Sustainable Farming

Explore the different ways Grey Dog Flowers promotes sustainability in Western North Carolina. From soil care to pollinator-friendly plantings, learn how biodiversity and sustainability go hand in hand. These behind-the-scenes insights highlight how interconnected sustainability, seasonal flowers, and a focus on local community are interconnected.

The Secret Cost of Flower Farming

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

Ilana Williams

5 days ago8 min read

Bouquet of zinnias, dahlias, mums, amaranth, and rudbeckia wrapped in paper.

Mid-Summer Madness, Mildew & Magic: What July Really Looks Like on a Flower Farm

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.

Ilana Williams

Jul 225 min read