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Hello my Farmgirl Friends!!!
Most of you here know that my daughter and I are Flower Farmers (in a VERY small scale) and we sell our flowers by the honor system at on our darling little roadside stand. This is our ninth summer of business! Through the years we’ve really streamlined our little business. We know what grows best for us and we know what sells. We rarely experiment with anything else now that we have it figured out!
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Hello Friends!
Its almost July and I had on my mind to make a super easy new bunting to hang. Most of you know me well enough to know that I absolutely adore buntings! I decided to just use up some fabric scraps and make a “no sew” bunting that ANYONE can make! Dig through your red/white/blue fabric scraps and let make one together!
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Bonnie Iscrupe says: Loved the idea, great for children to help with.
Happy May to all my Farmgirl Friends!
Do you remember the tradition of May Day? Where on the first day of May you celebrate spring by secretly delivering a little basket of flowers to a friend; like literally knock on the door and then run? Smile!!! Do you keep up this sweet tradition? Or are you like me and every year on May 2nd you remember that you were going to do that and forgot??? (I’m the worst for having great ideas AFTER the fact.).
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Kathy Gaughran says: Happy May Day Dori
You are always so wonderfully creative. Wishing you and your mother a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Kathy
Dori Troutman says: Thank you Kathy!
Happy Mothers Day to you as well!
Hugs,
Dori
Tammy L Thomson says: Hello Dori, Your May Day baskets are so sweet! Thank you for sharing your clever ideas.
I remember a few May Days long, Long ago when I delivered surprises which we hung on the door handles of neighbors of my Grandma. She lived in a small Wisconsin town called Poy Sippi. I must have been only about 5 but; I remember feeling just wonderful doing that and I still do when I recollect ;). Blessings, Tammy
Dori Troutman says: Hi Tammy,
Oh I love this. Isn’t it the sweetest tradition? I think we should ALL be doing it!!!
Hugs,
~ Dori ~
Melissa says: Thank you! I am so excited about this! We delivered homemade paper flowers to all of the elderly neighbor ladies when we were young , knocking and running!
I love your ideas. Thank you again for sharing.
Happy mother’s day!
Dori Troutman says: Melissa,
That is such a fun idea!!!! I love paper flowers!
Hugs,
Dori
Terry Zignego says: I laughed at your comment in regards to coming up with great ideas at the last minute!
Me too!
Love these baskets. They are going on my April 2024 calendar.
Dori Troutman says: Terry, maybe we should remind each other next April!!!! 🙂
Hugs,
Dori
ANNIE SCOTT says: What cute ideas. I wish I was your neighbor. I live in a big city and neighbors are nothing like country girls. Happy Mother’s Day.
Dori Troutman says: Annie,
I wish you were my farm neighbor too!!
Hugs,
Dori
Debbie Fischer says: Dori~
Such a clever idea and so fun. The cute little baskets can surely put a smile on friends faces!
Thank you for such wonderful ideas.
Happy Mothers Day to you
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
Dori Troutman says: Debbie,
Thank you! Such a fun memory!
Happy Mothers Day to you as well,
Hugs,
Dori
Ruth Farmer says: Greetings from Colorado! What a great idea and it sounds like you had so much fun doing the deliveries. Happy Mother’s Day. Blessings, Ruth
Dori Troutman says: Ruth,
It was so much fun!!! Such a special time!
Hugs,
~ Dori ~
Marilyn says: Lovely and so creative. Wishing you and your mother and daughter a Blessed Mother’s Day. God Bless.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Dori Troutman says: Marilyn,
Thank you! Happy Mothers Day to you as well.
Hugs,
~ Dori ~
Lori says: You are such a lovely source of inspiration! Thank you for this and all the links! Happy Mother’s Day and God bless you!
Dori Troutman says: Lori,
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it!
Hugs,
~ Dori ~
Donna Presley says: Happy Mother’s Day Dori!
What a wonderful idea for a “from the heart” gift. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration- and including your granddaughter was a terrific way to start and pass on this tradition. Have a terrific Mother’s Day!
Donna
Dori Troutman says: Hi Donna,
Thank you! And yes, including my little grand girl was honestly what made it so special! We are looking forward to next year.
Hugs,
~ Dori ~
Hello Farmgirl Friends! For those of you that have been following me for years you know that every April I run the Oak Barrel Half Marathon in Lynchburg, TN. I’ve written about it here numerous times… I have no idea why exactly except that when something goes around in my head a hundred times I have to write about it! Smile! So of course… here we go again!
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Lori Fresina says: Great job!
mary pitman says: Not my own accomplishment, but my husband’s!!! He just had both knees replaced on Feb 22, and has just yesterday been released by his Orthopedic Dr. Dr says he is doing superb, has graduated from therapy and doing just excellent. The pain has been bad for him. I have just been his encourager and help(mate)er to keep him going. Pain is still part of his recovery while his body gets used to all the metal! but he is doing great! thanks for keeping us posted on your runs and your life! I LOVE your posts!
Janice E, Briese says: I really admire the way you went thru this with the adversity in your life. In the last year I lost my husband of 54 years each day is a challenge but at the end of the day I try to remember the good things and be grateful- we never know the road a head of us but the determination to complete it is what matters. Take care and I hope to read that you do make the 10 races- Janice
Donna Kozak says: I fractured my hip last January and had 2 steel pins inserted and after a couple months of physiotherapy and lots of walking, I can now walk freely (with a little limp!)…and I’m 82, by the way ! Being active most of my life helps.
Marilyn says: Congratulations to you and Jillian.Great job.
Marilyn
Barbara J. Deming says: Dori, I am so proud of both of you–but especially you. I was a track runner in school–I dare not tell you how many years ago that was! It was a challenge, it was hard work, but I felt such satisfaction at the end of the race–win or lose. My bones couldn’t take that now, though I do still walk and hike as much as possible. Hang it there. You need to meet your medal goal!
Great blog as always.
Tammy L Thomson says: Way to go!! Congrats to you and to Jillian. To finish when it was that difficult and to “just keep running” says so much about your tenacity. You have inspired me! 🙂
As for your request about a challenge that I have had, I did recently complete a big project at work which entailed updating our crash carts at the hospital. I was very daunted by it because of the work involved, but; I completed it and kept my good humor.
I love your blogs also; keep them coming please.
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Hello Farmgirl friends!
I count myself incredibly fortunate that I have amazing girlfriends. I’ve written many times on this blog about my different girlfriends. Whether it is my two very best life long girlfriends, or my amazing girlfriends I’ve met in my fitness classes, or the great group of girls I met at a sewing retreat in Vermont. I’ve written about them all.
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Maxine Jeinek says: Dori, this is just absolutely the sweetest!! Your words on how much a gift of a quilt is are spot on too!
Laurel Anne Pries says: Lovely post Dori!! You are blessed!
mary pitman says: I LOVE your quilt gift! it is most precious! as precious as you are to so many of us who read your FarmGirl newsletter! we love you
Bonita says: What a wonderful story and gift. You are truly blessed in a wonderful, sometimes rare friendship with these women.
Cyndie says: Aw Dori: this is just as precious as can be. I am so happy you received such a special gift. Your sewing ladies are a wonderful bunch & I am so glad you have come to know them so well. Much love my friend♥️
Sanne says: LOVE this story, thank you so much for sharing!! Blessings to all Sewing Sisters!!
Donna Worthen says: You were right. Such a beautiful story that brought me to tears. Thank you for your gift of writing, and quilting
Dorothy A Whiteside says: The love and the loving effort will bring more and more love to others. Thank you for such a beautiful story. Dorothy
Beth Onyon says: Wow–I am typing single letters, as I am speechless. I guess that is what it feel like when you are “talking” with someone in a comment. That was a profound story. I am so touched, and I don’t have this connection with very many. I have a cousin I am very close to and I am going to spend a month at their house in Ohio in May. We are both crafters, and even though we will not be doing quilts, having that time to spend together nights and weekends to share and create will be very important to me (I live in CA right now). Thank you so much for sharing this. I always enjoy your blogs, as I can feel the how important the information is to you, and I hope you know how much your life has touched mine from a distance. Thank you—-Beth
Pamela Czurak says: What a precious gift. You are very Blessed.
Debbie Fischer says: Dori, such a heartwarming story of love and friendship, you have me crying. It is such a special gift as like you said only a quilter knows the work that goes into a quilt. Yes a true treasure that you will always treasure.
I am so sorry you lost your Dad, wrap yourself in your comfort quilt to know peace, love and true friendship!
Hugs to you,
Debbie
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Deanna says: What a precious gift of love and friendship! The thing that struck me was how the quilt literally was saying “Dori” (in a loud voice”) 🙂 They did such a wonderful job of picking out the fabrics and it truly looked like something you would have made yourself. Isn’t it a miracle and a gift from God that you can meet someone just once and have an unbreakable bond? May your quilt bring you comfort and many smiles also.
Henriette Area says: I am a quilter. I have several girlfriend groups, but the quilt group is truly special. I love this story and am happy that you have such giving and loving friends.
Donna Rowe says: Oh my! I too am a quilter and love gifting quilts. In fact I’m in process of making 4 for a firehouse to keep the guys that have to overnight, warm! But to receive such a gift. Oh what a treasure you are to these ladies!
Jennnifer says: What an incredible gift! Friends are truly treasures from heaven!
Tammy L Thomson says: What a lovely story about Love and Friendship. Thank you for sharing this….
Beth says: This is such a beautiful story — and a beautiful quilt! What a wonderful group of women you are ❤️
Judith Smith-Coleman says: Oh my, I’m crying too. Such a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing and spreading the joy and pure kindness!! God Bless!❤
Hello Friends!
Today, I’ve got a fun surprise for you! Last month in my blog post I told you that my Momma from New Mexico is here with us for awhile. (If you missed that post, you can read it here.)
Well, today I’m turning this blog over to her! She’s written up a little recipe treat for you!
Meet my mom, Carol:
Above picture taken in 2016 of my Momma in her kitchen
We stayed at a guest ranch in New Mexico. The hostess made stacked enchiladas, egg on top with green sauce. How delicious!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Ginny,
That is so cool!!! Nothing in the world (in my opinion) like stacked enchiladas with an egg on top!
~ Dori ~
CandyC says: Love this!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Candy,
Its so super good!
~ Dori ~
MaryJane Butters says: Welcome to our cast of farmgirls Carol!!!! Carol’s Cowboy Salad is on my grandgirl menu for tomorrow night. We often conjure “peppers/onions/maters all-diced-up” on all manner of things (I like fresh red onions diced real tiny on just about anything), but now we have a new fun name for one of our favorite toppings: Cowboy Salad. Also thinking ’bout makin’ your suggested side: mess o’ beans w/skillet cornbread.
Dori Troutman says: Hi MaryJane!
Let us know how you like the Cowboy Salad! 🙂 Mom will be so excited to hear about it!
Hugs to you, sweet friend!
~ Dori ~
Sarah Warren says: This looks delicious, thank you.
Dori Troutman says: Hi Sarah,
You MUST try it!!!
~ Dori ~
Robin Marshall says: what is her recipe for beans and cornbread please!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Robin!
I tried so hard to get her to write her instructions / recipe for beans and cornbread and she wouldn’t!!!
I’m thinking I may need to do it for her! 🙂
~ Dori ~
Marie Gassert says: Thanks for sharing this recipe! I would never have thought of adding it to pinto beans and corn bread but the way prices are now it is truly appreciated.
Dori Troutman says: Hi Marie,
Its one of those things that you HAVE to try!!!! You honestly can’t believe how good it is!
~ Dori ~
Marty M says: My Mom used to make similar tomato salad with tomato, fresh garlic, fresh onion, fresh chopped basil, oregano, salt, pepper and splash of balsamic vinegar. Yum
Dori Troutman says: Hi Marty,
Yes! I’ve put balsamic vinegar and olive oil in mine as well, but Mom corrected me on it!! HaHaHa!!!
~ Dori ~
Fresh Tomato salad also has olive oil (forgot to add). Also served with fresh hot homemade Italian rolls and butter!!
Judy Thomas says: It looks like we all have similar traditions, I just had cattle beans, cornmeal muffins and apples on the side. Frugal, tasty eats for inflationary times. Thanks for the post.
donna Moore says: Dori sounds wonderful. Thank your mom sew much for sharing her treasured recipe. I bet y’all are having a blast together?
Sending lots of love,
donna
Marilyn says: Welcome to your mom. Thank you for the recipe. God Bless.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY To All
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Ruth Farmer says: Thank you for the recipe! I enjoy reading from your blog. Blessings!!
Eve Hurt says: This sounds delicious! My family loves pinto beans and cornbread with onions or relish or chow-chow and we also love spicy foods so this sounds perfect! Can’t wait to try it!
Kathy Marx says: How yummy! Thanks so much.
Henriette Area says: Just caught up on several recent blogs from you. Such touching stories and wonderful memories. Love reading about your mother and her time with you.
Donna Brewton says: I’m trying this! Never dreamed of this combo. Love your mom.
Hello Friends!
Today, I’ve got a fun surprise for you! Last month in my blog post I told you that my Momma from New Mexico is here with us for awhile. (If you missed that post, you can read it here.)
Well, today I’m turning this blog over to her! She’s written up a little recipe treat for you!
Meet my mom, Carol:
Above picture taken in 2016 of my Momma in her kitchen
We stayed at a guest ranch in New Mexico. The hostess made stacked enchiladas, egg on top with green sauce. How delicious!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Ginny,
That is so cool!!! Nothing in the world (in my opinion) like stacked enchiladas with an egg on top!
~ Dori ~
CandyC says: Love this!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Candy,
Its so super good!
~ Dori ~
MaryJane Butters says: Welcome to our cast of farmgirls Carol!!!! Carol’s Cowboy Salad is on my grandgirl menu for tomorrow night. We often conjure “peppers/onions/maters all-diced-up” on all manner of things (I like fresh red onions diced real tiny on just about anything), but now we have a new fun name for one of our favorite toppings: Cowboy Salad. Also thinking ’bout makin’ your suggested side: mess o’ beans w/skillet cornbread.
Dori Troutman says: Hi MaryJane!
Let us know how you like the Cowboy Salad! 🙂 Mom will be so excited to hear about it!
Hugs to you, sweet friend!
~ Dori ~
Sarah Warren says: This looks delicious, thank you.
Dori Troutman says: Hi Sarah,
You MUST try it!!!
~ Dori ~
Robin Marshall says: what is her recipe for beans and cornbread please!
Dori Troutman says: Hi Robin!
I tried so hard to get her to write her instructions / recipe for beans and cornbread and she wouldn’t!!!
I’m thinking I may need to do it for her! 🙂
~ Dori ~
Marie Gassert says: Thanks for sharing this recipe! I would never have thought of adding it to pinto beans and corn bread but the way prices are now it is truly appreciated.
Dori Troutman says: Hi Marie,
Its one of those things that you HAVE to try!!!! You honestly can’t believe how good it is!
~ Dori ~
Marty M says: My Mom used to make similar tomato salad with tomato, fresh garlic, fresh onion, fresh chopped basil, oregano, salt, pepper and splash of balsamic vinegar. Yum
Dori Troutman says: Hi Marty,
Yes! I’ve put balsamic vinegar and olive oil in mine as well, but Mom corrected me on it!! HaHaHa!!!
~ Dori ~
Fresh Tomato salad also has olive oil (forgot to add). Also served with fresh hot homemade Italian rolls and butter!!
Judy Thomas says: It looks like we all have similar traditions, I just had cattle beans, cornmeal muffins and apples on the side. Frugal, tasty eats for inflationary times. Thanks for the post.
donna Moore says: Dori sounds wonderful. Thank your mom sew much for sharing her treasured recipe. I bet y’all are having a blast together?
Sending lots of love,
donna
Marilyn says: Welcome to your mom. Thank you for the recipe. God Bless.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY To All
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Ruth Farmer says: Thank you for the recipe! I enjoy reading from your blog. Blessings!!
Eve Hurt says: This sounds delicious! My family loves pinto beans and cornbread with onions or relish or chow-chow and we also love spicy foods so this sounds perfect! Can’t wait to try it!
Kathy Marx says: How yummy! Thanks so much.
Henriette Area says: Just caught up on several recent blogs from you. Such touching stories and wonderful memories. Love reading about your mother and her time with you.
Donna Brewton says: I’m trying this! Never dreamed of this combo. Love your mom.
Happy New Year to my Farmgirl Friends!
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My sweet Momma… and our dog Belle.
I wonder what has been on your mind this month with the new year? What are the things that you think about as a new year begins? Goals and resolutions? Things to be thankful for? New ideas, new projects? My thoughts all month have been on the seasons of life.
Jean says: You are such a loving family…respecting ,enjoying, and being together, each generation in its season of life! What a wonderfully, life affirming post you shared. Thank you!
Patricia Baker says: Such a warm loving article. Thank you.
Sharon says: Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, your heart, your mom!
Carol says: Dori … How timely your post was! I have been thinking of your Mom and you as you faced the holidays without your Dad. It had to have been so difficult. I love the fact that your Mom is now with you, spending time with family and healing a little bit each day. God bless all of you. Carol
Tammy L Thomson says: Lovely. Your article is full of memories, wisdom, and most of all- Love.
Thank you for sharing this!
Maxine Jeinek says: What a lovely post and tribute to your mama! Treasure the moments and hugs to you both
E. Burke says: Hi Dori,
I’ve been thinking and praying for you and your Mom. Dori, I feel your pain, as my parents have both been deceased for over 40 years now and my sister just passed away two weeks ago. I’d like to say it gets easier but I’d be lying. You just learn to deal with it, have faith, remember all the good times and be thankful for the time we had with them.
I hope your Mom has a speedy recovery from her surgery. I’m praying for her! God bless you too, Dori! It’s not always easy but you are so kind and generous taking care of your Mom.
Chin up and be thankful everyday!
Love and Prayers
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Hello friends! I hope you had a really lovely Thanksgiving!
I’ve been working on some fun Christmas crafts and this ornament ended up being such a fast and simple project I decided to share a little tutorial with all of you. You can whip these up in no time!
Joan Piercy says: Thank you, Dori! You always have something wonderful for us to try! I love Christmas Trees and will have to add some of these to my Christmas stuff. Merry Christmas!
Cyndie Gray says: What a cute idea!! Thank you for sharing!
Laurel Anne Pries says: I love them!! Such a cute idea!
Isabelle says: What are wonder clips? Would clip clothes pins also work? Good clear tutorial, thanks for the instructions.
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Hello Farmgirl Friends!
Lets talk about this yummy, amazing beef broth!!!
One of my favorite things about fall and winter weather is home made soup! I’m always happy for a bowl of soup and cornbread or biscuits!
Anyway… back to soup! Recently we had our yearly steer harvested and when I put away all the meat in my freezer I realized I still had soup bones left over from last year so I decided that this winter I’d do better about making beef broth once a week and instead of having an entire bin full of soup bones in my freezer, I’d have a bin full of beef broth.
Kim Rice says: Hello Dori!
Thank you so much for this info! I am not able to eat the pre made broth/stock or the paste/boullion kind due to the added spices and tomato/potato. I’m going to see my butcher asap! He’s right around my corner!!
Happy Fall Season!!
Kim
You are right on, I make bone broth, it’s the best thing for you I roat my bones with Vegetables and cook them slow 24 hours, so healthy.
Stay safe and healthy. I so look forward to you post Thank you, Kathy Gaughran,
Maxine Jelinek says: I made chicken broth this year after processing our chickens but I love your method and am going to save it to use next time!
Regina says: Oh yes I make broth…but I pressure can it with the meat pulled from the bones! Very convenient!! And tasty!!
donna says: Thank you sew much for sharing your recipe. Nothing better than homemade broth.
is a certified farmgirl at heart. She’s happily married to her beach bum Yankee husband of 20 years. She went from career gal to being a creative homeschooling mom for two of her biggest blessings and hasn’t looked back since. Debbie left her lifelong home in the high desert of Northern Nevada 10 years ago and washed up on the shore of America’s hometown, Plymouth, MA, where she and her family are now firmly planted. They spend part of each summer in a tiny, off–grid beach cottage named “The Sea Horse.”
“I found a piece of my farmgirl heart when I discovered MaryJanesFarm. Suddenly, everything I loved just made more sense! I enjoy unwinding at the beach, writing, gardening, and turning yard-sale furniture into ‘Painted Ladies’ I’m passionate about living a creative life and encouraging others to ‘make each day their masterpiece.’”
is a “MaryJane Farmgirl” who lives in a large metropolitan area. She is a lawyer who has worked in both criminal defense and prosecution. She has been a judge, a business woman and a stay-at-home mom. In addition to her law degree, she has a Masters of Theological Studies.
“Mustering up the courage to do the things you dream about,” she says, “is the essence of being a MaryJane Farmgirl.” Learning to live more organically and closer to nature is Rebekah’s current pursuit. She finds strength and encouragement through MaryJane’s writings, life, and products. And MaryJane’s Farmgirl Connection provides her a wealth of knowledge from true-blue farmgirls.
an old-fashioned farmgirl with a pioneer spirit, lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. As a “lifelong learner” in the “Live-Free-or-Die” state, she fiercely values self-reliance, independence, freedom, and fresh mountain air. Married to her childhood sweetheart of 40+ years (a few of them “uphill climbs”), she’s had plenty of time to reinvent herself. From museum curator, restaurant owner, homeschool mom/conference speaker, to post-and-beam house builder and entrepreneur, she’s also a multi-media artist, with an obsession for off-grid living and alternative housing. Cathi owns and operates a 32-room mountain lodge. Her specialty has evolved to include “hermit hospitality” at her rustic cabin in the mountains, where she offers weekend workshops of special interest to women.
“Mountains speak to my soul, and farming is an important part of my heritage. I want to pass on my love of these things to others through my writing. Living in the mountains has its own particular challenges, but I delight in turning them into opportunities from which we can all learn and grow.”
Dori Troutman is the daughter of second generation cattle ranchers in New Mexico. She grew up working and playing on the ranch that her grandparents homesteaded in 1928. That ranch, with the old adobe home, is still in the family today. Dori and her husband always yearned for a ranch of their own. That dream came true when they retired to the beautiful green rolling hills of Tennessee. Truly a cattleman’s paradise!
Dori loves all things farmgirl and actually has known no other life but that. She loves to cook, craft, garden, and help with any and all things on their cattle farm.
describes herself as a goat charmer, chicken whisperer, bee maven, and farmers’ market baker renovating an 1864 farmhouse on an Ohio farm. With a degree in Design, Mary says small-town auctions and country road barn sales "always make my heart skip a beat thinking about what I could create or design out of what I’ve seen.”
Rooted in the countryside, she likes simple things and old ways … gardening, preserving the harvest, cooking, baking, and all things home. While you might find her selling baked goods from the farm’s milkhouse, teaching herself to play the fiddle, or sprucing up a vintage camper named Maizy, you will always find her in an apron!
Mary says, “I’m happiest with the simple country pleasures … an old farmhouse, too many animals, a crackling fire, books to read, and the sound of laughter … these make life just perfect.”
is a budding rural farmgirl living in Palmer, the agricultural seat of Alaska. Alex is a graduate student at Alaska Pacific University pursuing an M.S. in Outdoor and Environmental Education. She lives and works on the university’s 700 acre environmental education center, Spring Creek Farm. When Alex has time outside of school, she loves to rock climb, repurpose found objects, cross-country ski on the hay fields, travel, practice yoga, and cook with new-fangled ingredients.
Alex grew up near the Twin Cities and went to college in Madison, Wisconsin—both places where perfectly painted barns and rolling green farmland are just a short drive away. After college, she taught at a rural middle school in South Korea where she biked past verdant rice paddies and old women selling home-grown produce from sidewalk stoops. She was introduced to MaryJanesFarm after returning, and found in it what she’d been searching for—a group of incredible women living their lives in ways that benefit their families, their communities, and the greater environment. What an amazing group of farmgirls to be a part of!
Suburban Farmgirl Nicole Christensen calls herself a “vintage enthusiast”. Born and raised in Texas, she has lived most of her life in the picturesque New England suburbs of Connecticut, just a stone’s throw from New York State. An Advanced Master Gardener, she has gardened since childhood, in several states and across numerous planting zones. In addition, she teaches knitting classes, loves to preserve, and raises backyard chickens.
Married over thirty years to her Danish-born sweetheart, Nicole has worked in various fields, been a world-traveler, an entrepreneur and a homemaker, but considers being mom to her now-adult daughter her greatest accomplishment. Loving all things creative, Nicole considers her life’s motto to be “Bloom where you are planted”.
Great idea. I especially love the rustic trailer? you use to display your bouquets.
Hi Terry,
It’s pretty fun isn’t it? My son in law found the old truck bed and then he built the rest of it for us. It is the absolute best set-up!
~ Dori ~
Dori, Just wanted to tell you how beautiful your flowers are! Wish I was close enough to buy some. I live on the East Coast in Mechanicsville, VA. I lost my dad in January of this year. So sorry for your loss! Joan
Hi Joan,
I’m so sorry about your Dad. It’s a loss that is hard to describe… no long having our precious Dads. My tears are different than they were a year ago when he passed… now they are just tears of wonderful memories that I cherish.
Hugs to you, Joan.
~ Dori ~
Dear Dori,
Thank you for sharing a beautiful (Really extra beautiful with all the gorgeous flower pics!!) post with an inspiring message. Your bouquets are the perfect Summer bouquet. I can’t believe you give them away for only 5! I would be buying one every few days if I lived nearby. God bless you and give you comfort and happy memories about your dear Dad.
Hi Tammy,
We absolutely love selling our flowers for $5. Most anyone can afford that and as a result we have a lot of elderly customers that get so happy to spend $20 and take gifts to four friends! We see it time and time again. That is what makes us the most happy. Our flowers getting shared!
Thank you for the comment on my Dad. He’s with me always!
~ Dori ~
I ALWAYS LOVE your posts! I LOVE flowers too and grow mine mostly along our yard fence. How about tiger lilies? they are so tall and beautiful
Hi Mary,
I love flowers growing along a fence… it’s just so beautiful! And YES to Tiger Lilies!!!
~ Dori ~
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I love zinnias, sunflowers , cosmos smo gst a bunch of other flowers like snapdragons columbine and asters.spme last longer than others . Ive never sold anything I just give it away. I like putting a smile on a Face.
I love zinnias, sunflowers , cosmos amongst a bunch of other flowers like snapdragons columbine and asters.some last longer than others . Ive never sold anything I just give it away. I like putting a smile on a Face.
Hi Susana,
You hit the nail right on the head… giving flowers always puts a smile on our faces!!!
~ Dori ~