A video about Delight from our friends at Prairie Rivers Network
We were so appreciative that Prairie Rivers Network stopped by our farm to get to know us. Check this sweet video out & learn about why we do what we do.
Meet our new addition- Daniel!
Dearest Delight Community, My name is Daniel. I am the latest addition to the all-star farmer dream-team that has been assembled at Delight Flower Farm. Last year I was blessed with the opportunity to be the manager of an organic poly-culture farm in Lake County, California. By poly-culture I mean…
Solar Power
It's easy to forget that the sun is even present in the winter. The warm star still rises to light our short days, hiding behind a white haze of clouds. But, for the most part, I find myself missing the sun most days of winter. (Maybe it's foolish or shortsighted…
DIY Herbal Recipe: Calendula Oil
We are proud to say that we dramatically expanded our educational offerings this year at Delight. Throughout the spring and summer, we've had the pleasure of sharing the art and process of: flower arranging, kombucha making, yoga, and DIY herbalism. It is our mission - and a privilege - to…
Delight Flower Farm GROWS
Words from Farmer Holly: Every time I step off an airplane in the golden state of California I recognize a seemingly distinct smell of the air, a smell that feels familiar and comforting and still holds a sense of home. I think it's a concoction of the sea, the mountains, the dryness,…
We’ve Been Bzzzy!
Things are buzzing down on the farm! No, really. Introducing our newest friends - a hive of bees! These pollinators have moved into a brand new hive just off the edge of the Delight Farm. The land where we grow flowers is already home to an impressive array of beneficial…
Announcement: Medicinal Herbs by Delight!
Happy spring, friends! We’ve made it no secret: this past year was one of immense growth for Delight Flower Farm. We quadrupled our growing space, got serious about business operations, expanded our markets, hosted our own classes and workshops, and gathered more people than ever into our circle of sustained…
On growth: science, wildness, and community!
What causes one plant to thrive in a particular location and another to wither up and die? First, there's the obvious answer of growing conditions: the right nutrients in the soil, neither too much nor too little water/sun, the proper temperatures for that particular variety of species needs, adequate space…
Natural Dye.
There never seems to be a shortage of fun activities to do in the fall. As it flies by (which it always seems to do in the Midwest) we do our best to take advantage of time outside, observing and honoring nature’s wise rhythms. Dyeing with plants is a fun…
Five things I learned this season.
This year brought on a lot of changes for Delight. Here are a few lessons that I learned over the course of this busy summer. 1. When things fall by the wayside, don't be hard on yourself. We are three very busy women who are trying to run a budding business…
Things are hoppin’ on the farm!
Flush, abundant, bloomin', full-speed-ahead, busy -are all descriptors for this time of year on a Midwestern flower farm. We've been buzzing with lots of activity on Delight Flower Farm as you might have noticed on our various social media feeds. Here's a recap of what we've been up to. Our…
Snapshots from this weekend’s wedding!
There's a trend amongst flower growers these days to be both farmer and florist (see #fieldtoflorist #seedtovase #farmerflorist etc.) We gave that concept a run this weekend for a friendly Urbana couple. It was a bit nerve racking to do flowers for our first "full service" wedding. The learning curve…
Office to Earth
Sometimes, farming looks like this: or this: This past winter really challenged us to put on our big-girl-pants and get serious about: budgeting, marketing, crop planning, ordering on time, writing a business plan, drafting contracts, forming an entity, creating a partnership agreement, and answering more emails than ever before. All…
Spring Planting [and all things in between]
We graduated from the Farm Beginnings course mid-February. This course offered through The Land Connection is a 5 month-long farm training program that takes place at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery all day every other Saturday. The course taught us so many farming and business skills to grow in new ways. We completed a thorough business plan (18…
Local Love (& seasonal flowers!)
Celebrate this floral holiday (Valentine's Day!) by giving your sweetheart the gift of flowers all summer long! Our flower CSA program is now enrolling members (and if you order by Feb 14th you can save 10%!) Support sustainable & local farms and spread the love! Details for enrollment on our…
Holiday Wreaths :: Order NOW!
May you be warm, well, and in the mood to celebrate togetherness this season! We are now taking orders for holiday wreaths. They are handmade with locally-grown greens, pine cones, dried flowers and a little extra special bling. We will harvest greens, and make wreaths the week after Thanksgiving. We plan to…
Second Annual CSA Fair
As we ease into the cold months, we're already thinking ahead to the 2016 CSA season. We're pleased to share that we will be among the farmers and makers present at the Second Annual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair in Urbana this year! This event is hosted by Urbana’s Market at the Square, The…
Delight Flower Farm Fall Updates: Farm School+Exciting New Land
We are doing it. We're taking it to the next level. We are leaping! Leaps are scary, they imply a big jump, which mean threat of free fall and unexpected landings, but in its common context, leaps are taken in faith for a brighter outcome. We're expanding the farm. We…
The Flower Farmer’s Ethic
"Think globally, act locally." The phrase of our time, a time where we have become aware of the fragility of life on this planet and the impact we humans have on it. The locals of Urbana know that the Saturday farmer's market has become so crowded that walking through the first two…
Flying Machine Flowers + Co-op Workshop!
Our CSA season may be over, but the flowers are still popping! So, to take advantage of this abundance, we decided to create some custom arrangements for our favorite local cafe, Flying Machine Coffee. We harvested the first round of flowers on Sunday, and delivered them to the cafe in…