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Harvest News
April 2019
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Sharing the beauty of Fynbos & Australian natives, especially the family of Proteaceae!
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In the Field: Leucospermum Erubescens
Within the wonderfully diverse world of Leucospermum or more commonly called pincushions, Erubescens ranks among the most distinct, captivating and eye-catching. They're so easy to spot, petite oval flowerheads 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter and clustered in four to eight together at the end of the stems. They are somewhat asymmetical with the styles leaning a bit towards the stem.
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The word 'Country' means different things to different people. For some, it is a place. To others, it is a state of mind. For flowers farmers like us, it means a little of both. Flowers that look as if they'd been freshly picked from the field or garden are reminders of a special time or place, even if it's simply a place you remember from a trip out of town. For my design, I mixed a few different Proteaceae, including Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Grevillea, Isopogon and even some twigs from my garden.
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Graze at the Flower Fields
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The most abundant and colorful time of the year is upon us, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than by bringing nature's wonder and beauty indoors. Yep, we're talking about another festive Floral Topiary! Again this month, we're challenging you to dream beyond traditional arrangements, and try something fun and fabulous.
We'd be remiss not to include the seasonal flowers that mark so many of the spring holidays and events. You can start off simple with just four or five different flowers, but don't stop there! There are a lot more interesting ways to use nature's bounty and create a beautiful topiary. Read More>
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Spring Faves: Leucospermum
Leucospermum are the eye candy of our spring protea harvest, and if you're not already reveling in their splendor, we're betting you will be soon. Who can resist all the beautiful flowering heads with masses of styles that look like pins bristling from a pincushion. Fanciful blooms atop long sturdy stems create colorful focal points not only in the field (or garden) but when displayed in floral designs. It's magic time! And now it seems every year, we get to enjoy a new variety or cultivar as many of the Hawaiian Hybrids are becoming more readily available.
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This month, we had the pleasure to host two farm tours. These fun events provided us a welcome break from our normal day to day activities and give us the opportunity to make new friends. We picked the perfect April mornings for both tours, blue skies and about 75 degrees. The tours started off by providing guests with a little 'insider information' on our farm and what we're up to this time of the year.
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Flower News: March's Articles & Blogs of Interest
Heat-Resistant Wedding Bouquets Perfect for Summer
Finding the perfect wedding bouquet can be a challenge, whatever the season. But what about sourcing buds for a celebration that takes place during the summer, when the weather adds an extra variable to your decisions? That makes things even more difficult. If you're planning a celebration in a location known for its summer heat waves, it may be in your best interest to pick an arrangement that'll stand up to the sky-high temps.
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Mel's Field Notes 
Hopefully by now, the Polar Vortexes and Cyclone Bombs along with the run-of-the-mill blizzards of this past winter are just a memory and you're ready to take on May. Each spring brings us huge opportunities to pursue our crusade to inspire floral trends and create protea awareness, and April was no exception. We had the pleasure to host two tours here on the farm, do a Protea Presentation for the San Diego Floral Association in Balboa Park, participate in the San Diego County Farm Bureau's Graze event at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, and on Sunday we hosted an AIFD Workshop and participated in a CAGrown Event (these last two events will be featured in our May newsletter). It's been an extremely busy yet very rewarding month to say the least.
We've enjoyed one of the best months ever in hills of Rainbow amongst all the beautiful pincushions... they're all absolutely stunning! The colors, the textures, the varieties are breathtaking and there's no doubt they'll make the perfect Mother's Day flower! So, if you haven't ordered your pincushions by now, it's not too late to treat mom to this fabulous protea. And as you can see in this newsletter, we've found some creative ways to mix pincushions into bouquets and arrangements.
Need a little more Protea Inspiration? This month the 2nd Episode of J Schwanke's Life in Bloom premiered on PBS: Protea: Long - Term Beauty. J visited our farm several times and created this beautiful documentary about his experiences. He also shows you how to incorporate protea into crafts, cocktails, and entertaining... just in time for Mother's Day!
Finally, this month I had the pleasure to spend two days with my dear friend and former boss at Zorro Protea Farm, Dr. Peter Sacks (pictured below on the right). I consider him my protea mentor as he taught me so much about this amazing family of flowers and foliage. Dr. Sacks recently retired from Scripps Clinic in La Jolla and we're all hoping to see a lot more of him in the months ahead!
Happy Mother's Day - Enjoy the month of May!
Mel
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Hope you enjoyed this Newsletter!
The Resendiz Brothers Team
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