If you're a fan of Flowers, School Gardens and Kids, our friend, Mud Baron needs no introduction. A self-proclaimed "farmer, artist and teacher", he fills his days helping kids develop job skills while creating beauty through gardening. Benevolent artist that he is, Mud recently stopped by Grand View Boulevard Elementary to show his support for LA's BEST annual fundraiser Locally Grown: A Garden Party being held on March 15th.   Read More> 

John Lennon said it best: "All you need is love."  I couldn't agree more, especially this month when Valentine's Day rules. I really love being a flower farmer and growing so many amazing proteas and unique botanicals. Not a day goes by that I'm not astounded by nature's beauty!

 

Judging from the comments I've received so far this Valentine's Day... you too have been delighted with our holiday harvest, especially the gorgeous waxflower varieties!  The warm weather we experienced throughout the month of January certainly invigorated and enhance production. Everything was beautiful!  Now, with the holiday behind us I'd like to thank you for your support this month and over the years - I, as always appreciate it! 

 

As Valentine's Day wrapped up, I headed back out into the fields and began clearing and planting a 43 acre parcel I acquired a little over a year ago. I am happy to say that this wonderful piece of land is now slowly filling up with an amazing array of new plants - something I'm looking forward to seeing in bloom in the years to come!  As a matter a fact, for those of you joining us here on April 7th for the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour... you'll have a great view of this new field!

 

Don't forget, March 8th is Women's Day!  Wondering how you can celebrate?  Well, you know my top pick: with Flowers, of course!  This day celebrates the accomplishments of women as well as recognizing their achievements and their struggles. My hat's off to the women in our lives!     

 

Have a wonderful month of March and awesome start to spring!