The Blog

Resources, Stories, and Behind the Scenes Goodness for anyone who loves flowers.
Welcome to the vibrant world of Wildly Native Flower Farm! Our blog is a treasure trove of resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of life as a flower farmer awaits you.
Explore insightful articles that offer expert advice, discover handy tips for nurturing your own botanical haven, and delve into the captivating stories behind the scenes of our flower farm. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the beauty of flower farming and share the joy of cultivating a connection with the natural world.
Weddings
Get inspired by the real weddings featuring Wildly Native blooms, plus expert tips and resources to help you plan the wedding florals of your dreams!
Bright Summer Wedding with LEGO Flowers!
We’ve had a lot of creative ideas from our couples over the years, but this is the only wedding we’ve done (so far!) that mixes our farm grown blooms with LEGO flowers!! Meet the LEGO Couple Brett + Christie are both teachers in our local school system - with him...
Summer Love at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
What’s better than a Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding in late summer? Not much, to be honest… Emily + Jonathan’s wedding day was kinda perfect! Planned by Sara Reynolds Events, the entire day ran smoothly and was surprisingly cool for August in St Michaels. ...
Wedding Flowers at Brittland Estates
Looking for a gorgeous venue for up to 400 guests with sweeping hills overlooking the Chester River, a large historic manor house for you and 40+ of your closest friends, a pool, and multiple options for scenic outdoor ceremony sites? Oh, and one that happens to...
Annie & Al: A Unique Colorful Wedding
Annie and Al’s unique colorful wedding put our skills to the test but we love a challenge! Their springtime wedding at Kent Island Resort was filled with personality. Annie told us, “I need help with flowers - I have a vision in mind but have no idea how to execute...
Dreamy Pastel Wedding at Brittland Manor
Flowers and a stunning venue are important for a wedding (hello July blooms at Brittland Manor!), but we all know that the people are the most important part…
Retro Vibes for the Elegant Bride
We knew Thalia and Colton’s retro vibes wedding was going to be one for the books from the very first phone call. She wanted a retro seventies vibe with an understated elegance…
Around the Farm
Follow along with life on the farm! From planting and harvesting to floral design magic, see what's blooming and happening at Wildly Native.
Greenhouse, Hoop House or Row Cover? How to Choose the Right Growing Structure for Your Flower Farm
Greenhouse, hoop house, caterpillar tunnel or a few hoops and some Agribon? They’re very different investments, and the right one depends on the problem you’re trying to solve. Here’s how to figure out what your flowers actually need before you build anything.
How to Plan a Pollinator-Friendly Garden: A Beginner’s Guide
When most people think about planting a pollinator garden, they picture butterflies floating through the flowers and bees buzzing from bloom to bloom. And yes, we absolutely want that. But creating a garden that truly supports pollinators takes a little more planning...
Best Flowers for a Flower Crown and How to Build One
A flower crown has to survive heat, wind, photos, a ceremony, a reception and at least one toddler pulling it off their head. Here is how we build ours, and exactly which flowers we use.
8 Profitable Flowers to Grow for Fresh Sales, Dried Products, and Year-Round Income
The most valuable flower crops do more than produce one fresh harvest. These versatile flowers can be sold as bouquet ingredients, dried flowers, decorative seed pods, wreath materials, craft supplies, and other value-added products. Here are eight of our favorite crops for extending the selling season and creating year-round flower farm revenue.
Wedding Floral Supply Chain Logistics From Farm to Venue
Fresh wedding flowers look effortless once they are placed on the ceremony arch, but behind every beautiful bloom is a massive logistical puzzle. Take a deep dive behind the scenes into the exact wedding floral supply chain logistics required to get delicate flowers safely from our farm to your venue.
Weed Control for Flower Farms: 8 Proven Methods We Use at Wildly Native Flower Farm
Every flower farmer fights weeds. The secret isn’t creating a weed-free farm, it’s creating systems that keep weeds manageable. Here’s a look at the weed control methods we use at Wildly Native Flower Farm, what works, what doesn’t, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Recipes

Gluten Free Lavender Scones
Lavender brings a subtle floral aroma and a light herbal sweetness that makes a simple scone feel a little more special. These bake up tender and golden, and nobody ever guesses they’re gluten free!

Peony Jelly
This homemade peony jelly recipe is a sweet way to use fresh, untreated peony petals from the garden. With a light floral flavor and beautiful pink color, it’s perfect for toast, pastries, tea parties, and spring desserts.
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