatest strengths, it really made me feel as though I was right there on the farm. One potential improvement could be in balancing the ambient sounds with the music. In a few spots, the two compete slightly; lowering the music just a bit or adding soft fades could help maintain that immersive, authentic feel.

    And one more personal note, I’d definitely love to see more candid moments of you and the farm. Those unscripted, human connections between people and the land add such warmth and authenticity. They deepen the story and make the experience even more relatable and grounding.

    Overall, this is a beautiful, heartfelt visual journal. It tells a rich story without needing any words. Truly incredible work, thank you for continuing to inspire, time and time again.

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  303. Jordan(: on

    Absolute favorite channel on YouTube! You guys are SO Inspiring and have a beautiful farm! I hope to one day have a flower patch as magical as yours! Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s so fun to watch and dream.🫶🏼

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  304. Jessica Louie on

    Ahh I can’t believe how much work you guys have done to create Floret! You and your team are such an inspiration Erin! Thank you for making such High quality content and continuing to work on creating high quality seeds for us flower growers! I can’t wait to try out your new line of seeds!

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  305. Kayla on

    I loved the episode! It was so insightful to see what hard work goes into May! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  306. Liz on

    Loved it! Thank you for your time and knowledge. Spending time with you on the farm is a dream.

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  307. Daniel on

    The generosity of knowledge sharing continues to bring me such joy and excited to see more in depth and up close stories and tips from the farm. Being able to see the purpose and process of what often feels so mysterious when you are out alone in the garden wondering if what you’re doing is going to work is really what makes Floret so inspiring. Love this opening of the series and can’t wait for more! Thank you for all you do and share

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  308. Michelle Enns on

    This was so beautiful! The dawn chorus is one of the most peaceful things ever. Seeing up close how the farm works and the people behind it was amazing!

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  309. crystal on

    Love everything you do can’t wait for moe

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  310. Jennifer F on

    I loved watching this first segment in your series. May is BUSY here too, and I can only imagine the work to be done in your space. I would love to see some of your floral planning methods. How you cull what works and what doesn’t and what you decide to buy and bring it, like seeds, plants etc in the new season and why. Thats the part that is hardest for me every winter. What does and what stays and gets acquired to try.

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  311. Carrie on

    This particular episode these were a few of my favorite thing:
    1) Frog Song ~ ok new vocabulary word! :) My greatest joy is finding Springs first garden frog and now I can give words to their melody by the pond.
    2) Dawn Chorus ~ Yep, 2nd new vocabulary word, I’m in love. Who knew this was also going to be a masterless in nature language? :)
    3) The reciprocity lesson in tithing land back to nature. You have shared your thoughts on this before, but I did not know song birds nested on the ground. Thus the importance of the meadow is not just the resting of land, but it may actually be the busiest place on the farm with all the bee’s and birds very hard at work. AND the ducks and birdhouses…my goodness I love “bird culture” on the farm! I love everything about these lessons.

    Thank you Team Floret, keep teaching us to not only be focused on the output of crops, but to also appreciate that we are engaging with the land and animals that share our spaces. I love you guys for this.

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  312. tonya on

    Loved it! Seriously, can’t get enough. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

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  313. Eva on

    Anything Floret creates is a work of art. I loved the interview portion as much as I loved all the gorgeous footage from the farm. Also, dawn chorus??? I started waking up to heart it. It’s pure bliss. I would love to ‘meet the people that make Floret amazing’ like Francisco and Jill and so many others.
    Thank you Erin for sharing your magical place with us!

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  314. Ashleigh Cater on

    This is great! I learnt a lot from the workwear section, and I am going to check out dovetail!

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  315. Wendi DuBois on

    I love seeing this glimpse of Floret farm life. Two important parts of my life are the night noises and the morning song made by the frogs, crickets, birds. We live on a small piece of property on a tiny lake with wetland areas, and the chorus is so important to me. I wait for the spring peepers, love the bull frogs, wait impatiently for the return of the wrens, listen to the honking of trumpeter swans, get excited when the geese, ducks, cranes and herons return every year. But I also get lost in the work of the farm and flowers, and in the chaos, sometimes forget to slow down and treasure the moments made by the magic of nature. Your journal reminded me of that importance. The peeks of beauty that you shared made me look harder at what is around me, and makes me ponder how I can not only enjoy that, but try to share it with others. Thank you for this.

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  316. Brittany on

    You all never cease to amaze me – thank you for generously sharing the beauty of the farm with us, you can’t know how much joy and peace it brings my heart! Thank you! 🤗

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  317. Cristina Portugal on

    Wow! Just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and spreading joy through your garden and flowers. I have used your content to start growing dahlias anD I cant wait to extend that to zinnias next year

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  318. Kira Mathews on

    It’s honestly astounding what you and your team do! And an absolute inspiration. The sense of community you’ve created on the farm truly shows that this kind of work cannot be done single handed. It takes a team. I would love to see how the preparation is done for the future months ahead of time, because the necessity to being organized is paramount!!! We’re avid gardeners on a much smaller scale, and its currently winter where we are and already thinking about what the next season will bring so much so, what we’d do differently next winter. I cannot wait to continue to see the farm explode over the coming months, and what you guys get up too! Thank you for creating this series.

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  319. Hilary on

    Congratulations, Floret Family. There is so much beauty captured in this video. The beauty of hard work, ecology, curiosity, community, and (of course) flowers. The cinematography & sound is amazing. I think what I appreciate most about this content is the balance between whimsy/beauty, technical information, and wholesome realness. The creative & beautiful shots bring inspiration, the technical components are educational, and the humor/bloopers is endearing & relatable. The gratitude & passion pours out of all of you. That stuff is contagious. I can see the love you share across the farm. There’s no question, that’s the secret ingredient to the beautiful life & business you’ve built. The plants know, so they grow. 🌸

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  320. Kaylee Vreeman on

    Watching this content and your prior shows is why I am inspired to keep growing flowers and I love to keep learning.

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  321. Angela Kaitani on

    I got so inspired by this episode. I’m just starting out my florist journey of growing my own flowers and turning my paddock into a mini flower farm so I got so many ideas that I will definitely be implementing. Thankyou for giving us these treats if knowledge xx

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  322. Anna on

    I love your commentary about collecting heirloom plants without a specific plan in mind, but with the confidence that what you are doing will have in impact in some way down the road. Following your passions and intuition and having faith that they will lead to goodness is inspiring. So much of the time we – or maybe I should just say I am fearful to take the first step with out a complete roadmap. Thank you!

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  323. Ashley on

    I loved seeing all the flowers and learning why the meadow was important. I’d love to see more opening shots of flowers and beautiful things so that I know what “pay off” is coming in the episode. I wanted to cry hearing about the lilacs and just in general wanted so much more information: Where can I get the lilacs? How can I support? What other plants have these problems? What else are you collecting? What specifically is growing in that private garden of yours and why are you passionate? Can you show me all the different kinds of lilacs are blooming (I know you did a little in isntagrams to rise but it’s better when you story tell on camera)? Can you teach us more about the birds and the balanced eco systems? How can I build those boxes and a meadow? What variety of zinnias are you planting and why? How does it work to breed them? What should I be doing at home? When is the seed sale? What can we expect from it? What varieties do you wish people grew more of and how can we help? What happened to all those roses? Can you please talk about your tips? Can you show us all the varieties?

    Honestly any more information that’s tips/helpful is so so refreshing. We’re so tired of people gatekeeping online. And please tell us specific ways we can help these small farms and what we need to grow on our own properties to keep variety alive. You’re already great at this but you can’t overdo it. Teach us how to save seed in these videos or how to recognize certain plants. Teach us what to look for or the very basics of how to get started. Your content is already so beautiful and inspiring, that we all want to take the next step. Help us a long with more helpful tidbits as you show and tell.

    Thank you for all you do. These videos are always so calming and inspiring. And I love when they’re educational too. I loved learning about the meadows and birds and have a new goal for my property. Thank you for your positivity and light.

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  324. Emily on

    I absolutely love this! It is charming, authentic, inspiring and grounding. As someone brand new to the world of cut flowers and hungry for information, I so appreciate your willingness to share your hard-earned knowledge and to make it applicable for so many subsets of gardeners!

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  325. Julie Zambrano on

    Sharing the farm prepping…planting from start to finish is so interesting. I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t realize the amount of work. I’m inspired to to plant some flowers now…of course in a much smaller level…I’m going to start now because of your video.
    I look at flowers different now and I had no idea that we are losing so many flower businesses… I’m so glad you are collecting seeds to preserve the future.
    Thank you to you, your husband and team for all your work and allowing us to glimpse the magic of the beauty of all those wonderful petals 😀

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  326. Jenny on

    I love this idea! I think I would appreciate a kind of calendar/timeline of what you are planting or starting and when. I struggle with how much leading should have with seeds, pre-sprouting bulbs, etc. thank you for sharing all your wonderful knowledge.

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  328. Chelsea Monse on

    I loved the openness and authenticity in this first episode: sources, how many people it took to plant, who fixes things, how many crosses you were working on. So much of Floret has seemed like a mystery to me that so many of us want to just ‘experience’ in a way and I feel like you’re on track with that. In future episodes I hope to continue seeing how the workload changes, what excites you/challenges you, and day-to-day tips and tricks that we could learn from what you do. I don’t think anything is “too small” to share…it might even be nice to intro a consistent segment such as: “varieties im currently loving and why”, “something im learning to do (such as iris breeding etc)” , “floret finds (show us any new things you’ve discovered in the garden)”. Im looking forward to the next one!

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  329. Erin G. on

    So fun to see what you are up to. A day in the life would be fun but I guess this was kinda like that.

    It would be fun to see a walk through of the dahlias when they are blooming.

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  330. Cheri on

    cheri_csea Love. Love. Love. Always wanted to visit your farm and now I can see it year round!! The natural daisies, Lupines, grasses, and frogs is my fav part.
    Cinematography A+++!

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  331. Amy H on

    I have loved the Dahlia bees choice mix, it has brought many smiles to my face, looking at the flowers beautiful growth. Thank you so much for all you do to preserve, educate and continue to be connected to nature. I followed along for the seed saving video and saved my own beens choice to give to my close friends as gifts. It brings me endless joy to watch your content, learn from you and also be inspired.

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  332. Kari Zubarik on

    Thankyou for that wonderful “bird’s-eye view” of Floret Farm in May! Absolutely amazing what you have accomplished Erin!!

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  333. Holly on

    You’re an inspiration Erin! I love seeing the diversity you are planting on your farm. It inspired me to expand what I had left to cultivate my side yard with more native flowers grown from seed. I also added some bird houses last year too. Maybe one day I’ll add a few ducks too

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  334. Kate on

    Love the mix of raw, authentic and the moments where we feel like we’re in your daily journal.

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  335. Jane @Greygoatfarms on

    I love being a part of what you have going on the farm. I think the most inspirational thing has been the interviews and the stories like Anne’s.

    Thanks Erin!

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  336. Chrissy on

    It’s great to be able to see what you’ve been up to! So inspirational!

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  337. Maribel Bogema on

    Wow! Wow! Wow!

    I love your heart Erin. Thank you for always sharing your work with the world and desire to preserve as many flowers as possible varieties as you can. I’m sure you will find a way of sharing that with the world down the road. It breaks my heart to know that so many specialized flower/pant businesses are closing but I do feel like there’s been this wave of flower growers that want to go into that space soon. I hope we will start to see that shift over the next few years 💕 thanks for sharing your meadow: those sounds were lovely and I agree, I feel like an alarm ringtone with the frogs, songbirds and nature would be the perfect thing to wake up to!! Much love from Tennessee

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  338. Mark Mabey on

    It is wonderful to kind of be a part of Floret without visiting. (I would love to visit though). May is a wonderful time. And. A lot of work. I love watching your videos.

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  339. Tracy on

    Thank you, thank you, thank you – what a gift! You absolutely nailed it – visually beautiful, informative about so many aspects of the farm and a lovey glimpse into the people behind Floret Farm. It felt like walking beside you as you shared your farm and the wealth of knowledge and discipline you invest in living your dream. I will relish seeing each month unfold and would love to see this same format continue. I’d also be very happy to learn about things that don’t go to plan, what you learn and how you take that learning forward.

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  340. Debby Williams on

    What touched me – the meadow. How do you keep it “true”? I would like to see how you manage it over the seasons.

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  341. Leslie Buller on

    This was so lovely. When you showed what the meadow was initially and how sad you were that it wasn’t thriving at first that resonated so strongly. And then when it started exploding I got tears in my eyes. We have watched you through the years become massively successful and we have learned immensely from you. I never would have tried growing dahlias from tubers, let alone harvested my own seeds, if it wasn’t for you!! But hearing about what you still struggle with and how you are still learning and growing is fascinating, and it is reassuring, and it reminds us that you are human like us. Your content is always so polished and it’s gorgeous to watch but I hope this journal can allow you to share some of the harder things that you go through that we don’t get to see. Thank you for opening up to us. This is so special.

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  342. Ella on

    It is such a treasure to have such beautiful content to view! Thank you thank you! You’re giving us all the bug to grow, even if we already do it or want to do more! Beauty, goodness, truth- you guys are sharing it all!

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  343. Pat on

    Your passion and love and joy for just about everything you do is conveyed so well in this episode. I think you have the gift of sharing and instilling those feelings in others. I love watching the evolution of your journey and vision. It’s apparent that even though you don’t quite know where it is going it’s going to be an amazing process! It has been so far! This felt so real and genuine. Watching the love and respect between you and Chris and the way you work together is not just aspirational but pretty darn cute too! I’m looking forward to seeing more of the seasons, processes and work of all of the members of the Floret Farm family. Thank you Erin!

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  344. Erin Jones on

    Oh Erin!!! This is simply beautiful. I love the music and I love the beautiful images. I am so so glad to have you all back on my screen! Change nothing 💕

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  345. gail on

    Firstly, I can’t imagine the number of hours you put in each day; especially as it pertains to cataloging all of the plant/growing/seed data you collect. Bravo and thank you !!! I’d also agree with other comments. Anything you can teach us will make a difference in this world; whether it’s feeding the pollinators or just creating bouquets to bring smiles to faces. This past week a neighbor found an elderly gentleman where we live who hybridized daylilies. He’s closing down his home garden and is looking for new homes for his lilies. We were so excited to be able to obtain some of his exquisite plants so they will have a new life in our home gardens and not disappear forever. What a gift he shared with us. Thank you for all that you and your associates are doing. All of the information you share is a treasured gift too.

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  346. Laurie on

    I was absolutely thrilled to see this project announced; it was mere months ago I had messaged asking if we would see any more episodes of Growing Floret, and Erin had replied “unfortunately no”. I said I was grateful we were starting to see more YouTube videos from the farm and that would be enough. I can only imagine the knowing smile on Erin’s face during this interaction, knowing what was in the works!! Thank you, Floret, for continuing to bring us all into the world of the farm, and for continuing to cultivate beauty and knowledge for all of us! I was THRILLED to see this!

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  347. Rebecca on

    I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. I really need pockets of peace like this video right now. The world feels chaotic and hard and scary and yet the birds wake us up with their songs and the flowers bloom. There is beauty always. Can’t wait for ep 2!

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  348. Betsy McNeese on

    Every time I watch your show I’m getting an education into growing flowers that I’ve always wanted. I get inspired and have learned so much that I have turned my brown thumb green. I love exploring new varieties through your platform and constantly talk about it with everyone I meet that shares an interest in gardening!

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  349. Liz on

    Love it! I have watched the series multiple times, almost like a good book you read over and over for Comfort. I’m sure I will still do that but it’s great to see the new episodes and I’m in my first year of a little micro flower farm so it’s plenty of great encouragement!! Thank you!

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  350. Kim on

    What I liked and has stayed with me:
    Chris during the hail storm. He seemed to convey and gentle, patient nature and it was touching. How you giggled a bit at when he said “I can’t hear you.” How he follows you with his camera and you two at this point seem to have a dance between you two. You laying in the wildflower meadow and sharing that you needed to quiet your nervous system and this was your get away place. It was touching. What has also stayed with me is that you two are a team. It shows the immense workload but also the joy. Farming is not for the weak minded. On my farm I am awakened sometimes in the middle of the night that I might be losing my newly planted seedlings put out in the field and when you said that it was difficult time also for you I just felt a lot of things I can relate to.
    It was an incredibly touching exquisite raw episode.
    Greatly appreciated.

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  351. Liz on

    Love it! I have watched the series multiple times, almost like a good book you read over and over for Comfort. I’m sure I will still do that but it’s great to see the new episodes and I’m in my first year of a little micro flower farm so it’s plenty of great encouragement!! Thank you!

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  352. Diane Hight on

    I loved this May Journal! It is a wonderful mix of voice-overs, interview questions, and conversation while filming. Nothing sounded like “acting” and nothing felt rehearsed. It all feels so genuine and straight-from-the heart. I loved learning about the specific flowers and projects that Erinn is working on, and moving forward, I would love to see more close-ups of the flowers and their progress, as well as learning about the secret garden and the vegetables you are growing there. I would also love to see more about the care and feeding of the various crops, as well as the challenges you encounter.
    Your mission and goals with Floret are so important and special and needed – now more than ever. I am so grateful to you both along with your team. This story fills me with hope. Thank you!

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  353. Mariana Crawford on

    I Watched with my 11 month old, we love watching it. I feel that he enjoys this kind of videos, they are so relaxing and with beautiful flowers and colors.

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  354. Donna on

    Watching the May journal was a balm for the soul! Thank you for sharing resources so generously! I loved the variety in the May episode. It was full of beauty, but also educational. I loved hearing how you’re creating habitats for the song birds and trying to save all the lilac varieties. After the “Making Floret” series ended I felt hungry for more, and the Floret Journal feels very nourishing. I look forward to more! I would love to see “a day in the life of” various team members, get to know the team better (if they feel comfortable with that), learn more about the various projects taking place on the farm, and how ideas occur to Erin/Erin’s creative process. I’m also curious to see more of the animals living at Floret, and learn about how the various animals fit into the life of the farm. It was fun to see the ducks arriving at Floret and doing their job being on slug patrol. I miss Timmy! And, I saw a deer pass by, in on of the videos from the Flower Arranging course, and it made me wonder how you protect the flowers on the farm from deer? Really, Floret is such a magical place, any content you folks publish I’m so excited for!

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  355. Amanda H on

    I wish there was emoji buttons here because wow 🥺! I want to love, like, and care so many of these comments. Mostly though, I was absolutely blown away by the history! It’s something we aim to do in our small business and I certainly felt the urgency of the mission here! We need to preserve the stories and experiences. I want to to know how we can help! Which varieties need the most help?!? Can I plant here? How can Montana show up?

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  356. Melissa on

    I was excited to see your journal. I started my own garden journal vlog this year as I build out my gardens. I love how you added creativity and emotion to your episode. Yes, it’s a working farm but you really show how the farm itself inspires that creativity and connection to nature and how it all contributes and supports your efforts and imagination. But what I think my favorite part was the morning bird chorus. I live in Edmonds WA. I hear those same birds and the do come start early here. Looking forward to the next episodes!

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  357. Oksana on

    The time lapse shots and still frames of the farm were my favorite! And the frogs!!!!

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  358. Bethany Holder on

    Amazing!!! I love getting a peek into your world. So much beauty as always! Honestly, not much could be better – this was so well done. I would love see more about behind the scenes of writing your books!

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  359. Cheryl Salger on

    I always love watching your videos. I find them informative and relaxing at the same time. I can’t wait to learn about seed saving. I love starting my flowers from seed. So, any knowledge that I can gain on that is great. I hope you continue the videos.

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  360. Rhea on

    Loved the first episode! Love seeing what you’re growing and what you’re working on next, if you have any tips for encouraging flowers to thrive throughout the season and how to grow in smaller spaces I’d love to hear it!

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  361. Kiki Zambelli on

    Love love love! This is the content I’ve been craving!

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  362. Kelly on

    Really loved this and I’m so happy for more Floret!
    Watched it a few times already. So beautiful and calming!

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  363. Angie on

    I loved every second, every moment of the new farm journal. It filled me with so much joy my eyes overflowed with tears of gratitude!! Thank you so much for sharing your flower journey and this part of your life!

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  364. Steph on

    I loved the episode. I would love to know more about things we can do to limit invasive or thuggish spreading. A lot of seeds and nurseries don’t really identify that some can become super spreaders

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  365. Becky on

    Really loved the episode!! Exactly what I was wanting to see. Here is a suggestion – do an “endangered” series or post each year. I had no idea lilacs were now so precious, you have such a great following you could really inspire people to help bring things back!

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  366. Renee Smith on

    I found myself SOOO emotional when watching this. I sound like a nut case when I try to explain my level of emotion to people. It touches something in my soul, way down deep, but I’m not exactly sure, YET, why that is. Thank you for sharing your farm journal with the rest of the world. Your experience and the sharing of it, is valuable beyond measure. Your passion for the entire ecosystem, from the birds, frogs and soil, on up, is spreading across the country and the world.

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  367. Mary Reid on

    Wow! That was the best 46.24 minutes of my week by far. First of all, this episode was absolutely magical to watch. Not only was it hugely educational, it was completely relaxing. Listening to the music, watching the cinematography, hearing Erin’s passion, watching plant life and the birds grow, seeing the incredible team work, was SO inspirational. I know Erin doesn’t exactly know what things will look like in 5 years, but I feel confident she will be America’s #1 flower growing star. I am so happy she’s so adamant about saving the vintage lilacs! I wish I was able to grow much more than I can now, (there is no full sun on our property.) so having Floret share “What’s happening on the Farm” takes the sting out a little bit more. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves with your followers. I guarantee it’s truly appreciated by all who follow you!! If you ever open to the public, I would make it my mission to come from Connecticut to visit. Happy Summer! ❤️

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  368. Liz Boyce on

    Erin and Chris, I love your meadow! What a wonderful place to be and relax.
    It is so wonderful that you are sharing your personal life with everyone who watches and listens.
    I am also so glad you are being responsible for taking on the variety of heirloom plants so others
    will be able to enjoy growing them, at some point. I was given old musk roses in the 80’s and I am
    on the search for them now. It is so nice to see how happy and excited you are in life and what you
    do everyday. Looking forward to your journal in June!

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  369. Megan on

    I’m so glad this series is here! What a beautiful visual and audio experience. Erin has a poetic way of describing things like the meadow scene,dawn chorus, and the lilacs. Her passion is a joy to watch but is also educational. And the behind the scenes of crew was fantastic! Rootbeer float motivations and creative birdhouses! I hope to see even more of the fields with the beautiful music interspersed between Erin’s descriptions of whatever project they are working on. It’s a breath of fresh air when you almost can’t take in all the wonderfulness at once.

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  370. Lindsey Chase on

    Wow! So informative and I love seeing the planning that goes into everything at springtime, the hope for a great year. I love the honesty

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  371. Cory on

    I so appreciate the joy, hope, intention, and logic that goes into the May prep era of summer flower growing that you all so intentionally and accurately captured here! Please keep these journal videos going! As a surburban gardener with a very small garden space I so appreciate seeing what you guys do at a much larger scale! Continuing to align and live through you all!

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  372. Mary Wanda on

    Thank you for an inspiring gorgeous video. So much resonates with me from the Dawn chorus ( I dubbed it the bird symphony!) , dusk exhaustion, wondering how I will get up and do it again tomorrow to the desire to have one of everything!!! I have gardened (vegetable and landscape flower gardens) all my life (I am 71 years young) ) and only started cut flower rows two years ago . You are such a visionary. Thank you for your generosity. You truly inspire others!

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  373. Janna cooper on

    I’m so glad you decided to bring back Growing Floret on your own. It was so inspiring and moving to me. I love the flower community and have sought out my own locally. I love your passion and philosophies.

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  374. Victoria Seto on

    This was a lovely reminder of how it looks and feels to love your job and have found your calling. Watching Erin and team work long hours while exuding love was so inspiring. So excited for the rest of the series.

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  375. Amy on

    There were sooo many things I loved about the May Journal-I can’t wait for the June Journal. I loved seeing all the processes and behind the scenes organization. The whole sub-story about birds, birdhouses and birdsong. And, if have to pick a third…the four leaf clover story…you showed it isn’t luck…it is close attention to detail, being willing to look closely with purpose, and that the effort most people think is futile-is exactly what it takes to find the needle in the haystack…7 times in one outing. You and your team are beautiful humans, with a beautiful story…thank you for so generously sharing it with us. 💚✨🌸

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  376. Sarah on

    You are so generous with your knowledge, and it turns your appreciation for beauty, and the process, into a magical learning experience. Thank you for your commitment to community, and supporting the growth of all who admire and follow you.

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  377. Geneviève on

    Hey Floret team! I love the feel of this show, it is educational and relaxing all at the same time. Would love to know more about how you keep the pests away other than birds and we need to see more of what the ducks do ! Love them! Thank you for all that you do for the flower loving community.

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  378. Krista on

    This was soothing, inspiring, and moving. I loved it! It was so packed with information and care while feeling very authentic. I am excited to see more of the process of things. I am so inspired by all that is being accomplished in your space! My chaotic brain wants more breakdown on how you get all the things done, do you have schedules of what’s happening when and what needs priority or do you just go with what the plants tell you? Especially interested in this in all the charting and logging you do. Like honestly I feel like you get so much done in a day with filming and the time lapses and the actual tending and planting plus future planning. How do you stay present and prepared? Besides field breaks. Loved the field segment! The conservation of it all is so lovely. The dawn chorus was so relaxing and hopeful. And the plant preservation that you are working on with the roses and lilacs is so moving and feels so profound. I’m definitely inspired to look into my local horticultural society. Building community around this feels so important in this moment, particularly with the looming threat to public lands in the northwest! The cinematography feels like poetry and your prose in the beginning was just beautiful. I wanted to see and learn more about the cross pollination you were showcasing with the daffodils and the irises. I saw in the iris segment that you tagged the ones you worked with, but I want to learn more what happens next and how you manage that process.

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  379. Alyson Holcomb on

    Watching this was healing. It was so amazing to see you find peace and quite literally disappear in the meadow.
    And I’m obsessed with the bird houses! You can really tell they were built with so much care!

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  380. Alena Haan on

    Erin and the floret team nailed it. May is one of my favorite months because of the magic that happens and the storytelling is 100% on script. Can’t wait for another episode and see the farm grow.

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  381. Alina McFarlane on

    Thank you for your continued commitment to educating us on all things flowers and farm life. I enjoy learning from you in this “journal” way and really appreciate you giving us the visual backstage pass to your lovely farm. Living in Southern California, it seems to me like I barely notice moving through the different seasons (seemingly we have summer and less summer) but watching this episode and anticipating the next to come, I’ve begun to re-think our seasons and plan for corresponding garden chores. Though I cannot grow them here, it made me quite sad to think of dwindling lilac farms and wondering what can be done. I’m sure when you are ready, you will rally the troops – we are here to support you! “What will Erin do next?” I cannot wait until the next Monthly Journal! Thanks again.

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  382. jes on

    The beautiful filming and artistic aesthetic are absolutely delightful. I appreciate the glimpse into the lesser seen sides of agriculture and business. Especially the stages of the growth cycle and seed saving process. Any tips for PNW growers are very appreciated— seems like the upper part of WA runs on a different timeline for flowers. I appreciate your work and passion, and thanks for spreading awareness and community.

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  383. Lauren on

    Honestly this was so inspiring! I’ve never grown flowers before and you have inspired me to plant my first little bed of them. Thanks for all of the inspiration AND education. Can’t wait for you to begin selling seeds again!

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  384. Lisa Malone on

    I love seeing the day to day on the farm and what you’re working on! I think it’s most encouraging to see that even on a farm running at peak efficiency, things break and challenges come up. I appreciate you sharing this with us and how you work through them! It’s so nice to not only see the exciting and beautiful parts of farming, but the reality that it’s not always easy and big successful farms have struggles too. It makes me feel better about my current battle with the slugs! I also really enjoy getting to watch you try new things – it can be so scary to learn something new and sometimes that makes it too intimidating to even try. I love that you take what you learned and just go for it! Can’t wait to see where the iris breeding goes.

    Very excited about the seed saving book you’re working on too! Can’t wait to see June on the farm!

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  385. Kayla on

    I feel transported to another land when I watch this video. The lilacs are beyond beautiful, could watch you arrange them all day. Thanks for another amazing project that allows you to share your world even more with all us internet strangers. You truley have a gift and shine so bright when you talk about your passion. I had to laugh when you said Taco Bell because that is the last thing I picture you eating. Another reminder that we are all human.

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  386. Sarah on

    Thank you!!! Sharing your life, farm, passion, and business in such an open way is a very special gift and privilege for all of us. You always nail the “teaching” through story telling in a way that is magical and resonates with so many to their core. This monthly farm journal is a perfect ongoing opportunity for those who want to continue to learn from your journey and to also find inspiration for their own path. Please keep doing exactly what you are doing the format and content are perfect!

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  387. Lauren on

    Loved the segment about the birdhouses! I love the ducks too I think Chris should do a bit about putting them to bed 😂 I loved hearing about the meadow and the lilac farms because some of the folks here surely will have to take up this mantle. I would like to see more of the team because I love teamwork and dynamics and seeing the roles everyone plays. Thank you!!!!!

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  388. Karen Berg on

    May’s episode was so moving to me. The idea that you have done all the hard work, planting, nurturing and the magic is about to happen. This feels very much how I feel about my creative work right now. Would love to see more details about what in particular is growing and share more of the flowers! It’s all wonderful, I appreciate you all working to put this together.

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  389. Josephine Jackson on

    Your first Floret farm journal was chock full of everything, mostly good but not so much of what could go wro.
    What happen in the meadow and how you started and the process confirmed my vision I had three years ago of creating a space for the wildlife on my land. I didn’t realize birds nest on the ground. I never knew the term “Dawn Chorus” this was a true Treat. The Lilac – are one of my favorite flower and when you announce that there were only two farm left my heart sank. I took the trip to Cherry Valley – thank you.
    I so appreciate you showing us a glimpse of the hybridizing process from Schriener Iris farm.

    The three things I would like to see more of and hear from is your staff; how do they feel about what they do on the farm, how important it maybe to them. Also, your process of hiring. Second, could you show more on propagating speciality plants, woodies and hybridizing. Could Chris talk about how he works and organize the infrastructure, irrigation and machinery.

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  390. Acacia Smith on

    Thanks for sharing the beauty of the farm, and also the hard work that goes into making it happen. I appreciated getting to know a bit more about your team and the scope of the work that goes on behind the scenes’ to get to the end result of gorgeous blooms. Looking forward to seeing the continued evolution of everything, particularly the meadow and the rose ‘ark’. I’m inspired to follow your lead in some small ways on my own property!

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  391. Dana Lawson on

    Love seeing your beautiful world. I love that you have your private garden. The meadow is fabulous too. Look forward to learning more about your documentation and selection process. Thanks for sharing your world with us!

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  392. Carissa on

    Inspiring and always educational. So important for all of us to be aware of preserving these varieties. Love the unique bird houses. Floret influenced my love for cut flowers and now is inspiring interest in creating habitat. Thank you for all that you do! I always enjoy learning from you.

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  393. Olivia on

    I really like the flower meadow (add some more flowers to it :D). It’s beautiful…
    You should do a video about the layout of your flower farm.
    Also what kinds of flowers (mostly cut flowers) can grow in North of BC, Canada? I want to do my own mini cut flower garden…

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  394. Nikki Fleming on

    Erin, I love the way you are beaming with joy and passion and so willing to share your extensive and learned the hard way knowledge openly with others. Your Floret Farm Journal is such a fun behind the scenes look at the gorgeous farm you and your hard-working crew have created. The fact that you put so much thought into every detail including thinking about the well fare of the animals and wildlife shows what a good soul you are. Your show encourages others to not wait for the perfect moment to start fulfilling a dream, but to seize the day! I like that you are sharing the episode resources below because it will help beginners with starting out on their flower farm journey. I loved the first episode and look forward to more behind the scenes of your farm. I would like to know if your family were farmers or was this just your dream? Was your husband totally on board with your big ideas? What made you take the first steps and leap of faith?

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  395. Jessica Tucker on

    Oh this made my heart smile! It’s great seeing the ins and outs of the farm, seeing more of the hiccups and unscripted reality. I also love that there is lots of pauses, where you focus on bees on the tree or the rain or something to bring a breath to the episode. Plus, this helps my kids learn in a positive and healthy atmosphere where I’m fine with them having screen time! Yay!! Keep the good work up. I just adore following the farms journey.

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  396. Pamela Richardson on

    I always am so inspired by all things Floret…And it did make me cry about losing lilac and older species…I am planning my garden and as you have such a following maybe some of the roses could be fostered by your followers. I know that in my garden design I have the need for 2 climbing roses and eventually will want 2 more. a journal could be kept as to where each one has gone and notes could be kept by the the foster parent. and provisions should be made for when houses sell.
    and the Bird chorus is beyond words…nature’s music…

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  397. Mary Wordsman on

    Glorious. This every day beauty is something few get to experience. I am so fortunate to live among nature and 4 distinct seasons. The movement of time is so different in these wild spaces. Keep up the great work!

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  398. Tina on

    This is so engaging, to follow along on your journey. As a budding flowerfarmer myself, the hard work, heart and love poured into your work is truly inspirational and to be able to follow your year is the best gift we could get 🩷

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  399. Ali B on

    I love getting a glimpse into what you’re working on and what is coming – like your next book!

    You are so passionate about preserving the old as well as breeding new varieties. How do you give each proper attention? Do you feel like creating new varieties makes the old less novel and that’s why we are losing them at such a fast rate?

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  400. Steph Hargrove on

    I’m so happy to be welcomed into your world in this way each month!
    I truly enjoy seeing your process when it comes to what drives you and what you’re called to pour energy into on the farm.
    Selfishly I want to see all the magic going on in your flower breeding projects, but also I love knowing that when you introduce new plant souls to the world I get to shriek with joy and feel like a kid on Xmas morning.
    The best part of the farm journal for me is the story of you and Chris and the team. Yes the flowers are stunning but the Floret humans (and animals and insects and birds) really make the magic happen.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  401. juliann Bryan on

    What a privilege to have a peek into the day to day moments and the seasons as they come and go at the farm! Would love to continue to hear about your stewardship of old varieties and plans as they unravel for what you’ll be doing with these plants to keep their impact alive. Also love hearing how you are creating a space for nature to enjoy your space as well. So lovely!!

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  402. Evadne Griffin on

    It was amazing! I felt so many emotions; excitement, in awe of the beauty and all you do, and I even teared up. It’s so inspiring! I’m thankful that you are collecting these varieties of lilacs and roses so they will not be lost to us. I hope one day you’ll be able to share them so we can all do our part to preserve these beauties. I try to be in my garden at that early hour to listen to the birds. They are so active at that time. Best way to start my day. I’m going to watch again and I can’t wait for the next episode ❤️. I also liked that you shared a mix of a bit of everything. That really gives us an authentic glimpse into life at Floret.

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  403. Beth T on

    I can’t explain why or how, but your videos bring so much joy to me. I can tell when I need some positivity, I will go back and rewatch old ones. Thank you so much for sharing the farm and yourself with us. I know you are working to save the plants and make a difference there, but you are also making a difference to complete strangers!

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  404. Claire on

    Sheesh! When do you guys sleep, in between making the world such a gorgeous place!!!
    Thanks for sharing this series,
    already enjoying it immensely from sweaty Mississippi 🤣

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  405. Rachel Hess on

    This first episode of the farm Journal was so refreshing! At a time where I really needed to refocus, reflect on my goals, and decompress, I knew your book and the exercise on getting clear, combined with watching this first episode would be all the right things in my recipe to getting back on track. I absolutely loved your meadow and I’m so inspired to create one of our own! Thank you so much for putting out content like this. It is truly emotional and such a movement.

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  406. Lauren on

    I love how in the moment you are especially with the four leaf clovers! It’s so important to remember to play! Love love love this journey of yours!
    Lauren, Hudson Valley NY

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  407. katy on

    best content on the internet!!! watching on repeat
    also love it when you share resources!!

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  408. Chris McKennie on

    I love all if it, especially the prepping soil and using landscape fabric. Would love tips on gardening when you have a short growing season. We can get frost until late June and then in late September.

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  409. Ali Bruce on

    I loved this! I love how it captures a few weeks up close. And your sense of humor and dedication to everything you’re passionate about is so inspiring. I love how authentic you and Chris are…you never try to be something you’re not and it shows. I loved the meadow part especially. I want to bring more wild into my yard now. I’m so excited for the next episode…love this journal idea so much.

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  410. Erin on

    You guys are amazing! Love it so much and am so hoping you guys will start selling seeds again so to get a Floret seeds would be amazing! Loved this episode!

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  411. Ann K on

    This is the focused deep-dive that I didn’t know I needed from
    Floret! The beauty and storytelling from the TV series were there, but so were the logistics, takeaways, and lessons learned that it craving from y’all. I cannot wait to see the next episodes!

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  412. Melissa Unkle on

    You and your team have once again made media that is so beautiful and peace bringing it made me cry! I am a newish flower grower and followed you for your information but I’d be hooked even without ever planting a single tuber!

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  413. Brooke Nahring on

    Loved it! It’s very interesting to see the inner workings of the farm and all the work that goes into it.

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  414. Kathleen Matson Blurock on

    Dear Erin & Chris,
    Your devotion to the garden, your inspiration and creativity is infectious.
    Wes Anderson’s got nothing on you.
    More the story of your home & how it connects to the farm, the library, your kitchen table, the quilts on your bed, without being too invasive.
    More flower arranging.
    More flowers in the field…roses and how lovely they are.
    The birdhouse project is genius.
    You and your crew are excellent.
    Your purpose and creative vision are clear and something to behold.
    Kind regards,

    Kathleen

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  415. Katja Evans on

    I truly loved this and thank you for sharing it with us. I also want to provide constructive feedback as requested.
    What I liked: I loved the behind the scenes look at what’s happening on the farm in the month of May. I appreciate that you spoke of the chaos and all out nature that is a farm this time of year. It was really interesting to see how your team is working on so many separate projects and how it is all organized.
    What to do better: The interview style back and forth with Rob was the only part I wasn’t quite sure about. I envision this as being more of a monthly journal, a kind of look “behind the curtain”. I did love when you focused on the nitty gritty pieces and the candid filming pieces. I also really liked that your whole team was such a part of this and especially highlighting the birdhouses!
    What I’d like to see more of: I’d love to see more of the candid filming, learn more about your team members, and maybe have you mention at the beginning the top tasks that are happening that month on the farm.
    My biggest take away was how quickly we are losing specialty nurseries. My question for the team would be if one is interested in helping to support this type of work, fostering plants that may easily be lost when these nurseries close, how can one do that (other than buy those farms)? As a newer farmer I would love to help shepherd some of these plants into the future, are there ones that are in greater need than others? Is there a way to find out more about how to become part of this kind of work?
    Thank you again for this video and all that you are doing for flowers (and flower lovers)!

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  416. Sarah on

    Thank you for sharing more of your journey and work. I have a growing home garden and I also feel like I’m seeing old friends each year.

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  417. Elise on

    I was hoping for another season of Floret on Magnolia but this is even better! My husband and I watched it on the first night it was released and can’t wait for the next installment. I loved how real this episode felt, the camera work is also so amazing! I’m super excited to get a month by month update of what is going on with the farm and your projects! Thank you for all you do to inspire and educate the flower loving world!

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  418. Lauren Peterson on

    Hello! What I loved: everything. Specifically, the bird houses, multiple clips of Erin saying “so stinking cute” overlaid. The explanation of the meadow was so inspiring.

    When Erin was talking about knowing her work now would have a positive impact in the future but she wasn’t sure what it would be, I felt compelled to share my connection to Floret. Long story short, my dad passed away suddenly last year and my life changed in so many ways against my will that I just spent a year trying to keep my head above water. Then this spring, I stumbled upon Floret’s flower library and it just totally changed my life. I just made my first bouquet from dahlias and ranunculus and snapdragons that I grew in containers on my patio all by myself, and growing flowers this year has opened me back up to experiencing joy and beauty, along with the peace communing with nature can bring me.

    What I want more of: I am very drawn to the Type A aspects of Floret like the documentation and the beautiful but still organized way everything is laid out. I would love to learn more technical info from these videos about laying out a farm, finding land, and maybe even caring for specific varieties of flowers. My brain is a sponge and I can’t turn down good teaching material.

    What you didn’t ask for but I’m going to share anyway: I’m very intrigued by Erin collecting planes from specialty growers who are retiring. I know Floret’s goal isn’t to be a nursery per se, but what if there was something like a “Floret Preservation Society” where each year, burgeoning flower farmers could apply for grants of seeds or started plants to redistribute varieties around the country? Anyway, ultimately I loved the video and can’t wait to watch future months!

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  419. Ashleigh Wilson on

    The way this was so beautiful I wish I could live in the screen! Y’all did a wonderful job on this and I cannot wait to see more.

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  420. Ella Giles on

    Thank you for making such a nice video! I loved the emphasis on all of the sounds of the birds and I really like the scene with the frogs and the meadow. I’m excited to see the background on how you and your team work on the farm each month and how it will evolve with the seasons. This felt personal and real. I was going to comment that some of the frames are small so I couldn’t make them full screen in landscape on my phone, but I kind of like the vibe too. You’re an inspiration. I want to be just like you when I grow up 💕 (full disclosure I’m an adult). I’m really interested in seeing more details on how you plan and organize the garden. It seems like so much and it’s hard to comprehend how you’re able to do all of this work with from what I gather is a small team. Thanks so much again! Excited for the next videos!

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  421. Katy on

    I love that we get to see more of the farm and what you do! I’d love if the episodes had like chapters so we knew what would be included and could skip around as we have time. I can’t wait to watch them all!!!!

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  422. Callie on

    Love the work y’all are doing! Very inspiring!

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  423. Rachelle on

    I love everything about this! You are so inspirational! Keep up your amazing talent and hard work.

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  424. Carol Myers on

    This is what the Internet was made for. The photography is just outstanding.

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  425. Erin 2.0 on

    I really connected with your passion to preserve. My mother’s hostas, grandfather’s rhubarb, my great-grandmother’s irises—their stories will live on each spring and summer as their stories are retold through bloom and fruit. While we don’t know the myth of every lilac, when we bend in close to smell their fragrance, a little piece of their story stays with us. Thank you for preserving those stories for us. To quote my daughter, “I’m not friends with that person, but I just really enjoy their presence in this world.”

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  426. Kathleen Walters on

    I really liked the outtakes and oops moments. The “stop filming me” or “do I need to record?” Felt very realt and relatable.

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  427. Anameka Carmody on

    So excited for this series. It’s always a pleasure to see what you are working on at Floret. I look forward to watching the rest. I’m interested to know more about how you amend your gardens and your pest mitigation strategies. Thank you so so much for everything you share with the world. Your zinnias and celosia varieties are the highlight of my gardens!

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  428. Melanie Cates on

    Such a grounding video! I look forward to more moments with the farm. I truly enjoyed the flower stories, but even more so enjoy the little side quest story moments learning about the birds, bird houses, ducks and all the other mini stories amongst the farm. Thanks for sharing insights into your world! ❤️

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  429. Katie King on

    I loved the tidbits on flower farming and flower growing that you gave, as well as the authentic look into the biggest tasks of the month. It felt like a deep dive version of your books in video format and I left enlightened and inspired. I would love to see row by row of some of the parts of the farm when they are in peak view-with a side by side if where you are at in the farm on a map. It would be nice to see how things were planned and how they fit together for my own flower farming (though it’s a much smaller scale). Thank you for this amazing gift of a project!

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  430. Alejandra G. on

    Thank you for all the inspiration. Every time I see your videos it fills my heart with so much beauty and truly gets me emotional. Please continue to fill the world with beauty. The meadow is truly beautiful.

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  431. Megan Cassidy on

    Erin, this journal is such a gift! Absolutely loved watching it – it really does feel like I get to accompany you on the farm, and when we are all consuming curated, perfect content each day that shows away from the challenges, the things breaking, it can make the individual struggles we all face cultivating a garden space really isolating. Thank you for bringing us on the journey and sharing the real, lived experience – the joy and the difficulties – of cultivating your passion. I can’t help but feel inspired!

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  432. Emily Sorensen on

    I love the journal- it is so beautiful to be able to follow the farm through the seasons. The filming is beautiful as well. I would love to see some more bouquet making and the thought process behind that!

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  433. Ellen on

    Your shows are so peaceful to watch. I love them. Thank you also for your generosity of knowledge! I love seeing the step by step processes you show from gardening to cataloging. I love learning the names of the flowers/plants. I also love hearing how the different things you do affect other things – like creating an environment that welcomes birds and saving flower varieties that are dying out.
    I was wondering about the flowers you self pollinate. Do you have to cover them with netting to keep other pollinators away?

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  434. Shelley Tarr on

    Loved seeing this! I, too, have a meadow that I am working on. Love the natural beauty of it and so do the bees. I love your hedge planting guide and plan on using that in another area shortly. Keep up the good work!

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  435. Grace Deguzman on

    I loved the journal and really enjoyed the behind the scenes of what goes on at the farm. I would love to know more about how you control pests on your farm. I struggle with pest in my home garden and am always looking for natural ways to combat them and would love to know what you guys do on your farm and in your personal garden. Keep up the journals and will be looking forward to the next one.

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  436. Sue Rainey on

    I just finished watching. I am literally crying because it was so beautiful and inspiring. I love what you’re doing at Floret. How much of yourselves you’re putting into your dreams. The planning, the processes, the love. It’s hard, it’s complicated, it’s exhausting, but you’re doing it because you must. For us, for our kids, for generations to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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  437. María on

    Love the video love the behind the scenes and the additional footage you get with these monthly videos. It’s so much better then the show. It’s the raw deal. Can’t wait to see the other videos. Thank you. Thank you for letting us be apart of it.

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  438. Shu-Jean on

    Excited to see this farm journal – thank you! I’ve always been interested in the behind the scenes, the trials and tribulations, and the real life of things in order to get the beauty. I found that to be the captivating part of Growing Floret. Also would like to see the process of writing the seed saving book. Cheers.

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  439. Taylor on

    This project is absolutely amazing. I loved seeing the vlog style interviews and how you and Chris work together. I’d love to see more content with your crew! What they enjoy on the farm, their backgrounds, how working at Floret has impacted them in life or as gardeners/farmers! The birdhouse project was a fun glimpse into how you have a creative environment for everyone.

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  440. Meghan on

    What a lovely project – it is so cool to see a glimpse of how much work goes in to creating such beauty! I also love hearing you talk about all the plants you are collecting as things get harder to find. It will be so special to have so many varieties in one place! Also, I do have an alarm clock that gives a sunrise, and then the actual “alarm” is bird song that starts quiet and gets louder :) It’s fantastic and sounds a lot like the birds at our own house, and my husband and I both will always naturally wake up to the sound of birds chirping now as if our alarms are going off haha!

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  441. Christine Fortier on

    I couldn’t wait to watch your May Journal Documentary! It was a dream to watch! You and Chris are such an inspiration! I love watching you and your team plant all the zinnia seedlings! 🌸🌸🌸

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  442. Beth Snively on

    I love that you are showing behind the scenes. There is always so much hard work behind the blooms!

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  443. Heidi Freeland on

    Oh.My.Floret! This has all the feels and some really important information, too! The Dawn Chorus and the emotion talking about nurseries selling and closing was palpable. Makes me feel motivated for sure!

    But, how about a blooper reel?! Some levity to cut thru the seriousness.

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  444. Angela on

    I loved seeing spring on your farm! What a dream.

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  445. Sydney @callawayfloral on

    Erin, Chris and Floret team (plus Rob Finch of course)

    You are so so talented. This creative practice of vlogging what Floret is really like is breathing so much beauty into the world. The space you make for women to learn and grow from you is transformative. Especially for my flower journey. The way your team has guided Floret through the seasons of growth has been inspiring to watch and I can’t wait to come along on your journey as you create more Floret Journals. It be a treasure to my little patch to win some Floret originals in your giveaway. Designing with them throughout my wedding season in 2024 was such a treat! It brought just that little touch to so many bouquets as I partnered with another local farm to build dreamy bridal bouquets.

    Thank you for being so candid and sharing a slice of your life with us. All over the world. Love from Arthur, Canada.

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  446. Marisol on

    Loved the video. I’m excited to see the next one. You brought us in to the farm and the beauty you’ve created. I suspect I’m not the only one that wished I lived close by to volunteer at the farm. Thank you.

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  447. Nancy on

    Wonderful!! I particularly enjoyed seeing the meadow over the years. Sometimes I get so discouraged in the short term when weather dashes my plans. I think we all need a meadow in May. Thanks for continuing to inspire me ❤️

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  448. Tammi Loving on

    Kudos to you and Chris, and all involved! You are an inspiration ~ love the video, we felt as if we were there❤️. Loved the content.

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  449. Srilaxmi Janagama on

    Great start, showcases your passion and hard work. Looking forward for the next one.

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  450. Colleen McCartney Moberg on

    The video was spectacular. Such a moment of peace in a chaotic time. My husband stopped, sat down on the couch and watched along. I like the behind the scenes glimpses. What a special place you have created. If I could ask for one thing- it’s that it was longer 😊

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  451. Amber McGaffey on

    Loved this!!! It had depth( meaning) as well as light hearted feels which made me laugh.

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  452. Dayana Gelin on

    Love your video. They give me inspiration and fostered my greater love for flower. I’m looking forward to continuing to watch and follow this series.

    Blessings
    Dayana

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  453. Anne Schwankhart on

    I had a smile on my face and tears in my eyes the whole way through! Thank you for sharing your passion, your love for what you do, your hard work, the team effort that it takes and all the beauty that you have created on your farm. What a treat to have a peak into how intense and explosive spring is. I am so delighted that we have a whole year of Journal to look forward to!

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  454. Kelsey on

    Loved the May farm journal! Will take any and all the education you can provide about growing/planting etc! Your work is inspiring!

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  455. Sheena on

    I first fell in awe/love with the idea of flower farming when I watched Growing Floret. After diving into doing it the past couple years I have such admiration for all the hard work that you and your team put into your farm. It’s truly a magical place you have created. I love watching the farm journal just to get a sneak peek into what is going on there and how you do things. Looking forward to the next one!

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  456. Jessica Haselkorn on

    Erin and Team –
    The Floret journey is certainly one of the best things on social media, and I have been a loyal supporter for five years now.
    You inspire me to make my world, and the world of those around me, more beautiful in both ethereal and pragmatic ways.
    I loved watching this and am so glad you’re making more longer form content.

    I REALLY liked the intro when you said “stop reporting” and it became something else entirely. The edit including many BTS/imperfect moments was also appreciated.
    I’d like to see more about the practical and hard work side of what you do and also learn more about how and where begin.

    Great job, and thank you!

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  457. Jessica Haselkorn on

    Erin and Team –
    The Floret journey is certainly one of the best things on social media, and I have been a loyal supporter for five years now.
    You inspire me to make my world, and the world of those around me, more beautiful in both ethereal and pragmatic ways.
    I loved watching this and am so glad you’re making more longer form content.
    Great job, and thank you!

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  458. Selene Vazquez on

    May is such a special time for us gardeners, with everything coming back to life. I too spent May busy, busy, busy. I loved your wild back garden and am working on something like that in the very back of my property. It must be nice to have an area that you don’t do anything to and that still looks beautiful. You’ve inspired me to collect plants that are in danger of disappearing and to dabble in a bit of cut flower farming. Thank you for sharing your May Floret journal!

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  459. Heidi on

    I really appreciate the authenticity of this documentary. The raw footage was great and really highlighted the overall personalities behind the farm. I found myself wanting to hear more about the hands that do the work day to day. The workers, supporters, and passion behind all things Floret seem wonderful, so please share more of their journey as well. I am curious behind some of strategies used to organize the farm and keep all on track. From someone very novice to growing flowers, I’d be curious to hear some inside tricks/tips along the way of marking, documenting, selecting, etc the flowers for your farm. Thank you for sharing this space with us all!

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  460. Gina casto on

    I watched your video of your trip to schreiners where they talked to you about cross breading Irish. Seeing you use those techniques is your own farm is amazing. I can’t wait to try this next spring!!! You e inspired me to eventually buy larger land and collect lots of varieties of my favorite plants!

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  461. Elizabeth Fieux on

    The cinematography is breathtaking and your enthusiasm is so engaging. Thank you for including the resources and the “dig deeper” section. They are perfect for a curious person like me. Keep up the great work! I will be watching.

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  462. Meghan on

    Loved the video! It gives me great motivation to show where you were to where you are now. I really enjoyed watching you map out certain areas and giving a look into your various gardens.

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  463. Hannah on

    Watching the ins and outs of the farm, and your love for all things nature is so inspirational! We recently got out own little slice of land and we’ve been working to slowly make it a flower wonderland with a cutting garden with a growing heirloom rose collection, and we also do what we can to attract all the songbirds, so that was so much fun to hear more about! Such a joy to grab a cup of tea and watch you show us as the magic of the seasons unfold.

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  464. Katy Allen on

    I adored watching the May journal video. My favorite part was seeing snippets of the side projects like the birdhouses. I feel like it provides a 360 degree view of how you approach creating an entire ecosystem on the farm and it inspires me to research nesting boxes for the birds in my area of Ohio! It is something I never thought about but I need to encourage more birds to come to my property to help with pests.

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  465. Gwen on

    You fill me up with your absolutely beautiful videos and sounds of the land. The work and effort you all put into this is amazing and should be documented. Thank you SO much for sharing this beautiful life. I do wonder when you all eat? I miss being able to buy all the many varieties of flower seeds you used to sell, but I do understand why you have limited choices now. Thanks for all you do and all you so generously share with us. 💜

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  466. Kim Bailey on

    Such an inspiring video! Thank you for the time you take teaching all of us about your farm!

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  467. Jennie Bice on

    I am so excited that you are doing this series! Whenever you post videos we watch them multiple times to try & either soak up as much knowledge as possible or just watch & enjoy the beauty of your farm. This year we have started our own small flower farm with so much inspiration from your Floret videos & books. The May Journal video was fantastic & I loved every minute!
    The day /month in the life process of this video is what resonated with me the most, leaving me wanting more. I also really loved the section about the meadow & having that area to bring “life” into your farm, & not being solely focused on using every part of the farm for production. Truthfully, almost every part of the video resonated with me.
    In future journal videos I don’t want to see any less of anything from the May journal, but there are a few things that I would like to see more of (if possible). I know plant problems arise, from disease/fungus, pest, or weather & each month will have different issues. How you deal with these issues would be extremely helpful for us. Also, maybe a more detailed look into how a few different work/life days are on the farm in that particular month.
    Lastly, thank you for sharing everything & for what you’re all doing! We love & appreciate your willingness to do this! Can’t wait for the next episode!

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  468. Lisa on

    Wow, thank you for sharing all of the beauty on the farm! I really loved seeing what you are doing to bring in the birds and save the various varieties of flowers.

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  469. Denise on

    Floret team, your video about May on the farm is incredibly beautiful. The sights, sounds, and sentiments it contains are moving and so inspiring.
    I was especially thrilled and awed by the music included in the dawn chorus portion of the video. So beautiful!
    If you are not familiar with Barn Owl Bakery on Lopez Island, consider seeking them out. Nathan and Sage publish a thought-provoking and absolutely beautiful newsletter (in addition to baking delicious bread and other baked goods).
    The sentiments they expressed in their June 3, 2025 newsletter resonate with me in exactly the same way your video did. This is what they wrote: “It feels good for our daily lives and livelihood to be entangled with the energy in the natural world around us. Maybe to an extent that is why we’re bakers and farmers – we’re drawn to the dynamic relationships that arise when people co-create with living systems – sourdough, grain, community, learning, handwork, working on farm equipment, compost – the swirl and churn and mulch and fermentative vigor of trying to use our human hands and wits to increase the abundance, energy, beauty, health of our human ecological systems.”
    It seems to me this is exactly what you are doing and it is incredibly inspiring.
    I can’t wait to see what you’re up to in June!

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  470. Shannon on

    I loved the video! Everything you share is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing the resources. Would love to know more about how to troubleshoot problems when flowers are growing. Also would love tours of the farm and greenhouses and how you organize all the things.
    Can’t wait for the next video!

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  471. Lianne Peel on

    This was such a wonderful introductory episode. Your storytelling is always so thoughtful and inspiring.

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  472. Krista Freitas on

    The farm journal was absolutely stunning and very familiar as another farmer who loves birds and ducks and all the natural things. I came into it hoping I could find something to critique but I couldn’t. It was perfect and I can not wait to watch the next installment. Thank you for the beauty and joy you bring the world and I also can’t wait to see all the new lilacs as they mature and bloom over the next few years.

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  473. Josiah on

    what you liked:
    I loved the BTS look at your farm and processes. I also loved the focus on preserving varieties that are quickly disappearing. The music and video really pulled me in and made me feel like I was at your farm.
    what could be better:
    I just wish the video was longer! Well done.
    what you’d like to see more:
    You spoke on the lilacs and how suppliers and varieties are disappearing. It was so sad to hear, but I am glad you are saving them. I would love to hear more stories behind the heirloom varieties. And you seed saving book sounds great! I would love to hear more updates about it.

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  474. Emily on

    Gosh I just love your property! You truly give inspiration to us small growers! I can’t wait to continue to learn more from you! The resources you listed out is going to be a huge help in growing bigger! Thanks and can’t wait until the next one!

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  475. Terra Stirling on

    I love how beautifully you capture the sounds of spring. Your documentation is always so informative and I always learn something new, but it also triggers so many memories and emotions hearing what spring sounds like on the west coast 🤍

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  476. Natalie on

    Wow – I’m honestly blown away every time! The love, effort, and pure passion you pour into everything you do is beyond inspiring. You’re such true role models, and I absolutely love following your journey. It’s magical to watch your dream grow, one bloom at a time! 🌸💪🌱

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  477. Gwen on

    I love seeing everything about your property and projects you have on the go. I always find inspiration from you and the plants you work with . Thank you for all that you and your team does .

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  478. Arlene on

    As so many others, I loved this first journal entry. I particularly like seeing the small and more behind the scenes moments and would love to see more. For example, how much of the day is planning and meetings vs out in the fields, do you have time to eat, are you always filming, just in case, is Jill still around, etc. The accompanying list of resources on this page is fantastic! What could be better? Well, we’ll always want more but, beyond that, no ideas. Your passion, teaching, and resources are invaluable! Thank you!

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  479. Mellissa - Maple Ridge on

    I loved this so much! The interviewing style that cuts to moments on the farm was chef’s kiss! Even the little bird house tidbit was so nice to see – it’s inspiring and fun to watch the behind the scenes workings of the farm. To think we get a new episode every month is so exciting, I already can’t wait for the next one. You guys are doing amazing things on the farm, and Chris has become a fantastic film-maker in the process. Can’t wait to see what’s next for your dream team!

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  480. Maddie on

    I absolutely loved watching the show and now this series! I’m so looking forward to more episodes. I just love watching you walk around the farm and sharing stories.

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  482. Holly on

    I love seeing the daily life in a flower farmer! It makes it feel so real being able to see the chaos amongst the beauty.

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  483. Megan on

    I think that the journal brought back the feeling I had when watching Growing Floret. There’s a magical quality to the storytelling from that that I was able to enjoy again in the Farm Journal video. Also, can I just say how much I love that you have a resource list at the bottom of this post. It’s so helpful. Great job!

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  484. Ari on

    Prior to this- I have been trying to find anything any everything Floret. Re-reading the books, re-watching growing Floret, even finding all the podcast guest spots I can.
    This journal makes me (and many others) so happy!
    I also loved that you are digging deeper into Roses- and if there’s ever a chance you open the farm- it would be a dream come true.
    Thank you for what you and your team are doing.
    Big love from a Texan who is very jealous of your gorgeous weather.

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  485. Cassandra on

    Love it, of course! Very detailed as expected. Love getting a monthly glimpse to remind me what I should be working on in the garden. Well done!

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  486. Jennifer on

    The longer I farm, the more I feel how grounding the cycle of the seasons are. Seeing each season’s attributes unfold, come to peak, and fade is important in grounding us in the here and now. Not to take for granted what is in front of us. Savor it, it’s passing, but more is coming to celebrate.
    I would love seeing that on your farm.

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  487. Danielle on

    This episode was such a joy to watch!! Thank you for bringing us along on the journey. What resonated with me most was the care and intention behind preserving heirloom plants, especially the irises and lilacs. There’s something incredibly moving about seeing beauty and biodiversity honoured in such a personal and tangible way. Also seeing the gorgeous meadow in bloom, paired with the birdsong and glimpses of frogs and bats, felt like a gentle celebration of life in all forms.

    I also really appreciated how much Erin highlights and gives credit to the entire team that makes Floret happen. It’s clear how much work goes on behind the scenes, and I love that the recognition has been woven into the storytelling.

    If anything, I’d love to see more detailed walkthroughs of how you manage specific tasks, like how you decide what goes into the meadow mix, or your process for transplanting at scale but that is just because I so enjoy the organizational and methodical aspects of flower farming. I also love all the candid moments and would enjoy seeing more.

    Thank you again for this beautiful window into your farm, it’s such a gift.

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  488. Becky on

    Getting on Instagram and hearing your inspirational voice is the first thing I do every morning. Your words bring a calmness and different way of thinking about the world. I am just a backyard gardener who dug up a portion of my backyard to make more room for Dahlia‘s and Zinnias and your guidance has given me a whole new sense of appreciation for nature and the miracle little plants go through in their lifetime. Thank you so much for every video you have ever made and I’m really looking forward to all of your farm journal videos. I was able to purchase your last series of Zinnia seeds last year and they did really well and I collected the seeds and have a trough full of them coming up. They will pollinate amongst each other and I can’t wait to see what I get.

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  489. Elizabeth G. on

    I am so thankful for the new episodes on the farm! I loved Growing Floret and this new series seems to be even more personal. I love the filming style and all of the resources you provide. The idea to fill the world with more flowers is inspirational and I’m so grateful you give so many insights how we can all add this kind of beauty to our area of the world.

    I found the resources and links to be so helpful when paired with seeing it play out on the farm. I know not every plant you show will grow well in every area so it helps being able to see the info and then adjust for what might work better in different zones.

    Thanks for another dun look into your farm and all the work you and your team do!

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  490. Caroline Prince on

    Knowing your audience plays a huge role in producing effective audio-visual media, and I think you nailed the first episode. You already have a well established audience of flower enthusiasts, so of course we’re all going to revel in the beauty of your farm & what you produce— what made this episode magical for me (and likely many other fellow flower nerds) were the other goings-on around the farm, as they are causes that any nature-lover is likely already passionate about…
    -revitalizing a blank piece of land into a gorgeous meadow teeming with life
    -making an effort to help preserve the lilac growing culture in America as it it faces radical changes
    -building habitats for birds of all types (those bird houses were absolutely adorable)
    -fostering a strong community of people who care about plants & connecting with the earth & beauty

    It was all inspiring, as your work always is, and I’m SO glad you included a list of resources below the video, because I was stopping to google everything from white crested ducks to lilac bushes to Washington sunrise times along the way. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and as such, I am dying to recreate some of the beauty I see in your farm right here in my very own North Carolina garden.

    Thank you for undertaking what was clearly a huge effort to share all of this with us. If anybody needs me, I’ll be outside digging in the dirt 🤎

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  491. Stefanie on

    I love it all! I could listen to your voice all day! It’s very calming. I enjoyed the whole thing and feel like I can totally relate on a much smaller scale of course.

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  492. Becky on

    I just recently found Floret Flowers and I’m obsessed with all the posts & info already! I watched the first episode of the floret journal and can’t wait for this series throughout the year. How exciting! I’m already looking forward to purchasing seeds from you for my garden!

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  493. Jenn Clair on

    Hubby and I watched last night. We absolute love it so much. Thank you for showing the realness of it all as well. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and alone with feeling that so many speed bumps hit the gardening season, especially with social media showing just the “good stuff”. We can not wait for your next episode. Also LOVE that you are linking tools and what we see in the episode. You all are not gatekeeping for us to all have success! That is so appreciative!

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  494. Tami on

    I’m stoked for this series! I loved the first episode and want to watch it again to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Would love to see more extended raw footage of behind the scenes/candid/unscripted shots. Thank you for sharing so much of your expertise with the world! Floret is truly a gift!

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  495. Jamie on

    Thank you for sharing your hearts and all this beauty!

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  496. Katie C on

    I love seeing all the real moments and your love for the prairie. As always, production value is spectacular!

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  497. Amanda B. on

    Love seeing the behind the scenes of everything you do, Erin!

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  498. Nicole on

    I have loved following along on your journey and these are such a great way to continue to do, but more in depth.

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  499. Beverly Kimbrough on

    I’m so happy you’re doing this because I enjoyed Growing Floret so much…it was magicial! These are in the same style…love it!

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  500. Sean W on

    It’s always such a treat to see everything that’s going on at the farm. I live in an urban area and seeing updates about the farm and all the beautiful things that are happening there fill me with such joy. I’m lucky that I have my own oasis in my backyard, but having land like that is definitely a life goal! Excited there are going to be monthly episodes!

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  501. Connie Lynn on

    I absolutely loved the first episode. Everything you touch is gold! You really have a knack for inspiring people with your beautifully produced videos. I loved seeing you experience pure joy when in your meadow. It was truly heartwarming. Please, please, please continue making these journaling videos. Much love!

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  502. Elizabeth on

    Love love LOVE everything about this documentary style video!! Getting to see all the busy work moments, AND the beautiful peaceful moments too?? Yes please!!

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  503. Mackenzie Moss on

    I love how poetic flower farming sounds from you. It encapsulates the same feelings I feel in my home garden. I struggle so hard with writing captions or posts for my social media and I find your wording always so inspiring. I feel you listen to us, the viewers and are so attentive to what we want to see from you! I have no changes I would ever make. Maybe take some time for yourselves. Just a big thank you for sharing all of it with us. We all appreciate your slice of paradise.

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  504. Heidi on

    I would just like you to continue to share what you are doing. I enjoy all the aspects of what you do. It’s moving, it’s informative, it’s emotional! I have watched the series several times. It’s so beautiful! So please just keep sharing and being you ! Thank you for all of it !!

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  505. Petra on

    The first episode was fantastic, and I’m sure all the others will be just as great! I loved it — it felt like watching a movie: I laughed at times, but there were moments that brought tears to my eyes. It was amazing to see how everyone carried out their tasks with such joy and love. Truly inspiring, with stunning footage!

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  506. Lynne Kepler on

    I just watched the Floret Farm Journal, and it has filled my flower loving soul with its poetic, “sciency”, and honest presentation of what is and what can be. I have long been inspired by the nature writing of Edwin Way Teale’s “Acroos America” series, Hal Borland’s “Twelve Moons of the Year”, and the essays of John Muir….and now Floret’s Farm video journal. In a weird, it’s EXHILARATING!

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  507. Agnieszka on

    You are masters of storytelling. I don’t need too many practical tips on growing, rather an attempt to capture the essence of a given month, which you did very well here. Greetings from Warsaw, Poland

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  508. Katie Young on

    I love behind the scenes at the farm. It’s such an ethereal experience even watching it on video. The meadows are breathtaking. Keep this going it’s incredible. Hard to believe it’s real!

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  509. Kelsey on

    I think it’s always nice to see more behind the scenes. It’s easy to fall prey to the perfection of a few squares on Instagram and it’s always nice to know there’s a huge hardworking team behind the camera. Things work/don’t work/days are long/things take longer than anticipated. Also, the meadow was breathtaking. Now I want one!

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  510. Tamara on

    Erin and Chris from Floret farm are such supporters of the local flower movement. I swear single handedly she started this movement in the US (and probably worldwide). She openly shares so much information and knowledge to educate, support and motivate growers. From experienced growers to beginners she has helpful information in so many categories: planning, growing, caring/cultuvating, tools, marketing, harvesting, history, and the flower community the list is endless. Thank you Erin this beautiful monthly journal is just one more feather in your proverbial cap. All your work is thoughtful and so well done

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  511. Joanna on

    I am loving this so much! It has the same inspirational and informative qualities as Growing Floret but feels more…personal because it’s like a direct communication from you. It inspires me to be more thoughtful with what we have and less careless. I know your focus and direction is flower farm but I would love to know how to incorporate what you do into my home gardens and flower beds!

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  512. Terri on

    I loved this first episode. My favorite part was the birdhouses they turned out amazing, hoping the birds use them for many years to come.

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  513. Belinda on

    I love everything about this. I love seeing the behind the scenes, but I think what I love most is getting to experience the world through your eyes and your vision. The way you see the world feels so hopeful in a time that feels so heavy. I love seeing the birds and the wildlife, what you do to encourage more balance with nature. I also appreciate when you show the hard things too because it helps me feel like I’m not a total failure. Keep doing what you’re doing Erin! The world needs more of it!

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  514. Nicole on

    I have been following along with your videos, books, and Instagram for years. I love all the love and hard work you put into these flowers! I have to small beds that are just your Zinnias and share seeds from them each year. I really dream of someday moving to more land and having a flower field. For now your videos are a form of relaxation for me, and inform. Thank you for taking us along on your journey and sharing all of your wisdom!

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  515. Gen on

    Hello ! First of all, THANK YOU for being such an inspiration and a source of information for all flower lovers. Your channel and community has helped me so much in my flower farming journey. These videos are PERFECT, I love the half behind the scenes and also the interview mix. You give us a real view on what this life looks like, showing that it is not perfect but beautiful. I am also very excited for the seed saving book :) Keep up this amazing work, I love how devoted you and your team are, the quality is of a true documentary and I really appreciate all your hard work. Also, I would be SO EXCITED to have a box of your seeds, I am unable to purchase in Canada and I would love to grow your amazing flowers. Thank you again for all you do for us

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  516. Joy Turner on

    Since the discovery of Floret the film portions give me a sense of peace every time I watch. Seeing the process on the farm is so rewarding even for the viewer because we know in most cases we are going to get a piece of what is the wonderful magical Floret. Thank you for sharing so much with the world. And it’s so awesome to know that your are always giving us new ways to peak inside your world.

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  517. Adrianna on

    I love seeing the journey of it all especially on a larger scale! I am a first year backyard flower farmer and it is very inspiring to see what this can truly become, even as I struggle to get the rabbits to stop eating my plants and feel like I’m guessing my way through everything. I also love the way you really highlight the importance of conserving heirloom or old varieties that are going extinct, that is a huge goal of mine someday. I would just love to see more in general great work!

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  518. Cheryl on

    The first farm journal was so lovely and everything I hoped it would be. Thank you for inviting us in and sharing your knowledge with us. I especially love all the additional content that you’ve shared here – I dug in to so many of the links above.

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  519. Jessica Marcus on

    I am so impressed by your smarts as a gardener, flower farmer, and business woman. Truly admirable. I love your connection to keeping your mind on the future and the legacy of plants (and their people). Anne’s roses, the lilacs, and your meadow will be just a few of the things the world will be grateful for, for years to come!

    The following along with the months highlights the seasons and I think our human connection to the earth and those seasons is something we will also all benefit from! Thank you!!

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  520. Lisa Glazier on

    Wow, what a gift and labor of love! So well considered and produced.

    We always anguish over what each months main tasks and priorities are, so it would be interesting to see some of the to-dos you have happening each month with more details on the blog with links to things you order or use.

    Love it all so much!

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  521. Jenny Jett on

    This is so amazing!! I hope I can grow flowers half as pretty as yours. I can’t wait to see what you are doing in the next 5-10 years! I can’t wait to get my hands on some more of your beautiful zinnias. I get your flowers will be even more beautiful in July and August!!

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  522. Sean on

    I just love following the journey, the story, the process. Erin’s passion for saving flower varieties, creating new things that we have not seen or are not commercially available and inspiring gardeners , and new people to gardening. We are gonna have an incredible future. I hope people embracing what Erin is putting out and running with it.

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  523. Veronica on

    What I wanted more of: honestly, I wanted more flower shots! I wanna see alllll the varieties and variety names. I want to see more of what’s blooming and what techniques you use that I can also use.

    What I loved: the cinematography, the fields, the generous video length.

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  524. Linnea on

    I loved the part about the meadow. I can so easily forget how the wildness of nature is just as important as the curated care we give our land. I went out and spread wildflower seed in our back lot right after watching!

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  525. Danielle on

    As always, Floret knocked it out of the park. Such a stunning vlog/ journal, I loved every second and always feel so inspired during and after a new video. What’s abundantly clear is how hard working Erin, Chris, and the whole team are! Amazing work everyone.

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  526. Erica on

    So fun to see what goes into projects and tasks. Very inspirational to see how it’s all done! Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us.

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  527. Iesha Molnes on

    This episode was so grounding and inspiring. I loved seeing the meadow evolve—watching the seasonal progress unfold like that felt so hopeful and reminded me to slow down and really notice what’s blooming. One thing that really stuck with me was the importance of preserving plant varieties. I had no idea how many nurseries are closing across the country, and it made me even more committed to being part of this work and helping carry these flowers forward.

    I’d love to see more of the team’s process—how you choose what to grow and the stories behind the varieties you’re working to preserve. This kind of storytelling feels so needed right now, and I’m really grateful you’re sharing it.

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  528. Nicole Grant on

    I love seeing the progression of the farm! With interest in my own flower farm some day, it gives a glimpse into every day life and all of the behind the scenes work! I am working on growing the flowers for my wedding in fall of this year and have been obsessed with watching every YouTube video, purchasing your dahlia book, and scouring the internet to see if I can get my hands on zinnia seeds somewhere! I’m obsessed!

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  529. Heather Wozlowski on

    Thank you for putting all the work into sharing your farm with us. It’s incredibly inspiring. From the planting to the meadow, the farm has come alive in May! Sharing different aspects of the farm is proof, nothing happens overnight, or without hard work.

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  530. Whitney on

    I love it. Maybe more updates?

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  531. Sam on

    I loved it! Any content from you guys is amazing, but it was fun to get to see more of a “daily” peek behind the curtain!

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  532. Tara on

    I loved it! You guys sharing your stories of how things have evolved inspires me to do the things I’m scared to do in my own gardens. Part of the process is the unknown and that’s part of the magic, thanks for sharing the magic of Floret with us!

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  533. Rhonda on

    I love the beauty of it all and the work it takes to get there! Thank you for sharing your flower life with us!

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  534. giselle on

    Such a beautiful documentation!!

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  535. Stefanie Schori on

    I love the new format. I would love to see it more frequently as there are a lot of things that happen in a month. Maybe bi-weekly or even weekly if that is feasible.

    And I would love to see more of team that works with you if they are comfortable with the camera 🤗

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  536. Christen Sisler on

    Love that you provided the sources. Love all the templates and guides in your library we can print. Also appreciate that you share the fails with viewers to encourage them to push through hard times. Would love to see more of the time saving tools you use. How do you catalog? Do you just write your notes or do you have a template?

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  537. Margie H on

    I loved seeing how you relax in the meadow and enjoyed seeing/hearing the frogs! It’s wonderful to get a better idea of how much you WORK and how well your team does it together. I love the idea of doing this monthly; it’ll be great to see how the seasons progress there. Thanks so much for sharing.

    One thing I’d enjoy seeing: how do flower farmers in other, less perfect growing conditions make things work. For example, I’m on the east coast and my results just aren’t the same as someone planting in more temperate zones with fabulous souls. Can you do some drop-in features or chats with some growers in other zones, climates/soil types for another perspective?

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  538. Jessica on

    As someone who works in a police department where life can be somewhat grimy, your channel, your IG feed – in fact, all things Floret – ground and recenter me, reminding me there is beautiful life to be found in my garden, a lot of which has been influenced by you and your team. The journal is such a great and I’m can’t wait for more episodes to arrive. Thank you all!

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  539. Megan on

    I love to see not only what you are doing but how you go about it. The way your team works is so methodical while also leaving room for magic to happen! Just incredible. <3

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  540. Janna on

    I loved the episode. The shots and sound were beautiful… it definitely is meeting your objective of giving us the opportunity to spend time with you on the farm. Your meadow is gorgeous… the fact that you planted it all from seeds and that it looks exactly as nature would have made it is amazing! I also loved the humorous light hearted moments that were included, such as when you protested being filmed, because you had a bad outfit on. I also enjoyed the split screen, interview style, with you answering questions. Honestly, I have no criticisms!!! Thank you for doing this.

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  541. Kathryn on

    stream of consciousness feedback! I love the day-to-day farm footage, the walks, the nitty-gritty (filling the wagon bed, dumping it into the compost pile, the stacking of all the trays). I also loved seeing the year-over-year comparisons. I appreciate hearing the raw, vulnerable hard parts (loss of plants, projects that bombed, poor decisions). I just love process footage – the scale of your farm is impressive and so intriguing! Would love to hear/see how you make decisions, how you train folks, and all the little special moments that make the long days meaningful and worthwhile.

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  542. Jess Leslie on

    I’m a women of few words but absolutely stunning and amazing to watch. I had tears in my eyes in the first few minutes, the way Erin connects with other growers and gardeners and dream big wannabe farmers like myself is such a beautiful thing to witness and be apart of. I can’t wait to watch this episode again with my husband and thank you sharing so much of your farm with all of us! When I grow up I wanna be just like you guys (I’m 40 😂).

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  543. Zuki Chaney on

    I loved watching this and getting an authentic sense of the day-to-day and team involved with all of Floret’s projects. I especially appreciated the inclusion of the numerous team members involved in operations. In the future, I think the series could be strengthened by having different titled chapters so that the viewer can watch portions that particularly interest them, as so many subjects are being covered. Personally, I find the hybridizing and breeding programs fascinating and would love to see more of those. I also really enjoy learning about the efforts to save various niche collections and would love more deep dives on specific flowers and the community members that have been preserving and cataloguing historical varieties.

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  544. Brianna Kelly on

    Seeing the natural beauty you’ve cultivated and shared with the world is inspiring and helps me think about how I can infuse a little bit of that into my own home as a new homeowner. From purchasing my first spring bulbs from PHS and watching them flourish, to seed starting and getting to see Floret originals take off (and some mistakes made along the way!) it is rewarding to know this is a lifelong journey and passion we are all learning and growing together!

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  545. Stephanie Betts on

    Pure joy watching life on Floret. The birds song and the ducks did make me cry

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  546. Holly Hagy on

    This may sound hokey, but everything you do resonates with me!!! I have been following you for years…maybe 8 back when you were still doing in person workshops! Which I wanted so badly to go to!!! So watching the Journal makes me feel like I am there…but I still, someday, want to come for an in person tour! Roses are my life’s passion but your crabapples are the sweetest! I love them too and the different varieties. I don’t know where you and Chris get your energy but getting to wake up to your farm everyday must be part of it. Your passion really shines through time and time again. Please keep these journals coming!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🌸🌸

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  547. Kaitlin buss on

    I loved the poetic language you used in the intro. Someone else said more jill and I second that.

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  548. Kate Lyons on

    You’re 100% on the right track. I caught myself wondering what kind of zinnias you were planting, the planning parts that we just jumped in on, but that’s how it works. You’ll get the prep work as you get to the months after the harvesting for this year. I love it. All of it.

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  549. Andrew on

    Theo was so incredible to watch. Your content is always so inspiring yet calming.
    Please keep this up, loved the lilac scene and taking about stolen lilacs!!

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  550. Linnea on

    It’s truly like curling up with a cup of tea and then towards the end you feel the excitement and adrenaline for the day and all that you can do, dream and accomplish. I’ve watched it twice now and loved every minute of it, polished yet still truly like you are coming along on your own tour. I wanted more truly! But the length of the episode was great! I enjoyed how you touched on different areas of the farm even with so much going on I felt like I got a well rounded walk through of what is going on and Erin your heart, passion and determination in all this. It’s absolutely infectious and so encouraging. I loved the bird house project that was so wonderful and the bird houses were incredible!! Thank you for providing the list of resources/etc on this post. Your openhandedness with the knowledge and information you have acquired is incredible. I will look forward with great anticipation to the next episode, I can’t wait to see what is to come!

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  551. Tanya G on

    I love seeing the everyday ins and out of running the farm. I am looking forward to seeing how it develops thru the season.

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  552. Olga on

    One of those videos that I didn’t realize I needed in my life! Watching the team at Floret gives me such joy and comfort. The team is so genuine and real. It’s so special to watch you all grow this legacy and safe space for all us flower growers of all kinds. Looking forward to the rest of the series! Thank you for sharing.

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  554. Amy on

    I love seeing Jill and Erin work together. Hoping to see her in future episodes.

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  555. Randi Brinkman on

    Getting to see a month of what goes on at your farm, the different plants that are blooming, the animal activity, the type of work that happens in early spring versus late spring, it all gives more meaning to the process! Harvesting is of course a joy, but planning and sewing are joys as well. Thank you for also walking us through the meadow’s slow start. Many gardeners/farmers have slow start areas and failures and I love to see triumph as well as doubts and setbacks. Keep showing us what you’re passionate about and we will keep tuning in. Seeing someone live through passion is intoxicating.

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  556. Bryan Sanders on

    Miss Erin,
    Having recently found you, I feel so far behind. The knowledge you impart is such a blessing to me. What I love about the aspect of journaling your life, we the viewer get to see into what it is to be a grower. The “chorus” part has really touched me. I wake up each morning and sit in my garden with coffee and listen to the world awaken. So many of us take this for granted and I have chosen to allow it to make me ‘awake’ too. For the longest time I couldn’t hear birdsong, that was a frequency range my ears didn’t pick up, I made a decision and purchased hearing aids…. it changed my life.
    I also like that you have it in segments. Little pieces to digest and learn from. I look forward to seeing more of the aspects of your life on the farm. My sister and I want to turn her yard into a meadow, with hedgerows and all, and for myself, although I have a very small piece of land, I want to grow flowers to use in arrangements. Even if I cannot sell them, to enjoy them myself will be heaven. You have returned gardening my life, and I am so thankful for that. Grief stripped all joy for a while, but I now see such beauty in the world. Continue you to share your beautiful journey. Document, explore, and share it with us in any way you see fit. I await the next episode.

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  557. Michelle on

    I love to hear your heartfelt connection to the process in each task on the farm. It stirs my soul to see and hear how nature there is respected and honored . The evolution of your ideas from why, to the planting and the development of the lilacs, and the irises is fascinating. Great communication in such a simple form and easy to understand and follow along. I discovered you about 5 years ago and have loved following your journey! I used to live in Walla Walla on an asparagus farm, so love hearing about the lilacs in the ally !

    Sharing the stories behind the flowers of people, gives such value and meaning to nature. Please include more of how the growing impacts the people who work there. Of course the harvesting is the culmination of so much of every hand that has touched the soil, the tags, the structures, and the vessels that hold the water to each and every stem,,,,how lucky all of you are to watch such magic ! All I can say is thank you for allowing this Birds Eye view of such a dedicated team! Bravo! Sometimes one wonders with such abundance if it’s okay to ask,,,more please……but I will ,,,,,,More Please…….🙏. Thank you.

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  558. Heather H on

    It”s the perfect way to unwind. I”m so glad you”re sharing Floret with us. Thank you!

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  559. Lindsay Sexton on

    Absolutely amazing!! Inspired to add more variety and old plants. I can’t wait to see what the next episodes bring. I love it all

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  560. Mary Rush on

    Thank you for this film. I grew up in North Dakota and miss the flowers, birds and long days of growing season. (However, I do not miss winter). I now live in the tropics and grow what thrives here. I do try some of the flowers and veg of my childhood, but the climate is so so different here. I grow some roses and while pretty and nicely scented, the flowers kinda droop in the heat. They do not last more than a day or two. I garden tropical plants here, but this lets me enjoy and on a certain level, experience, the gardens of my childhood. Love your process, it is so genuine and down to earth.

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  561. April Allen on

    Erin- I love to learn through your eyes. My big piece of “constructive” feedback is to break this kind of video up into more digestible shorts; I.e. 1)May planting/farm setup, 2)saving heirloom (lilacs), 3)private garden, etc with birdsong, ducks, birdhouses, morning light as the “chaser” for each short …
    It also would be nice to have a descriptive title for each short or a run of show for the longer video so we know what to expect from the content …
    I appreciate your willingness to accept feedback. Looking forward to continued learning!

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  562. Mireya on

    I really enjoyed the journal showing both the aspects nurturing and letting nature take its course. The nesting and song bird segment was a nice break way from flowers. Not that breakaway from flowers is ever needed but I also enjoy birds. I think garden and birds, bugs, go together. What I like most about the show was that it’s in real time what is flowering on the show is what was flowering in my garden. I think you remember more when you can tie what you watch to what is going on in your garden. It’s comforting to see that even pro always seems to have something they wanted to of done yesterday. : ) beautiful scenes! Me and mom loved it!

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  563. Melissa Frutig on

    Hi! This was entirely lovely. I loved especially watching how you cross pollinated the iris. Would love to see how that project ends up from cross to finish. I love the warm feeling of the show and you can genuinely feel your enthusiasm. It is infectious. I would personally love to see different plants we could propagate ourselves. I’m currently trying to propagate lilac cuttings and would love tips on the best methods per plant in the different months to come. Thank you Erin! Learning from you is a joy!

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  564. Jordan H on

    I loved seeing the size and scope of your farm. It would be helpful to know how you organize the farm and what plants you put next to each other. I was going to comment on how much I love your ducks, but you covered them in the first episode. I am a bird person, so the more birds, the better. I am also interested in knowing the logistics of your farm. How much do you water, when do you do soil testing, how many full time staff do you have? I’d also love to hear about the early days of your business and lessons learned from that.

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  565. Brad on

    What a great idea to show how the farm changes each month. It is amazing to see the shear size of the farm. It makes what we grow each year seem insignificant.

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  566. Irene on

    There is something about turning on the teli, and finding floret with a new doc. episode. It is a brilliant way to feel and see all of what is happening on the farm.
    This episode was pure magic. The meadow, the flowers and what it took to get there. The sweet moments between you and Chris is charming , fun and loving.
    I enjoyed learning about your team , it made me smile to see their creativity and how they thrive and enjoy their work. I know when I sit to watch I will learn something, I will laugh, I will be inspired by the beauty , and with the challenges and the wins that is shared.

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  567. Laura Patruno on

    This is the most amazing thing that you are sharing all of your information!
    Thank you so much! I absolutely love lilacs. Where can I order a plant???
    I see you are also trying to preserve roses. My dad bought my mom a rose bush when I was a child and they were the biggest fullest roses I have ever seen and have been looking for them ever since I believe they were cabbage roses. If you come across them please include in your blog
    Thank you again!

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  568. Shannon S. on

    I love when you were talking about the lilacs and mentioned you were making bouquets to put on all the desks. The sharing of flowers is what I love most about your films and posts and books. I am a new flower grower but I was inspired to try simply to add simple beauty to my life, but also just to share it with people I love. For them to find a beautiful arrangement waiting for them on a random Monday .. just because. Please continue to show us the ways you share flowers with others .. even the little ways!

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  569. Cam Chamberlin on

    Please keep telling us about the birds all year through. You must have migrators stopping in during spring and fall. Do you try to entice them to stop a while, what do you do? Hope you will also keep us posted on the “private garden” and how it progresses through the season. Thank you for doing this, so enjoyable and inspiring.

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  570. Laura Gresser on

    ChatGPT a dit :
    Voici la traduction en anglais de ton message :

    Thank you, Erin, for this suspended moment on your flower farm. It’s so poetic, so beautiful, and so heartfelt! I was having one of those not-so-great days, and watching this first episode simply calmed me. The visuals are stunning, the editing is excellent, and everything you share and explain is wonderful. I’m now eagerly waiting for the end of June — I dream of building my own flower farm one day. Thank you for this incredible sharing

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  571. Lauren H on

    I loved hearing about what you’re putting in the “private garden” this year. My daughter is 7 and is really looking forward to seed saving at the end of the growing season so she can use the seed to start her own garden next spring.

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  572. Virginia Krula on

    Oh my gosh Erin, I absolutely love your new farm journal production. I just got back from traveling and watching and listening to you talking to your precious flowers brings me peace and joy. The love and care for your farm is awe inspiring and Chris filming you is priceless. I love the sweetness and kindness between the two of you. I live in Happy Valley, Oregon and I live in a apartment up on the fourth floor with a beautiful view of green trees and open space but not much space for flowers on my balcony but I have high hopes of inspiration created by you and your team. I live vicariously through you. I love you describing the bird chorus as I can hear that every morning. You are right what a lovely way to wake up then a loud jarring alarm. You have become a breath of fresh air that stirs my soul and gives me hope every time I watch one of your productions. Thank you for sharing your gift of flowers.

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  573. Kevin Woods on

    My wife and I just watched the Floret Farm Journal for May. A beautiful video and well done! We love the music as well. I really liked the story about the meadow being transformed into a song bird sanctuary along with having ducks to keep the slugs in check. Do you have lots of hummingbirds? I think a story about hummingbirds around the farm would be great!

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  574. Maureen on

    Loved the window into what your life is like in May. Loved the iris bit , will watch that again. The dawn chorus brought me right back to being a kid, that was my alarm clock as we slept with the windows open and had a huge tree outside. Had to wait to watch it on the ferry, I don’t sit still long enough to watch it. In the greater SF area, we are already seed collecting from all the self seeders that’s have bloomed and are done.

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  575. Camie Carlisle on

    Peace. Humanizing. Care. Love.

    My favorite part was watching how real the struggles are, the beauty is, and the love that everyone puts into their work at Floret. When i get home, I can’t wait to watch the next floret video, it brings such peace. It inspires me to get outside, plant flowers, and be with the earth. In a world where things seem dim, it’s nice to hear the birds, and frogs and wild life unaffected by what is happening in our world.

    As far as what we want to see, more of the skills that others wont teach you. The people who don’t give you the time of day. I was so inspired by the irises that i bought 10 plants and I can’t wait to use what you showed us on cross pollination. It’s like becoming your own scientist and getting to create something new, unique, and beautiful. Keep up the great work and just keep doing what you do best. Inspiring others by teaching about the beauties of life.

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  576. Stephanie on

    You and your team are so inspiring! I love that we get a raw look into the farm and all of the things happening. I just moved so I’m starting fresh with my veggie and flower garden. I live in zone 6 and would love to know more about peonies and how to grow them for longevity. Can’t wait for the next video.

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  577. Pamela on

    So excited that you are doing this! I find you and your team so inspirational. I loved gardening before, but you make me love it even more. Following you has made me try new things I thought were out of my comfort zone. But you give the guidance and tools to succeed. How you touch on so many topics is wonderful and the length of the episode is perfect. LOVE IT ALL!!

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  578. Nancy D on

    You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your dedication and farm life with the world.

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  579. Susan on

    Such an inspiring film. Thank you, Floret Team!

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  580. Christy on

    What are the two suppliers of Lilacs that you said were closing? I absolutely love Lilacs!! The first and only time I’ve seen them was during a trip I took to Montana to a cattle ranch. We were riding our horses to gather cattle and the most AMAZING smell hit me and I asked what it was. A lady pointed to a bush with the most beautiful blooms and said it’s that Lilac bush! I’ve done some research on them and unfortunately I don’t think I can grow them where I live. I live in Georgia and it gets VERY HOT here. Is it possible to be able to grow them here? Thanks for any information!!

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  581. Danielle Scuderi on

    Once again you’ve inspired me beyond words! I’m always so drawn to everything you do. I love the idea of getting an inside peek at what happens on the farm month to month. You’re always so genuine and honest, and I absolutely love that about you. I’m in awe and I literally well up and get the goosebumps every time I watch one of your videos. The music is so beautiful and calming, I literally have no words, except THANK YOU and please keep doing what you do! Floret Forever!

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  582. Anna Guziak on

    Erin, I love this film and i love that you always share so much of your knowledge, experiences, projects and resources with us.

    But what i love the most is that you share from your heart. You show us a real life on the farm. This film is a beautifully created story, and just like your other films, shows the beauty, magic, joy and your passion (which is very uplifting and inspiring) but also shows the challenges and struggles of real life and work (which gives me strength to deal with my challenges and struggles).
    Seeing the beautiful, real human living a real life and following own heart is grounding, inspiring, validating and helps me (the viewer) to connect to you, your story and mission as well as to myself. Your authenticity and courage to be vulnerable and true, encourages me to be true to myself and to my story. Thank you for that.

    I love watching the videos i can learn from, but i love the most the videos/films that touch my heart, uplift my spirit, show me the real life/work of another human and inspire me to follow my heart and be true to myself. And that’s what you and your team accomplished with this film.

    I think more than ever we humans, need to see/know/learn from/ be inspired by real humans, real stories and real lives.

    Thank you for sharing your light with us and making this world a better place.

    P.S. I can’t wait for a story from June!

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  583. Becky H. on

    I loved the first Floret Farm Journal! You are such an inspiration to me and makes being a “pretend flower farmer” not so daunting. I’m a beginner, so any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated in coming episodes. Great job to your employees for building those beautiful bird houses. Would love to watch more on hybridizing flowers.

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  584. Greg Cannistraci on

    I’ve lived in and around the Skagit Valley for the past 27 years. I’m on my fifth WA backyard garden and I’ve loved the information you and your tribe keep putting out in the world. I’ve finally been able to virtually visit the farm that I have seen growing from a distance. What a joy to stroll the new meadow, The Shire and now the personal garden as the beauty you create grows. Just seeing a “regular day on the farm” is fulfilling. I’m excited for the things to come and more on seed saving that I see for the future. Capturing these old varieties and preserving the genetic encyclopedia of the past is being helped by your work. Thanks.

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  585. Holly Cole on

    Love the Floret Farm Journal. I would love to learn about propagating lilacs and roses. Thank you for the resources.

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  586. Sarina Johnson on

    I am so excited to see how the farm transforms over the next year and to be able to experience the different months and seasons from here in the concrete jungle. This video series so far has me smiling from ear to ear feeling filled with so much inner peace and happiness and I can’t wait for the future videos to come. I will be returning to these videos whenever I need to escape.

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  587. Regina on

    What a delight to watch. I loved how you started with the “not acting” clip and how “real” you made it! Kudos to you all. Looking forward to more inspiration and more chit chat from Chris, Rob and the others on the farm. Now, back to reality! Heading out to plant my measly 900 zinnia plugs🙂

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  588. Amy Armato on

    The plant collections are so interesting to me. I also love that Erin is giving herself the space to not know exactly where this is heading.

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  589. Jessica on

    I so enjoyed getting to watch this, thank you for all the work you put into sharing what is happening on the farm. If members of your team are up for it, I’d love to see some interviews from them throughout the year – I always appreciated their perspectives during Growing Floret.

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  590. H Frost on

    What a beautiful glimpse of the farm activities in May. I really appreciated seeing how many people you have working on your team. When you look at how big your production is it is important to understand how many people it takes to make it all work. Instagram shows so many things and Erin and Chris are the face of the farm but it is less intimidating when you see a whole team behind them. I also love that Erin takes time to “ground” when things get so busy. Beautiful photography! I love the unscripted real moments. I look forward to seeing each months installments. Thank you for sharing!

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  591. Dana Polhill on

    I loved seeing your day to day interactions with the farm. I inspires me to do more with my small yard. Also, thanks for mentioning the dawn chorus! I love waking up to it! Looking forward to your next video!😀

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  592. Samantha on

    I love how candid, yet polished, this is! I loved watching it and getting even more raw behind the scene details. Such a fun watch! I can’t think of anything you missed, can’t wait for June!

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  593. Krista @ BAFTY Acres on

    I enjoyed this so much! It was inspiring and beautiful. My favorite part was the meadow and the process it took to create it…failures and successes. So helpful for a newer gardener like myself to see that it doesn’t all come easy but it’s all worth the trial and error to reach the beauty. I liked the Interview style of the video.

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  594. Marcia on

    I really enjoyed the video! It was so interesting to see a little of what all goes into a flower farm like yours.
    Also, I had no idea there are so many different varieties of lilacs and that they’re becoming more and more rare! I hope they never go extinct! They’re one of my favorite flowers! Currently I live on a small old rental property and there’s two colors of lilacs and they thrill me every spring and I say I hope I never have to live at a place that doesn’t have lilacs.

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  595. Susie on

    I think I might just watch this for pure nature therapy. Beautifully done. I am in deep envy of your lilac varieties and I now have a new career dream of lilac nursery!
    I’m interested in understanding the commercial part of the farm these days. How are you selling flowers?

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  596. Sarah WA on

    This was so lovely and well done. I greatly enjoyed getting a glimpse into the day-to-day on the farm, and seeing all your various projects. It makes me really curious how you guys financially support the farm these days. I have purchased your books, dahlia tubers, and bought seeds in the past, but know there was not a seed sale this year. It does not seem like you sell cut flowers anymore, or tubers or plants. You offer so many resources for free (which is greatly appreciated!). How do y’all make money to support the farm? Thanks again for all of the information that you share, I have learned so much from Floret throughout the years and now have my own small cutting garden (last season I saved seeds for the first time because I learned from you how to do it!) . Can’t wait for the upcoming seed saving book.

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  597. Kathie on

    I’m looking forward to the whole year unspooling – I hope you continue through the winter months!
    Only critique is maybe choose music that isn’t so sad? Watching you all work as a happy, enthusiastic team needs to have cheerful music not sad cellos…though that works when you are talking about the last of the lilac farms! that is so shocking.
    Thank you for sharing your farm, your friends, your life, and your work with us!

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  598. Carrie on

    I absolutely loved this. It filled my soul. I really wouldn’t change format but here are some thoughts/questions I had while watching. 1. What kind of sunscreen does everyone use to not get burnt in the sun? 2. How much water or fluids does everyone drink when there’s a big planting day? Does the water bottle stay with you? 3. How many years have most employees worked at the farm? Do most of the employees find the farm as magical as you do or is it just a job to them? Do the employees have their own gardens too? 4. If anyone can solve the rose/lilac crisis it’s Erin. 5. Does Erin have a succession plan for her farm? Will the kids take over or do the kids even enjoy farming? 6. Do Erin and her husband cook or do they order out because they are super busy? 7. At first I was kinda sad there wasn’t going to be a seed sale until possibly next year, however, our gal Erin is onto bigger and better projects to save nature’s treasures so we all need to support Floret 2.0
    I know those thoughts/questions were different but they definitely popped into my head while watching. I cannot wait until June blog drops

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  599. Brianna Thomsen on

    The dawn chorus resonated so much with me. I remember with my firstborn who was born May 2nd, those first weeks particularly, just yearning for the birds to begin singing in those earliest moments of the day and when they did it was such a beacon of hope that the night was almost through. I didn’t know how nostalgic that was for me until listening to this!
    This was very beautiful and well done. I would love to learn more about the staff of floret. ( mostly who is responsible for what and how it all functions together.) sometimes it feels like Erin is Wonder Woman with all the projects and wonderful things you are doing over there! ( you’re still Wonder Woman) while you clearly introduce and talk about staff, it might help viewers like myself to gauge what it takes in manpower to run a farm of this capacity, and adjust my own expectations accordingly! Thank you so much for doing this!

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  600. Heli Koskelainen on

    Loved it really! Especially the aerial shots of the farm because it helps to see the scale of the farm and whats in there. Maybe you could go through the garden and explain the layout while showing it from above. It the beginning there were a few pictures that changed quite quickly so it was hard to really take them in. The photography and filming is gorgeous!

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  601. Kerry Havranek on

    This film was very well done! I can’t wait for the next one! I’m looking forward to learning more about the layout and labeling of your gardens/greenhouses to optimize space and flow. Also interest in and find it hard to find resources for identification of pest and fungi that infect plants and how to naturally irradiate them. Or if you have any resources that you use to help identify.

    One question I have is about the ducks. (We just got them) How do you keep them from destroying your flowers but still let them roam to help with pest.

    Most importantly thank you!!

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  602. Alyssa Hostetter on

    Here is a huge thank you to Erin, Chris, and the whole team, who put work into this project! I loved it! I have all 3 of your books, and you have helped me so much in my beginning my dream! Thankyou, so much!

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  603. Jill on

    Your video was phenomenal. I watched it with my morning coffee and couldn’t wait to go out and create in my own garden. Thank you so much for doing this for your fans.

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  604. Deanna Hostler on

    Loved the dawn chorus, would be interested to see more about pollinators and wildlife using the meadow and hedges on your farm.

    Zinnias are a favorite and can’t wait to see how the breeding varieties come our

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  605. Sandi on

    I loved watching this! Thank you so much for making these. Totally soothing and beautiful! I can’t wait for more! I would love to see even more eye candy/ flower footage. This is going to make me sound creepy but I would love even more details on Erin’s schedule, she mentioned waking up at four in the morning!!! I would love to have an hr by hr breakdown just because I’m super curious what makes beautiful minds like Erin’s work. Can’t wait to watch more!!

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  606. Sophia on

    Beautiful, loving The Floret Farm Journal! And thank you so much for including links to resources after each episode, ever so helpful! 💐

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  607. Lauren Palmer Jansen on

    I loved seeing glimpses of Erin’s personal projects and the honesty of not knowing where they’re going exactly, but following the spirit. Thanks for all the effort to film and share.

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  608. Kelly on

    Thank you for this! I have been following Floret for years, reading, reading, reading and feeling so inspired and admiring of everyone on the team and the way you collectively work toward your shared passion. I’ve dabbled in practicing the information you share, but the financial investment of fully jumping in to having a real garden with the willingness to fail is the hurdle I struggle to overcome…especially since I can’t see myself as a seller/ROI. I just love flowers and the idea of somehow sharing them with others! The detailed month by month journal will be so helpful for me to compartmentalize the information in a way that feels manageable and I can better see the “steps”…. It’s the perfect complement to everything you have already provided over the years that helps me feel I have a better chance for success. I love the noted resources at the end and the ability to circle back to previous blog posts for further reading.
    With all of the education and encouragement you so generously provide, it feels selfish to request more, but if you could think back to the basics of your very beginning and address where learning curves were at their steepest and how to overcome common flower growing setbacks,(pests, watering, disease, lack of growth)…I would love it! For example, it was great to see the meadow through its stages: its “why”, how it was created, how it’s maintained – but when you were worried about it, did you do anything or did it resolve itself?
    Your website, list of resources, books… Everything is so generous, and I thank you for all of it! You are a special person, perfectly matched for your calling, and thankfully reaching all of us who share your heart! My greatest appreciation for you comes from your wide lens – your willingness to pursue excellence in your field while simultaneously calling to life the potential expert in those of us who follow Floret. Thank you for this added resource to your collection of really awesome information!!

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  609. Diana Haake on

    So many inspiring takeaways! I’m wondering about pest/bug control and mosquito control with any garden.

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  610. Jenna on

    Thank you for continuing to share your learnings, advice and frustrations. Your resources continue to be so invaluable as I have set out on a mission of increasing the variety/amount of flowers I am growing this year. I appreciate this video for having a recap of what last month was for you and the overview of the productivity on the farm. Many hands make great work and this captured that. I loved learning about ‘dawn chorus’ – that time of day has always been so magical and the audio in the film was truly immersive. Cannot wait for your seed saving book to come out and see how the Private Garden unravels this summer.

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  611. Katy Wilson on

    That was like a vacation for my soul. Thank you so much Erin, and all your people there for sharing your world. I have followed you for a long time. There is just something mesmerizing about your voice, your energy and your vision that says there is hope in our weary world.

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  612. Linda on

    One of my favorites! I loved loved loved the discussion about attracting birds, the birdsongs, and the making of birdhouses.

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  613. Sarah on

    Loved it! I’ll watch anything you guys produce. It’s so much fun to see the bounty on your farm and all the work you and your colleagues put into growing such gorgeous flowers. You are such an inspiration!

    Thank you!!

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  614. Tammy rowling on

    This was so amazingly beautiful and moving. I love your passion for preserving so many different things. The flowers, the birds, etc, they are all so deserving of a place in this world and we need them. Thank you for telling us of the danger of losing them. You have ignited a passion to help save these precious parts of our history and our world.

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  615. Amy on

    What a gift to watch the live and soundtrack of Floret. Also that Taco Bell comment is so relatable. How do you approach pests and weeds and other factors that can feel or seem uncontrollable? What have your flowering instincts taught you over time? This was so lovely to watch! Excited for more.

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  616. Tammy Jencik on

    Thank you so much for adding to your busy month by taking the time to give us a behind the scenes look at what your day to day life looks like. The opportunity to witness your debate over moving too soon and too late is something every new gardener thinks is their struggle only. With all your experience in growing you still can get it wrong. I can not begin to tell you how happy I was to learn this project will share every month of life on the farm. I live in southern Florida and can’t wait to see your images of Autumn and Winter. Your love of nature and the plants is on full display in your films. Chris has developed into a stunningly beautiful film maker too.

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  617. Liz Britton-Barry on

    I have Long been a lover of The Dawn Chorus, because our daughter’s passion for birds which has become a lifestyle for her. It’s May, a time that makes that morning wake up call very sweet and memorable. So, I had a few tears as you spoke through your story. We wish that experience for our future generations as well.

    So, I resonated with the Meadowscaping as a way that we as a family can contribute to creating more habitat for our beloved pollinators.
    We have a back field that were are going to Meadowscape from American Meadows seeds and add native shrubs.

    Early this spring , we built 15 nest boxes for bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks and owls. We gave the boxes to our family members. More nesting boxes , more native plants for food and more birds to enjoy.

    I am in year 2 of my cut flower garden of which I want to share that Floret seeds for Dahlias have flourished magnificently! Thank you for your passionate and informative: videos, workshops, books, and land that you share with us. I get very excited to see all the flowers blooming at Floret and at our home garden on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY.

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  618. Contessa on

    If you think about entertainment available at the moment, this little video gives some of us exactly what we are looking for. I’m inspired, I learn, and I’m hopeful for future projects of my own. It’s a view into your world but for so many of us, we dream of it being ours too. Nature and knowledge gives me reason to keep watching. The pureness of sharing and beauty is the foundation of your show. Thank you!

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  619. Leora :) on

    So magical! I loved that we get to see what we see on instagram but expanded, with more story. I’m a fan of the interview format. I also like that we get to see some tutorials like propagating irises. Would love to hear for the team too, like what’s Jill working on! Great first journal and can’t wait to watch more and be apart of the journey!!

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  620. Tracy Duncan on

    I love your energy and passion. My favorite part was about the meadows. I love the peace and tranquility of it as well as the noise and bustle. We try to plant as many native plants and bushes as we can to increase the sense of being one with nature. I love watching your videos because there are always teaching moments, advice and failure, which makes you very relatable. I really enjoyed this Vlog!

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  621. Daina on

    I love that you share the beauty of nature and also your passion. It is encouraging to those of us who also wish to be immersed and work in nature, flowers, and the seasons! I loved the cinematography, the delicate moments of flower petals blowing in the wind, waving grasses, and glowing light peeking through blooms. I really like how you capture the beauty of nature, and then viewing this is also a meditative experience with the music. 

    The idea of your life being built around the seasons is very special. It’s an honor and devotion to nature. There is such respect in what you film.

    I loved that in addition to showing the beauty, it was educational. I learned something about meadows as I didn’t realize they provided nests for songbirds, and now I want to do some digging further into the idea of meadowscaping part of our yard, so thank you for the resources. Also I didn’t realize there were specialized nurseries…thank you for saving lilacs! And now I need to consider some bird houses, too!

    I’d like to learn more about the breeding process and what you do with your documentation. Are you documenting only for breeding, seed savings, or other reasons? Do you ever have a new variety or color come up that you don’t like? Then, what do you do? What is your reason for breeding? What are you hoping to do with the new flowers? I am bit of a geek about plant identification, and so this has me curious. Also curious to learn more on seed saving.

    Weaving in a bit of your seasonal designs into these journal videos may be nice (if that’s what you are doing). There was a quick timelapse of some, and I enjoyed that. It’s nice to know what’s growing when, and what you are working with seasonally. I love seeing what’s growing! :-) Thanks for sharing your farm life!!

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  622. Garrett Eveland on

    Great video. The footage of the meadow and planting days are great. Would like to see more of the tools and equipment used on the farm. Also more of the weekly tasks of everyone on the farm. My wife and I like watching all your videos. Will be watching for the next video. Thanks

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  623. Donna Knight Kennedy on

    The meadow is so peaceful. You have a very beautiful farm. I love all the different varieties. You have inspired me to branch out and grow different flowers in my yard. Hopefully to have a cut garden in the future.

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  624. Ashley Hooper on

    What a gorgeous show this is, and thank you so much for letting us into your lives like this. I especially loved the information about the birdhouses and birds that have been living in them, and would love to hear more about how each of the spaces you highlight fits into the larger picture of your farm. Wonderful work so far! I can’t wait to see more.

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  625. Serina on

    This took my breath away! It was so incredibly informative. I had no idea about lilacs, irises, and roses being at risk. I appreciate that you show so many aspects of the farm and what you’re doing to help the ecosystem with your meadow. Although I only have a small garden, you have continued to inspire me to grow my own flowers. I love your commitment to continuing to learn. Thank you for providing the dig deeper and episode resources sections! Can’t wait to see more of this series!

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  626. Robin on

    Thank you so much for all the goodness you and everyone on the farm, and behind the camera bring to this world. A virtual trip to the Floret Farm is medicine for our souls. :) Loved the interview format with Rob, loved the peeks into the slow start with the meadow, letting explosive air out of the hose, cruel reality of predators vs prey, even watching you pull the leaves off the lilacs for the bouquet (this year is my first time growing lilacs and I bought 6 and am nervous about incorrect pruning – so all that BTS helps). Also LOVED hearing about the ground nesting birds, leaving safe and wild spaces for them, and Francisco and Jacon’s birdhouses. Again, thank you thank you thank you for making these wonderful shorts, I hope they’re as fun to make as they are to watch.

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  627. Emily Johnson on

    As always, it’s absolutely beautiful! I love it when you get really specific about anything you’re showing us. It was so fun to have a more detailed peek inside of the farm. As others have said, I would love more details about what we’re looking at whether it’s a more detailed tour of the space on the farm and putting it into perspective within the whole farm. Or more specific details about what variety you are planting or picking or holding at the moment. Hearing about the not so glamorous side of things! I love anytime we see your struggle, your human side. It’s endlessly validating and hopeful! I love meeting the other team members too! Really I just love it all! Thanks for doing this project.

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  628. Stephanie on

    This was so beautiful! I love the behind the scenes look at the farm. It felt like an honest take on what you are going through on the farm, the reality of the busyness of planting, and adding more life (via the ducks). I can’t wait to hear more about the seed starting book! I hope that you continue to show some of the same spots on the farm through the year so that we can see how it changes and evolves through the different seasons.

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  629. Rebecca on

    OMG so very inspiring! I have 39 acres in the wine country of Central Texas up on a hill and now I want to research what I can grow that I love. I have some native wildflowers and have developed a Monarch Butterfly Waystation but only have a small fenced garden where I grow dahlias and roses and zinnias because of Floret. It is thrilling to think that I can expand it little by little to create an awesome habitat for songbirds and pollinators. The soil has a lot of limestone in it. Any suggestions on things that will grow well?

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  630. Roseman Creek Ranch on

    It makes me cry, your unbelievable generosity. It gives me hope for the world. In the realm of gardens, how they can express such beauty that the heart opens and distances are crossed. I loved the going back in forth into real moments. I loved the length, even though it took me three times to watch it all. So informative, inspiring and heartfelt. It reminds me of this test i read about where they tested how much energy/ dopamine came off peoples emotions, that the greatest one was authenticity. You embody that. Thank you so much .

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  631. Ruby Chavez on

    I absolutely love that it’s a monthly journal. The content was amazing. I loved the updates about things I have no idea were happening. For instance, the living pest control like ducks have to be replaced. I also absolutely love the interwoven legacy story that has been revealing itself within Erin’s story. I appreciate that not only seeds want to be discovered by Erin, but also that the torch is effectively being passed to her. I know everything isn’t in Erin’s hands but I can’t wait to see how the former farming generation transitions to the current and future ones.
    I did have a hard time following the interview format. I liked the sort of tell don’t ask format of previous Floret stories. The previous format almost felt like each subject was a different chapter. I think that helps blend the stories together much like a journal especially with mixed media. Absolutely love this series!

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  632. Kriscinda on

    So inspiring! I LOVE your meadow! I planted lupines in my field last year. Hopefully they will be beautiful someday. I would love to know what your favorite peony varieties are. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to the rest of us! 🌸🌺

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  633. Beverly Byer on

    I watched the May Farm Journal on an airport shuttle on my way home from a very long travel day. It was perfect! The meadow is complete poetry to the orchestra of the farm. The photography, as usual, was stunning and so intuitively sprinkled with moments of pure peace and contemplation. Love that. I really enjoyed the “reality” of the farm with contrast between the sweet ducks, bird houses, “out takes” (“quit filming me”) and then the portrayals ALL of the of hard work from everyone. You have created a masterpiece for us all and I’m sure you know how we all just thrive on and are inspired by your vision. I think it is a true life lesson to be able to still go ahead with a project while not really know what it will be or become, but you know it will be something. That is gold!
    I think it would be really helpful to see more overview shots of the whole farm with some narration, just to get a feel for the arrangement of the “rooms” etc. It’s such a gorgeous property; of a size that I can’t even imagine. (Oh, if I were 20 years younger!)
    Thank you so much for thinking of making a Farm Journal video and for sharing so much of what you do with all of us. (and for making a long shuttle ride just a lot more beautiful)

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  634. Lyra on

    Thank you for sharing your life at the farm! I like seeing the ducks and hearing about the various projects you’ve got on the go, especially the rescuing of plant varieties. You mentioned about how so many specialty nurseries are closing because there’s no inheritance, no contingency plan – do you have something figured out for your own farm already? I saw (I think on Insta) that your kids find the flower farm stuff boring. I don’t know how old they are, maybe it’s too soon to know if they’d want to continue it, but if they don’t, what will you do?

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  635. Christine Lehr on

    What a blessing to watch the Floret Farm Journal! Thank you for inspiring all of us toward God’s beauty! All on your team have such a value of beauty in all that you do and it leaves us all inspired. I love how you shared some of the details and also some just overall big picture dreaming. Way to go!

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  636. Katie Jones on

    The most overwhelming take away I have (and always have watching Floret) is just how called you are, Erin, to this sacred mission. How the earth in the meadow replenishes you when you are “hiding” from the busyness of work. How us modern humans could take note and put down screens and our agenda to connect with nature on that level.

    I enjoy hearing about the state of nurseries, in the hopes that someone takes up arms and space in order to protect these diminishing resources. I think that’s an important message and call to act.

    I enjoy seeing how the ecosystem is supported and nourished on the farm from the birds to the bees and everything in between.

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  637. Racheal on

    I loved the wild flower field, so beautiful and I could imagine just sinking down into the grass and taking a break. I would like for you to introduce your crew. Names have been said but we don’t know the faces/ story of how they came to the farm or what they help you do. I am very excited to see the results of the secret garden and knowing how much space produces how many flowers. I find it a struggle to be able to decide how much to grow of everything.

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  638. Suzy Marsh on

    So beautiful! I love how you capture the visuals and the sounds of your space. In addition to learning about the main projects from the previous month, I would also love to see 2 or 3 jobs you plan to do in the next month. When I watch gardening shows, I always get so many great ideas but I feel like I’m playing catch-up or I missed a critical window for that year.

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  639. Melissa van Heerden on

    I loved how your video captured the natural you in your element. It was beautiful to see how deeply immersed you are in growing these flowers, and how special it is to have such wonderful people coming together, especially when times are rough, to create something so unique.

    One thing I was wondering about, since you mentioned more and more flower farms being sold, is whether the trend of younger generations moving away from big towns and becoming more connected with nature could help revive or sustain these flower farms?

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  640. Zarabeth Duell on

    I continue to be inspired by the work you are doing. I am at the beginning of our journey to build out our Vermont mountain property and find that currently I’m drawn to the work you did with Becky. Creating spaces that beg you to continue walking and discovering what’s thru the gate and around the bend. I also appreciate the care you are taking to conserve so many varieties of plants that otherwise might be lost forever, even without a plan for what you’ll do with them in the future. Keep being awesome Floret Crew!

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  641. Debbie on

    I’m just learning about your farm and I thoroughly enjoyed the May video showing so many aspects of the realities of what you do. It looks like a beautiful place and I’m looking forward to more as the seasons progress. Thank you for doing this!

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  642. Joan Stroh on

    Love that all those involved love what they are doing! It’s inspiring! My kids live on Camano Island and I am so envious of all the beautiful things you grow in your climate! The one thing I can and love to grow here in Central Texas are zinnias and roses. I first found you by seeing someone else growing your amazing zinnias. I can’t wait until I can buy some seeds from you. I am so ready to have something besides California Giants!

    You are bringing beauty to this world farther than you can imagine!!!! Thank you!

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  643. Erin on

    Thank you for sharing your passion. It’s evident in the projects you take on and the way you’re sharing it with the world. We are so lucky to have you and your team working so hard to share the beauty of plants and trees and so much more. The morning song….its priceless. Love and appreciate it all so much.

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  644. Cacia Broy on

    Thank you for this farm vlog! Having this new, regular connection to what is happening on the Floret farm keeps me inspired to keep going in my tiny garden. I love all the “less edited” content, makes it feel more raw and real. But as always, you guys do an amazing job of showing the beauty and the grit of farming. I just want to see more of all of it!

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  645. DeAnne on

    What an amazing work you are doing as always! We all can be thankful that you are working to save lilacs and Iris plants that are at risk.
    We appreciate all you do for conservation and your deep commitment to protecting nature,enveloping wildlife and making native areas for songbirds.
    I love seeing your behind the scenes efforts and work in all you do! Thanks for sharing your life and wisdom with us! It inspires me to keep going and to work more intentionally!!

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  646. Susan Fairbairn on

    Absolutely beautiful! From beginning to end, I was impressed with how you managed to visually capture the awakening of Spring on the farm. The accompanying music was soothing and inspiring. Your narration is so genuine and honest- I got a kick out of the scene where you yelled “Cut!” because you felt it sounded like a script. I would be interested in learning more about the breeding and categorizing process. Also, I am curious how you handle pests on the farm; I am starting to grow more dahlias and have found the learning curve on diseases that affect them to be overwhelming.

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  647. Charlene on

    You continue to inspire my love of flowers and birds! I moved to TX a year ago and.learned quickly there is a different growing season for vegetables. So, only flowers this year!
    I am obsessed with milkweed and monarchs, wildflowers and sunflowers.
    Thank you for the beauty you bring! Love the dawn song!

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  648. Kim Parker on

    Thank you for opening up your farm to us. It is a wonder! Loved every minute of the farm update…I realised I was smiling the whole time I was watching it. You guys are amazing. Thanks for all the time you put into this!

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  649. arthina Rabinowitz on

    Thank you,

    The feelings I have while visiting your farm via videos are such deep and honest ones.

    The flower and garden journey has been one my mother and I take together. Each time we see each other we take a tour of the garden and share what is new, what we are excited about. Our gardens are small, her’s due to space as she lives in Keene NH. Mine (Brattleboro VT) due to having to turn lawn into garden. Pacing that out right for me to manage, oh and also so my son can still run and play on a lawn. Your videos have helped us expand and decide. We started by watching how to care for our dahlia tubers.

    This year we both decided iris was our new passion, and you were giving me such fun and interesting things to look into about them in this viedo, a good tease to spark. Each flower is a new journey.

    My BIG thing in life has been all the little steps I can take to help the world I am using for my life. I think about all the losing, seeds, animals, language, and ice, just a few. The pace that has been placed on us and how that pace has seemed to pull all this loss with it. Then however people stand firm and listen and find a pace that gives. I always come away with a feeling of hopefulness viewing your videos. Your willingness to document and share helps me have confidence.

    You and your support have made a space where creativity can go on a very long journey, bird houses and plant saving, that has such knowledge along the way that your kind to share, that can inspire. Keep going, that is what I love seeing.

    You asked what made me cry, it was the loss of plant variety and people who know about them. I feel that deeply. Corn, that is an entire conversion. Having that impact, being able to convey that in your viedo shows the talent you all have.

    I feel like it’s not what you asked for, for comments. I never really reply much, being dyslexic and communication isn’t a strong thing for me.
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    Flipping slugs!

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  650. Morgan on

    Watching this episode brought me back to the flurry of spring and the feeling of the season. May in particular has always carried that hum of possibility, promise and the kind of hard work that makes the days slip by in a blur. Growing up on a farm, springtime meant new beginnings, warmer days and lots to do. Your video was a refreshing reminder to slow down, appreciate the month and reflect on the small moments. What I really enjoyed about this journal episode is how it makes a person feel almost like we’re right there with you on the farm. Getting to see the abundance and beauty unfold in greater detail is wonderful and it’s so exciting to experience a small piece of the farm’s rhythm and daily goings on. Each May we plant the hope that in time our efforts will grow into something truly beautiful, I can’t wait to see all that grows from this series.

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  651. Janet Murphy Shope on

    Man. My old friends are back. That’s how I feel. I began my flower journey because of Floret. When Growing Floret came out, I would watch it all the time, over and over again. I think for moral support, or maybe just to see that my struggles are real, just like yours. Some days I would cry with it, some days I would just watch to validate the journey, I’m not really sure, but it was my flower connection with my friends that I had met through a screen.
    To be able to have that connection to the farm on an ongoing monthly basis, just to see that although we are miles away, I can still feel and learn from you guys, it’s just comforting to me.
    Flower farming is more than just dirt and irrigation, it’s a certain headspace you need to be in. As crazy as it sounds, you guys are reassuring, kind of like that friend that says keep going, you’ve got this, I know what you are going through and it will be ok.
    I say to you, keep going, don’t change a thing. You’ve got this and thank you for being there for me. ❤️

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  652. Sophia on

    Hello :) I am a brand new gardener who always thought I couldn’t grow anything. I have learned so much from your videos and love the overall vibe of “if it doesn’t work, try again!” The how-tos are the best part for me; I will literally take notes. The only downside is that I get so jealous when I see rows and rows of gorgeous blooms and I just want them all 😂😂 I hope I get to visit your farm someday!

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  653. Tayloe Rogers on

    Well that was just lovely. I would like to know more about your helper people. Do they garden at home? Do they live near you? Do their families garden? And of course the birds and ducks.

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  654. Kaslyn Lightfoot on

    I love watching the progress and growth that happens each year on your farm. I love how this video helps bring us along for the ride. Watching it, has pushed me to want to try some new exciting things. As always the floret team is an inspiration to push me to follow my dreams.
    I can’t wait for the next video, I now need to go find some cute birdhouses to add to the property :)

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  655. Tallulah on

    “I want the farm to sound like this”. What a lovely sentiment. I think, in a way, this statement synthesizes how I view all that you are creating at Floret. The attention to every detail, every one of the senses, is why I continue to carefully listen to all that you offer, and try to absorb all that you are creating. The magic is always prevalent in all that you do, but this format of video documentation also keeps it real. The amount of planning, learning, science and physical labor that goes into the farm is both sobering and also quite critical to understanding how to build an environment that will work for others. It was good for me personally to see that the meadow did not produce right away. With time, it becoming a bird nesting sanctuary was very inspiring. I love the cadence of the video, and the calming music in the background. Little mini movies or documentaries. This is how I think of it. Lastly, Erin, I thought your outfit was perfect!!! But I can see myself being the same way!!!

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  656. Kristy on

    I absolutely loved the latest Farm Journal episode! The way you captured the farm’s transition and the meadow was breathtaking. The meadow scene felt like a gift of serenity. I’d love to see more real-time moments—perhaps a weekly live stream from the farm or meadow? Watching the natural rhythms unfold and hearing the birdsong would be such a peaceful experience.

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  657. Allie on

    I loved the episode. Loved seeing the bird habitat projects, the videography/sound of 4am and the dawn chorus (makes me want to wake up earlier!), root beer floats. So cool to get a glimpse into everything you’re working on.

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  658. Lisa Thomason on

    Wow! Watching the amount of hard work and planning that goes into your business is exhausting! YET, so incredibly inspiring. To see the happiness and satisfaction in you inspires me, and I’m sure others, to truly pursue your passions, even if they aren’t the same as yours. For me, watching you is just such a great display of living a life you love and makes you excited for each new day. Thanks for being you and sharing with all of us!

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  659. Marsha McCreary on

    All your content is SO beautiful & thoughtfully put together! Keep all the informational video is coming!
    I love learning how to save all the seeds & how & when to plant. Thank you all for producing such awe inspiring videos.

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  660. Cindy Nyberg on

    Erin, Chris & Team:

    First, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! This project is incredible, and I loved every minute of the May Farm Journal! The quality is exceptional and what a wonderful way to share the farm with all of us. You continue to educate and explain in a manner that is understandable, encouraging and inspiring to do more with flowers. I appreciated and of course was bothered learning about the specialty nurseries going away. Originally from Michigan, I relate about filling your home with huge bouquets of lilacs. Now in North Carolina, I continue to try and grow lilacs; it’s just not as easy. I will now focus on lilacs more. Loved watching you in the meadow and working with the iris. The bird houses are phenomenal. Again, THANK YOU for sharing, your leadership and thought! Your efforts are admired and appreciated! Can’t wait for June!

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  661. Casey on

    Beautifully done. I appreciate your candor, and the snippets of real life – “stop filming me”.
    I grew up in Washington and Oregon, now live in Charleston, SC. Way different, much more difficult with our humidity. Wishing I had appreciated gardening as a youth more, especially growing up in the Willamette valley.
    As a farmer (we own a Grade A raw Goat Dairy) the fact that farmers are aging out and generational farming is becoming a rarity, the segments about specialty nurseries disappearing resonates.
    Looking forward to the June segment. Thanks for sharing yourself and your farm!

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  662. Iseult Leonard on

    Ah guys, you nailed it!! It is just such a beautiful, raw episode, I love what you guys are doing. Your collections are such a wonderful way to honor the hard work of the farms and breeders that worked so hard to bring these beauties to the world. I can’t wait to see what’s next, for you and for our own little start up flower farm (insert giddy emoji here). Keep up the super work. Iseult

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  663. Emily on

    I really enjoyed this overview of May and the reality of the work and how it feels to do the work. The only thing I would add would be be to perhaps add the dates perhaps of the videos that show the farm/outdoor clips. Having the timeline in the storyline would make my brain happy 😃

    Overall I really loved how it showed Floret as well as spoke about some of the bigger flower world things as well (ie shriener’s and lilacs)

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  664. Lori N on

    I loved seeing the meadow from beginning and bare to busting alive. Mostly, I enjoy hearing you describe what you notice or think. Such as noticing the frogs and what that indicates as far as nature on the farm or the Dawn Chorus when it starts and stops in the morning. Also, just seeing the views of the gardens, how they are laid out. Then your “private garden” for experiments. I do that now & I learned it from you, several years ago. I enjoy how you share how things are related on the farm and the results such as how you’ve built a place to bring song birds to the property. You demonstrate the processes of how, why, where and what you are doing. You often speak to thoughts we can relate to, if a little flower is specific or if something is silly or not working, you show and tell the truth and reality to it all.

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  665. Laura Maxted on

    Loved this! Loved seeing the before and after meadow, bird houses were so neat! It’s so amazing how many flowers/varieties you plant. I hope to see outcomes of cross pollination projects, how the new lilacs do. This is so inspiring and beautiful!

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  666. Maureen Sampson on

    I Loved this first episode! Seeing more of your process and thinking behind projects is inspiring for my own garden. I feel inspired to work some of those more rare breeds (lilacs, roses, etc) into my own garden! I found myself dreaming of how I could use my farm space to save some of those rare breeds that you mention are disappearing- thank you for sharing that story. I am hopeful it will have a positive impact on biodiversity!

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  667. Gretchen F on

    Not this being my new favorite thing to watch 😍 I can’t get enough thank you for creating this!

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  668. Becky Pope on

    I absolutely loved this!!! Can’t wait for more!

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  669. Jackie Phillips on

    Erin, you are the best teacher. I always learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your brilliant mind and your beautiful farm with the world.

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  670. Beth Conyers on

    What a gift! To see the inner workings of the farm and how it all comes together. To see your passion and vision, such an inspiration! I love this and can’t wait to see the next. Seeing how you handle what is truly out of your control like the weather. I am excited to feel like I am on this farm journey seeing it play out in real time. Great idea and what an inspiration Floret is, not just for flower farming but in so many ways, as a business model, as a beautiful piece of this world we call home. I have honestly never had a desire to go all the way to the opposite coast but I would in a heartbeat to see Floret in all her glory and just soak it in.

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  671. Emma on

    This was just so lovely Erin! Thank you for generously sharing! So sad to hear about the nurseries and flower varieties in decline but your hope and enthusiasm is grand. I have wanted to watch your Magnolia Network series for so long – but it is not available in Australia. This has been such a huge treat and a delightful surprise in my email. Love the sharing of your meadow and the birds. Winter in Australia now, so this is extra delightful. Looking forward to your seed saving book you are a wealth of information and so kind to share with the world.

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  672. Jill Shea on

    I love all the things you do, but most of all I love that you are preserving historic collections of lilacs and roses (and I don’t even like roses; they’re so mean and prickly!). What other heirloom flowers are slipping away from us without us even noticing? All the new breeding is cool and beautiful, but the old things are so special too, and I am thankful that you are reminding people to appreciate and treasure them.

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  673. Nichole on

    I loved this video and am so looking forward to what is coming next. The content you make at floret is so beneficial to watch because not only is it beautiful but you also show us the realities of working a farm and the work that feeds into it. I love the background takes like the bird houses and the recording head used for recording.
    I think after this episode, the ultimate question that comes to mind is who will you be leaving your farm to to take care of all these endangered and historic plants you’ve been collecting? How will you be sure these plants are protected in the future proceeding floret? I’m sure this is already peaked in your mind but I think we are all starting to come to this question as well.
    As always I love everything you do with Floret, it’s so inspiring and also educational as an up coming small flower farmer.

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  674. Kenia on

    Dear Erin and Chris
    Did not expect anything less. Love this so very much. Pure magic. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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  675. Madie on

    I love how i always come away from your stories/ videos learning something. Was i aware of the awn corus? Yes, it’s my favourite time of the day. Esp in early spring. But the way you describe it resonates.
    I love growing flowers and sharing them with those around me. I learned a lot on my own by observing and often failing. You put into words and explain what i can’t. Thank you.

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  676. Stacey Diehl on

    I thought I was going to be annoyed at the interview style questions with Rob, but then I was enjoying it- even noting some of the questions to ask myself for inspirational creative writing.

    The reality of day to day farming really shone through, and the joys. I look forward to your chronicling a year in farming this way.

    Seeing the meadow before and after was interesting & inspiring. And the winter project of the birdhouses was so fun to see.

    Most see the mainstream major events but don’t get to see all our little side quests, so I appreciated seeing yours. These are giving us tiny bits of inspiration in addition to the general flower knowledge you so freely share.

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  677. Jackie on

    And thank you so very, very, very much for recognizing and collecting the plants for future generations. Could you explore maybe the seed saver repositories I think in Ohio, United Plant Savers, and the underground repository in Noway or Stockholm I think?!?! At almost 74, I understand these flower passionate nurseries with the desire to continue, but the reality of limitations that come from a life well lived. My mind still has great visions, but it physically gets harder to maintain and fulfill these dreams. Still, I love my flowers and arrangements. 🍀

    Maybe consider a deep dive into lavender. 🪻

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  678. Jackie on

    Well so far, as always, you are hitting it outside of the park. Your descriptions of your work, visions, and helpful advice is genuine, easy to identify with and generous. It is 4:42 now and my own Dawn Chorus in West Virginia is beginning. You have a talent Erin, for respecting not only the flower gifts, but your worker’s and friends gifts and talents. Could you run for President please!!!

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  679. Emily Mendez on

    I truly just love everything you create and cultivate and wouldn’t change a thing!

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  680. Linda on

    Hi Erin, Chris & the team,

    Sending warm greetings from Cromwell, New Zealand!
    I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this new documentation venture you’ve launched — it’s been such a gift. Your generosity, honesty, and the love you put into your work has genuinely encouraged my partner and me to start our own flower farm here in Central Otago. We’ve been dreaming about it for a while, and watching your journey gave us that final spark.

    We just absolutely loved the episode — honestly, well done to you all. What a thoughtful, beautiful team of people doing meaningful work. A true inspiration.

    For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, your content is like a little window into Spring while we’re deep in the middle of winter. It’s also the perfect time for us to plan and reflect, and start putting ideas into motion before our own season begins.

    In response to your request for feedback on Instagram: I’m watching the episode for the third time — yes, third! I don’t have a lot of free time (running a business, a household, raising children, and being very pregnant!), so it really says something about the quality and joy of what you’ve created. That 45-minute insight was the perfect way to unwind from the stress of my own garden and reminded me why I love this so much. So i guess my first request is can you make it longer (if you don’t ask, you don’t get).

    If you’re looking for ideas for future content, here are a few things I’d love to see more of:
    Monthly walkthroughs showing the peaks and pits of the farm.
    More walking and talking through the rows, sharing what’s blooming, whats about to be ripped out and whats going in-in replacement, what’s being sown in the greenhouse and what’s on the task list for the month — I just love watching you all in action.
    Your evening walkthroughs with Chris on YouTube are my favourite — that quick, plant-by-plant rundown is just gold!
    And lastly, I’d really love to hear more of your story. Especially reflecting on the early days, how you made things work on a small budget, and how your family and business grew together. I’m starting out with limited resources, and it’s easy to feel disheartened at times — so it would be hugely encouraging to hear more about your journey and the small, considered steps you took along the way.

    These are just a few thoughts — but please know that I think you’re doing a fantastic job. Thank you so, so much for sharing your work and your heart with all of us.
    Best wishes from Linda and Shane @Pisa_Posy in Cromwell NZ

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  681. Cookie Swetland on

    I really enjoyed this video. It seems like what grows in your location will also grow in my Oregon mountain gardens. I live south east from Schreiner’s . One thing I would like to know in general is what temperatures do you have in the beginning of May as opposed to the end of May?I am constantly checking temps before I plant out. Thanks. This is lovely.Cookie

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  682. Claire & Aria Davison on

    Such an incredible insight into everything. We are in the UK and have been waiting for years to see growing Floret, we finally got hope of seeing it on Discovery+ but it still wasn’t available here. These beautiful films you have taken time to create are just the most inspiring, magical films which make us feel like we are there with a special tour, honestly the best thing to watch. Love the honesty, the beauty and especially love the opportunity to see everything. It is brilliant that you are also sharing links for buying the resources and your tips for planning. The pictures behind the scenes of your farm journey are particularly inspiring, I don’t think I’ve seen them in your books before so it was fab to see the history visually. There is so much information to watch and listen to, and then reading in terms of the links. Thank you for all your work to educate, inform and inspire, truly my flower farmer hero and the kindest soul ever. As I’m in the UK the seeds aren’t available to me, but you have already given me so much and I have bought your wonderful seeds that are thriving. Thank you for everything you do in this flowery world x Claire & Aria

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  683. Jen Smyth on

    Thank you for doing this. I have three acres I’m trying to cgi e back to nature in a beautiful way (aside from my large personal flower/veggie garden). I particularly loved the meadow and the bird bits. I am struggling to convert my weedy field into a native flower and grass meadow and would love more info on how you prepared the space. Thank you for listing your resources and information below. I think this is something I will look forward to each month. It’s so refreshing to see you and Chris work together and how your team runs. So many of us want to do so much more but just don’t quite know how. So I appreciate the more in depth look at what it takes and how you thoughtfully live and plan. I love how you pursue what you love while not yet knowing what it will become. My heart is full of gratitude for what your team does for the world.

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  684. Karouna Thompson on

    Wow what a beautiful and fascinating project. My favorite part was learning about the meadow. What a fantastic place to have created for the birds and the pollinators. I loved how the episode made me inspired to connect deeper with the spaces that we live in.
    Also I am excited to see what all the rare plant collecting turns into. Makes me what to plant all the different lilacs. Can’t wait for the next episode

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  685. Anne Hartmann, Kraut und Blüte on

    This is a Great was of showing flowergrowers what to expect of each month of the year!
    I was surprised of the length of the Film and would have been fine with something shorter, too!
    I watched it while preparing Nigellapods to dry and found it so good to hear somebody else say: May is crazy!
    Very useful, that you link all the Info below! I will use it next year and watch it before hand!
    Something I would like to know more about would be one or two things that didnt work for you. A Problem that needed fixing and what was your solution? How did. you repair it? What did you adjust?
    All the best whishes from Germany!

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  686. Adele Haney LeChien on

    One of the most beautiful, “outside the box” videos of instruction and glorious video and inspiring lovely commentary I’ve ever seen. Absolute perfection Erin and all of you at Floret. This is what dreams are made of. The entire experience made me shed tears, just to see what you’ve done and what you hope to do for the future. Incredible. -Adele

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  687. Joycelyn Braganza on

    I’ve been following you for a few years now and have learned so much. The way you explain things, your thought process and the way you give information is so inviting. I never knew the labor of gardening but the love you have for nature and seeing the beauty in everything is infectious. I can’t wait to read more of the resources you’ve left for us! I’ve fallen in love with Dahlia’s and recently Zinnia’s. If you could do a video about Lilacs and Daffodils in depth, that would be very helpful!

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  688. Erin on

    I love this so much! All of it! You inspired me to start a flower farm. After 5 years, I couldn’t keep it going any longer while also working my full time off-farm job (in education) and raising a family but I loved every minute of it. I recently completed the master gardener program and am now involved in community gardening education. We are planning a seed saving class so your latest project is so well timed! Thank you for all that you continue to do for the flower-loving and sustainable gardening world. It’s so much more than that. You are appreciated and you continue to inspire. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  689. Tiffany Jones on

    I love seeing the outtakes, the realness of your responses, anything in bloom and mostly the timeliness of the plants in that month. It’s so interesting to think if getting to see month by month what you are working on, what the tasks are and what the farm as a whole, the specific areas and the individual plants look like. I’m inspired to do more of that here for our own records. I’m especially enjoying the dawn chorus. Thank you for that!

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  690. Anthea Kwan on

    Beautiful film as expected! I enjoyed the monthly focus of the farm diaries that slowed down what the focus of the moment was while filming. It gives a more realistic picture of what the farm and the floret team are experiencing in real time. Even though it is sad news, I also enjoyed the part about specialty farms and spreading information about the dying niche. I wish there was more information on what could be done to save the farms or what the systemic issues that cause these farms to die off.

    I’d love to hear from other floret team members and their thoughts and experiences if they feel comfortable sharing. I think getting to know the other team members helps to flesh out the family better.

    Looking forward to the next film!

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  691. Nayaswami Chandi on

    I am amazed at the beauty on the farm and all that you’re doing. I have watched both the rose video and now the monthly journal. As a trained teacher through the Sharing Nature Foundation, your love of connecting all forms of life is deeply rewarding and inspiring. It feels like we are there with you. Through meditation, and nature we feel the oneness of all life. Bless your crew for your vision and inner guidance in all you do. So powerful. Thank you

    I would love some seeds my my little patch of garden at my home. I am a former Pacific Westerner but moved to Sacramento nos. I love the sun and abundance of flowers here all year long gardening here. I am learning a ton about growing here.

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  692. Stephanie Bivens on

    I’m so thrilled to welcome you back into my home with the new Farm Journal! I loved seeing all of the updates and learning where you are with the breeding variety seedlings, the prep for the seed saving book, and the work you’re doing to preserve lilacs! What I would love to see every month: features on plants in peak bloom, updates on the breeding varieties, updates on the heritage rose project, and where you are with each of your different breeding varieties. It wouldn’t be Floret without a dahlia update too, so would love to see what you have going on there – either with the plants’ life cycles, new varieties you’re collecting, or favorite seedlings you want to move on. It’s so clear this farm and education is your passion – thank you for sharing the magic of this place with all of us.

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  693. Roxie on

    This is exactly what I needed! Took the courses but struggled with the month to month tasks what I should be doing and what needs to be done. I feel like a little kid on Christmas!! THANK YOU💕

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  694. Diana Youtsey on

    Such a joyful glimpse into the beautiful rhythm of Floret! Thank you for embracing your passion so fully and sharing it with us. I wish all humans could know nature so intimately, such happy people we would be.

    I am curious about the layout of the farm, what the purpose of each section is, and how you decided to use various plants to serve that purpose. I appreciate knowing the specific names of plants and a quick explanation of why it was chosen, what is about their specific habits, benefits, etc., makes them useful?it is so beautifully designed and I’m grateful to be able to experience your slice of heaven more intimately. Many thanks.

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  695. Merve on

    I absolutely loved every second of this — it was incredibly inspiring. The close-up shots of the flowers and meadows, paired with the beautiful narration, made me feel deeply connected to nature. I appreciated how the video highlighted not just the flowers, but also the animals, showing the ecosystem as a harmonious whole. I learned so much — like how different flower varieties are produced — yet it never felt overwhelming. It was like watching a documentary blended with art. Thank you for sharing this with us. Truly inspiring.

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  696. Karen Fehlberg on

    Dear Erin, how generous of you to share these precious moments on the farm. Thank you so much. I am a rose grower (and other cut flowers) and your farm has always been a dream to look at. To see step by step how you go through things on your farm was an absolute treat. I live on the east coast of Australia so we have different challenges but I grew your Zinnias this year and they were an amazing success. Thank you so much for your generous heart. I love it that so many people have this deep love of flowers and you lead the way!

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  697. kelly on

    I love the fact that you speak about how you live your life with the seasons, with nature. That seems like such a joyful way to live. I was amazed at how many things are already in bloom in May. The meadow looked awesome. It would be my favorite part of the farm too.
    I thought the video was beautiful and informative and I cannot wait for the next one!
    Such a great idea, Erin

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  698. Heather J on

    What a unique idea for you to share your farm with us monthly this way. I love the wildness of the meadow, what you’re doing with all the lilacs, the transferring of the pollen from iris to iris. I personally love to learn so I enjoy all the tidbit tips and knowledge shared and will always crave that.
    Looking forward to watching June.

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  699. Mireya on

    I love the balance of the show of letting nature do its thing and the nurturing of growing all in the same tandem. The segment on the songbirds I really enjoyed. The realness was refreshing because even just working in my back garden I could relate to the pace of gardening, where you’re always doing something. I truly enjoyed the journal and can’t wait to show my mom. I loved that journal was real in time, everything resonates better when it’s something you’re just doing in your garden yourself. Beautiful!

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  700. Valerie on

    I think that might be my favorite thing I’ve ever watched. Why did the lilac conservation part make me emotional?! 🥹 Everything about Floret is so beautiful, not just in appearance but in purpose. I love how you explained that your current projects are often things that you don’t fully know where you’ll end up going with them, but that you feel very drawn to and just continue pursuing as the full picture comes together in time. I think that’s how I feel about watching your work at Floret. I don’t fully know what I’m here to learn or what exactly I’ll actually do myself after learning first from you, but I just feel very sure that I should pay attention to what you’re doing and learn from you. Thank you for all the work you and your team put into sharing this with us all! It’s captivating, inspiring, wholesome and heartwarming, with an endearing balance of high production value mixed with candid and behind-the-scenes moments. You’ve captured the glory and majesty of Floret and juxtaposed it with the relatable humans who make Floret everything it is, and in so doing, I think you’ve created something that makes other ordinary people believe they just might be capable of glorious things too. P.S. Sending love from my runner ducks and meadow songbirds to yours!

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  701. Kim V on

    This episode was so inspiring. It made me want to save native plants in my area and build birdhouses for native birds. (But not the one that wakes me up every morning; that one is just annoying.)

    I can’t wait to read your seed-saving guide. I love to save seeds, but I am unsure how many plants I need to produce good seeds.
    Thanks again for your work with dahlias. I’m still growing your seeds and seeing new ones each week. It’s so fun and fulfilling.

    Keep up the good work, and thank you for being so generous in sharing your knowledge.

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  702. Kaitlin on

    So excited for this series! This opener for some reason felt more emotional to me. Maybe that’s because I could feel the tipping point with Washington weather and the hurry and wait with my own garden, or the call to lilacs as they disappear. Loved the informal back and forth format with Rob. Can’t wait to see what comes next on the farm, what spectacular visuals Chris has, and what the ducks get up to! I truly believe you are cultivating a community of people invested back into preserving beauty and connection with nature.

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  703. Trude on

    I absolutely loved the May episode. I am looking forward to every one of them.

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  704. Meghan H. on

    Love this! My favorite is always the information you share about old varieties and your attempts at preserving those varieties that are about to disappear. I think that is SO important and so admirable! Thank you, not only for that, but also for all of the invaluable knowledge you share. You have been a huge part of my gardening journey! Forever grateful.

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  705. Liz on

    Really excited for this series! This episode was beautifully shot, as all your videos/photos are, and I liked the structure of the interview with your producer. Loved the use of archival footage to show the progression of the meadow – what a treasure trove you have, to be able to show how things at the farm keep changing and growing. I also love that you talk through the failures and struggles as well as the successes. It makes us less expert gardeners feel better about our efforts! I do miss more of a chronological telling of the story that your prior series had. You did show some of the planting in the different spots around the farm, but I’d like to see more of the everyday workings of the farm and spend more time with the crew (like watching them build birdhouses, which were amazing!), and get to know them a little better. I would also like to know more about your cataloging — what kinds of things are you observing and noting, and what you do with the notes later (do they just stay in your notebooks or are they put into a computer and do you reference them often?). I also wanted to know what you use to identify plants you don’t know – is there an app that you particularly like? One other question that occurred to me was that you spoke about the specialty growers not having a succession plan. Has this experience of saving the lilacs and roses made you think about your own succession plan? Thanks so much for all the hard work that went into this — very much looking forward to your next episode.

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  706. Deanna Hause on

    The cinematography is beautiful as always. However the kinda laid back and day to day at the farm is lovely, informative, and yet fun and intimate in a way. Well done

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  707. Stephanie on

    This was a beautiful, relaxing, inspiring piece to watch. I’m already looking forward to the next one. I am ordering the birdhouse book. I would love to start building homes to attract more songbirds. My parents have orchards nearby and they have owl boxes and the owls actually use them to raise their young! What was the name of the blue lilac in your still shot? I need it.

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  708. Lisa Edelhuber on

    I absolutely LOVE that we are able to share in these private moments on your farm. Especially all the bonuses you’ve experienced in creating a natural sanctuary for the birds to be able to have their dawn chorus there. Brings a ton of joy to my life to see this! THANK YOU! I look forward to the rest of your story!🌸💖🌸

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  709. Amy on

    Thank you so much for sharing your farm! I loved all the aerial views as it gives me a better idea of how the farm looks. Loved seeing the day to day and how your team works together. From watching and reading your journey, I’d like to know more about if you still do custom orders, weddings, sales and if so I’d love to see that process from start to finish… a wedding for example.
    I love watching the process of your research and recording… so much patience in that process! Thanks for sharing so much of your work!

    The resources at the end of the video are wonderful, I’ll be looking through all of those as well.

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  710. Amanda Robinson on

    I always feel filled with joy, happiness and tears after I watch some of the stories that you share. I really enjoyed seeing you and Chris interact, in front of and behind the camera. I loved seeing all the the different areas of the farm that you shared with a more in depth focus. I loved the imagery of the flowers, with the music. It reminded me of the Finding Floret show, with a more down to earth view. It would be neat to see backstories of some of people that work at Floret, a little more about what flowers are harvested each month. Thank you for putting this vlog together, can’t wait for the next one!

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  711. Heidi on

    This was exactly the Floret fix I needed! I continue to be in awe of the scope and vastness of Floret and the projects you find yourself drawn to. I kept thinking that you’re saving plants for the future like seed banks save seeds–making sure they are documented and aren’t lost. Future generations of flower lovers will be able to experience the colors and shapes and fragrances of cherished roses or lilacs that possibly traveled across the country in a covered wagon because they reminded someone of home. What a gift! You asked what made me cry…the birdhouses. The sweetness of the care and thoughtfulness and creativity that went into them. It says a lot about the people who made them, and a lot about the people they work for. I always wonder if “famous people” are as nice as they seem to be in interviews and such. The birdhouses are my proof that yes, you guys must be just as wonderful and real as your media portrays. Thank you! I’m looking forward to June! (PS: I literally gasped at the hail scene–my gardens were stripped by hail last week, and all I could think of was how horrible a hail event would be for you. Wow.)

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  712. Yolanda on

    I smiled the whole time. Thank you for showing the magic of Floret. I loved seeing you and Chris interacting. And the songbirds. I loved seeing the meadow and all of the work that goes into planting everything. I loved seeing them build the birdhouses. I loved the ducks!

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  713. Chelsea on

    Floret team – I am continuously blown away by all the beauty you bring to this world. I can understand you’d want some feedback (and as recovering perfectionist – I get it) – but this was so transformative, awe-inspiring, and the epitome of amazing storytelling.

    The way you’ve captured the farm, the chatter between friends and colleagues, the animals, the flowers (of course!) was just…I have no words. When I was able to get my first glimpse of Growing Floret I recommended it to everybody (and I mean EVERYBODY) – and I will be doing the same for this series. I feel like you’ve been able to capture something magical here that will inspire anybody to go for their dream (regardless of what that dream it is).

    The music, the sweet commentary and look inside, all the names to faces, the activism, the cinematography – I’m simply breathless. Thank you for creating this – thank you for being you. So excited to be able to continue following along your journey.

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  714. Kaitlin Lehto on

    I really love this concept of a video journal! I have been so excited to watch it! It allows me to feel immersed in a world I desire to be a part of, but don’t have to the ability to have for myself yet! So thank you for always being so open and creating an environment for learning and discovery! Going forward I would love to continue to see how you have an overarching vision, but also a day to day, month to month plan that’s being executed, and how the decisions change and flow with time. Also, more info on how you keep incorporating beauty not just with the farm projects, but in other areas like hedgerows, trees, arches that you have to look ahead by several years before fully executed.

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  715. Sarah Rose on

    I really admire how you want to save all the heirloom plants you can because there is no succession plan. I think you work is amazing and will be here for future generations, you are really a pioneer! I enjoyed the May journal, I really liked the candid moments, like pizza and rootbeer floats! And you decompressing in the field. I think that more candid moments , opening up your personal day to day, like what you eat, do to for fun would really be fun for the audience. I really have no critiques! Truly amazing and inspirational!

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  716. Sherrie Kamm on

    I loved when you asked Chris to stop filming because you had a “terrible outfit on”. You always seem so put together and when I garden I’m covered in dirt from head to toe, wearing something awful. But more seriously, I liked the format in which your producer asked you questions and you responded. It gave it an authentic feel. I also appreciated the dawn chorus and attention to nurturing habitat.

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  717. Emily on

    Absolutely loved it! All of it. But if I had to pick 2 things, it would be the things that are closest to my heart. One is keeping the heritage of old plants alive. I propagate old roses from the 1800’s, so I totally get it and love it. Would love to see more people doing it.
    The lilacs were great. Clematis would be a good one.
    Second is the wildlife. My garden is so full of life. Everything changes when you bring wildlife into the garden. It’s as though you are no longer “the human.” Instead you become intermingled, with everyone living in harmony.
    I loved the birdhouses.

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  718. Sharon Allen on

    Loved this episode! I’ve followed you for years now and have all your books which I’ve reread many times. You are who started me on truly educating myself about plants and their needs, and I discovered the beauty of dahlias through you. I grew many varieties the last few years and loved (most of) them. Knowing we are making a move from California up to Washington state this summer, I gave all my tubers away to a local grower who will resupply me with them once we are settled in our new home. I’m looking forward to designing new garden areas, definitely utilizing some of your favorites along the way!

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  719. Brenda C on

    Loved it from the first real scene where it almost looked like it was snowing. Loved seeing what’s going on behind the scenes of the farm and can’t wait to see the rest of the year. Definitely highlight more of the flowers as they’re growing and even what you’re doing with the flowers. Could watch videos of just the meadow too – to see all the activity or even just the wind blowing through the flowers and grasses as the birds sing in the background. Keep it up!

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  720. Riley Hammond on

    Loving your take on showing the farm monthly. Having the visual of the prep, planting and clean up is so helpful. Your voice is so soothing and the lushness of the farm makes this almost like a guided meditation (particularly the opening). Well done and I can’t wait to see more!

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  721. Susan Sutcliffe on

    I enjoyed every minute of the video.
    You are such a special person ! What I most admire is the way you share everything with everyone. You are making such a beautiful mark in the whole world for all of us that speak your nature language.
    We all want to keep learning from you !!!
    Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou !

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  722. Cindy on

    Watching you, listening to you, and following along your journey has brought something to my life that was missing. Thank you. Looking forward to watching more episodes. I would like to see more of your personal life, like interviews with your kids, what they think of farm life, etc.

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  723. Aruna Iyengar on

    A great start to this series! I really loved the magical meadow and really would like to see more of it through the seasons and perhaps track the biodiversity (in terms of plants) and also the wildlife that it sustains and perhaps track the new species of birds or animals that start showing up. So appreciative of your vision to have such a large space dedicated to protecting and sustaining life! I really loved the dawn chorus. I also gained a true appreciation of the tremendous amount of work that leads to such glorious flowers! Looking forward to the next one!

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  724. Katie on

    This was beautiful to watch. I loved seeing your authenticity and enthusiasm for your work that is so tiring and non-stop!
    I wanted to know more specifically what each of the team members were doing…what are their specialties?

    I would also love to hear YOUR FAVORITE (and your team’s favorites) varieties of all the ones you grow. For example, what lilacs are a “must grow” for you? Peonies? Roses? What zinnias are you most excited to see this year? In addition, When you were creating the lilac flower wall, I know you share this on social media, but would love to see you name your favorites and show the different varieties you grow side by side to view their color differences on video. I would love to see more details of this “flower wall” process for all the ones you do. Who chooses the flowers for the wall photo? Is it just what is blooming at the same time? Or, are these your favorites?
    What perennials are your favorites that are not focal flowers but more filler flowers?
    What trees are your favorites?
    you get the idea :)
    Thank you for always sharing so much with us!

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  725. Donna P. on

    This journey of yours is so magical! I love the birds and the ducks, however, I miss Timmy. I live in a boreal forest in Canada, and listening to your frogs and birds and bees is so similar to what I listen to every day.
    I love to watch how all this beauty makes you so happy. I look forward to the test of the videos to see all the beauty that will soon be.

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  726. Jennifer on

    The vlog video is beautiful. Rob does amazing work! I want to visit Floret after I saw the video. Come for a class and dinner and tour. It’s a total breath of fresh air to watch from the day to day experience of my life in the city. Also from the negative news media. I want to buy a hobby farm now. 🙂 I want to win the seeds for my sisters who have gardens of vegetables and flowers. I’m excited to see what comes next.

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  727. Catherine H on

    This is wonderful!!!! Such a perfect continuation of Growing Floret. I love that it was so recent and what is almost happening in real time. Your show just makes my soul happy and makes me that much more invested in my own garden and cut flowers! Thank you for this series and I can’t wait to watch it continue!!!!!

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  728. Alicia on

    Mesmerizing and magical – I was engrossed in the episode the entire time! I love that you share the process from prep to blooming, especially for those of us just trying to get started! The Dawn Chorus is beautiful and takes me back to childhood…and also to future dreams of finding land where we can nurture nature and then nourish ourselves in the process. The resources at the end are incredibly helpful, and I am excited to see more about seed saving. I absolutely loved your zinnia and dahlia seeds I ordered from last year and saved as much as I could. I planted them out, and many are doing well, but I would love to see more on how to best do this. I also hope to see a look into time frames within a day/week on the farm – how much time to prep, seed, cut, rest, etc? Can’t wait for June!

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  729. Charlene Scott on

    I was going to ask what was planted in the meadow but you, in your cataloging wisdom, listed it already. I’m going to keep collecting lilacs myself (I think I’m only at a measly 50-something varieties so far) and look into what I need to do so that if I become adept at propagating them, I can ship them out of state and hopefully offer some level of successor in that vein.

    I’d be curious to hear about how the height of the hedgerows affect the things you plant in them. Some seem tall with the trees and shrubs and I wonder if that means some things might get more shaded or is that not an issue simply due to the way the sun tracks during summer? I’m also pretty far north on the other side of the country, but I always hesitate to plant taller things too close to beds where I feel like things need full sun.

    As always, it’s beautiful, and I’ll be over here drooling over the seed box and crossing fingers and toes. Such a great giveaway paired with such a lovely film. I’m also *really* looking forward to the seed saving book. I have what feel like fairly solid sources on seed saving but don’t disagree that there are holes and most of those sources focus on vegetables rather than flowers.

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  730. Charlene Scott on

    I was going to ask what was planted in the meadow but you, in your cataloging wisdom, listed it already. I’m going to keep collecting lilacs myself (I think I’m only at a measly 50-something varieties so far) and look into what I need to do so that if I become adept at propagating them, I can ship them out of state and hopefully offer some level of successor I’m the vein.

    I’d be curious to hear about how the height of the hedgerows affect the things you plant in them. Some seem tall with the trees and shrubs and I wonder if that means some things might get more shaded or is that not an issue simply due to the way the sun tracks during summer? I’m also pretty far north on the other side of the country, but I always hesitate to plant taller things too close to beds where I feel like things need full sun.

    As always, it’s beautiful, and I’ll be over here drooling over the seed box and crossing fingers and toes. Such a great giveaway paired with such a lovely film. I’m also *really* looking forward to the seed saving book. I have what feel like fairly solid sources on seed saving but don’t disagree that there are holes and most of those sources focus on vegetables rather than flowers.

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  731. Sarah Olfelt on

    Love love LOVE this. Thanks for sharing. Like the part where you take us on a process start to finish or year to year or just showing us where it is now just starting, knowing you will share updates along the way.

    It’s sometimes hard seeing everything all “finished” and I love seeing your may harden on full display of being “not quite yet” but still chalk full of the breathtakingly beautiful ❤️

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  732. Pud Kearns on

    I really enjoyed this video and look forward to more monthly updates. I felt it was more intimate and therefore more interesting that your piece on roses (and I’ve had a passion for old roses for over 30 years). I especially enjoyed the conversation format of this piece.

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  733. Tonya on

    I thought it was nice. I loved the pizza party. Its nice to see how close your team is with one another. I just would of thought things were reall strict there but its nice to see everyone does what they need to do but have fun. It seemed like the film jumped fast through different topics. Id like to see more detail .
    I loved the private garden. I like that it was sonething for you personally. Everyone needs a lil get away. Even your meadow is nice. Do you get ticks on you when you lay in there??
    Thank you for sharing your world.

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  734. Lisa on

    I LOVED the first episode and cannot wait to see more! I was always in the veggie garden as a child at my grandma’s but I never brought that beauty inside until a local flower farmer mentioned you and I dove into Growing Floret and your beautiful books. Now I’m addicted to growing flowers, from starting to saving seeds.

    In the first farm journal I particularly enjoyed the teamwork highlights- it takes a village and seeing how much effort goes on being the scenes and that it isn’t always picture perfect was nice. Life is messy and beautiful flowers can grow from the mess.

    I’d love to see more about how to multiply your space on a budget. The future lesson on rose cuttings and anything with perennials is always fascinating. Watching the meadows growth was so encouraging year over year since so many plants take time to establish.

    Thanks so much, the first episode was the highlight of my day!

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  735. Cindy Barnard on

    Your passion for Floret inspires everyone to run to their local garden center, to read every book, to watch every one of your YouTube shows, to visit every website and supplier that you love as we all know that we will also love them. We are inspired to grow as you grow! If you are not growing, you are dying, so we choose to grow and be inspired! Thank you for inspiring the world through flowers, nature, and through building lasting relationships!

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  736. Jan on

    Wow just wow what a great presentation that certainly is alot of work ya’ll do. Fascinating and very well presented and heart-felt.Your passion of what you do definitely shines thru. You are a special person and leader. Will look forward to every months new blog. Thank you for sharing!

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  737. Kimberly Cadorette on

    I enjoyed the realness of the vlog. It has a similar feel of the show and your Instagram stories but also had a fun behind the scenes feel too. My favorite part was about the meadow. That is a huge dream of mine to have a place in the country with a huge meadow for the bees and birds and to lay in the middle of it all!! I have learned so much from following you since watching Growing Floret. After my mom passed I didn’t garden for years because it just wasn’t the same without her. Growing Floret gave me that spark back! I’m in my second year of starting seeds and my first year of growing dahlias from tubers. I love walking around the yard every day and checking on my babies. Thank you for putting all this information and inspiration out there for us!!

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  738. Sarah on

    Erin – Like so many others, I’m continually inspired by the way you share your work and your journey. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experiences. One part of the journal video that stuck with me was your commitment to preserving heirloom varieties—such an important part of our shared floral heritage.

    I actually paused the video to look up Hope Springs Nursery and signed up for their newsletter right away, hoping to get lilacs this fall. But I have a feeling I’m not the only one who felt that way—there are likely many of us who want to join you in this mission.

    I’d love to hear more about other varieties you’re working to preserve. The awareness you’re raising is already making a difference, and I think many more would love to be part of it.

    Thanks again for all that you share and for inspiring us to keep growing—literally and figuratively.

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  739. Jana on

    Oh my goodness!!!! I LOVED IT ALL!! You are so knowledgeable about flowers. It is so wonderful to listen to you! I think it was perfect. Informative. Funny. Beautiful. All of the things. It is also very interesting to see each month in more detail.

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  740. Su Britton on

    I love the honesty of this presentation. The smooshing together of documentation, diary and making-of has a very inviting and inspiring quality to it. I felt invited, welcome and a part of the journey. I am originally from an agricultural area of England and I was instantly transported back there with the dawn chorus and meadow. Love what you are doing.

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  741. Christy on

    This was the best way to start my morning that I didn’t know I needed. I was feeling a bit low, unmotivated and in general low spirits but I sat with my breakfast, sifted through emails and decided to give this a watch. I LOVED every second! It was the perfect length and balance between “production” and real-time farm activities – fun yet educational. I’m in my 3rd year of growing veggies and flowers as a hobby. I often give my flowers away as gifts to friends and family just to brighten their days. This left me feeling so energized, renewed and full of ideas to continue growing this season and beyond.

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  742. Miryan Garcia on

    I absolutely loved this first of what I hope is many more episodes. You made me feel as if I were right there talking it all in, inspiring to carve out my own pieces of flower heaven. And the birds….. they just gave me joy. I’m tempted to put up a bird house now in the hopes that a bird chooses it to make its home.

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  743. Patty A on

    Wonderful episode. I really enjoyed the emphasis on the songbirds. They wake me chirping early in my own garden and are especially active in May. I like how you’re so careful to not disturb the nests hidden on the ground.
    You showed the planting of the zinnias (17,000 of them!), but I’d love to also hear what the plans are for them. Maybe I missed it or they’re also part of the seed saving or propagation projects?
    Thank you for including us in your journey.

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  744. Megan Boyd on

    This was such a wonderful, thoughtful, awe inspiring episode. I loved it so much. Being from the Skagit Valley, moving 4 years ago and trying to flower garden in a different climate I loved watching this-it brought me home. I loved watching the day-to-day activities of May and could feel the energy of things emerging, growing and being loved.

    I’d love to understand more about cross pollinating. When you cross pollinated the iris specifically. When will you see those changes? The following year?

    Also, could you share why you think we are losing specialty nurseries? This is heartbreaking to me and I know that you preserving varieties will be so beneficial in the years to come.

    Oh, how I loved the focus on the birds!! It inspired me to want to attract more birds to my own small piece of land. From planting the seeds to attract song birds to building birdhouses-I’m so excited to do this at a way smaller level.

    I loved your meadow. What a peaceful place.

    Thank you, I hope you share June with us!~Megan

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  745. Michelle Howald on

    I like the more relaxed style of this video. I cracked up when they overlapped the videos of you talking about the cute ducklings! Keep up the good work, I can’t wait to watch the next episode!

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  746. Sheila on

    What a magical space! I’m so glad I found your farm. I have a small 5 acre space that I want to transform and you are so inspiring! I’m looking forward to learning more from your journey. I loved your May Journal! It was a perfect blend of behind the scenes and your vision. Mahalo for sharing your journey with all of us!

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  747. Peggy Turpin on

    This is my first year of cut flower farming. Really, never have grown from seed. The excitement of seeing your first seedlings come up and devastation (overwatering) has made me feel. The exhilaration of watching those babies go into the ground and grow. Amazing feelings.
    For me watching the filming and posts, I learn something from each. I have to say the presentation of your story is quite welcoming and honest. Even if it is of a flower I am not really interested in, it makes me take a moment to consider it. All of the how to’s have been very welcoming and info that is documented and refer to.
    I can’t say that I feel there is anything wrong with the way you are presenting to us. I very much like the narative style.
    I look forward to more…… Favourite line from this “Hands in the dirt, Heart in the work”

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  748. Christi Guthrie on

    Thank you for sharing about how lilac nurseries are almost obsolete. I will be ordering some to help in a small way. I always leave from viewing your content with more of a passion to grow new things.

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  749. Samara Morgan on

    got quite emotional watching the part where Erin spoke about lilacs and the loss of specialist plant nurseries. The disappearance of heirloom trees and plants really struck a chord with me. It’s heartbreaking, but also deeply inspiring to see Erin collecting plants, even without knowing the full purpose yet. It feels like an act of hope and preservation.

    As a homeschooling mother, it made me wonder: how can we teach the next generation to value and protect these treasures? Would your team ever consider creating a simple curriculum or set of lesson plans for children? Something like 12 themed lessons per age group — perhaps one for Kindergarten to Grade 2, another for Grades 3 to 7, and maybe even one for high schoolers. It doesn’t need to be overly formal, just a beautiful way to help kids connect with seeds, plants, and heritage gardening.

    Thank you for all you do. Your work reaches far beyond the garden.

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  750. Christina Marie on

    I thought this episode was near perfect – just like your farm! The whole episode was really a feast for the eyes and ears. Being out in nature is magical, and I really wish I could escape to a wildflower field every day, like you, to give myself a few moments to enjoy the experience. I cannot wait for June’s episode so I can continue watching your journey.

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  751. Jennifer Dannenbring on

    So excited for this series to continue. So informative for us just starting to get into flower farming. Everything is so beautiful.

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  752. Kelly on

    When I watched your stories where you told us you were going to release a vlog that was a type of continuation to Growing Floret, I just started smiling! I was so excited! The first episode lived up to the hype. It was so beautiful! The meadow you all created is so magical and the sounds that come from all the creatures living in it are the best, most relaxing noises. I live on a farm and have a deep appreciation for waking up with the bird songs and going to sleep to the sound of the frogs.
    I put in a veggie garden and have gotten very into adding flowers the past few years(the floret original zinnias and dahlias were the perfect addition last yr) and am always interested in seeing videos you put out to draw inspiration and learn how to grow new flowers! The rose episode on Growing Floret gave me a new found appreciation for roses and it has become a new passion to find and grow roses. I will be following the rose propagating instructions to do that in the future!
    Honestly, I loved the 1st episode and don’t know if I would change a thing.

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  753. Kirsten on

    I am so excited for this series and to get to keep up with the farm in closer to real time! I am inspired every day by the work that you all are accomplishing and feel so honored to get to see these moments inside. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to floral education.

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  754. Madison K on

    I loved this episode – I am already inpatiently waiting for Junes! I loved all the details, and the resources you posted. I always get very anxious about where to get supplies, am I doing it right, etc, so thank you for all the resources!!

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  755. Tina Beaird on

    That was inspirational. I’m grateful you have the foresight to save not only the lilacs, which you mentioned, but the heirloom roses that I hope will be featured in another episode.

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  756. Lizzie on

    Thank you so much for your wealth of knowledge and generosity in sharing! I am a home gardener and your knowledge and resources have helped me immensely. Please continue to share these glimpses into your life and farm. I love learning about the special varieties of plants and the dedicated farmers who nurture them.

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  757. Melissa on

    Love the new vlog and will look forward to the monthly content. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge with the world.

    May is one of my favorite months in the garden- so full of new life.

    Your meadow story is giving me hope. We started a town pollinator meadow this year and not much has sprouted. Hoping it takes off this fall/next spring.

    I like the Q&A.

    Do you have a vegetable garden you can show us around?

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  758. erin berard on

    you and chris are such and inspiration. the farm is truly magical. as a lifetime flower lover and new flower grower, i appreciate seeing your learning curves. i already cannot wait to watch the june installment.

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  759. Angelique Sciascia on

    Hello Floret Team, I love seeing the meadow from actual hard times from mother nature to its blooming stage and learning about how it brings in the song birds. I would like to know if you kept any blueberries on the farm. Also, I would love to know your thoughts on no-till for our gardens. Do you encounter soil erosion problems? Do you see any future plans of honeybees or cloven animals on the farm to help with the meadow?

    I love seeing the team on the clips! More of how they contribute to the future of Floret. I would enjoy seeing more about landscape design and architectural planning. Perhaps a way for others to learn too! Oh that would be a great micro-class with the young lady from England that helped you see your farm vision. (Sorry her name escapes me.)

    Thanks for saying the problems about putting sprouts into garden too early so the birds are ripping them out. I manage this problem all too often with robins and black birds. Reassured me I am not the only one managing this issue.

    Lastly, I love seeing the ducks, and the mention about keeping the slugs down!! Better than Sluggo for sure!

    Keep making smiles, I love you all. Keep the video recording Chris! Erin we don’t mind what you’re wearing as long as you are wearing clothes. :) These little snips of film make me feel like we are family.

    P.S. I could totally see a collaboration between The Biggest Little Farm and Floret.

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  761. Kristen Hopson on

    Heaven! The resources accompanying the video are super helpful and the videography is just stunning! It was very informative to get a better perspective of the total size of the land you are farming – can’t wait for the next one!

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  762. Alyssa on

    Ahhhh, just so excited about this! I’ve loved being able to follow the journey of the farm for a while now, but now I get to feel like I really get to be there too. What a gift! I would love to hear more about the projects going on the farm – what you’re interested in, how they’ve evolved, breeding stuff, whatever you can share. And an obligatory mention of…more dahlias please!

    What an amazing accomplishment getting this out in the world. The quality of it all was immaculate – the camera work, the sounds, the clips. Picture perfect. Loved every second! And my cat did too, ha – I have never seen her be so captivated by something! Of course bird month would be a favorite of humans and kitties alike.

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  763. Svea Scholten on

    So fun to see what it takes to run the farm! Your passion shines through. Thank you for giving us a place to escape to and for making a difference and effort towards preserving peonies, dahlias, roses and lilacs and I’m sure there’s more up your sleeves. I can’t wait to see what you do next and how the year evolves 🌸🌱☀️🦆🐦‍⬛you are the best kind of humans!

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  764. Katelyn Nicoara on

    The May episode is such a lovely little snapshot into your world. It made me cry several times, as I’m personally going through some difficult things, and the peacefulness of the meadow and the wonderful music selections were a winning combination. I think we all want our own little meadow to dissappear into every once in a while when our lives get too chaotic! The only question I had was how your kids(I thought I remembered you had kids, correct me if I’m wrong) like living on a flower farm? Do they get involved at all, or have their own spaces where they can grow things? I don’t think I would change a thing, whatever film projects you put out are always SUCH a joy to watch!

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  765. Jackie on

    Love seeing so much pure love and enjoyment that you and Chris have put into the farm. So much hard work over the years and lessons learned that you are sharing with the world. It’s astounding!
    Just a thought regarding the pollinators around the farm and meadows. There are a few groups that are trying to document the bumble bees and the decline of the different types of bumble bees. I’m sure they would love an opportunity to scouring the meadow to document those bumble bees I see flying around in the videos. Some varieties are extremely difficult to locate. If you’re interested in allowing a couple people on the property let me know. Wish I lived closer or I would be one of those people, but I have some contacts for your area. 😉

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  766. Lindsay on

    Just in case my Youtube comment didn’t post… this was wonderful! I looooove seeing the behind-the-scenes activity on the farm. Looking forward to a year of this beautiful, thoughtful journal. Thank you!

    xo Lindsay

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  767. Courtney on

    I love getting to see all the beginning steps. I’m just starting my cut flower journey and while on a much smaller scale, it’s helpful to see your set up. I’d love to see what you recommend for smaller hoop houses for the smaller gardener. It’s also very helpful to have the resources listed out! The cinematography is always 10/10. I’m also wondering if you have any suggestions how to ward off furry pests

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  768. Susan on

    I loved the short film on May on the farm. The music was perfect to go along with the narration. I loved visiting your beautiful farm via my IPad in Ohio. For you it’s all hard work but for me it was a way to destress after a long day. I can’t wait for the next episode.

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  769. Joanne Dubrow on

    Wow, just – Wow it is so beautiful and you brought me/us right into your world, your farm, thank you for that. I especially loved being in the meadow with you and seeing the farm in the early spring stages of growth. I’m a process person and I really like seeing the progression of all the jobs being done from bed prep to seed planting, seeing the plants get big enough to plant out, just the whole process is intriguing to me. I’m excited about a seed saving book you mentioned as I try and save as much seed as I can each year, so that will be helpful. I hope you will continue to include the progression of things blooming as you move through the year and lots of long views filmed of the farm. It really is a very special gift you are giving us all in letting us come into you garden and your work. So again thank you Erin & Chris for sharing your joy!
    Happy Gardening Joanne

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  770. Kriscinda on

    So inspiring! I LOVE your meadow with the lupines! I planted some in my field last year and I’m hoping they will be beautiful someday! I’m also growing some of your petite dahlias this summer! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge to the world! 🌸🌺🪻

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  771. Christine Gilbert on

    This. Was. MAGICAL.

    The aesthetic of this episode awakened something even deeper in my soul—a continued longing to do something like this on a smaller scale. Keep making the show. I’m a dedicated viewer.

    I would love to hear what your whole process is for preparing, planting, and maintaining the meadow!

    I Hope I get the seed drawing but I would have watched this regardless!

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  772. Patricia Sauer on

    I loved the Floret journal idea. It’s encouraging to see what you experience on your farm each month. I started a flower farm this year after taking your course and find the journal a help with my own journey into the wonderful world of flowers. Very professional presentation with moving moments throughout. Very cinematic feel. Keep up the good work and sharing your love with others

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  773. Jennifer on

    Erin and team I LoVe watching all of your videos. U r so knowledgeable and the way u come across is in a way I get so excited to try new things on my own!!! I can’t wait for June .

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  774. Bridget on

    I loved this! I learn something new with every video you post. I would love to learn more about breeding flowers. But as a whole, the episode was prefect! A great balance of behind the scenes farm life and learning a little about the flowers and all the different birds.

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  775. Ann Brown on

    Love listening to all the sounds of nature. Perfect for the 1st episode. Wouldn’t change anything.

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  776. Soledad on

    Thank you very much for sharing with us your beautiful and meaningful life project. I love meadows, so I really connect with that part of the chapter. I also loved seeing how much you enjoy what you do together. I would like to see more aerial shots and to have a visual idea of what you see when you walk all around. Also, I would like to hear from the people who work with you. And maybe how is a typical day depending on the month. My husband and I have a boutique winery in Argentina, and we are starting a dried flower project. We bought our first seeds from one of your recommended places. But we would love to be able to have your originals for our farm!! Sorry for my english!

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  777. Michelle Zeleny on

    Thank you for making this! It is so cool to see other aspects of the farm. You all made me want to add bird houses to my suburban cut flower garden! (I dont think id be allowed tobhave ducks!) I am learning a lot this year about growing cut flowers, and I’d love to see more about all of the people who work on the farm and their jobs. I would also love to see things that didn’t work out so well, and what you do to problem solve and learn from this. How often do animals eat plants etc. How you prepare for and manage pests. I am excited to see the rest of the months!

    Michelle

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  778. Cheryl Elkins on

    Very magical I loved everything and watching you make it look so much fun. I’m working on my acre trying to incorporate some of your ideas love the hedge rows. I was given the alley and I think it would be great as a meadow . Thank you and Chris and your team for all you do you make such an impact on every one.

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  779. Karina on

    Floret Fam – y’all are the pinnacle of awesomeness. Your candidness and sincerity bring even more delight to your videos. In general just a huge, huge, thank you for taking so much time to do all the socials on top of your farm work and for being brave enough to get on camera!

    I live in Washington and dream of visiting your farm, but I am also an introvert and understand opening your space to the public… phew, I can’t even imagine it with your celeb status. So, this new project is a fun way of “visiting” the farm!

    I loved highlighting the froggos, the birds, and even the bats. If you haven’t heard of it already, I highly recommend the app “Merlin Bird ID” by Cornell lab. Stand in the middle of your Dawn Chorus, open up that app, and it will listen to the birds and tell you who is singing! It’s so magical!! What’s incredible to me about the frogs and the birds is despite how clearly you can hear them, it’s actually quite tricky to spot them sometimes.

    I also love how no matter what Floret touches – it’s a deep dive into the details. The love that went into those bird houses (taking chunks out of the fallen tree – COOL!) and their place in the garden is wonderful. I read somewhere this year that birds prefer to drink/bathe where there’s running water since it disguises the noise of their presence. I added some solar fountains to my little pond (which the robins and sparrows braved without the fountain anyway) and my bird bath (they ignored it last year), and for the first time I saw hummingbirds drinking from the bath (I think they like that they can hover and drink) and a gold finch in the pond! Last weekend when I was working in the garden, there was a hummingbird that checked me out while it was checking in on the bird bath, I could see it’s throat glistening pink in the sun, and it was so close it startled me a bit! This video is a great way of showing folks that if there are specific animals you want to invite into the yard, start by planting what they like, and they’ll come!

    I can’t speak to making any improvements for the documentation process, your team is already the best! The organization, the detail, the PDFs!!! The resources at the end of the blog! *chefs kiss*

    Even your lil Mini Courses – top notch! You helped me realize I don’t need a greenhouse or fancy equipment, and I started about 1,000 plants this year using your method (and I’m still going;), each sprout I would sing “this magic moment”. I can’t wait for the seed saving book!

    So while it’s probably not very helpful at all, I say just keep doing what your doing! I love that your videos are a balance of the magic of working with nature, but also show glimpses of all the work that goes into it and sometimes the setbacks. The best part for me though is seeing the sheer joy of your team, and the passion Erin has for following her collections and taking everything to the max. You are all nurturing not just flowers, but generations of growers too.

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  780. Susan McDonough on

    Love it! Would love a deeper dive into your roses and dahlias!

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  781. Anne Gassner on

    I love anything you do Erin. Everything you touch is golden. Your feeling of responsibility of holding on to varieties of plants and shrubs for the future is honorable. To see how many jobs need to get done in May is really unbelievable. Floret is a great team of people all working together.

    I too love hearing the birds. I actually do not have air conditioning because I like to hear the birds! My kids think I am crazy LOL. I went to trim the privet hedge yesterday with a hedge trimmer and had to stop. There must be bird nests within the hedge because the birds started to go crazy. I took a step back, looked at all the bees and heard all the birds and thought, like you, ‘There is so much life here.” So I put away my hedge trimmer for another day.

    Thank you for sharing your life on the farm with us.

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  782. Simone Osthoff on

    Thank you! Such great images and inspirational comments. It is pure joy for garden lovers to feel the seasons and understand the processes of running and growing Floret.

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  783. Anita Harnish on

    So lovely. Watching makes me happy and emotional. Grandparents were farmers so I feel a connection to the land but I live in an urban environment. Every inch of my backyard and front yard is filled with perennials, annuals, veggies and chickens. I appreciate your organization because I’m a detail freak so watching your process is soothing and familiar. I’m also in video production so your husband’s shooting and tempo in editing is wonderful. Beautiful all around!

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  784. S D on

    I am speechless. NEVER stop doing this!

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  785. Penny Olsen on

    Bravo! So beautiful and peaceful. I’m starting to appreciate meadows, taking them for granted growing up as they were everywhere. I’ve purchased a few meadow plants for my yard garden this year as a reminder to observe these ordinary/unique beauties.
    A friend and I were just wondering this week what you’re actually doing now with your farm. I think the film answered: you’re working on preserving heirloom plants to keep them in this world such as roses, lilacs, crabapple trees? The zinnias are still growing in great numbers too!

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  786. Carolyn on

    I’d love to know more about the people who work on the farm and their daily tasks, and how you optimize water use

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  787. Tracy Klie on

    I love Erin and Chris together! Your magic together is envied! The love and respect that you show for each other, your staff and all living things around you is precious! You are making such a beautiful difference in your lives and ours! Thank you for sharing so generously!
    Thanking you kindly!
    Tracy

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  788. Keli Horne on

    I loved the video! The peacefulness of the meadow & gardens soothe the soul! I personally enjoy the birds and frogs. I’m an animal lover as well as flower & nature lover. I’d like to see more of the animals that frequent the meadow & gardens. I saw bat boxes. How do bats add to the gardens success? I’d like to see more of the folks that work on the farm. Why do they choose to work on your farm and what is their favorite part of the farm? I have so many questions and interests. I’m looking forward to more episodes! Great job!

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  789. Vickie Medrano on

    After watching your show on pbs I ripped out my front yard and immediately ordered your seed. I’m starting my 4th year from seeds that I have harvested. Thank you for being such an inspiration.

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  790. Liza Hust on

    So lovely! My favorite part was the segment on the meadow: we recently bought a home on acreage that was logged a year ago and I’ve been pondering how to get some more bird life back. You have me inspired to put in a wildflower meadow!!

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  791. Elisabeth Pringle on

    So lovely to peak into your world at Floret. I cannot think of one thing to change about this Vlog.
    Thank you for taking the time and energy to share.

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  792. Kim Jennings on

    Beautifully filmed. You are the keeper of Eden. Love your stewardship of the land, but I would love to be able to grow some of your plants! Hopefully someday they will be available to home gardeners. Perhaps you could share those nurseries that are still in business that you love.
    What do you do with all of the flowers that bloom?
    Why don’t you sell seeds anymore?
    Your film is very inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

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  793. Kate Tanti on

    Absolutely loved this, Erin and team — pure magic. Your joy, your connection with nature, the way you move through your work — it all radiates so brightly. You’ve made me want to run outside, whisper to my flowers, and sit longer in the stillness of this life that keeps quietly blooming all around us. Thank you for reminding me why I love what I do — and for helping me fall even deeper in love with the growing.

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  794. Claire on

    I loved seeing this video. It demonstrated the amount of work that goes into the farm but also showed the Beaty of the end results. I especially loved the meadow and the care you have for bringing back the bird life. I was also disturbed to hear about the loss of the specialist nurseries. Looking forward to your seed book though, and the June episode.

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  795. Stephanie Ignazio on

    Every film I watch from Floret makes me cry. Each and every time I see what’s happening on the farm and the excitement you have for sharing it, truly makes me want to be a better person. Each film is inspiring and heartfelt and educational all while feeling like sitting down with a friend.
    I am saddened to learn about the shortage of specialty growers…I had no idea. Sharing information like this is so helpful.
    I am a Floret Farming graduate and am so very grateful for the experience and the continued education you share from your heart. I can’t thank you enough for all the resources and wisdom you share so freely.

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  796. Heidi Sykora on

    Love everything you do including this. So inspirational. Am looking forward to seeing snippets of your new vegetable garden. Thank you for sharing.

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  797. Juanita on

    Moving, captivating, thoughtful and so beautiful. Your preservation and documentation of so many amazing lines has purpose and will reveal its path as your dedication and hard work continue. Thank you for sharing your lovely world. Thank you for inspiring and teaching me. Thank you for all that you are doing. Cheers to you and yours!

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  798. Laurie Westerman on

    Erin and team, you are such an inspiration to us all! Thank you for your openness and honesty about all things “flower farming”. The heat is a challenge for me right now, but before I know it, Fall will be upon us. Happy May and JUNE!!

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  799. Teri Taylor on

    Love the fact that you care about preserving plants – love the “ Dawn Chorus”- I live in eastern N.C. – our growing season is changing here so we are adapting and learning anew each season. Thank you for all your efforts to teach, share your knowledge, and express your joy in God’s creation.

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  800. CHRISTA on

    I thoroughly enjoyed your May on the Farm video. Your website and videos are a great resource for a home gardener like myself, and also to get an inside look at a working flower farm. I was moved by the music you used throughout; it complemented the beauty and serenity of the farm.
    I’ve been inspired to use more seeds this season, largely due to your video on harvesting cut flowers!
    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

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  801. Annie Collacvhi on

    This was wonderful to watch and feel the experience. I especially was moved by your concern for heritage plants like the lilacs. I’m glad you added in something on a more personal level like your time listening to the dawn chorus or planting your own garden. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine you are a person with a life and not an angel making the world more beautiful🥰

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  803. L. Kelly on

    Thank you, Erin and Chris, for sharing the story of MAY with us! Thank you for inviting us into the waiting and watching and energy of creation that is a glorious unfolding! What AWE comes to see the meadow back in 2021 as you shared with us the start that “seemed like a failure” and NOW 4 years later the multiplication and “hiding place” that the meadow is for YOU as well as the ground nesting song birds and pollinators. It is hard to describe how hopeful and encouraging it is to watch this beauty that you are putting on display and knowing that you are sowing and reaping and willing to teach others, like me, the same processes. I am most moved tonight in hearing Erin share the wonder of not knowing what is ahead, but knowing that the work of “saving” the lilacs and roses is critical. It is important and you are reminding us that the hidden cultivating we are doing is also important.

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  804. Olga on

    Erin, the best part of this video, and every video, is your authenticity and joy for what you do! I appreciate you sharing so much via this outlet!

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  805. Kristy Jo on

    I’d love to see more on the lilac varieties and your success in that area. Also, something I have a hard time with is what types of plants to grow, so there is always colors emerging through the seasons. After my peony bloom I have a lull and just need to see more color. I was thinking black eyed susan or coneflowers would be fun to see. Anything on teaching us hand pollination/hybridizing (like you did with the daffodils) but with other flowers (dahlia’s, roses, etc). Maybe even lavender and zinnia growing help, documenting and pulling seed. One last thing is hostas … it would be neat to see varieties and no-one ever shows some of the pretty flowers that bloom from the center on hostas…it would be neat to see those.

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  806. RandyRose on

    ROSE on June 17th

    I was so, excited to see a new video by you Erin! I started a small flower garden when I happened upon your web site .I signed up for your workshop in 2021 and learned so much. Now with this new video I too am going to start a journal of my little piece of heaven in my garden! Watching your farm grow over the years has been exciting, thank you and your crew for sharing. I ‘m looking forward to June, July,August , on and on :)

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  807. Jody Powell on

    Hello Erin and Floret Team!

    I really enjoyed watching your May video about the farm. I learned so much. I can’t wait until the June edition is released. The birdsong and frogs at the pond made me think about my childhood growing up in a small midwest town. I loved watching the construction of the birdhouses and the creative energy it brought to the staff. It would be great to see more highlights of special projects.

    Your dedication to the land, employees, animals, as well as the overall environment is apparent in everything you do. It was fun to see everyone working together towards a common goal. We need that now more than ever.

    Thank you for including a resource section for reference. Your attention to detail is unmatched!

    Jody :)

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  808. Nancy Pennington on

    Thank you for sharing your magical, beautiful world with us! I live in dry and dusty west Texas, so getting to spend time immersed in the sights and sounds of your lush, colorful world has been a wonderful treat for me. I love that you’re rescuing the old lilacs and roses – the lilac arrangements you made were stunning – and saving them for future generations. The baby ducks… oh my goodness, they are so precious! Good for you, starting a food garden… you will reap as many benefits from nurturing it as you will from it’s bounty nurturing you. Wishing you continued success in all your endeavors.

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  809. Rhonda Chilton on

    What a beautiful video! Loved how you show the hard work that goes into a flower farm. The bird song is wonderful to listen to and so relaxing. Showing how the meadow grasses and flowers matured over the few years was cool too. Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers so I love that you are preserving as many as you can. Thank you for sharing all of your videos!

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  810. Rosa king on

    The entire team loved the film, the beginning left many smiles on our faces as Erin yells”STOP RECORDING” .The moment when it’s not going as anticipated,always feels good to know you’re not alone.
    Question & would love to know more,
    The turn around on the farm,what brings in the revenue? Have you ever found yourself inside a pit where you needed to stop the investing till funds are sufficient & how the journey of steady income comes on your quiet months.
    Is all your flowers seed flowers,or do the local stores enjoy the lovely blooms,what happens with them
    Designing the farm ,would u have someone designing your farm how the hedge rows would befit the most or do u purely lead off your heart

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  811. Elydia Sepulveda Youngblood on

    I’m curious to see what the meadow looks like in the middle of hot summer, or is it irrigated? I’m sure the rainfall amount is more than where I’m at (goldendale WA). My husband and I are moving onto 10 wooded acres next spring and I cannot wait to create the gardens of my dreams! Your cut flower book encouraged me to follow my dreams, so I’m pursuing flower farming.
    I loved all the shots of sunlight in this episode, and the faces of everyone who help make it happen at your farm. It’s great seeing more of the community and culture that goes into all the work it takes!
    The aviary segment was also super nice to see, especially the bird house making, SO inspiring.
    Lastly the silly banter and playful joking was perfectly executed, loved hearing it! Can’t wait for the rest of these videos, great job!

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  812. richard on

    Water source? our local u-pick berry berry farm uses soil testing, then fertilizes thru soaker hoses.

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  813. Deb Fidler on

    Oh Erin! I love this so much! Lilacs! And showing how to cross pollinate a bearded iris! Thanks! And the peepers! True heralds of Spring! I loved enjoying everything about your meadow and understand the contentment of waking up with birdsong!
    Much love and respect to you and your Floret Family! Please continue growing and giving!

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  814. Paula Isola on

    What a special world you’ve created! It’s such a gift that you’re sharing it with us — I’m truly grateful to witness this beauty. You mentioned the director’s poetic vision, but I believe you bring poetry to life through your own work.

    Your passion for preserving specialty plants comes through so clearly, and the sense of urgency is palpable — thank you for sharing that, even though it’s heartbreaking. I’m sure your work will have a lasting impact on the future of these plants and on gardeners across America.

    The video journal feels like having a window into the farm — it’s intimate, moving, and deeply inspiring. I also loved the teaching moment with the Iris; it added so much value to the journal. I can’t wait to see what’s next month!

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  815. Cathy on

    Where to start?! Really enjoy this format- such an insider view.
    So helpful to see the team and the process- so much knowledge and inspiration to glean.
    Love the meadow and the sanctuary it provides.
    The four leaf clovers! : )
    I’m inspired by your love of documentation and your desire to preserve varieties as sources are diminishing (lilacs)- thank you!
    Excited about the Seed Saving Book! So grateful for all of the learning opportunities provided by Floret.
    The info buttons in the video! : )The birdhouses! And yes please to a dawn chorus alarm!

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  816. Sandy Doyle on

    The energy on the farm is captivating and your joy is contagious. If I were to make a suggestion, it would be to learn more about how you handle the failures and disappointments. As an individual flower grower, not a farmer, my joy is stolen by insects, draught, mildew and rodents. Often it’s easier to give up than to persevere especially as I’ve aged. The garden is and always will be my happy place – rising to the challenges get more difficult as I age.

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  817. Hsuan Jane on

    I loved this sooo much! Looking forward to more episodes coming out! I’m so new to garden world! But I am so happy to be with all the plants. Seeing them growing, especially teeny tiny green just comes out to say hi to us! My heart filled! Everyday I read your book or watch your videos, every each contents you made teaching me a lot. Literally so helpful for a beginner! Thank you for all the efforts you and your team put into this! Please don’t stop sharing everything with us! I’m so grateful for learning all the knowledge you have through all the years!

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  818. Karen Loong on

    Oh my gosh, what an amazing documentation of May at the farm. I felt like I was there and it’s just so magical. I appreciated the split/multi screens. It was a great way to convey so much happening at the farm at the same time. The editing was great, I really enjoyed some of the candid moments because it helps the viewer see that you’re real people and it’s not “scripted” and feels very genuine. I also like seeing more of Chris because he’s usually behind the camera. Thank you for preserving and collecting some of the heirloom plants, too! I feel that and resonate so much with the need to collect and preserve beauty, in whatever way you can and within your capacity. I love love love the meadow. What a dream! For years I’ve dreamed of space and land to create, grow, and be closer to nature. What you’ve all done with floret is truly an inspiration. Overall, love the format, it’s something I didn’t know I needed, it was very educational, and very personal.

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  819. Donia Lilly on

    I’m so happy you’re doing this series. I wish it could be more often than once a month to really see the how fast and slow things change, but I know that’s a lot of work / filming/interviewing which probably isn’t how you want to spend your time!

    One thing I think would be a very helpful addition is that every time you show a close-up of a flower / tree or you’re featuring it from further back (like a rose bush in bloom) if you could add the common name along with the scientific name on screen for reference (the way Gardener’s World does) that would be fantastic. 🌷

    (I don’t have very good luck usually, but I’m crossing my fingers I’m one of the lucky winners!)

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  820. Kim on

    This is fabulous. I too love to hear the birds singing and it’s so sweet that you call it the “bird chorus’ and I enjoyed seeing the baby ducks. Seeing how you planted 17K baby zinnias, in one day is totally amazing. I can’t wait to see your Vlog each month, and especially when your Dahlia’s bloom ! I have Bee’s Choice Dahlia’s planted and Victorian Wedding with Unicorn Zinnias.. Thank you for taking your time to video and edit all of the wonderful footage.

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  821. Jessy Ann Lindsay on

    I loved this episode just the way it was. I learned so much and I’d be thrilled if you continue to do the filming, etc. month by month. It’s super exciting to watch, entertaining and I intend to send this link out to everyone! Keep up the wonderful work! I am also a long time flower gardener and loved the piece about lilacs. I have some of the Father Fiala lilacs and I have no idea what will happen to them when I leave my home…fingers crossed that I can sell to someone who it matters to?

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  822. Suzanne on

    I LOVED watching this episode! I’m so excited for the next one. Things I especially loved were the bird song, seeing more about your ducks, loved the bird houses too! Seriously so surprised at how much I enjoyed all the bird content, haha. LOVED the raining petals at the beginning. So magical. The peek at the meadow and seeing how it has progressed over the years. Also loved seeing your process on big planting days. I work at a flower farm so that was very interesting for me. Hope to see lots of sweet pea progress and little tricks that help them grow, hopefully in June’s addition.
    And loved seeing all of the lilacs 😍 so sad to hear about certain nurseries shutting down and I’m so happy you are collecting and sharing all of this info with us. Thank you for a wonderful, peaceful, informative, and inspiring video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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  823. Merry Nethery on

    Like your dream to protect old cultivars, my dream was to protect heritage livestock and vegetables. So many people do not realize the our heritage is disappearing. Chickens, ducks. Cattle, hogs, sheep. I worked my farm, at Ailes House, which had been empty for 5 years and needed to be saved. I lived the journey, but working at a fast growing company with long hours, long commute and being a little ahead of trend, it became too much. My “farmer/mate left after saying yeahbut one too many times. I do enjoy seeing your enthusiasm. I do enjoy the cross hybriidizing. The meadow! Ducks are way more fun than chickens, but I had both, all heritage breed poultry. I loved my wild turkeys, and so did my neighbors. We had quite the flock. They refused to belong to anyone. I just can’t see how you afford to do it. It took every dime from my corporate level salary. That was 10 years ago. I’m getting ready to sell and move to France. And I’m taking some of your seeds for my small garden, wherever it may be. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you ALL the BEST!

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  824. Edith on

    Hello! Love these short videos! I would like to know more of your studies and stories of the growers that you studied with. Tips and tricks that they might have done also. Maybe touch on different climates, since we are all changing.

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for these ideas!

  825. Lesley Thomas on

    Good Morning Erin and Team, I have just had a delightful morning coffee consumed with that your beautiful May video, which was a delight to watch like your others. I loved your ducks and frogs and you down by the water having a meditation moment.The team are a great asset and all must have a lot of energy with all the work you put in.You are a visionary Erin and impressive work going into your saving of Roses and Lilac varieties for future generations. Personally I don’t think you could have done the video any better, as time dictates what is happening now and we are only too pleased to be at your farm month on month to see the progress, saves on flying time. Can’t wait for the next visit. I loved your meadow space and the four leafed clovers, I have Irish ancestors. Everything looks so well organized and would be a delight to work there with you. I look forward to see the flowers coming on and don’t worry about your cloths your a flower grower and hard worker, all of us look like that from time to time. Good season luck Lesley Thomas NZ

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  826. Amanda on

    I am so happy to have fallen upon your Growing Floret series and book collection. I am humbled by the mission of the Floret farm to preserve so many species of plant souls. The work you are all are doing is with such intention and service. I have been so engrossed in watching each video. What I find so special about the videos you release into the world is that it is done with such heart and presented in such a conversational tone. Thank you for sharing so generously! I am grateful that you are even willing to share when things aren’t going to plan, not hiding the messy. I very much look forward to your June video and each month there after. Cheers to another first!

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for being here with us for this new project!

  827. Vanessa Marshall on

    Love everything about it. Would love to see more of the employees especially Jill

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    • Team Floret on

      Thanks for letting us know. Making a note of that. :)

  828. Meg B on

    Such a joy to watch Floret grow and experiment. This is a wealth of knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. Thank you for giving us a peek inside your operation and collection. This team feels so grounded – to nature, agriculture, & beauty. Thank you for taking the leap to document your journey.

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  829. Kathy on

    Besides my deepest thank you to all at Floret Farm, I don’t know what I could add that wasn’t expressed in all the wonderful previous comments! As someone who has recently moved from 10 acres to an apartment in a small town, the sound of the peepers and the dawn chorus brought me to tears. It reawakened a yearning and longing. And those lilacs! What I wouldn’t give to walk through your fields when they’re all in bloom! So grateful you are saving these beauties. I wish I could help in some way. Two thumbs up, 10 out of 10, a grand slam! Well done!

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  830. Sophie on

    Wow, what a joy to watch. Totally crazy work to be caring for and planting out 80,000 seedlings! I found the more arty shots amounts the flowers and in the meadow really lovely. Beautiful notes about the frog songs and the birds too, could have watched a lot of that. The whole video felt very authentic and warm. I laughed when you opened up the lilac packages because I feel the same joy when I open my seedling boxes too.

    I’d love to see more on how you decide which plants/varieties to pursue over others, and more on cross pollinating. Some shots of your favourite/rarest varieties would be great to see too. Info on how you deal with pesticide use coming over from neighbouring farms? Does that create any barriers for you?

    Looking forward to the next one.

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for letting us know what you’d like to see more of.

  831. Lissa Penning on

    This is so beautiful; I’m looking forward to attending the next Floret course!

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    • Team Floret on

      Wonderful! Registration for the farming course will open in October.

  832. Katie on

    All of your work is breath taking! Thank you to everyone involved in making the beauty of flowers known to the world. One thing I would love to hear more on how the Iris breeding goes as well as any updates on your various zinnias! It would also be wonderful to hear more about the lilacs you grow on your farm.

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  833. Susan on

    I love the idea of incorporating more birds in the landscape. I wonder if they help with pest control. I don’t spray or use any chemicals in my yard, and as a result, the caterpillars often destroy certain crops.
    I look forward to seeing how the seed saving garden works out, and I would love to learn some best practices. Seeds get costly, and for varieties I plan on growing from year to year, it would be so resourceful to save my own.
    Thank you for sharing this. I live vicariously through your books, blog, and videos.

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  834. Tammy Stewart on

    I love this! Hearing your thought process, your goals, your heart, it’s inspiring. We’ve planted celosia and dahlias after following you. Now I want to plant zinnias and lilacs. Thank you for teaching us and providing seeds for the future of these beautiful blooms. Your research, patience and hard work does not go unnoticed. I look forward to June’s journal.

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  835. Meg on

    Floret the Noah’s Ark of flowers. Floret videos are always inspiring. Just knowing people are paying attention and taking action makes me happy. I try and provide food and shelter for as many critters as I can in my small garden. I too love the birdsong at dawn.

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  836. Alex on

    the meadow is pure bliss! The beauty and passion for the flowers that come up naturally and the overflow of what the raw land helps create! It helped remind me that those flowers too can be enjoyed just as much as the ones you spend hours curating.

    The aerial views of the farm had me pausing the video to take it all in! I would love to see an on the ground tour in a future video.

    Thank you for inspiring us when garden work is hard, it’s really worth it!

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  837. amy on

    I really enjoyed watching this…my 1st to watch of yours! I have no constructive criticism. :)

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  838. Jackie on

    As a first year flower farmer I am so excited about experiencing this series! I’m interested to see everything, obviously, but very curious if you’ll show when things go wrong & what y’all do to navigate the situation. Thank you for putting so much effort into sharing the journey with us!

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  839. Kristy Jo on

    I seriously loved how raw you are when you felt too scripted. You’re one of the best story tellers/ narrators I listen to. You make me stop and soak-in everything you say; plus, the music, flowers, and farm views are amazing! Your words are always eloquently so beautiful and flow with each scene. I’ve purchased all your TV episodes on PRIME, so this new series is like candy to me. I’ve learned so much from your earthly floral wisdom and applied it in my own gardens…thank you! Please keep producing these clips, it really is so educational, and a learning tool for me & all that watch. All your hard work and passion seriously does pay-off. Happy summer to Floret Flower Farm!

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  840. Kristin Moultine on

    This video was so inspiring! So much love and care for all things living! I loved the meadow and four leaf clovers and all the creatures that benefit! Seeing the rotation and hard work lets me know it’s not for me but I’m so glad you are following so many passions!

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  841. Roni Quang on

    I really love that the plan is for a month to month look into how things are moving and growing. With social media, it’s easy to forget that there are seasons of growth and the planning that goes into the blooms that we see. The process is precious and seeing how you appreciate it all is satisfying. But please tell me how you deal with the bugs? From walking through the meadow and hugging the lilacs I can only imagine the bugs!

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  842. Stacia Chamberlain on

    Hi at Floret!
    LOVE: Hearing about the birds, their purpose, their place, and integral role on the farm. Definitely love learning about the ecosystem you’re building, including the meadow. Love the seed-building project. Just this month another large, local greenhouse/grower in my area went out of business and sold the property to developers. Also love also seeing bloopers and missteps on camera. You came in HOT in the first cut, and then burnt out, it was great :):)
    QUESTION & SUGGESTION: First, are you partnering with a seed storage organization, or are you your own repository? We’ve got a place on the East coast that serves that purpose; just curious if you’ve got an outlet there. Second, please consider a conversation with the viewers (and maybe a project) about saving native seeds, breeding native seeds, and hybridizing native seeds to be more resilient to climate change.
    Stacia

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  843. Tammy on

    Thanks for sharing so much of your story. I especially enjoy seeing the broader picture such as the meadow, ducks, birdhouse, staff pizza, things breaking, etc.
    Questions:
    1) How are you bringing in revenue since you stopped selling seeds? My husband asked me that and I didn’t know how the farm operates financially to even breakeven. You are doing such important work collecting and hybridization but what funds all the investment?
    2) What happens to all the glorious flowers on the farm?
    3) can you show a map of the farm layout? We see aerial shots but it would be nice to get a fence of how it all fits together.

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  844. Jillian VanZytveld on

    This was amazing! I love everything about this project, and I am so excited for future installments. I appreciate that you’re linking all of your resources on the blog, too. I’m already sending this around to my gardening friends; thank you for sharing your farm with the world!

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  845. David Kent on

    The meadow segment was just sublime. Such bliss. I got a little choked up. That was my favorite, for sure. It wasn’t so much the meadow itself, although it’s exquisite, it’s really Erin’s love and passion for it. As always. That’s what carries this whole series. Her thoughtful embrace of natural beauty. Her amazing urge to preserve the heirloom species. Her good nature while doing hard work. She’s extraordinary. We all get to float along down the wide river of her beautiful spirit. Thank you, all.

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  846. Sara on

    I love the ducks wandering about so much. How do you keep them safe from foxy critters?

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  847. Chanelle on

    I love the video, especially how you’ve brought awareness to the unfortunate decline of heirloom nurseries. I love that you’ve collected the rare varieties and how you’re planning to grow them on.

    Ps- I been a huge fan since day 1! I own both of your books and you show on Magnolia Network is what ultimately led me to an HBO Max subscription haha.

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  848. Robbin Steele on

    I opened the video thinking I would just watch for a few minutes…I was so wrong. I fell in love thru your eyes with both Floret Farm and with the incredible nature of your part of Washington state. The filming quality was so real and touchable. The conversations inspiring and the love and dedication of the Team was something to wish for. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I am ready to visit and to plant and grow. :)

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  850. Bridget Davies-Brown on

    Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new! I loved this!! “Painting with nature”. This makes we want to learn more about breeding flowers. I think the style of this film is perfect and I will watch every one of them. Also, I need some lilacs in my garden now. I will be checking out those 2 breeders. If only I could buy a lilac farm.

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  851. Meme Thomas on

    Outstanding video and congratulations for this amazing yet another shared accomplishment. Thank you for sharing you heart and love. Of plants and community.
    In future episodes would love to see, if not already planned, Would love seeing how the whole team.of secondary helps works getting stuff done daily.
    We all know it take a village., to accomplish this ✨️ and would love to see real mess to give floret flowers vlogs some touch of reality.
    Thank youuuu so much, Meme T, from Maryland

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  852. Shayla on

    Absolutely loved this! It feels so genuine and authentic. I love how you’re highlighting the importance of preserving varieties of lilacs, roses, and other plants. I never knew there was such a threat of losing so many beautiful varieties. Would definitely like to see more of that! I also loved how you highlighted the ducks. I’ve been thinking of getting some ducks to help with pest control, and because they are the cutest form of pest control!

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  853. Heather Paffe on

    I loved hearing about and listening to the Dawn Chorus and have never thought of it that way. I will start paying attention to the timing of the chorus in our yard. I also appreciated the clips that were like bloopers – they add humanity to the film. I would love to keep learning all about your process – the good and the bad, lessons learned. And pests! How do you deal with the various insect pests and rabbits? Thank you for always being so generous with sharing your knowledge.

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  854. Kristie Roach on

    Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed a peek into Floret. It’s so magical! I would love to see more detail on each of the projects and maybe even more small interviews and perspectives from those working on the farm. I love the craft of the Journal and all the reflection, but more vlog or day in the life would also be nice. Thank you for sharing Floret!

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  855. Marsha Watkins on

    So thrilled to find this during yet another flash flood warning here in West Virginia. Cosy inside but still scarey with what is happening outside. Rows of my Floret originals seedlings may be floating by soon like Pooh Sticks in the stream! Thank you for giving us a little magic whereever your viewers are and whatever they are dealing with. You are a blessing. And THANK YOU for the dawn chorus. It will be my ring tone!!!

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  856. Christianna on

    Wow, Erin, there is so much to love about this. The whole thing is like reading a journal of the month, like a love letter for May. It is so affirming to see the struggle, the pressure, and the moments of pause to stop and enjoy the beauty of the moment. My birthday is the first week of May and those early moments of spring always feel like a gift. I found myself actually teary-eyed at this whole thing. I’m not sure why. My garden is just at the tipping point of going beyond just growing flowers for myself, and I take so much comfort in seeing how you handle it all and how you balance it with your amazing team. I love the pizza party and root beer floats too!

    The flashbacks to early Floret stuff really helps me keep hope. We all learn so much each growing season. To see how far you’ve come is so fun and so comforting. The whole thing is so real. I really love the authenticity of it. Thank you.

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  857. Janet on

    That was amazing!!
    Thank you for this wonderful , inspiring, heartfelt, funny, beautiful video… (vlog) I loved all of it !
    It was really fun to watch life behind the scenes at your farm and to see what it takes to do all you that do!
    I really loved the meadow.!!! We have a pasture, area, that has seen better days. It needs work! I have done some reading about how to reseed our pasture, so for me it was especially inspiring to see your meadow. Also I did not realize that the birds made their homes there, so that makes me really happy and totally inspired me to try and make our pasture a better habitat for the birds and bees!
    So nice to watch you guys, loving nature and the land and your farm!! I can’t think of something specifically that I’d like to see or have questions about, maybe I will have some questions after the next one, but this one just filled my cup this morning 💕 .. thank you so much!

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  858. Amy on

    I love seeing the lighting and am struck by how tall some of the flowers are. Goals.

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  859. Donna Rich on

    Love Love the film. It is amazing seeing the transformation of the farm and meadow. It really is a beautiful place especially with the bird houses and the wild meadow for wildlife. We just bought some land. The film is giving me inspiration and hope that one day I can have a beautiful cut flower garden. Unfortunately, we live in zone 9b, so will need to adapt accordingly. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  860. Sarah Foster on

    Love this! Growing Floret is such a comfort show, so inspiring and calming; and this feels like a perfect extension of that. Would love to see a little more on the special breeding projects, how exactly you breed different varieties and why. Also would love more info on propagation. I’m just a hobby gardener, but it would be great to learn how to make more of my favorite varieties. Lastly, if there’s any special way you keep deer (or any other insects and animals) from being destructive since you have just a lovely buffet laid out for them, I would love some insight.

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  861. Laura on

    Oh my gosh, Erin! This presentation is way too beautiful for any combination of words I could come up with. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Your passion is felt through the screen and I am so excited to come along.

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  862. Casey on

    I am so excited for this series! I appreciate the sources listed here, too. In the future, I would love to see how the farm changes over the growing season. I’m wondering if there could be a few vantage points (for example, rose garden, dahlia breeding patch, zinnia hoops, etc.) that you could show a clip of each month so we could see what is growing/blooming/fading and when, and we could see what’s blooming at the same time. And/or (being greedy) would just love a full video tour sometime because it seems there are treasures everywhere! Thanks for all of your hard work and time invested in these projects, and thanks especially for sharing!

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  863. Kelley on

    I love the emphasis on the importance of natural rhythms and seasons, and well as the realities of working in an outdoor setting! I suggest continuing that thread in particular–farming of any kind, even flowers, is not for the faint of heart, but the rewards are so very worth it. I too love seeing the return of my flower “friends” each season!

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  864. Vannessa Osbourn on

    I enjoyed every minute of the May episode. I love seeing where your huge gardens are in comparison to my tiny home garden. I enjoyed seeing your meadow. Where it began and how far it’s come. I love seeing your staff and how hard they work to care for all the beautiful projects you always have going. I love that this was 46 minutes long and I will be watching it again and again. Can’t wait for the June episode! Thanks for sharing your life with your flower growing friends!

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  865. Deitra on

    Loved everything about this video – what a treat! The baby ducks, dawn chorus, vases of lilacs, magical meadow, birdhouses. I’m a home gardener, not a farmer, but I learn so much and get such inspiration from your videos and website. Thank you for sharing!

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  866. Jo on

    Love this first episode and cannot wait for more.
    Thank you for sharing the farm, the meadow, your insights and how real your day to day is on the farm.
    The scale of what you do is immense but so inspiring for a person with a small plot of land that is at the start of her flower growing journey.
    Please share more on each key task that you undertake on the farm as you go through each month, season and variety of flower.
    Love the camera work, the behind the scenes feel and honesty and sharing.
    Looking forward to the next episode.
    Can’t wait to get started on my patch.

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  867. Eileen White on

    Amazing! Awesome! Beautiful film! I feel blesssed to be able to watch this. Erin, y’all are so generous with your knowledge and I think that you will be blessed in everything you do because of that. I loved seeing the meadow, the planting process, the people working, the sounds of the birds. I am so thankful that you are working to preserve the old varieties of roses and other flowers. It would be tragic if something isn’t done to preserve all the work that the specialty nursery people have put into it. Thank you for your efforts! I will rewatch this film and can’t wait for the next one!!!!

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  868. Eileen White on

    Amazing! Awesome! Beautiful film! I feel blesssed to be able to watch this. Erin, y’all are so generous with your knowledge and I think that you will be blessed in everything you do because of that. I loved seeing the meadow, the planting process, the people working, the sounds of the birds. I am so thankful that you are working to preserve the old varieties of roses and other flowers. It would be tragic if something isn’t done to preserve all the work that the specialty nursery people have put it. Thank you for your efforts! I will rewatch this film and can’t wait for the next one!!!!

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  869. joanne s on

    Thank you for this Erin. You have inspired me through the years and my gardens just keep getting better.
    Sharing your knowledge is such a gift to us all. I can’t wait to see how the year unfolds. This was a beautiful present.

    I best liked your openess and wish to rise us up, teach us and encourage us. you are very real in a world where that is often missing.

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  870. Jen on

    It is wonderful to see you still have as much or more passion in what you do all these years later. When a person loves what they do, and puts their heart and soul into it, it shows and flourishes. And that is Floret. Thank you for showing us this. I am looking forward to your seed saving book!

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  871. Stacie Owens on

    Hi! I loved this! I appreciate the format, the realness and the feeling of being there with you guys feeling all the feels! You keep it informative and inspiring!! Everyone works so hard because they love the goal! It’s truly rewarding to watch the layers! Thank you Erin ❤️ also I’m craving a root bear float now!!

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  872. Mary Ann on

    watched your magical May FF episode on my front porch while it was raining this am-simply enchanting.
    Erin your passion shines through the video as always.
    I am in awe of your energy, successes and failures…but really are there any of those;)
    have always been aware learning is a constant in life and learning from you truly is a joy, thank you
    loved the morning bird “music” and your idea to have an alarm with that soundtrack
    anxiously awaiting the June episode and each month after-your idea’s around the farm amaze me

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  873. Marsha Watkins on

    So thrilled to find this during yet another flash flood warning here in West Virginia. Cosy inside but still scarey with what is happening outside. Rows of my Floret originals seedlings may be floating by soon like Pooh Sticks in the stream! Thank you for giving us a little magic whereever your viewers are and whatever they are dealing with. You are a blessing.

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  874. Min K. on

    For someone like me who lives in North Central FL, far away from the PNW, and have been following along Floret’s journey for a while now and make use of every opportunity to come along with the team from social media posts, v/blogs, newsletters, and to online courses and short films and documentaries, I love all about this new project! To me, it felt like an awesome extension and animated version of the stories you and your team have already been sharing throughout the years. Thank you so much for going above and beyond always, and I hope to see this new project stays sustainable and successful. Many thanks for this opportunity!

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  875. Kerrie on

    Where to even start? I loved every second. It filled me up to overflowing with so much beauty, passion, and hope, which is such a stark contrast to all that is amplified in the very loud world. It’s like a deep, deep drink of all that is good.

    What I loved most was seeing the bigger picture from the videos you post on Instagram. You’ve given us a longer clip where we can see better how that sound bite fits into what you’re doing (like the lilacs for example – I saw the unboxing of the ‘last lilac nursery’ on IG, but then I got to see your excitement, the unknowns of what you’re going to do with all those lilacs, your knowledge that it will evolve into what it needs to be, welcoming the lilacs to the farm while you watered them, etc.) It’s like a tiny little puzzle piece that allows us to see more clearly what Floret is, beyond just social media.

    I also liked that it was a mix of polished and not. Of poetic and unscripted. Of spontaneous moments caught. It felt like being invited into the life of the farm filled with unspeakable beauty, passion, unknowns, and ‘ugly outfits’ (LOL) all caught on film. I loved the realness. (But very high quality realness – not like dad’s backyard videos or something!)

    The documentary that Magnolia did was fantastic, but this is even better, because it has the same amazing beauty and poetry, but feels less like a ‘beginning, middle, end’ of an episode, and more like being invited in just to see how it all unfolds. I’m so excited that we get to watch over your shoulder for an entire year.

    Thank you for doing this for us. It’s a very powerful and generous gift.

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  876. Brooke on

    Learning about the birds led me to wonder about your staff! Maybe an intro/ short bio interview would be cool. How did they start? Why do they stay doing this work? Can’t wait to hear more on seed saving. Not many resources on propagation of anemones— I’d love to hear you talk about that!!

    How can a first gen prospective farmer get involved in preserving some of these nurseries and farms? I may be looking to buy one day to do and or continue some of this vital work. How do you buy a farm!?

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  877. Laurie Hoelzeman on

    This is just what I needed to watch on this day when I’m infuriated with the human world and what it has become! Getting to feel the flowers, birdsong, ducks, and scents of this peace is exactly needed. So thank you and keep the journey coming by the months as they continue. Nature, the flora and fauna that doesn’t speak human languages is good for my soul!

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  878. Meredith caflin on

    I loved the first episode! The way that everything is shot just makes it seem so beautiful and serene. I would love to know more about the maintenance of the wildflower field. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time but worry about how to control the invasive weeds without damaging the plants I want to stay.

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  879. Angela Sabino on

    Wow! What a great resource! Thank you for taking the time to show what flower farming looks like at Floret! I especially love seeing the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of how the Floret team works together to get it all done!

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  880. Adrienne Lambing on

    Absolutely stunning presentation. I love getting a glimpse into your process and daily rhythms—seeing you out in the garden doing the real, physical work is so grounding and relatable (aches and all!). I need to spend more time exploring your site because I imagine some of these topics may be covered in older blog posts or courses, but a few thoughts came to mind as I watched.
    I’d love to learn more about your work in plant preservation—specifically more in-depth info on the different categories of plants, how to preserve them, and where to source unique species for preservation. I’m also curious about the etiquette and best practices around taking cuttings, along with some how-to guidance there.
    And those birdhouses! Are there any tutorials or videos on making them?
    My flower farm is still in its early stages, and while I don’t plan on putting in a greenhouse, I’m considering a hoop house down the road. I’d really appreciate hearing more about farming without either structure, and your thoughts on the pros and cons of a hoop house versus a greenhouse.
    Thank you so much for sharing so generously—it’s such a gift to learn from you!

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  881. Shannon Levey on

    This was so raw and felt so immersive. I could feel the wind, hear the bees and birds and smell the freshly turned soil. Truly felt like I was on the farm. Also, such an eye opener to understand just how much work goes into all you do. Outsiders think we know, but we have no idea! Great job, I enjoyed this.

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  882. Tori Franke on

    Per your request here are things I loved and would like to see more of.

    1. Seeing more in depth into some of the side projects like the birds, being a beginner at breeding iris, the seed saving book in the private garden

    2. Collecting and cataloging various plant varieties. I love that you don’t know where it’s going yet, but through curiosity and desire you know to follow that and start any way.

    3. The opening of the video with tree petals like confetti in the air. Really any camera shot where you linger on a moment of beauty and wonder in nature.

    4. Having interview questions shared with Rob or Chris

    5. The ways you hide from the crew or Chris and seeing how you manage exertion and recuperation personally.

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  883. Susan on

    I absolutely loved your first episode. Everything that you do is filled with such passion.

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  884. Clare Bonadio on

    I love the over all view of the farm and that you get a better sense of the space and day to day tasks.
    Such a beautiful and enlightening space.
    Thank you for taking the time to create this content and inspiring all of us every day!

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  885. Karlene on

    My favorite part was all the sounds of nature! You can tell how healthy an ecosystem is by sound- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2530064421000481. I also liked how the overhead shots gave a wide perspective on what is growing and happening in that season. My only downside was the side by side flower video segments, that I watched twice to fully take in both sides. Overall wonderful and I’m already looking forward to next month and how the winter months will look.

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  886. Donna Ash on

    I loved getting to see more of the behind the scenes of Floret. It’s comforting to know that it doesn’t always go easy for you too and I am not alone in the struggle of learning how to grow beautiful things.
    I really liked getting to know more about the people you work with and seeing more of their talents.
    Thank you for showing all of the work that goes in to making all of the beauty and reminding us to take a minute to hide in the meadow and enjoy a little peace.

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  887. Virginia on

    It’s amazing! I have just a small patch of flowers in my yard. The work it takes to keep those going is sometimes overwhelming to me. Yet it is so little compared to what you all put in. It’s clear that when you love what you do and it brings you such joy and energy it makes it all possible.

    Thank you for sharing this. It’s such an inspiration.

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  888. Jennifer Johnson on

    Sooo good!! Anytime you show what inspires you, show the hard work, show the mistakes , show the fun etc , the more you inspire me😁 Keep it ALL coming!!! I am a former student and have bought your seeds and luv all things Floret!

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  889. Melodie on

    I loved the vlog! Fun to see more of the details of the farm.

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  890. Laura on

    I’m new to following Floret. Your posts and videos have a truly inspirational feel. I appreciate your generosity and transparency in sharing how you do what you do. Your honesty about the process draws me in and keeps everything you’re sharing accessible to those like me who are just dreamers starting out. You have a wonderful way of encouraging and teaching as if we are all friends strolling through the garden and chatting about what works and what doesn’t. I love that. I especially loved hearing about your lilac collection and your quest to help conserve specialty and heirloom varieties of plants. I’d be interested in knowing more about how average small-acreage owners (like myself) can help and be a part of the solution.

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for being here and letting us know what you’d like to see more of.

  891. Donna on

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE The MEADOW!💘
    While I think you’re doing everything right, just by doing what you love, and what is good for future generations… I would really like to see more on what you do with ALL the things you grow.😄👏🌷🌻🪻🌹

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  892. Jill den Hertog on

    Thank you. It is so encouraging to see someone who loves what they do, who appreciates the importance of what they do, & who also is compelled to share this bounty with others.
    It is relaxing to watch, motivating at times and exudes joy and purpose. Thank you again.

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  893. Caitlin Jarman on

    Love this! It has the same feel as your floret seasons! Thank you for sharing with us. It’s also think it will be really nice to see what each month looks like for you guys! Thank you thank you!!

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    • Team Floret on

      I’m so glad it reminds you of Growing Floret!

  894. Tina Vandermyde on

    Made my day when the newest post was available. I was deep in regret of not getting another row of flowers planted when I wanted to. This has reinvigorated me to drive on, and keep planting. Followed your calendar advise and I think I have enough time to sow a few more rows.

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  895. Mary Ann on

    I enjoyed watching the journal. Watching you in the meadows I can smell the flowers and heard all the bees 🐝buzzing and birds 🦅🦆chirping. Love how you try to preserve precious lilacs and roses 🌹

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  896. Sher on

    Yes! Loved it all. Thank you, thank you and thank you for your inspiration and insight. Although I felt as if I was there I want my own meadow filled with song birds !

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  897. Kait on

    This was so lovely!! It’s so genuine, beautifully composed, and watching it brightened my day. I love that each episode will be a part of a year-long story, so I’ll have a new episode to look forward to each month. I’m making the most of my small backyard with a small cut flower garden, and seeing you + your team’s passion and enthusiasm for the work that you do is so inspiring and encouraging to me. I especially enjoyed seeing the process of iris hybridizing…SO COOL! And the baby ducks! Who knew that they made such great farmhands?! I’m so looking forward to learning about new things like this through the series. I also love seeing all of the human moments (can relate to needing to “hide” sometimes) – they make this little dream of mine feel so much more within-reach. Well done!! I’m so excited about this series!

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  898. Heather Johnson on

    I am so amazed by this. I can’t be more excited to see these every month. They make me smile so big. I don’t have any revisions or changes or needs. The cinematography and storytelling are – as usual- amazing. I am so happy you are taking the time to catalog all the flowers and plants that are at risk of dying off. I’m saddened and disheartened by all the farms closing at such an alarming rate. I’m glad someone is taking charge at the moment in hopes there will be big changes someday.

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  899. Patricia Rinaldi on

    I love the floret videos. The flowers the people. The stories and the beautiful magical atmosphere. The posts on Instagram about daily activities younall make it look effortless. The cinematography of the yearly journey is a life of the farm with the voice over and music makes me feel like I am in Anne of Green Gables when she rides through the avenue but she says no it the great white way. I love the nitty gritty work but when you film it’s like a fairytale. I love every single moment. I also love when you take us to peony gardens and iris gardens and Please keep it all. Thank you smiling from ear to ear.

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  900. Amanda Hirst on

    Wow!
    It was just beautiful, more than I could have dreamed of.
    I loved the deep dives into the meadow, the failure before the success. The amazing bountiful life that now exists on the farm.
    I am excited for the seed saving book and how you are keeping it smaller in scale for the home grower.
    Everything you do is just so carefully curated, labelled, archived. Like you are keeping a legacy of so many peoples life works, keeping it safe for the rest of us.
    I can almost smell the flowers.
    As always it is exquisitely captured. I have been asking and researching how to watch the TV series.
    Although today I am feeling under the weather this has lifted me so much.
    I always feel like a groupie, a teenager when I see your beautiful creations.
    Also , I presume you already know but do you have Merlin bird app on your phone? It identifies birds through sound and by checking visuals. It may help with another archive of bird species on the farm.
    Thank you so much!

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  901. Jazmin Acosta on

    Hello! Jazmin here, home gardener in North Texas. I deeply enjoyed this mini film on floret!

    My favorite scenes were those with the voiceovers and I loved seeing the many people behind the team. It would be nice to see exactly what’s blooming each month on the farm for future episodes.

    Thanks for sharing a little bit of the farm with us, it feels like magic :)

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  902. Megan on

    I was so excited to hear that Floret would be sharing monthly vlogs. Also I was expecting 10-15 minute videos but this is like a whole episode of Growing Floret! I love the balance of everyday behind the scenes (I love seeing you guys be silly) and breathtaking scenes of the beautiful farm. What I would like to see more of is the projects that you guys are working on – as much as you can share of course. Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

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  903. Becky Curtright on

    I loved watching all of this, and especially loved seeing the animals on the farm. Your voice is so soothing to listen to, I could listen to you all day. Your gardens and you bring a peaceful feeling when watching this. I have wondered if you are planning to sell plants or seeds again in the future? You inspired me to buy your zinnia seeds last year, but I don’t know how to find them again. Thanks for inviting us into your life and garden! I look forward to the June episode.

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  904. Jean Reynolds on

    I enjoyed the entire journal. The sounds were amazing. I liked that the journal was informative and not instructional. I loved the inspirational aspect and declaring to the flower world of the need for specialist nurseries. I may rewatch it just for the sound track. :) A great first episode.

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  905. Kelly Harms on

    I live on a farm (mainly livestock right now) so I know how much work and effort it takes to keep a farm going. And that is what I love best about this episode — it shows how much goes into making everything work together to create the lush and beautiful beds of plants on Floret Farm. As an aspiring flower farmer, I will appreciate the monthly updates so I can get a sense of the rhythms on the farm. I also liked getting the update on the Seed Saver project — seeing what have been your passion projects over the years has always been super inspiring.

    Thanks so much for your willingness to show all that goes into making Floret Farms a success — the good, the bad, the beauty, the heartbreaks, and the uplifting moments.

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  906. Nikki Ray on

    Thank you for saving all the lilac varieties. I enjoyed learning how to cross pollinate iris varieties!

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  907. Elizabeth Kimbrough on

    Wow, as I sit here in Arizona your blog brings back memories of the days we grew cut flowers on our Southern Indiana farm. Weekly I would harvest them and take them to the farm market on my way to work. Our small operation took so much effort I am in awe of your efforts and all you and your team produces. Keep up your monthly blogs. It’s bring me such joy to see all that grows in abundance. The fields of flowers are the best.

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  908. Angie on

    I love, love , love your blog, the books, and the series, Growing Floret! Just being able to share your life vicariously has lifted my spirit and accompanied me through some tough times in my life. You bring joy and beauty into our lives, and I deeply hope you continue to derive the energy you need to continue spreading your creativity like pollen to us all!

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  909. Kari Miller on

    This series – I am in love already! I loved seeing the “back 40” with the wildflower meadow. Honestly that was my favourite part. Seeing the sights, the sounds, and learning about nesting season was completely new to me. Thank you for sharing!

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  911. Sarah DeWire on

    What I liked: learning about the closing nurseries (lilacs, roses, etc.) and you sharing your passion for helping them not completely disappear (I’m hoping it will inspire people to take up that mantle!); hearing and seeing your interactions as a couple and some of your personal projects; seeing all of your hard work makes me very inspired to work–not just in the garden, but all around my home for my family (making strawberry jam from strawberries picked yesterday!).

    What could be better: truly nothing comes to mind!

    What I’d like to see more of: more of the same! I love learning about what you do when and how the whole year looks in regards to the labors of growing all the things.

    Thank you so much for all of your work in documenting this for us! You said you’re doing this for us and it is truly serving and blessing me!

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  912. Amber on

    I loved seeing more of Floret. In a months time, you accomplish so much which encourages me and my little start. I never knew it was called “Dawns Chorus” but I’ve been woken that way many times on our farm.
    I have watched your research on heirloom lilacs and roses. I know you aren’t interested in being a nursery but I have a deep desire to home some of those valuable varieties. I hope I get the chance one day.

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  913. Tim on

    You mentioned a lilac farm in CA for sale – can you please share with me the details? I live in CA and am looking to buy and carry on the legacy of a flower farm and would love to learn more!

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    • Team Floret on

      I just emailed you, thanks for asking!

  914. Sarah on

    Erin!! Amazing, I have been watching since the beginning and a huge fan!! I think it is perfection and cannot wait for more episodes. It is SO inspiring!!!
    Thank you for being such a great pioneer!!

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  915. Kainoa on

    WOW! What a great way to capture what you do and share it with all of us! Thank you so much for this film series. It’s so comprehensive that I couldn’t possibly have a single note, except just to please continue. The scope of what you include in the video and all the resources below it, it’s very impressive. And it’s really inspiring to see how much you folks can really do in a month. Looking forward to the next episode. Hoping for more bird house content too! lol

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  916. Robin on

    I really enjoyed spending this time with you all on the farm. What a sweet, peaceful break in my day! Thank you so much. Can’t wait for more journal entries.

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  917. Kelli Davis on

    As with everybody else, I thank you so much for sharing with us. I would love to know more about your documenting and cataloging efforts. As I learn my garden, I take notes, documenting what is growing when, what is blooming and how. And then photos help. But I’m unsure of how best to bring the two processes together. Sometimes I begin a chart in Excel with cross look ups, sometimes I think it’s best to go old school and keep journal notes. And then my photos become lost on my phone. Is there any program or application that you can recommend. Or perhaps just a good old detail video of your child and true method. Apologies if it’s somewhere on your site and I’ve missed it.

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  918. Cassie Salgado on

    Of all the things I can ask or request, this is the last thing I would expect of myself. But here I go. I would LOVE to see the different birds houses in a blog or short video. Thank you for sharing your month with us and for this project! I am very much going to look forward to seeing the farm come alive throughout the year! Perhaps I’ll pick up the Year In Flowers book and read along as the vlogs come out!

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    • Team Floret on

      Thanks for sharing this!

  919. Sarah Brooks on

    I love this idea! I am excited to see how the farm changes from month to month. I enjoyed how you show the process and growth of the meadow over the years. I always loved seeing the animals of the farm – birds, ducks, bees (no Timmy sighting this episode 😕) I would be interested to see the growth progress of the farm since Becky Crowley came and created her vision. Truthfully, I would watch the daily filming of a compost pile (anything) from Floret – I love anything you do because it is done with purpose and meaning💙

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  920. Iris on

    Hi Erin, I want to say thank you so much for all that you and your team do year after year to keep nature alive and for all you do for the community. I love all your videos because they are unique and rare and provide joy to the world and to people who love flowers and plants. Your meadow resonates with me because I also like to disappear from time to time for a bit from all the chaos that may surround me.

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  921. Mr. & Mrs. Craig Haralambidiou on

    Both my wife and I with elbows on knees

    Sat riveted with four eyes wide open

    At times both mouths agape

    Watching what was-

    Just one month, in just one’s daylight hours

    Of Floret In May!

    Feel selfish for asking

    But you asked

    Yes you did

    What we’ld both like in the future to see

    That would be

    If you had the time

    To instruct us please

    How you can utiluze as a small portion of your

    meadow

    Planted

    For us viewers to see

    They too can instead of having a lawn

    Or have a portion reduced

    Set aside for natives

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  922. Deb on

    Such a beautiful video. I enjoyed learning more about the farm and especially listening to you share your journey. I think you have this knack for connecting with others and teaching what you know. Love the story stolen lilacs 😊
    Thank you for all you do and sharing your knowledge!

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  923. Kelly Benward on

    Erin, you continue to be such an inspiration to so many. What a blessing you are! As a mom of two young babes I plan to homeschool and plant a big beautiful garden of your flowers and do homeschool in that garden!! I plan to sell our flowers at the local farmer’s market and local florists and have the girls help me manage the whole process. You’re my guiding light. These additional monthly journal vlogs are yet another gift from your heart. Thank you, thank you.

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  924. Amber Fischer on

    I loved this! and I cannot wait for more of these vlog journals to come out! I am thankful for the resources! I would love to eventually have a nice cut flower garden, but for now I am making the most of my 4ftx8ft garden, with a few different varieties of cut flowers. Erin and team are such a wealth of knowledge and I love getting to learn more about the workings of the farm. (my favorite parts are the unedited, real life moments)

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  925. Isaac H. on

    The Floret Farm Journal is a fantastic watch, it is very easy to follow along from topic to topic (meadows – lilacs – birds). Seeing Erin talk about the farm and the way the farm works is inspirational. The more and more I watch Floret videos and read newsletters the more enthusiastic and involved I feel with Floret. Learning about how plant nurseries are slowly disappearing makes me wonder as a young farmer how I can help. Finding Floret has made me realize what I want to be passionate about and pursue more, the joy and wonders that plants can give us and how we can help our ecosystems.

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  926. Julie Penner on

    I love the way you put words to how much you love growing all the things! These videos are always so beautiful and peaceful to watch! Thank you for taking so much time to put out such wonderful content into the world!

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  927. Tina Miller on

    Have you come across plants that you feel the need to save but can’t because they don’t grow in your area?

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  928. Denise Thanepohn on

    Always enjoy “the feel” of your videos. The astute observations, your joy in what you do. Your appreciation of nature and beauty. The busy season comes through in the film but also the serenity and the sense of doing something bigger, for the common good. That was the heart of the film for me.
    I have had a family garden my whole life. It was for providing food. Utilitarian.
    What you have taught me through the years, is that flowers feed too…they feed the spirit, the senses. Color, scent, form, movement, seed pods. Growing something for beauty is nourishing in its own very special way. I grow flowers now too. Thanks for that.

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for this feedback!

  929. Sue Fritz on

    Once again, you and your crew of fabulous staff totally inspire me. I retired this past year and have always loved getting my hands in the dirt with flowers and vegetables. I finally have a lot of time to spend in the garden. Various comments you make throughout the presentation trigger new ideas and thoughts I have for planning next year’s crop of flowers and veggies, even though I’m only starting to see the fruits of this year’s work. I have been concentrating on planting items that are good pollinators and my small yard has become a haven for birds and small critters, like bunnies. My belief is that if I tend to nature as it was meant to be nurtured, then nature will nurture me too…and it has. Thanks again for the work you do. It touches my soul.

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  930. Bonnie on

    I have followed you and bought seeds from you for years now. I remember your beginning story, how you met Chris, and your story about your grandmother and the sweet pea bouquet you gave her. More than anything what you and Chris and your team have accomplished in your young lifetime. How you go out of your way to share your knowledge, and your unending desire to do more, and share it all again, even if it means rescuing plants and flowers that are becoming extinct. You are doing all that you can to continue their existence. I watch this journal, and it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing once again what is happening on your beautiful farm. I appreciate the effort and hard work that goes into each and every flower.

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  931. Sue F. on

    Just watched this and experienced a total “Calgon take me away” moment. Forwarded the email to some of my favorite flower-loving friends, and sent it to my daughter and son-in-law who are become stewards of a prarie. This was a gift! Many thanks. No suggestions, everything you do is gold.

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  932. Kelli Jayn Nichols on

    The generous amount of time you gave this was great. It was engrossing but not rushed, relaxing to watch. I love seeing back-stage. Thanks too for the “dig deeper” section. A valuable reminder for me was to trust your intuition—for example you knowing that you need to conserve plant collections, without necessarily clearly seeing where that will go. Also the reminder that dreams require—and deserve—hard work. Thanks for the wonderful film; I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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  933. Linda Meredith on

    Really enjoyed watching this. The farm is beautiful and fun to see how it comes to life in the spring. And of course, all that hard work!!

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  934. Wendy on

    There are so many things I love about this video. I always learn so much. I did not know that songbirds nest in the meadow. We have a 3-acre meadow that we mow 2-3 times a year and now I’m rethinking when that should happen. I did not realize nurseries are becoming extinct. I’m going to visit my local nursery and see how I can volunteer to help them succeed. It is a little family business. I saved seeds from the Floret plants I planted and am sharing them with friends. I love lilacs but they aren’t great in my area of Texas but am intrigued to see where this takes you along with the roses from Greg and Anne. I don’t know what I want to see more of because there are so many aspects of farming that I don’t know about! Maybe a book of how Floret started from beginning to now. I am interested in the development, plans, what worked and what didn’t, how it has evolved. Keep doing what you are doing and THANK YOU for doing it.

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  935. Michele Hogan on

    It was MAGICAL, It is more personal and draws you right in, like YAAA come on in to my livingroom and watch me do magical stuff. I do not think most people understand all the steps it takes from seed to flower..And the Lilacs WELL somebody has to SAVE them…Just like the APPLE GUY he had to rescue all those antique varieties, if someone does not take and interest our past will be wiped out and the future generations will never know just how really beautiful life once was…..YOU KEEP GOIN GIRL…🎉🎉🙏🙏❤️❤️🌸🌸🌼🌼

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  936. Stephanie on

    I really enjoyed this first episode and getting a bit of a ‘behind the scenes’ view of what you and Chris are up to! As gardeners, my husband and I got a kick out of how you and Chris farm for a living so your personal hobby project is… a large garden. :o)

    What I would love to see is more natural beauty of the farm and nature ~vibes~ such as a segment at the end with sight + sound of whatever is happening that month: Duckies, frogs, flowers bobbing in the wind, birds popping out of their new homes, ASMR of the rain (or hail!) A moment of zen.

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  937. Crista on

    Thank you so much for sharing your farm with the world. I find a sense of peace and calm watching your videos and listening to Erin express her passion for what she does. It’s like my little moment of meditation. I stumbled upon Growing Floret a couple weeks ago and now can’t wait to create a flower garden in my backyard.

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  938. Heymom on

    Erin & Team, This is extremely detailed collection of resources organized just the way your florets are arranged when you do your research. I use these information and tweak it to apply for my zone10b climate zone. So thank you!

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  939. Brigitte Plume Québec,Canada on

    Wow! What a job you have. You are surrounded by an extraordinary team. Everything is so well orchestrated. From defining tasks, to preparing hundreds and hundreds of labels to identify the plants, to the documentation that Erin does meticulous. Erin’s narration is perfect, gentle and calm with a few bursts of laughter. I loved living May with you… can’t wait for June ❤️❤️

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  940. Kristin Schumann on

    This was awesome – I really enjoy the more unfiltered videos of everyday life at the farm. And now I have more to add to my floret rotation as I’ve watched Growing Floret like 4 times already! Haha

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  941. Nena Poirier on

    I’m glad you decided to go down this path of growing, collecting, documenting, saving and sharing. We’ll all be better for it. What you do is beautiful!

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  942. Marie Anter on

    I loved that you spoke to your new lilacs! I’m not alone!
    I also appreciated the tutorial on cross pollinating iris. The vlog was both informative and entertaining.
    Personally I love to learn as much as I possibly can about all aspects of gardening and arranging so including that in your videos is extremely valuable.
    Thanks for your generosity in sharing your experience with us.

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  943. Monisha Vijay on

    Hi, I enjoyed the videos. It was interesting to see behind the scenes of all the work you have been doing. After watching the video, I’m really curious to know how do you organize/plan all the works and keep on track. I would like to see day in your life kind of video or how to plan your days. Thank you.

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  944. Mary Merenda on

    Very interesting especially the facts about the speciality farms closing. Lilac study will benefit our gardens in the future, that makes me very happy. So glad you are able to do something you love doing, and sharing it with us. O
    I still love your zinnias!
    Keep up the good work.

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  945. Tracy on

    Pure delight! 💐

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  946. Eileen Johnson on

    You asked what brought tears to your eyes. EVERYTHING! What an enjoyable film! I alway learn something new and get inspired and motivated even more. The hard work done by everyone ie truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your passion and your experiences. 🌻

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  947. Amee Hastay on

    I think this video perfectly sums up what a written journal entry would be. It was lovely, poetic and real. The episode, journal entry ended and I just wanted to turn another page and keep reading. Thank you for all the glimpses into your beautiful farm/life, we gobble up every detail and love to see the seeds from your farm sprouting in our own back yard gardens. It’s just special. Thank you for all your research and open willingness to share your hard earned knowledge/resources in hopes to get more flowers out in the world. It has certainly made us addicted to growing flowers and trying new varieties, but my favorite bit is picking flowers with my kids and leaving bouquets for friends and neighbors.

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  948. Amy Williams on

    When my husband and I purchased our first home in 2016 it came with a half acre worth of planting possibilities. Out of all the projects we could have started on – there were plenty! – we started with installing a cut flower garden because I was so inspired by Floret. Your content, especially the videos you’ve recently put out, are no less inspiring to me now, nine years later! I was especially moved by your desire to collect plants from dying resources in hopes to carrying them forward. I would love to know more about how us home gardeners can contribute to supporting our local farmers and/or protect heirloom plant varieties. Or even how people like me who have the desire to startup a flower-based business (but have no idea where/how to start) can focus on creative business models that could potentially fill some of the industry gaps. Thank you for ALL you and your team do at Floret! : )

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  949. Jen Black on

    Absolutely love seeing and hearing about a day/month in the life of Floret Farms! Everything is so beautiful but obviously so much work goes into it becoming what it is. I would love to see a Floret #Fails video! 😆 Might make me feel better about all the mistakes and flops that I have done in my own garden! I’ve been trying to grow a meadow for 5 years and I think I am just providing a haven for invasives. Thank you for providing such beauty, knowledge and hope to all us!

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  950. Nicole on

    I loved it ! Perfect mix of behind the scenes and sharing the beauty. The opening sequence brought me to tears . This is only my second year growing flowers from seed (Floret zinnias and celosia), but I felt “it still feels like a miracle when I see my old friends again.” ♥️

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  951. Lindsay on

    I love everything about this. I think people need inspiration right now to go back into nature and I think you show how rewarding a relationship with nature is. I also think you answer every question I could possibly think about asking.

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  952. Kelly on

    Typo*
    “Magic on the farm” not mayor😅 auto correct on phones these days!! 😂

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  954. Barbara Newhouse on

    Beautiful start of an exciting series! The combination of beautiful sounds and real outtakes of life on the farm is magical!
    Thank you—can’t wait for the next episode!

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  955. Ashley Ferguson on

    I love the idea of the monthly video journals, it’s another wonderful way to make learning about Floret even more accessible. The production is incredible and the content invokes so much emotion, everyone has to be inspired after watching your videos. I love content around flower business ownership that we saw a lot of in the Growing Floret docuseries. The behind the scenes on what creative initiatives the team decides to invest in which complements the work you’re doing in the flower space and ways to generate additional revenue sources (books, lifestyle brand, etc.). Also love that there’s a seed book in the works :)

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  956. Jan Burk on

    You have inspired so much in me since first finding you through Magnolia farms. I have your books and have learned so much. 70 years old now, have a small yard packed with as many flowers as I can. I started with dahlias 5 years ago because of your book. Loved watching May on your farm and cannot wait to see June. The video just made me feel so happy to see how you are so genuinely loving your life!!!

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  957. Kelly on

    So so Beautiful!!! Love how real and honest you are with all your fellow followers and friends! And seeing you and Chris working together and smiling and laughing together is encouraging and so sweet! You can see the love you both have for each other and your farm! I loved seeing and hearing the birds and ducks. All the little magical things nature brings! I’ll be honest tho when the birds were being recorded and there was a background tone recorded it was a little much…maybe too long or a certain wave that almost hurt my ears…would prefer to just hear the birds and natural sound. That was the only thing I was like ehhh is it just me or this sound/tone a little much. Everything else was so warm and welcoming to see and feel the mayor the farm!

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  958. LeeAnn Brown on

    I just watched the first Farm Journey episode. I feel filled with emotion and almost watch to cry. I’m not sure I can put the emotions into words. The beauty, the quiet and simplicity. I love the way Erin is so natural talking to us. I feel sad about all the speciality nurseries going away. I can’t even say what I want more of or didn’t like. That’s like saying I wish Mt Rainier was different.
    I deeply appreciate everything you all put out to the world.

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  959. Lisa on

    What a beautiful glimpse into the incredible piece of nature you have carved out of a hustle & bustle world! The way you show all of the hard work that goes into farm living and then the little corners of peace and tranquility are truly a gift. I love, love, love the meadow and what it has become with all of the songbirds and sounds of nature. I think I would disappear to the meadow on a daily basis! Thank you for sharing all that you have created, cared for and are passionate about. You are truly an inspiration for those of us wanting to preserve the beauty that surrounds us here in the PNW and everywhere else in this big, busy world.

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  960. Melissa Hungerford on

    This is my first year growing flowers and you have so much knowledge. You answered such valuable questions and I truly enjoyed the series. Please make more!

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    • Team Floret on

      I’m so glad this helped answer some of your questions!

  961. James on

    The opening scene of what I assume are crabapple petals blowing in the wind … absolutely magical, like fairytale stuff but this is real life. It can be accomplished which give hope. Hope is a good thing. Same with the meadow. I got a bit emotional watching.

    But it’s hard work to create this “world.” You kinda show that. It’s not easy and constant work. Know that it is appreciated.

    Your endeavor to rescue heirloom plants is inspirational. Preserving genetic diversity is important. In doing so, you create a world for other elements of nature – insects, birds, small rodents, etc. all of which play a role in a balanced natural world. You say that you don’t know what is next after gathering these plants, but you have the have the base for what’s next – this genetic diversity. Folks don’t think ahead enough. When they do, often, it’s too late. Keep up the good work. As I’ve mentioned previously, you’re the Noah’s Ark of the plant world. I’m so glad someone is taking up the effort.

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  962. Marsha Schlesman on

    My husband and I absolutely enjoyed the journal film! We were thinking of what to ask you and sure enough you already answered our questions in your resources!! We are retired healthcare workers and bought a 55 acre property in FL Panhandle 6 yrs ago. Needless to say being surrounded by nature is healing but we feel overwhelmed at times. Floret has taught us so much during this period of time! We can’t thank you enough for sharing all your knowledge so that we can be successful growing too! ❤️

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  963. Payten Eveland on

    Love the video! Cant wait to watch more. I also planted a meadow on my property this year and cant wait to see it grow! I live in Stanwood and am a skagit master gardener so naturally I have all your books and watch all the videos for inspiration lol! I am excited to see more of the seed saving process.

    I would watch any video you put out. I love seeing content of any flowers in bloom on your farm. Next year I could use more info and tips on when to start certain seeds vs when to plant out. I cant wait to see the monthly updates of projects on the farm. More content of the different team members and what they work on during the months would be fascinating.
    Cant wait for next months video!

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  964. Shayna on

    This just made my whole day! Hands in the dirt, heart in the work. LOVE. I just loved seeing the day in and day out. Just the true authentic personality of Erin, felt connected. I was saddened to hear about the lilacs. How can we as local WA flower farmers help? What can we do? I am intrigued to hear more about the seed saving book. Overall the video was eye opening, refreshing to see the same struggles of the overwhelming of crazy busy days to the joy of the simple songs of the frogs. It was a joy to watch. I can’t wait for the next one!

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  965. Kristie Rigo on

    I don’t often set time aside to watch a video unless I’m deeply interested. I AM deeply interested!! You’re offering something so unique and so wonderful to experience and think you are absolutely on the right track with the content. So excited to watch future episodes. I told my husband if we were 30 years younger, we’d buy a flower farm. I hate up with lilacs right outside the front door and have always loved them. So glad you are preserving rare varieties for the future. All in all, I say “please don’t change a thing with the series”.

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  966. Belinda Briscoe on

    Erin (and team)
    I am so excited for this project and I can not wait to watch these as they come out. Thank you for sharing your love and your passion. In a period of time that has been incredibly hard, this is such a bright spot of joy!

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for watching!

  967. Rachel on

    I have been getting more and more involved in my garden in the last years and loved watching the video but what I really loved was this blog post that has links to answer all the questions I have! Thank you for not only showing us the beauty you cultivated but pointing me in a good direction to continue cultivating my own.

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  968. Ethan on

    Super exciting! I can’t wait to continue to see how things evolve around the farm.

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  969. Brett on

    Loved this so much! I thought it was a great mix of seeing the goings-on at the farm, instructional content (crossing irises), discussions of sourcing, and challenges you face (both on the farm and more broadly). I loved the goofy and personal moments– the clip of Chris freaking out because he got water in his boot and Erin yelling “Stop filming me!!!”. Those little bits humanize the work behind what you’re doing and I’ve always loved that your content is never staged. Would love to see more clips and hear more about other people on the farm (if they’re comfortable). What are their stories and what made them want to join Floret? I also really loved how you tied bits of nature into your work– the hail storm, the frogs singing, the dawn chorus– it all ties in to what you’re doing and reminds us that we’re part of something bigger!

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  970. Judy Kellogg on

    Floret Farm is my Happy Place 🌻😊
    When I need a break from my garden, when I need inspiration, I go to you. Your farm and all its many parts, places and people and creatures and of course flowers galore bring me peace, a sense of inner calm.
    Thank you for all you do and grow. For all the people, your community who make Floret possible. It’s all Amazing!!! You are all amazing!!!

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  971. Lisa on

    I really enjoyed the combination of beautiful scenes, practical scenes, and walking us through what is happening in interviews. The attention on learning and investigation blossoming into projects is fantastic! I am happy to see the emphasis on sharing space with birds and bringing wildlife into the garden. I have already been following the reduction of nurseries and am excited to hear about the projects to collect plants. On a small scale in my own community there is a growing interest in connecting or sharing between gardeners. So it’s good to see projects (like the seed collecting book) that can become resources. This episode was a nice mix. I wondered a little bit of the meadow mix is native because up in SE Alaska the Shasta daisy is on our list. Our city cuts a lot of lupine along the road and a bike path by my house that would be a fantastic run of lupine but they mow it too! I’d like to see attention (like in the UK) on encouraging native species and I hope if I make an effort to learn perhaps the mowing practices could change.

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  972. Jana on

    I was overcome with a deep appreciation of your growing passion, curiosity, problem-solving disposition, and connection with nature. Your willingness to share vulnerability and humility in unedited segments make you so approachable. You are an inspiration!
    I was hoping you can give just a little more visual guidance on how you created your starters (the roots on your zinnias😍) which make them so easy to handle. What was the brown dust you threw down in the rows before planting (at bottom of hole or top of soil?). And if I wanted to make my own modest meadow, how should I prepare land and when should I toss seeds. Do gophers, bunnies or deer eat the flowers in the meadow?
    I am excited about learning more from you and your beautiful farm😊

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  973. Bonnie Summerfeldt on

    This was so lovely! I love bird month! It’s magical. Seeing the yearly progress is awesome. I also love seeing behind the curtain – the team and how you manage garden tasks. I’m so curious how you juggle life with all you do on the farm. How many hours a day is farming, how do you fit in family time, manage to eat properly, etc. with so much to do. Is it scheduled so you don’t burn out?

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  974. Christina on

    My heart aches in the most loving way as I watch this. We are in between properties …and this has helped to keep my spirit alive with hope for the next season. Thank you for taking us along. Everything was perfect. Don’t change a thing ❤️

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  975. Vivian on

    I loved it all! I thought the video was very well done and yet very personalized. I think for me as a gardener the fact that you are saving the seeds and plants is awesome. I love nature so I very much enjoyed how you planted a meadow and hedgerows for the birds and critters which is so important. You in the meadow listening to the frogs made me tear up. My mother, who passed last year, her favorite flower was lilacs so the fact that you are saving the different varieties is very special.
    I love everything you are doing at the farm and so enjoyed watching this video while having my morning coffee, it was inspiring. I look forward to following the months ahead. Thank you!

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  976. Heather Roddy on

    Getting to watch the growth of the Floret family through videos, Instagram stories, and updates on the website has been such a blessing. There’s a nurturing feeling of tending to a garden space from the span of seedling to “going to seed” that is so hard to replicate. I don’t have much space between a few 4 foot raised beds and a multitude of large nursery pots, but being on that small scale makes it so much easier to focus on taking it slow and really honing in on what’s going to work and what’s not. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Erin and team for the resources and words of encouragement to everyone trying to just figure it out.
    “Hands in the dirt, heart in the work” was such a powerful reminder to keep finding the love, enjoyment, and passion in this season of cultivating blooms.
    For the May journal, I really enjoyed all of the silly moments where you can see everyone finding joy during one of the most stressful seasons of growing. It makes it relatable, wholesome.
    I find it difficult to narrow anything down that could be done better because I feel like we are all getting what we need from what the Floret team is producing.
    Going forward I would love to see things like “How Erin decides on certain varieties to cross with” (if the color or shape reminds her of something, market based desire, etc.), “How and why the farm is laid out as such”, and a “Sun up to sun down” snippet of what would be marked as the busiest day of the year.
    It is truly a gift to be able to continue following along on this journey, thank you Floret!

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  977. Tree on

    Over the top…overwhelming…almost exhausting …your lives seem crazy in a good way. One of my favorite things I learned from the video was about the loss of specialty nurseries and I am grateful that you are saving roses and lilacs and doing this kind of work to save endangered plants for the future. I also appreciate your support of wild birds. Are your ducks also treated like wild birds, in that do you feed them, collect their eggs or wind up eating them when they get old or do you just let them run wild eating slugs? Thanks for sharing!

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  978. Debbie Lubarsky on

    Love your videos and knowledge of flowers. I have a question that I hope you can help me with.
    I have a rose bush that blooms incredibly but an insect is eating the leaves of it. Can you recommend anything that I can do or apply that will get rid of this pest. I hope you can help.

    Debbie

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  979. Bridgett Kindle on

    Great episode! Favorite parts were birdhouses, meadow, and the dawn chorus. Also was great to see the team, and the little snippets of Erin and Chris talking with each other, love their banter, can tell how much you all love what you do! Felt like the episode was a nice mix of behind the scenes, hard work, plus educational. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing these episodes, can’t wait to see more!

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  980. Joanna Lizdenis on

    I have only recently heard about Floret farm from volunteering on a flower farm in Quebec. Your books were so beautiful and then I found you on instagram and watch all of your videos because I have now started my own mini flower farm back in NSW Australia.

    You are a fountain of knowledge and I am always impressed with how you utilise that with these beautiful videos. Thank you letting all of us into your world and a beautiful one at that!

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    • Team Floret on

      I’m so glad you’re here with us!

  981. Barbara Kirkwood on

    I absolutely loved the whole video! There is so much valuable information and presented in a peaceful way. There is so information that I need to keep and watch the video numerous times. I wish that your farm was closer to me. Are you open to visitors to come and see the farm? There isn’t any one part of the video that was the best and was presented in such a useful way. I liked the sources and info. listed at the end. It is definitely a keeper!

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  982. Brittany on

    I LOVE the realness of your videos. It truly shows the ups and downs of flower farming and how weather plays such an important role. I’m just starting my own flower journey in my back yard and enjoy learning all the things Floret provides! Keep up the awesome work.

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  983. Taylor on

    Love this! I just have a little 1/4 acre but I am inspired to fill it to the brim with flowers and bird houses and fruits and veggies. Love the inspiration of the song birds and the wild meadow! Looking forward to the videos being relaxing and also informative.

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  984. Brandi Goins on

    Always love any film you all produce!! Honestly I just want to know any and everything you guys doing at any point of the year! Your first flower book is really what made me want to start growing flowers and I’m still at it. I just planted a succession row last week with many of your zinnia and celosia seeds. Some even reseeded themselves from last year! Thanks for all you and your team do year after year!!

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  985. Kati Hughes on

    Your work gives me so much hope. I watch most of your videos tears in my eyes because of all the beauty and possibilities. Keeping us informed about disappearing plant sellers is also important. The work you do with your family and crew is precious for this plant and for me personally. Thank you.

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  986. Gwen on

    Thank you so much for making this video. I love the idea of following the farm both in flowers and life. The segment about the meadow reminded me of a project happening in my area. I went on a field trip to the McNary National Wildlife Refuge to learn about a project Whitman College is working on prior to restoration work of the lower, I believe, six miles of the Walla Walla River to the confluence with the Columbia River. Whitman is recording sounds (think of a trail cam) and then analyzing all the species reflected on that recording using AI. They are going to mirror the effort after the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) completes the restoration work to compare. It would be interesting to compare your farm that features in-tact landscapes to industrial farming methods as a way to showcase that it is possible to work with nature. As always, thank you for sharing your journey with us!

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  987. Roz Theesfeld on

    Oh my goodness—every time a Floret email lands in my inbox, its like a little burst of joy and inspiration! I can hardly wait to open it and soak in all the beauty, knowledge, and heart you so generously share.

    I’m inspired to create a mini Floret flower haven in my own garden—my own little slice of Floret on a smaller scale.

    The care and heart you pour into everything you do is truly extraordinary, and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for lighting the way with such grace and generosity.

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  988. Aubry on

    I like so much about watching any of your videos, you can see the passion you have for what you do which is so inspiring! The meadow seems like a magical place for meditation. For the vlog specifically, it would be neat to hear more from floret employees and their stories. I would suggest maybe make more videos that are shorter in length. It’s hard for me to carve out 45 mins to watch at one time.

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  989. Heidi on

    One word… WOW!!!

    I started growing my own seeds when I realized how much I was spending on petunias. A couple years ago, I set out to grow some veggies and figured I’d tuck a few flowers under my lights just for fun.

    Well… that escalated quickly. Once I saw the endless varieties of beautiful blooms I could grow—and started following people like you who truly inspired me—I was hooked. Now, I’m growing more flower varieties than I ever dreamed I could.

    Thank you for sharing the birdhouses—please keep us updated! I’m so curious to see how they do.

    I just wanted to say how much I loved that secret garden behind your house—it really spoke to me. As someone growing flowers just for myself, it felt so personal and relatable. I truly hope you’ll keep sharing that space throughout the series. It’s such a beautiful reminder of what can be done in a smaller area.

    The part that got me choked up was hearing about the specialty nurseries retiring and closing. It’s so moving to see how you’re honoring their legacy and keeping their work alive.

    And selfishly—I really hope you’ll be selling seeds again for the 2026 season. I’ll be first in line! 🥰

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  990. Sarah on

    Anytime I can see the beautiful farm on video with behind the scenes coverage, I love to watch. Thanks for sharing knowledge and beauty-it’s so appreciated!

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  991. Diane Gabriel on

    Just finished watching this episode right before yoga class. As a born and raised Californian Mexican-American expat living in Hampshire, UK, what especially struck me was the concept of seasons. Its not something that I was very aware of in the US, because I think that in some ways, the American culture is more about an eternal Summer. That is, there is never any hardship, you always have a smile on, you don’t present the mucky bits, there’s not much about the preparation, but its always about being prepared and showing your best. In contrast, the United Kingdom has tough seasons, winter being the hardest, there’s mould in your bathroom every week, and its so cold outside that you feel like your clothes are damp on a walk. You don’t see the sun for weeks, and you are always trying to keep the chaos (mould and damp!) at bay. Birds migrate out to warmer parts of Africa, so its quieter. So that when the Spring comes, its really really different. This is what attracts me to the series, what are those specific things about Floret that nobody would know but people that live and work there. I may be pretty biased, because I am very much into nature, but what I really found myself tuned into are the sections about the wild meadow and the bird houses. When you talked about how it seemed that nothing was getting established, I really connected with it, because I know what its like to see a patch of bare soil and envision what it could be, but then find so many challenges leading up to the vision. The section about the Dawn Chorus especially warmed my heart, it is one of the core memories I formed when I moved here, but the thing is, Dawn Chorus’s don’t just happen in UK, they happen all over the world, in farms and in cities, and its all because of the lifecycle of the birds. They are in mating season, and will sing their best songs to attract mates. Then comes fledgling season, the songs are not as intense, but now its about having enough food out for the parents to lay the best and biggest eggs, and then see if there’s enough insects for them to feed the babies. I learned that for one particular type of bird (just one), it takes 100 caterpillars a day per baby to feed until its left the nest, that is a lot of caterpillars! I find myself wanting to know more about what happens to these nesting birds, what sorts are they? Where do they come from? Are the birds using the nests, and what are their quirks? I really love the flower side of Floret, but what I think is so interesting is also how the dynamic of the different bits of your farm come together each season/month. The frog calls were also very particular, does that patch of ground stay wet all year? or how does it change from season to season. Those shots of the geese in an area of the garden were lovely, particularly because its those little spaces that only someone at Floret would know. A lot of what I am witnessing here is that there’s a massive shift in how to include nature into a system, but also the reality of how sometimes its a tough balance, as you mentioned with the losses of farming animals. I have watched our pear tree covered in aphids one month and then entirely fine and full of ladybirds the next, and its those things that I want to see what happens at Floret, do you see the same things? or is it different? What is unique about Floret, regarding how the cycles move through your land, and the different players there, the flowers, the people, the bugs, and whether they make life heaven or hell, how do the birds play into it? Is it always good, or sometimes difficult? My mind is buzzing with so much XD. Hope this isn’t too much spam, but I quite enjoyed that and will be looking forward to more, don’t be afraid to deviate from flowers just a little to the other parts of the farm, I even found myself wanting to reach into the screen and ask Francisco, what inspires you when building creative birdhouses? because I honestly was like, I want to build some! lol. Some of my favourite documentaries I watch over and over are The Biggest Little Farm, Kiss The Ground, Common Ground, and Wilding; along with All Creatures Great and Small, which really have that light-hearted feel that this series seems to have, about the rhythms of a place. A book I like that I just learned about that is similar feel to this is Heligan Harvest, a Years Journal, which is about a vegetable garden and all the changes that happen to grow it and maintain it, bug diseases and all. Floret is looking to be another one of my favourites in line with my treasury of feel good, but honest peers into the lives of those who spend a lot of time in nature, working with plants and animals, even microbes through the harshest and sweetest seasons. Well Done :) I want to see more!

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  992. Sally Day on

    Oh my gosh, I’m 76 years old. Earlier this morning I decided to walk on my walking pad and watch Utube.
    Your May 2025 episode popped right out so I started watching you.
    I love the quiet of nature. Away from traffic, etc.
    Seeing you in your meadow. I love that too. To see and hear what a lot of people miss is my salve.
    Thank you for all that you and your team do🙏🐞🌹💖

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  993. Linda on

    The filming of everything on the farm is fantastic, really tugs at the heart. It makes us feel involved. I would imagine that most of us Floret fans miss the episodes on tv. This is a good replacement, very inspiring. Thank you Erin for taking the time to collect plants from nurseries that are closing down these days. Someone needs to save them.

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  994. Diane Berthon on

    Thank you so much for the great video of the farm, flowers, the animals, your team at work. I wish you lived closed by I would volunteer to help you. I have followed you for years, bought your seeds, and have treasured and saved all your videos , classes and emails.

    I would not change what you and Chris have done, GREAT JOB.

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  995. JS10 on

    I absolutely love everything you put out! I found your first documentary “growing Floret” and fell in love with what you do. I have all your books and I bought some of your Floret originals and couldn’t wait to see what everyday in the garden brings! Also used Alpen glow as a wedding color! This series so far is well done and love seeing how things are done on the farm in May. You guys are incredible at what you do. Excited to see more from this series!

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  996. Micah Matthews on

    Love all of this! This video was such a good way to remind me to romanticize this farming life a bit. It was so gratifying to hear that this spring season is sometimes hard for you too and overwhelming at times. I’m so excited about the seed saving book, but even more to hear that you are planning to document potential harvests on crops – for a newer grower it’s so hard to know what you might expect harvest wise from a crop. Thank you for all you do! Excited to follow the rest of the year!

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  997. Jan Carey on

    These videos feed my soul. I am so grateful to you all.

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  998. Zane on

    The list of all of the resources in a blog post is so helpful! I hope you guys of that for every episode going forward!

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  999. Shannen Kellim on

    I love watching your monthly videos so far! They are the perfect combination of sharing ideas, creating more wild spaces, working with your ecosystem, silly commentary from Erin and Chris that makes us feel more connected, and passion for preservation. It’s beautiful to move through the seasons with you. I really appreciated when you shared that something breaks on the farm everyday :p That was very validating as a former flower farmer! Thank you for caring so deeply.

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  1000. Shelley on

    Absolutely beautiful Erin and Chris! It’s exactly what we want to see. Thank you for sharing and allowing us to peek into your farm and day to day life. You are such an inspiration to us…always positive and encouraging us to try and to do better. My love of flowers is all because of you and your beautiful books, videos and passion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

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  1001. Ayesha on

    This is amazing! Thank you for letting us into your world. It’s so amazing and wonderful to get a glimpse of what it’s like to live your dream.
    I’m most excited to see what the processes are like for the private garden. It feels like the most relatable to my suburban garden life.
    I’m so excited for the rest of this series!!

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  1002. Robyn Anglebrandt on

    Loving this video and longing for the next one.

    Would love to hear what you are throwing down ( bucket of Dust) as you do it. Maybe hear more about how you combat diseases or issues with the flowers( bugs, winds, diseases, or other trials along the way) you encourage us to keep going knowing we aren’t alone when disasters strike us in our gardens.

    Cherish seeing what is possible and helps me lean into the hard work for the mighty payoff ! Thank you-
    8 Anchors Farm~ North Mississippi

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  1003. Katie on

    Thank you so much for putting your time and such effort into making such an amazing resource! I am learning so much from you and getting to see how others do things is such inspiration. The list of where you find different items is so great. I love to sit and drink my morning coffee listening to the birds and watching your vlog!

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  1004. Stephanie Davis on

    Entrepreneurial thoughts. One of the reasons I watch everything is for the entrepreneurial magic. The team has such insight. And I LOVE that the thinking is not always about just growth in terms of dollars, but maps back to purpose. So many of the projects I see this month don’t seem to have any financial payback. Is that correct? How do you pay for them? How do you see the projects you do supporting themself? Is is books? Stock Photography? Classes? At the beginning of your journey, the financial aspect was such a huge part out of necessity. With the end of seed sales, how does the farm thrive now? I ask not for just the capitalist aspect, but how are you paying for feeding your creativity? This is important info for all creative businesses/endeavors….to show it can both feed your soul and your family and your future inspiration. I would love to know more about this aspect of your thinking if it doesn’t hurt your business to share.

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  1005. Bonnie Braunius on

    It’s all so beautiful. Combined with the music, and the music of nature , it brings a tear to my eyes.

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  1006. Christina on

    Beautiful and wonderfully done. It’s nice to see what’s happening on your farm each month. What’s blooming and growing. Look forward to June.

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  1007. Hannah Alexander on

    I absolutely love this!!! I think it would be awesome though to see some of the family every once in a while. Thanks so much Erin for letting us see the special things in your life!

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  1008. Kristen on

    Love learning through your journey! Would love more info on season extension and gap season and how to manage all that!
    Thank you for all you and your team do!

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  1009. Stacie Clark on

    You never cease to inspire me!! The teamwork, positivity, incredible expansion you have since the beginning of your journey has pushed me in my own garden, even at high desert short seasons, to utilize compost and amend soils, so clearly important but overlooked. For me, the life in May on the farm shows just how in tune all fellow gardeners are with nature. I love listening to the frogs on your video, seriously, my favorite part! A hallmark that sunny days are ahead .
    I’m trying new plants this year like Amaranth and finally after 3 years of trying, have Celosia up and ready to transplant from a makeshift greenhouse dropped down from the ceiling in my workshop thanks to you.
    Thank you all for bringing beauty and ideas to all of us! Stacie and All the creatures at Medicine Horse

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  1010. Shannon Parker on

    Found and have loved the iris’s I purchased through schreiners gardens! Your vlog’s have taught me so much about growing flowers, types I never knew about and ones I was scared to try. The format y’all have created in teaching all things flowers is very user friendly!

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  1011. PATRICE ADAMS on

    I love watching all that goes on in your little piece of paradise. I’m growing a dahlia garden for the first time because you inspired me! I can’t wait to see blooms and I even have some of your dahlia seeds I got last year, going strong.

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  1012. Olga Z on

    You guys are amazing, I always love to see the highs and lows of gardening and how to bounce back when things don’t go exactly to plan. My garden is tiny so I love seeing what you guys are doing at a larger scale. Keep doing what you’re doing it is wonderful to witness :)

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  1013. Kristan Carroll on

    My morning alarm is in fact the Dawn Chorus 😆. & it is the best way to wake up.

    It’s been my dream for you to put on a show like Gardeners World and here we are. I think yall hit the nail on the head with this. I especially enjoyed the peek into the private gardens and a little insight into future plans. Yes to encouraging more wildlife and bringing awareness to the importance of specialty nurseries. I really enjoyed this episode.

    BUT I personally missed Jill 🤣 I LOVE seeing you two work together and I missed hearing her laugh. Also hoping as the months roll on there’s some flashbacks to previous months and where it’s at now, keeping us updated on the progress or setbacks.

    Congratulations on an amazing first episode & cheers to many more.

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  1014. Meggie Sisemore on

    Complete peace! I live on a farm and I’m up at 4:30 every morning with excitement and awe I’m widowed and find myself wandering thru my gardens and pastures You are such an inspiration to me to keep listening to nature, to keep planting those seeds and snipping those flowers. Thank you for this video It’s wonderful

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  1015. Teresa on

    Thank you for this video. It was a joy to watch, and I am looking forward to seeing each month unfold! The visuals are always so magical, I just love the way you put your videos together!
    I am so grateful for all of the resources you so willingly share.
    I also enjoyed getting to hear about upcoming projects. You discussed planting 25 of each variety of certain flowers/plants to be able to document and share how much production one could expect from each, and I know I will be eagerly anticipating this!

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  1016. Julie Bargman on

    Amazing and Inspiring! I didn’t realize the farm was so big and all of the different projects that are going on. Erin has a down-to-earth approach that I love listening to. I can’t wait for future episodes!

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  1017. Vicki Sakioka on

    Wow I am blown away. All of it was perfect and I am so excited to be brought along on your journey. You are a gift to us all
    Bless You🫶🏻

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  1018. Cara Chandon on

    Wow, what a beautiful month! So much hard work but soooo much beauty to come! I love the meadow part! I appreciate the documentation of what the farm looks like in a month, it really shows how much goes into the beauty later on!

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  1019. Tammy Deller on

    Let me start by saying…..Amazing!
    I love to see the vulnerability, the struggles with weather, the trial and error (especially the error) and the glory of it all.
    I have a very small cutting garden that I started about 5 years ago. I understand the part about you getting lost in the meadow, I too will gravitate to my cutting garden when I feel stressed or I need a quiet brake. There’s something magical about being “one” with nature no matter how small the space.
    I hope to see some of your heirloom varieties come to market in the future. The roses, the lilacs and flowers that are being lost on a daily basis is so heart wrenching I am happy to see that someone, and I hope there are others willing to take on the task of saving them.
    Anyway, I truly enjoyed the first video of what I hope will be many more. For the 45 mins. it took to watch it, I felt the world around me slip away and for a brief moment, I was on your farm, pure love!

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  1020. Mikila Taylor on

    The video was beautiful and very inspiring, especially for a new (ish) grower like myself. Seeing the meadow grow and blossom was incredible. It reminds me so much of running through fields and meadows just like it when I was a kid. I can’t wait to see the video for June! Also, pizza and a cold root beer float are top tier rewards at the end of a hard day’s work! :)

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  1021. DoLee on

    Well, this was the day I was going to accomplish so much, but made the mistake of sitting down at my computer with a cup of coffee, and the first thing I saw was this blog. There went the first hour. I loved it. The whole thing was amazing. Especially the lilacs. They don’t grow too well here in Sacramento, Calif., but I finally have one started in my back yard. This is the first year I had three small flowers. I just can’t imagine how wonderful it must be for you to be surrounded by so much beauty and amazing scents. Of course, you work so hard, and I do appreciate that. I can’t wait for next months update. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful farm with us.

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  1022. Carole Bentley on

    I loved this, just as much as your show on Magnolia!

    I have to say that your voice is very soothing to listen to when you are narrating and this draws me in.

    Thank you for sharing this~Carole

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  1023. Phyllis Horn on

    Erin, I’ve watched it twice!! And will watch it again and again OMG!! You nailed it ! It was so natural and real!! Loved the way it was filmed and the music 🎶- loved the songbird meadow segment, but wait it’s all good – hiding in the meadow and hugging flowering shrub was just perfect – loved all the sweet moments with you and your husband and the humor- and finishing the day with pizza and and or a root beer float was great – when you said you were making these films for us 😭 that was so sweet – thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us – looking forward to seeing more of what you have in store and can’t wait for more special moments that you have created with your family and staff – you checked all the boxes on what I wanted see, and so I just want to be surprised for the next shows and know you will nail each time 💕💐

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  1024. Amanda on

    Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration year after year. You completely shifted the way I think about and make my gardens. What I am fascinated and terrified with is the closing of these nurseries and the loss of these plants and knowledge. I would love more and more information about these varieties, it helps the direction of my little garden and how we can all do our bit to help. Thank you guys!!!

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  1025. Jessica parkyn on

    I usually watch your content when I get ready in the morning before work. Getting to see the beauty of the farm and experience your joy and passion is such an uplifting way to start the day. It also inspires me to continually look for ways to create beauty in my yard and enjoy this life we have and being lucky enough to have space and time to grow flowers

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  1026. Vikki on

    I am beside myself with joy. I’m in Northern Mn.
    You are doing a fabulous project. Your dedication to helping others grow beauty is breathtaking.
    I am in for every step.
    Best,
    Vikki

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  1027. Janelle Ashley on

    The cinematography of your videos is gorgeous. I love the candidness of this video mixed with the beautiful garden shots. I would like (not that I like but) to see more of the fails on the farm specifically with seedlings if you have them and trouble shooting issues (under-watering, over watering, viruses, etc.) and in different growing situations (green house, direct sow, window sill, etc.) I know you may not want to show some of those things (if they even happen in your beautiful space) but it would be helpful as I have no green house just a window sill, winter sewing and a shady table outside to start some seeds when it’s warm enough. I live just north of Seattle and didn’t realize this area is a garden mecca until my family got the chance to move into a house and I became obsessed with all things gardening. Knowing amazing farms, nurseries flora and fauna surround us here has made me see this area I grew up in with new eyes.

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  1028. Emma Restorick on

    This was so beautiful to watch :) thank you so much for the window into your farm. I especially loved hearing about all of the extra stuff you’re doing on the farm; for wildlife, for biodiversity, protecting old varieties for future generations. It’s just incredible the energy that you bring to it all!

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  1029. Kaitlin on

    The narration is beautiful Erin! I love this new series. The resource list is amazing. You are like a poet. Someone else mentioned having more Jill. I agree with that!

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  1030. Leesa Schlimgen on

    I loved it! I love hearing about your personal projects and how you are collecting so many varieties of heirloom plants that could easily be lost someday because specialized nurseries are slowly closing. Keep up the good work! Your videos have such a peacefulness and calmness to them that is much needed in a world full of chaos. Thank you 😊

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  1031. Rachel Schwartz on

    I am so looking forward to this series. Thank you for how much you share your learning and experience with all of us. I really liked how you showed this as a conversation with Rob Finch, since it feels like you are also having a conversation with us. I would love to hear more about how select what you are going to grow each year, as well as some of the more mundane things like how you handle keeping plant viruses etc. at bay. I do think it was a tad long to watch in one sitting–I could envision the content about the dawn chorus (love!!) and the bird culture on the farm as a separate segment/bonus episode, but it was all so interesting. Thank you :)

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  1032. Mona Isaacs on

    This was magical for me. We live in such fraught times that it’s a welcome relief to know the beautiful farm exists and to learn about the incredible work you are doing. Thank you. I can’t wait for next month.

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  1033. Ellen Smith on

    Watched it first thing this am! It was delightful! Your farm is beautiful! So happy your dreams are becoming reality! Congratulations great video!

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  1034. Judy Warren on

    What a delightful introduction to what is happening at Floret these days — I have missed your continuing story on HGTV, darn it!

    I liked the variety of topics presented, so we, your audience, get a realistic sense of what hard work it takes to make Floret Farm successful — all the dedicated work of you and your staff. The photography is superb, the background information is right on, and I compliment you for allowing your wider audience to see and experience what really goes on, and all the work it takes, to make Floret Farm the success it is. And saving heirloom species is so very important, as is providing habitat for wildlife!

    I truly look forward to more installments! Well done, indeed!

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  1035. Nichole Bennett on

    I love this, but I could watch your shows all day! I honestly really like how approachable it all is. You show the fun, the beauty and all the in between, the reality of the weather and the hard days. I will say, even though I’m not great with plants, this makes me want to start a Lilac farm, the smell would be amazing and the nurseries can’t just disappear! Thank you for putting this out for the world. I do check your site out for advise on my little gardens.

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  1036. Sophie Watkins on

    I loved how beautiful you were able to capture everything as well as keeping it real and telling us all of your dreams and why you do what you do. Like the meadow and the flower collecting and the birds!
    I would love to hear more about the logistical side of things at some point if possible? Like do you have a hose at ever hoop house? What kind of drip irrigation do you use? Or fertilizer?
    Thank you for all you’re doing and sharing the magic with us! I’m so so excited to continue watching!

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  1037. Alexis Wroughton on

    My overall feeling at the end of this is: I feel involved, and an “I can’t wait” feeling to see what develops between now and the next one. This series feels like we’ll be able to track things and see updates in real time, which I love.

    I saw one other comment that it could be cut tighter, but I think I disagree: Some of the longer, wandering, stream of consciousness moments were my favorite (like walking through the field together). I like that we see more personality and thinking and “accidental” moments as YOU experience them, rather than tightly-packed, highly-informational “one-take-wonder” delivery (which I also love in a different context on IG). This format feels more relatable and inviting.

    Liked:
    – Intro feels like it breaks the 4th wall and invites you into the process. It makes me think about what you’re experiencing as you’re trying to create this new series and find the rhythm. I feel a part of the process instead of just a consumer of it.
    – I like the quick snippets of “in-between” moments (like locking up the door before heading out to the field) because it feels relatable and puts me in the moment.
    – There was more laughing together in this compared to Growing Floret, which I love! It feels like we get to be part of the fun.
    – Love the music choices and slower, closeup shots showing the beauty of the farm.
    – Seeing bits of conversation or “reverse” iPhone footage so we can see what the actual process of filming looks like. (this might be a niche interest since I’ve done some photo/video work myself)
    – Love getting to see more of the “behind the scenes” of glimpses we saw on IG last month.
    – Cannot WAIT for the seed-saving book. Was excited to hear talk about this.
    – The humor and fun in this ep. The doubled-up wording when talking about the ducks felt playful and like people who know each other.

    Want:
    – As these episodes continue, I’d love to see updates and “revisits” on progress or changes of certain things (the birdhouses, the private garden, the seed-saving book progress).
    – I’d love to see more interviews with the rest of the team too. More interview-style questions to them so we can know them more and understand their process. I love the idea of two team-members being interviewed together to see their dynamic together.
    – More Jill! I think the documentary helped us to feel like we know you and some of your team. In a strange way, they feel like characters in a show that I “miss” and want to hear from. Would love to hear more from Jill and other team members too.
    “Projects with Francisco and Jachin” – now this would be a fun mini-series!

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  1038. Suzanne McClennon on

    As usual this is another example of all of your beautifully produced documentaries. Your voice is so beautifully calming, truly. I can’t wait to watch the months going forward. Hopefully, your June is better than ours has been here in Southeastern PA. Rain, rain, and more rain! Well done Team Floret 🌸

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  1039. Josie on

    Fantastic film loved it I don’t know if I have any great suggestions but I’ll let my weird wonderings out of my head for the sake of ideas. Kinda curious about what a normal day in the life Chris and Erin would look like when running errands outside of the farm. Do you have a lot of people recognize you and want to talk to you or are you left alone and given your space. Do you have other curiosities if you were ever to have spare time, sewing, canning, bread making, sailing from Oregon to Hawaii with your cat? Are there normal chores that get farmed out to other services like house cleaning and laundry because of the sheer work load of farm tasks? Any places you guys would love to visit that is on a bucket list even if it was for nature and plants? Do you see new species of butterflies, bugs, snakes or birds on the farm that you’ve never seen before? What’s the culture on the farm? Kind gestures, pranks or ways of showing one another how much you care. What’s the oldest plant book you own? What is your favorite thing about it? One book that I’ve read and really enjoyed was chicken soup for the gardeners soul. Have you read that yet? The stories are pretty great. You guys do a fantastic job on all your film projects! Would be fun to have a book one day that told more more historical stories but about plants. For example people used to take sourdough starter on their journeys and keep it alive to be able to make bread and eat. I know there are many stories about plants being taken along for the same types of journeys whether for food or for beauty. Do you have a houseplant that you’ve kept alive all these years that was one of your original houseplants when you were first getting started. I’ll admit I feel silly asking all these questions but if I was having a conversation with you these are some of the random things that could pop up. 😂

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  1040. Stacy Eppel on

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This was a wonderful video (but let’s be real. They’re all wonderful!!). What I loved about this one was seeing the beauty. Watching you wonder, wander, and discover. Your relationship with Chris. Seeing Rob ask questions remotely. The moments of zen. The sounds. It’s just so nice to travel along with you and get a peek into your real world.

    Ideas: I’d love to get to know more about the workers of Floret. About your remote video set up. With all of the stuff and nonsense of the world, moments of zen really help. (I would seriously love a 30 min wake up video.) Having visited Skagit Valley this spring for the Tulip Festival, moments about town in your favorite places. The mountains! I also wonder about getting inside your mind about future planning, what we can expect in the next month, like a preview. Anything about the industry, conversations you’re having. How you handle the tough times and keep going. How much of the day are you filming? What’s the editing process like? Incorporating our updates, how our gardens are going. Jill giggles. What bugs the crud out of you? Sunset supercut. Morning rituals. How do you organize the work of the farm? Do you have a week-by-week plan? How much is responsive? Oooo! About the Floret brand and design!! (I’m in marketing…)

    I love and appreciate all of you and the beauty, peace, and joy you bring to the world. My life is better for it. ❤️

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  1041. Mirna Best on

    Thanks Erin and all your staff to showing and sharing your wonderful time and nature living lifestyle, dedication and learning each time …is very refreshing and lovely to see to your video of this month of May! Are great inspirational and continues motivation to me and another’s as well. Keeping me going with our God are possible to do it! God bless you all! ..happy Spring harvest everyone! ❤️🌹from Our farm of North Texas.

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  1042. brenda on

    Wow what a lot of work! It’s amazing what Floret has accomplished over the years. I love to see the information on preserving heritage plants and would like more information on where these types of plants could be bought internationally. Also love your meadow, the birds are amazing. It’s very interesting seeing how the farm works and what projects are in the making or just being thought about. Looking forward to your seed saving book and the day you release some of the Dahlias you have been breeding. Love the whole video! Thanks for doing this!

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  1043. Daniela on

    Like everything Erin and the Floret team create, this video was engaging, inspiring, and most importantly genuine. I especially appreciated the honest balance between showcasing the hard work, the beauty that comes from it, and the respect for nature.

    Two of my favorite moments were seeing Chris dump water out of his boots and Erin driving back with the golf cart full of empty trays. Such simple, real moments that many would leave out, but it’s exactly this authenticity that makes Floret so special. It was wonderful to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the team we’ve all come to love through Growing Floret, back in action.

    Lastly, I would like to add that I enjoyed the interview-like interaction between Rob and Erin because it made the video feel conversational rather than like a speech or performance.

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  1044. Barry Komm on

    I thoroughly enjoyed this newest episode in your journey. Have to say that since initially getting introduced to Floret watching Growing Floret has stimulated–motivated–activated my interest in flower gardening. This all started for me when I was 70!! I was always into gardening, but watching your productions and feeling your passion really struck a chord with me. Now I am starting seeds in my basement on racks and transplanting to above ground planters and also into my small garden beds. Instead of buying cut flowers every week my wife and I have our own and we also share seedlings with friends and neighbors. We have many Floret originals and they are beautiful and we just enjoy doing this–the whole process. I thank you and all those working with you for sharing so openly, not only with your videos, but your books and newsletters. If I had it to do all over again, I would definitely be doing flower farming. My initial dream was to be a tropical fish farmer, but that didn’t pan out. I did become a scientist and spent the majority of my career developing drugs aimed at Women’s Health. This new passion of flower growing will have to be kept in check, but I am so into it and thank you for that!! I look forward to your future pieces, Thanks!!!!!

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  1045. Pauline DeCloedt on

    You are my inspiration to get out there and do it. Grow from seed, plant, harvest and then create. Thank you.

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  1046. Allison on

    Thank you Floret and Team for making this! It is always so inspiring to watch you all work and manage the farm – it keeps me motivated and going strong on my own farm. I can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes! I’m looking forward to seeing more of the day to day and team interactions.

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  1047. Tiana Chandon on

    Everything you guys produce captures our attention! But I would love to see more of “day in the life” type blog! But honestly any format of capturing what it’s like at floret is super interesting! Month by month is a great way to capture it! Love all things Floret!

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  1048. Annie Sterling on

    Your May filming gave me a place I did not know I needed. The beauty and calmness was felt deeply. The filming was stunning and my favorite was the meadow, flowers and grasses taking their own direction and you hiding in amongst them. I appreciate you telling me about your personal ways of dealing with all you see in the flower world, stresses on the farm and the shear work that is involved. With all the projects and work you are doing please know how much I appreciate and will savor your decision to film a year at Floret. Thank you.

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  1049. Kathy Pimmel on

    So enjoyed watching. I have a particular love for lilacs and hope down the road your project somehow leads to having more varieties available for home gardeners. Nurseries near us in the Midwest have only a handful of varieties.
    I am also excited to watch your seed saving project. I remember my mom saving seeds decades ago, but sadly I was little then and didn’t appreciate her mad skills. I attempted saving zinnias and dahlias last year. Some of my saved seeds sprouted. Will see how they grow. I know I need more practice in the seed saving department.
    Finally curious how you fit life in around all the time with the farm? I can see how the farm is more than a full time job and obviously a passion and life’s work. Truly amazing. In another life, I dream of spending days and nights tending such a place. Thank you for sharing your work. It’s inspiring.

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  1050. Tiina Samson on

    In this world of chaos watching everything you do on the farm and what you stand for brings me peace. Thank you! Dream life!

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  1051. Brittany on

    I’m in love with your wildlife field. It is coming along so beautifully. I’ve never realized adding something like that would be such a resource for songbirds specifically. I also appreciate that you showed its progress along the way. That it took multiple seasons to get it to where it is. This blog helps round out the episode with links to deep dives on specific topics covered or addressed in the episode. Well done.

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  1052. Cortney Barter on

    What moved me most was how personal it felt, especially those moments between you and Chris. The little glimpses — coffee in hand, pizza nights, joking while juggling the everyday chaos — reminded me that behind all the breathtaking beauty of Floret is a real, loving, imperfect human heartbeat. It made everything feel more connected and more possible for someone like me just starting out.

    The pace of the farm, the constant motion, the sheer scope of what you’re holding. I know there’s a strong team behind you, but it’s clear you’re the backbone, the vision-keeper, the soul of it all. Watching you rescue heirloom roses and lilacs, preserve the legacy of other farms, and now turn your energy to seed saving… it left me wondering: Is it sustainable for you long-term? As your legacy grows, is there a plan in place for you to rest, to pass the torch, or to guide others who want to help carry it?

    As a brand-new flower farmer, I feel such a deep pull to be part of this preservation work. I would love to help keep these rare and beloved varieties alive — but where do I start? Will you ever be able to offer cuttings of the rescued roses and lilacs, especially if the nurseries that once carried them have closed? Are there ways we can support this mission, even at a small scale?

    Would you ever consider a Floret mentorship or apprenticeship for growers who want to specialize in heirlooms? And is there a space — a forum, a directory, anything — where those of us with the same calling can connect, learn, and work together? I imagine there are so many others out there caring for rare roses or holding onto varieties they don’t want to lose, and I’d be so honored to be part of that community.

    I’m also incredibly excited for your seed-saving book. It feels like such a generous and thoughtful continuation of the work you’ve done. As someone trying to grow slowly and intentionally, I’m eager to learn about your systems, how you manage your time, and how to build seed saving into a sustainable rhythm. Every saved seed holds a story — and I want to learn how to honor that, too.

    Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Your creativity and care ripple out farther than you know.

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  1053. Hannah on

    I loved seeing a bit of your staff. How many people does it take to run an operation of this scale? What types of help are they providing? Are they working full time throughout the winter too? Do you feel pressure to provide a living for this many people? I’d love to hear more about this as well as the crew’s unique skills and fun projects where they are able to shine, like the birdhouses!

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  1054. Kelsey on

    Beautiful work! Love to watch all of your videos and soak up learning everything I can for our small urban lot & wildflower farm! Love getting to experience more behind the scenes, seeing the flower crew and what they do, and your process. Would love to hear more about your to do lists each months and how you decide what to do and when each day! Also, I am sure this might come more in the winter episodes, but I would love to see more about how you plan out everything you are planting & your system. The scale & thoughtfulness to which you farm is so inspiring! Loved seeing the meadow and your process with that this episode too!

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  1055. Susan Whitfield on

    Wonderful beyond words! I love the way it’s been filmed so that I feel almost like I’m there in person. Inspiring, loving, joyful, inclusive, so that I feel that all of you at Floret could be my friends because you passionately care about things that are important to me. Makes me want to be a better gardener, a better steward, and a better person. I didn’t really have time to watch this morning, but I did and now I feel a new enthusiasm in spite of these times which are emotionally so difficult between climate change and cultural shock. Thank you, thank you for sharing your joy and passion about nature!

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  1056. Chris Pettine on

    I loved it all but especially the emphasis on the meadow with the gentle swaying of the grasses and flowers and the humming of the bees and chirping of the birds – a complete symphony from dawn to darkness of night. The rewards of sewing and planting and harvesting are so worth the effort. I appreciate your sharing of the small things that make you happy, like finding four leaf clovers and raising baby ducklings. Simple things matter – time is short to enjoy the abundance of nature. Also loved the segment on lilacs which brought back childhood memories. I look forward to more monthly journals for joy and inspiration . Thanks to you and your team for this gift.

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  1057. Dawn Qualey on

    I watch with tears in my eyes and so appreciate what you are doing for the world! I spent my life working with at risk teens/children as a Probation Officer and then a Social Worker. I’m retired and have an acre and each thing I grow is my chance to work with babies then teens then adults and then death. Thank YOU for these videos. One question? How do you work with the gophers Ughhhhhhhh

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  1058. Suzzelle on

    Soooo much information! From the exciting things going on at the farm, to how you do it all, to the awesome resources you give for those of us obsessed with learning more! I love opening up my email in the morning to see ANYTHING from Floret. Thse emails are always loaded with everything I love to read about. Your time and efforts to provide so much is truely remarkable and appreciated! I miss Timmy though.

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  1059. Barbara Cairns on

    You never cease to amaze! I love the video on so many levels…on the practical side, interesting to see the process in action, several pieces of equipment caught my eye, including the label printer! Who knew?!! lol! I love your format, that you have continued the conversational style, is so refreshing with plenty of lessons and also candor about set-backs. It is incredible to see how your operation has grown since an episode years ago that shared when you stepped back from an attempted expansion! Your continuous learning and exploration is inspiring. So fun to see your journey with and for the birds…we live in the East coast so we’ve always had a certain amount of birds but when we took a 1/2 acre that had few plantings and started to add more and five years in, sitting in the lawn at 5:00 with a cocktail we witnessed “Grand Central Station” for birds flying through above our heads we realized we had created more habitat and have since started recording the species and have a camera on a feeder. Shamefully, I didn’t know sparrows are ground nesters, learned from your video, so now I know why a sparrow was quacking at me as I worked in a certain area recently. Loved seeing your meadow, your journey with it and your sense of wonder about it! Photography and sound are wonderful. Also, seeing the team you’ve built up and finally, I SO appreciate how you always share your resources. The list in the blog is terrific. I’m hoping find the name of those lilac sources in one of those links. Sad to learn about the loss of nurseries/suppliers. Canard-Pyle Roses is in our area in PA, luckily they found a buyer, Ball. Wish others will too.
    Thank you so much for being so incredibly prolific and real!! Hats off on all you’ve achieved, fabulous!!

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  1060. Tami Stemhagen on

    So fun!!! Love seeing the big picture of all the things!! I would love to also see a day in the life, order of the day, just more detail of what you are doing on the daily and why!! Thank you so much for opening the farm virtually for use to see and learn!! Fellow Skagitonian and follower from the beginning!💚

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  1061. Laina on

    I imagine this beautiful cinematography shows what heaven will be. It’s that visceral. Bringing us into your world, generously sharing your knowledge and passion to inspire and create; I’m grateful. The resource list is invaluable and will help me build and create my own Floret inspired joyful garden. Don’t change a thing!!

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  1062. Kerry Onree on

    What impressed me most of this very first segment in the farm journal was what seems like so few people but when working together & as a team achieve when organized & focused & hard working beyond compare, can achieve so very much. This first installment had at least for me a “little bit of everything & for everyone”. The instruction, the appreciation, the loss of boutique specialty growers was what touched me greatly most of all-& I hope it does others both in terms of conservation as well as more appreciation of the work others spent essentially their life times or a great deal of to propagate, hybridize & offer for sale what as Erin & her team @ Floret each year seem to fall “deeper” & “deeper”
    Into doing, be it with antique rose varieties, lilacs, peonies, breeding new Iris’-& the massive impact into so many lives with the Floret & Dawn Creek Zinnia lines, the courses, the opening of our eyes-that on however tiny a scale, the appreciation of nature
    Which is life itself, can be that much more enhanced through planting even just a few seed in a converted recycled container as planter right outside ones sunny door step. That’s where it all began for me (“-“)

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  1063. Carol Carter on

    I loved this episode, I can’t wait for the next one. It inspires me to do more out in my yard, I have a small 12 acre farm in North Carolina and am looking forward to adding more plants now that I am retiring from work.
    Thank you for sharing all of your resources, that is so helpful.

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  1064. Meghan O. on

    Every season it seems the thing I struggle with the most is timing. I’m always worried that I’m behind schedule or that I’m leaving things too late. This year is an even bigger experiment than usual for me, since I am branching out from my usual veggie garden to grow the flowers for my wedding this September. This video has reassured me that I am not alone in feeling that May is a critical time in the garden, and I loved getting to see the processes and division of labor for planting the hoop houses. I also recently installed birdhouses in my garden, family-made ones with special sentimental value, and have been delighted to see birds nesting in them already.

    It’s just me in my urban backyard, and I don’t have a big team, but the opportunity to compare planting and timing notes with a farm I so admire has given my confidence a tremendous lift. May was a challenging month, but as a May baby and lover of spring I still loved every frantic minute. I can’t wait to see what team Floret shares with us in June!

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  1065. Kristin on

    This episode was fantastic! My favorite parts were getting an insider look at how your farm seamlessly works in harmony with nature. Im always impressed by your responsible farming practices and your commitment to being good stewards of the land. I knew that you grew organically, but this episode beautifully showcased your deep respect for nature and your efforts to create a haven for wildlife. I especially loved the ducks :)

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  1066. Nicole Buttitta on

    Hello from California,

    I began my day early this morning watching your farm journal video and it gave me inspiration. I grow flowers on our farm in Sebastopol, California. It started as a passion project and has grown to something much more intense, and meaningful. I have a small flower shop now where I sell the flowers and other gardening items. Each year I’m anxious, and worried the flower field won’t develop and thrive the way I intended and it’s at these moments when I refer to your library of How To’s, resources, review my workshop videos ( I’m a devoted student to all Floret tutorials ) and I feel a sense of reassurance. Thank you! Some questions….Do you find it difficult to hire farm help? Who trains your team? A dedicated person, or a shared responsibility? How do you approach your soil health? I’m always looking for soil science tips and tricks! I have sooooo many more but will leave it at this. Also, happy to learn that I’m not the only one up at 4am waiting from the bird chorus to begin!! Thank you for your inspiration, and keeping it real! Nicole

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for sharing your favorite parts and the great questions as well.

  1067. Kathy on

    How do you have so much energy? I admire that!

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  1068. Yeise on

    So fun to get to see how everything works on the farm. I’d love to hear more about the people working there. And can’t wait for an update on the big zinnia crossing project!

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  1069. Claire Cusick on

    I loved it! Love the interactions with you and Chris, the conversation with you and Rob, the interactions with and contributions of Team Floret. Thank you so much for giving us more insight into your month of work, and how that work both breaks down into days (i.e. the zinnia planting party) and years (e.g. the progress of the meadow).

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  1070. Jessie on

    Stunning! As always! I cannot thank you enough for all of the knowledge, goodness and beauty that you put out into the world. I wish I lived closer so I could work on the farm alongside you and your team but watching this video is a close second :)

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  1071. Al on

    Thank you for sharing the joy possible within lots of hard work. The ‘episode resources’ section provided practical information. The ‘Dig Deeper’ list is now a go-to guide for me.

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  1072. Lydia on

    I just love watching everything you make! Floret videos go great with a glass of wine!

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  1073. Tania Iley on

    Thank you for sharing your journey of Floret. Your amazing you have so much talent and I love watching all your videos and this has taught me so much. I live in South Australia and this is my first year becoming a small flower farm. I have tried to direct sow seeds but not much luck it would be good to know what seeds are good for direct sowing.

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  1074. Allayne P on

    Amazing! I loved being able to get a closer look into the floret team and all of the projects you are working on. I can’t wait to see more of the seed saving project and I hope we get to have a closer look into the heirloom roses you’ve shared about as well. One of my favorite parts of the episode was seeing the meadow and the bird houses your team built over the winter, so cute!
    I personally thought the way this was filmed and the timing was perfect, really something special to see-can’t wait for the next episode!

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  1075. Agnes Annerbrink on

    I loved the music that you have in the vlog.
    I’m gone use it and take pauses more often.
    Thank you for the tips how to be grounded .
    I would love if you show more of each variate you grow in close up. And combined the photo with name so maybe if you like it you can try to get it.

    Love from Agnes in Sweden 💚

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for joining us all the way from Sweden!

  1076. Carrie on

    Thank you, this is my first year starting a small flower garden in my backyard. There is so much to learn and it’s such hard work but every bloom makes me smile and you feel like it’s all worth it. The videos are fun to watch.

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  1077. Ben Futa on

    Honestly – nailed it on the first go. I didn’t realize how much I missed/needed this, both as a means to learn and be inspired, but also as a reminder to trust the process above all, even if we don’t know the ultimate destination. A timely reminder that despite the spring chaos and crunch of May, it’s the journey and how we remain present for it that matters the most.

    To quote a recent meme, “Just make it exist first, you can make it great later.” I think this episode is already pretty close to “great” in terms of content, format, and storytelling, and I think this idea applies to so many things. Our culture is so obsessed with perfection, the idea of iteration and trial and documentation and learning can be undervalued. You all are masterful storytellers and it’s an honor to be able to see in to the world you’re cultivating. Sharing your mindset feels like the most impactful and empowering element of this, and this is true of Growing Floret, too.

    Excited and already looking forward to June.

    This is how we heal the world. Keep going, you’re on the right path.

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  1078. Karen on

    I love hearing all about the farm…. I love seeing the hard work and the beautiful mornings. I can’t wait to see the private garden grow! I love hearing the stolen lilacs story! Wow I will enjoy seeing it all year! Thank you for sharing all this beauty and information!

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  1079. Rosemary Bryan on

    Loved the video, but I’ve always loved any and all videos you do at Floret. When you scan across flowers during your videos, would it be possible to put the name of the flowers on the screen? Sometimes I recognize the flower but there were times I wasn’t sure. Also I absolutely love your meadow, so beautiful with all the grasses and flowers dancing in the wind. Would love in your videos to maybe take a pause in talking and just let us hear the sounds, like you did with the bird song. All of you do amazing work at the farm and I can not wait for the next video!

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    • Team Floret on

      Great ideas, thank you!

  1080. Terri on

    I loved watching what was actually happening almost moment by moment on the farm. It gave me such a sense of the hard work, passion and camaraderie among all of you.
    Thank you for taking on the responsibility of saving certain plants from nurseries that are closing, as it would be such a shame to lose those plants.

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  1081. Carol on

    I’ve watched all of your videos and each one is filmed so beautifully and I feel like I’ve learned something new from each one. Here are some of my takeaways from your latest video.

    I found myself being able to listen more closely if the background music wasn’t playing. I think the music is nice, but maybe less of it or a little quieter. At times I heard music and not your voice.

    The video could be edited a little tighter – maybe make it 30 minutes instead of 45.

    It would be interesting to see a complete day, start to finish with your staff. For example, what time do they show up? How do they know what their assignments are? Do you have a morning meeting and talk about what needs to be completed that day? Or, do each of them show up and know what to do? I had always wondered what it would be like to work at a flower farm.

    Also, can you answer if these flower farmers are retiring or selling their farms, where do the nurseries, like Christensen’s, get their stock? Or, is that an entirely different industry? Just curious.

    Thank you for sharing your garden experiences. It’s such a joy to watch.

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    • Team Floret on

      Great feedback, thank you!

  1082. Jenna thompson on

    Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven!
    I loved feeling like we had a trip to floret.

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  1083. Chris J on

    The video was amazing. I wish I could just get lost in your meadow. It was so peaceful and brought me back to my childhood. I loved seeing the new ducklings – they are so cute and full of new life and curiosity.
    You are so lucky you get to do what you love and the video shows your passion. Even though there are good days and bad you continue day after day and bring the same joy to the world. It will be nice to see each month how your farm changes and what flowers are in abundance each month.
    This month I truly enjoyed your mission with the lilacs. As one other viewer commented, what can we do to help. I was not aware that varieties were dying off until your video. Lilacs bring so much joy and fragrance to the world that we need that these days.
    I get to live vicariously through your videos because I live on a small 1/4 acre lot next to a busy street. I’ve tried to build my own little oasis, but the noises drown it out until the evening when the outside world noise dies down a little. I love flowers and wish I could have as many as you do.
    Can’t wait to see your future videos. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thank you for bringing us into your world of beauty and your passion.

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  1084. Donna G. on

    This first video in your new series is breathtaking and calming for the soul, despite all of the flurry of May activity on the farm. excellent choice of background music and the cinematography was superb. Your dedication to creating an eco-system and cataloging and preserving plants is remarkable and benefits us all. I didn’t want this episode to end. I wish in future episodes you could mention (or list in the episode resource guide) more of the plant names showcased. Those white lilacs were breath-taking and I’d really like to know the variety. So looking forward to the rest of this series. I want my own meadow for escape!

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    • Team Floret on

      Great feedback, thank you

  1085. Samantha on

    I loved everything about this. I liked seeing the interaction between the director and Erin and seeing the natural conversation between the two. It seemed like everything was more “real” and just as addicting to watch as the TV show. It’s scary that the lilac resources are dwindling :(

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    • Team Floret on

      Thanks for sharing what you enjoyed!

  1086. Laura cummings on

    I loved the vlog! I didn’t realize you had a show until this video and I immediately Binged all the episodes before watching the vlog! This felt very similar but, different. Looking forward to next month!

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  1087. Amber Wood on

    This is what I consider the ultimate comfort content. Not overly romanticized, but rather what appears to be a real pace of life. I appreciate that this documentary could be educational if you want it to be, or it can simply be to experience the beauty of what is being cultivated and steward through your land. Looking forward to the series continuing.

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  1088. Heather McMillan on

    I love that you have the platform and the reach to teach people what life is like for a gardener, particularly a flower gardener. I’m a small operation with a small reach, but I don’t think people understand what hard work it is, especially here in my zone, where we have so many months of growing season, ours starts in March and April and doesn’t end until October, sometimes November.

    I love that you show the good and the bad of flower gardening because it’s not perfect, and you have to be committed to it and love it to sustain it. You have to be able to take wins and losses because you’re gonna have both, cause that’s how nature is. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

    By the way, if you’re ever in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, I’m about an hour south and would love for you to visit my flower and rose gardens! They are not commercial, but they are expanding!

    I look forward to seeing the year unfold.

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  1089. Kathy on

    Absolutely love this episode! You and your team are so inspiring! I love seeing behind the scenes and Erin and Chris interacting with each other. Your honesty is appreciated. The preservation project with the lilacs is admirable and such an inspiration. Keep up the beautiful work!

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  1090. Susan Rech on

    Oh how I loved this! Floret started as my biggest inspiration to create my cut flower garden, and I’ve continued to be inspired throughout the years by the videos, books and interviews I see and read. I love the addition of the meadow, the bird houses and the hearing the dawn chorus. I cried multiple times while watching this, because of how much I love all of these things – starting with a seed, watching it grow, harvesting, sharing bouquets, feeding the pollinators – all of it! I look forward to seeing all the months of journal videos. Thank you Floret!

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  1091. Mike Liptack on

    Loved the first episode, particularly the honesty and showing the struggles of real flower farming, as too much online content only shows the good side. One thing I keep wondering in your recent videos is what happens to all the flowers you grow? I assume, based on content you’ve shared, that you no longer sell to grocery stores or do weddings, and can’t imagine personal use for you and your team would use them all. Just curious and thanks for all the content.

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    • Hello Account on

      A huge amount of the annuals we grow are for seed and the remaining plants are shared, documented, photographed and used for various projects.

  1092. Todd Glazier on

    Absolute smash hit. 10/10 authentic farm content with stunning visuals and compelling narrative.

    With how many decisions you are constantly having to make and what a consummate planner you are, I think it would be interesting each month to hear what were the hardest decisions you had to make each month, and what events or experiences on the farm surprised you most. Also it would be fun for you to pick a “flower of the month” that symbolizes the way a month feels to you and embodies the current state of Floret.

    A+ work Erin and team, you guys are changing the world.

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  1093. Grand Pam on

    Loved this❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  1094. Ann on

    I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. A few questions: Do you test your soil? What do you use for fertilizer besides compost? Do you do fallowing? Green manures? And planting seedlings – I noticed you don’t “scumble up” the roots on the plugs. Could you explain more? Thank you!!

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  1095. Suzanne Niedrich on

    Loved it. The storytelling of everything that lives in your ecosystem. I especially enjoyed the surrounding sounds of the birds and the building of the birdhouses. Bringing joy with the flowers and their habitat. Thank you.

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  1096. Erika Stephens on

    Absolutely fantastic! I appreciate the openness and honesty of the film. The inspiration is palpable and contagious. Congratulations on a wonderous addition to the world of Floret education.

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  1097. Linda Scholz on

    I enjoyed the video so much. I was introduced to Floret when I watched your show on the Magnolia Network. Now I so enjoy the emails , blog and videos from you. My husband and I built a small greenhouse out of old windows. So with your help I am learning how to improve and grow beautiful flowers in our backyard here in Nebraska.
    I enjoyed learning about the birds and the Lilacs in this video. The early morning sounds were beautiful. I will appreciate the sounds of nature more after watching your video. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Team Floret on

      Your greenhouse sounds beautiful!

  1098. Sara on

    I love seeing what is in bloom/what the farm looks like month by month (so beautiful in this May episode), and also the farm tasks, what is getting done each month. This is edited so beautifully, it does feel like an official episode! If that level of input ever feels unsustainable, I bet we’d all love watching a simpler vlog, too.

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  1099. Morgan on

    This was such a delight! Getting to sit down after a long day and marvel over all the things you and the team are juggling and the way you make it look fun inspires me to approach my gardening to-do list with joy, too. And the fact that it was 45 minutes made it feel like I was getting to catch up with an old friend for a nice chat! I’d love to keep seeing these as longer videos, if possible.

    My question(s) would be how do you not succumb to overwhelm with all the various tasks competing for your attention? How do you determine what’s more important to prioritize and where do you let things slack? When it’s all bursting to life and seedlings are begging to get into the ground, I find it can sometimes stop feeling fun and become more anxiety-inducing, and would love to hear how you tackle this.

    Thanks, Floret! Cant wait to see the next video in this series!

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    • Team Floret on

      Thank you for sharing what you’d like to hear more about.

  1100. Emily on

    I am a full time mama and full time gardener. I like shorter content too! But everything you make is beautiful!

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  1101. Erin Ramirez on

    Love this , so thoughtful in every done on the farm. This is such a great way to keep us updated on everything being worked on. Such an inspiration and reality check of how much work goes into everything..

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  1102. Billie on

    I love the idea of the series. I love seeing what you are doing on the farm it gives me inspiration here in this starting season of mine. I do agree that maybe it might be long maybe you could break it up into a 2 part series.

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    • Team Floret on

      Great feedback, thank you!

  1103. Susan Ballentine on

    I LOVED this. I am in georgia and my dahlia are beautiful right now. I love hearing about the various process and that this is true work. Work with purpose, and a beautiful reward. Thank you! I trued for years to plant vegetables and all the wildlife appreciated it greatly but i was tired of just feeding them. After Finding Floret was aired I switched to flowers and my world has changed. It is so fulfilling to bless others with bouquets of fresh cut flowers. I seem to “collect” elderly ladies that i help with organizing, cleaning, etc…..the flowers ade just another way i can share joy with them. Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge…….most of all passion and joy.

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  1104. Dana on

    I love the feeling of being on the ground there in the magic, and work, of it all. It makes me feel peaceful, proud and connected. I look forward to seeing June.

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  1105. Ruth Oie on

    So much love in everything you do. I woke at 3:30 am, unable to sleep and turned on my computer and there was this incredible video. Listening to the frogs brought me back to my childhood in northern Minnesota. We knew spring had arrived when we heard the first chorus of croaks coming from the swampy area behind our home. As the video was ending, day was breaking here and the first bird landed at the feeder, a house finch. Your video filled me with such peace and joy and appreciation for your stewardship of the land you are so carefully tending and caring for. Thank you.

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  1106. Sherri Mojica on

    I watched this morning, instead of reading the news. The video made me cry….to see so much giving, sharing all that is great about people working together to create beauty! Flowers are magical, your land is magical. The evolution of the meadow, amazing….birdhouse creation! You and your team are a testament to all that is good in the world. Keep it going Floret. I thank you for the continued gifts you give to us all.

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  1107. Johanna on

    Honestly, 46 minutes feels way too long for a monthly series. I don’t know that I’ll find a spare hour this time of year to sit and watch. I somehow thought it would be 10-15 minutes — much more doable.

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  1108. Stephanie Bradley on

    Hello Erin and Happy Spring early summer !

    Good morning to you from upstate New York.

    I just finished watching your video which was so informative, beyond beautiful and so inspirational.

    Gosh where do I begin ?

    Firstly, I thought all the questions were excellent.
    I very much enjoyed every part of the video but the parts that resonated with me was hearing about the last of the Lilac farms in the US.
    As a New Yorker and amateur flower grower this was shocking and sad to hear.
    However, I’m so happy to hear that you were able to connect with Hope Valley Farm and you got to scoop up many lilacs.

    1.) Can you share all the lilac varieties you got ?
    2.) Would you consider propagating these for future sales to the public ?

    The other part I was completely overjoyed with was the ” Dawn Chorus”.

    I too share a love of all of nature and embracing and helping to keep them coming into my gardens and continuing the circle of life.

    I always get so giddy when I see songbirds, robins, cardinals and the same pair of doves make their return and begin building their nests somewhere around my gardens.

    Seeing a couple of your professional garden masters creating bird houses was brilliant, beautiful and has inspired me to do the same.

    The other part that resonated with me was seeing you sitting in your cozy spot at 4 am with window open listening to Dawn Chorus.

    Heaven on earth for sure.

    Thank you once again for sharing your heart, passion and wealth of knowledge .

    It truly hits my heart and gardening soul.

    Sincerely,

    Stephanie Bradley

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    • Team Floret on

      Thanks for taking the time to leave this thoughful note, Stephanie. It’s super appreciated.

  1109. Lisa on

    A magical video. I love seeing the passion you and Chris put into your projects. Looks like you have built an incredibly supportive team as well. Thanks for sharing Floret with us – the knowledge, the passion, the background stories, the growth, and of course, the flowers!

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  1110. Cheryl on

    Your videos are informative and inspiring! After visiting Mackinaw Island’s Lilac Festival and also seeing one of your previous posts, I have ordered some different varieties from Hope Nurseries. Spring is my favorite season in the garden! After a cold and very snowy winter, it is heaven sent to see what God has created for us to enjoy every spring!

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  1111. Amy Phipos on

    I teared up at “I Love My Life”

    My next pet I’m naming Dawn Chorus

    “Phobia of wet socks” 😂

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  1112. Donna Stewart on

    I don’t know what more I cld ask for. I loved seeing lots of the plants before they bloomed. Like the growth process. All those baby zinnias. Then we will get to see them when they are blooming I am sure! I also liked the bringing in of the people involved. Easy to just show the bird houses but then to see the makers! The personal element is done well. That is what is inspiring! Well and your passion Erin. Can’t wait to see next months!

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  1113. Nena C Williams on

    I loved everything about this video but sometimes it felt like the background music was a little distracting. I loved the end with the migrating-back geese and their calls…Erin and her laughter were as always, amazing. Thank you for making this and sharing with us.

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  1114. janet hall on

    What is there not to like? Expressing the joy of nature, how nature is healing, the hard work and the payoff. How we need to preserve all of this and keep it going. Your film proves that we are in a dance with nature. You are doing a wonderful job!

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  1115. Joanne bache on

    Magical simply magical I too use ducks ! Starting my new group as well ! I am inspired to keep on going even though the weeds poison ivy ticks are discouraging the end result is magnificent even if it’s only for a short period of time . I look forward to spring ! And the magic it brings

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  1116. Susan George on

    Perfection. Every segment. I love how you care. About every aspect of farming. I’m in awe of your passion, enthusiasm, energy, dedication and organization. You make me want to help you!! You left me wanting more. The segment product and information listing is golden. Your filming and photography is brilliant. It’s like I’m right there with you (but actually on the opposite coast). You make me wonder what I or we (the audience) can do to support the disappearing specialty nurseries and YOU to keep those resources available. I’d like to have a call to action to help you as you go forward. Your calling makes me want to help/contribute. One question I’m left with is: HOW CAN THE AUDIENCE HELP YOU?! And show our gratitude, appreciation and support? How and what you and your entire team has done is nothing but inspiring and has left me in total awe. Thank you for such a beautiful program showing it can be done. One day, one week, one month, one season at a time.

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  1117. Linda Faubert on

    Sigh….I just finished watching. I am 65 and my favorite time of day is between 4:30 and sunrise. It fills my soul. And I just learned to put a name to those perfect moments “dawn chorus ”
    I loved the whole video and am already anticipating June. Thank you

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  1118. Teresa on

    I always enjoy seeing your videos, and to see what you are doing on a monthly basis will be a fun treat to look forward to. I live on the Olympic Peninsula so have similar weather so can compare your monthly projects with what I have planned for my backyard garden!

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  1119. Lauren O on

    This video was great! I really enjoy seeing the progress and changes from year to year and for me, being a super analytical person, what I like the most is practical, useful information. I watch these videos for ideas and inspiration and approach them with the question, “How can I use this information in MY garden farm?” I think what I’d like is some more deep dives. You’ve done a fair amount of plant type video intros but maybe some more technical info. Anything that would help with someone looking to do this on a larger scale and figure out to reproduce it. Otherwise, the videography is amazing, plants are amazing! I was really sad about the lilac greenhouses and now want to go out and buy them all! :)

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  1120. Christine Watson on

    The quality of the video was outstanding!!! I felt like I was watching a continuation of growing floret which I’ve been hoping for so that was great. Of course right off the bat, the acting part. Then bam! You draw us in with the magic. I’d love to see more of your documentation space. Where you keep all of those notebooks and how you organize them. I have pen and paper everywhere and need a better system to refer back to and so many pictures on my phone it’s ridiculous lol. I’d also love to see photographs of a half acre or your previous quarter acre garden. For us with smaller gardens. So we can visualize it. Like your smaller space behind your home. Although I absolutely love your huge fields of endless blooms, that’s what captivated me so definitely more of that and close ups of you picking random stems making small bouquets in your hand, showing us all the beauty and telling us what it is exactly! The equipment breaking down and things not going so perfectly helps draw my husband into it more. So he sees that this isn’t out of reach for people like us. You show real life struggles. That gives us all hope for the flower future.
    I’d absolutely love your seed to grow here in our Florida gardens!!! I ordered during your last sale and they were all stunning. Thank you & your team for everything you all do!

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  1121. Naomi on

    You did an amazing job showing us a glimpse of your life at Floret! The lilac project really interests me and I think it’s so awesome that you’re keeping some of those more rare varieties alive! I feel like I’m learning so much from you without much hands on experience (yet) :) keep these videos coming

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  1122. Chanda on

    This is fantastic! Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge.

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  1123. Nicole Ryan on

    Wonderful! Erin is a great at explaining the process with out sounding redundant. A more in depth episode on irrigation especially on hot days, should we or shouldn’t we? How important is fertilizer vs soil amendment, etc.
    Thaanks! Everything you and your crew do is beautiful!

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  1124. C. Waugh on

    I love the calm and beauty that every video from Floret imparts. I know how stressful the day to day work is, but the beauty of the flowers and the farm, plus Erin’s calm, thoughtful narration is meditative.

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  1125. Lauren on

    Thank you for sharing your adoration for nature and your presence with beauty. Your will to preserve what is being lost is also such an inspiration. My favourite moment was when you hugged the white flowering hedgerow!

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  1126. Betsy on

    Loved the in depth pace to discover the garden. So often I feel as if we are kindred spirits. I woke up this morning at 4:30 am in Northern Michigan and sat on my deck listening to the dawn chorus of my birds. I came in to find your first vlog installment talking about just that. The more I garden, the more I feel connected to nature and feel the responsibility to not just grow pretty flowers to cut but to create a garden that can be a habitat for birds, pollinators and all wildlife. Thank you so much for creating this vlog.

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  1127. Jill M on

    Fascinating! Adore this concept that we’ll get to see all 12 months. Making spring to fall happen in the garden takes a full year. Have already learned a ton from you and looking forward to learning more from you in seed saving. Thank you!

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  1128. Allison on

    I loved the layout & flow of this first episode so much! My highlights had to be the birdhouses that were lovingly created, so quirky & magical!

    A tiny edit that I adored was the part where you are talking about the white crested ducks, Erin’s voice is layered as she says the same thing twice about the adorable hairdos… it’s such a small edit but I loved how playful & fun it felt… more of that in the future! I just love everyone’s personality!

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    • Team Floret on

      Aren’t they so great?! Jachin and Francisco did a stellar job!

  1129. Andrea Steele on

    I loved it all. I found Floret in 2021 and have followed faithfully since then. I’ve learned so much. I’d like to hear about your irrigation process. How and what you irrigate? How often do you irrigate different crops…zinnias, roses, etc.

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  1130. Carlie on

    The meadow!!! Hearing your passion for creating a safe space for the birds, the pollinators and absolute dream!!

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  1131. Heather T on

    Hey Erin and gang!
    I feel like we are getting a first hand look at the creation of an ecosystem. The way you and your team have become stewards of this “little” patch of land is a wonderful thing to witness. Your devotion to plants and animals is contagious. It’s motivating!
    BTW…your taste and style are classic!

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  1132. Anna philip on

    I absolutely love everything about this series! I really appreciate how generously you share your sources—especially the books. As a fellow documenter and collector, I completely relate to that feeling of needing to gather all the things before fully understanding why. I’m so excited for the seed book and all that’s to come!

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  1133. Valerie M. on

    Amazing video! I would love to learn more about starting my own wildflower meadow and the maintenance it requires. Like more details about the seeds you used, the trees planted in the meadow, when to mow and when not to mow,… My dad has a piece of farmland that is being cultivated by a local farmer. It would be great if we could transform part of it into a wildflower meadow for wildlife. Thanks for all the inspiration you give us!

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  1134. Cara Davies on

    I love the format of the video. Rob’s casual questions were a great way to transition to new segments and make us feel like we were right across the table. I also appreciated all of the different sensory experiences you share. From hearing the birds and frogs to describing what standing in the wildflower field feels like, you know how to make us feel like we are right there with you. Your creative energy is contagious! I especially love seeing your entire team in action. What a gift this is to share your experiences, knowledge, and resources with so many people. Thank you!

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  1135. Lisa on

    Thanks for continuing to freely share your experiences, skills and learnings. You and your team are wonderful. I love the meadow, the bird houses and that you planted vegetables. Is there any information for growing varieties of flowers in pots as I live in a duplex? Thank you.

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  1136. Ann Henne on

    I have learned to check YouTube the night before a new video is to released because Floret quietly posts it😊.
    The entire video captivated me from the start. I loved the way you commented on how it felt like you were acting then the petals start to fall from the trees in the next few seconds of the video and it pulled me until the end. What a gift you are sharing with the world. The pizza party and root beer floats shows truly how wonderful a place Floret is to work and how you take care of your employees! BRAVO!

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  1137. Laura Pepper on

    The whole video was amazing. I loved seeing the wildflower meadow and the changes from 2021 to present day. I totally would disappear there as well, when I am looking to hide. LOL I also loved just seeing all the work that goes into your farm. The birdhouses are amazing!

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