Behind the Scenes

When do peonies, dahlias, and zinnias actually bloom? A practical walkthrough of the Grey Dog Flowers 2026 bloom calendar with timing, history, and fun facts.

Unpacking the hidden costs - mental and financial - behind local flower farming. Why flowers are expensive, and why they're worth every penny.

July on the flower farm is a hot, chaotic mess—and also wildly beautiful. Between the zinnias, scabiosa, and first dahlias, this mid-summer update shares what’s blooming, what’s breaking, and how I'm keeping the stand (and myself) standing.