From The Farm
Growing lots of flowers and a little food, homesteading with dairy goats and free-range farm kids.
What’s In Our Kidding Kit?
Goat kidding kits vary a little depending on a farmer’s personality and the proximity of their vet to their farm. This...
Caring for Your Dried Wreath: Tips for Longevity and Beauty
A dried wreath is more than just a decoration—it’s a way to bring the charm of your garden indoors. Flowers in their...
What I Love About Floral Design from the Garden in Autumn
The End of the Fresh Flower Season As a farmer florist growing my own flowers, you can probably imagine what my flower...
How To Get the Longest Possible Vase Life From Your Dahlias
Dahlias are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and captivating cut flowers, but keeping them fresh in a vase can be...
When and How to Plant Your Dahlias
Why Dahlias Are The Ultimate Flowers For the Cutting Garden I’ve been growing dahlias for years. As an avid cut flower...
Why Pastured Eggs?
Why do we base our farming on the practice of pasture rotation? There are so many benefits to this kind of chicken...
How To Trim Goat Hooves and Use Habitat Items to Provide Natural Maintenance
Trimming goat hooves is an essential part of goat care. Hooves that are too long place stress on pasterns and knees...
Growing Daffodils: Harvesting, Conditioning, Storing, and Arranging With Other Colours
Daffodils are one of my favourite bulbs to grow for early spring flowers that can add bright pops of colour to any...
Building A Hedgerow
Over the course of our 7+ years here on the farm, we have embarked on various remediation projects to remove invasives...
Hellebores: Guide To A Better Vase Life
Hellebores are one of those things that we get excited about in the spring; because they are some of the earliest...
ABOUT THE FARMER
Marie van Hulsentop
Marie’s parents attest that she has always had a deep affinity for animals, art, and nature. Growing up in horticulture, as a young teen she began a farm business with eggs and rabbits. After securing a B.Sc. in Environmental Science and a Minor in Studio Arts, her passion for animal husbandry and environmental care has led to to this: a small regenerative pasture-based farm. Throughout her life, she has continued to work in floral design. Alongside farming, she is a mom of three littles and a freelance web designer.