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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


How to Shop the Grey Dog Flowers Farm Stand (First-Timer's Guide)
Your step-by-step guide to shopping the Grey Dog Flowers self-serve farm stand in Mills River, NC. Plan ahead, browse with ease, and check out like a pro.
Ilana Williams
Sep 155 min read


An Ode to August Flowers
There’s a moment in the evening - just before the sun slips behind the ridge - when the garden glows in that perfect, soft light. The...
Ilana Williams
Aug 226 min read


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


Sustainability at Grey Dog Flowers
Solar panels power the Grey Dog Flowers farm stand near Asheville, NC A Commitment to Sustainable Flower Farming Grey Dog Flowers is a...
Ilana Williams
Jun 307 min read
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