Skywyld Farm Blog

There’s nothing like fresh, field-grown flowers on the counter. But when their fresh vase life ends, your stems don't have to go into the compost! With a few simple steps, you can turn your fresh flowers into dried, everlasting arrangements to display around your home all year long. Here is our quick, field-tested guide to drying your stems: 1. Size Your Bundles Right Farmers Market Bouquets (Compact): Hang the entire bouquet upside down just as it is! CSA Subscription Bouque

Between prepping fall beds, sweating through this July heat, and keeping up with the daily rush of running a flower farm, it is easy to get caught up in the logistics of the harvest. But lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about why I planted these seeds in the first place. It wasn't just to sell flowers. It was to bring the beauty of the field into the spaces where people live, celebrate, and sometimes, heal. That's why, every single week behind the scenes, a portion of the fie

Lately, life feels like it moves at the speed of a scroll. But out here in Cottonwood, the gardens have a way of reminding us that the best antidote to a chaotic week isn’t a screen—it’s the soil. If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected, heavy, or just plain tired, the fix might be simpler than you think. It turns out that getting your hands dirty isn’t just farm work; it’s essential health. Here is what happens when you actually stop and dig into the earth. 1. The Physi

If you’ve ever admired a beautiful arrangement from a North State florist, you know the incredible artistry our regional designers possess. They are some of the hardest-working creatives in our community, turning stems into messages of comfort, celebration, and love. But just like the farm-to-table movement changed how we look at our food, a meaningful conversation is growing around the roots of what we hold in our hands. The reality is that the vast majority of flowers sold

Every single day on our farm is driven by a schedule. I plant by the moon, harvest by the temperature, and pack buckets according to orders. It’s beautiful, hard, exhausting work. But this past Monday, I did something different. I just played. I didn't harvest for a custom bouquet order. I didn't build to a specific CSA recipe. I just walked the flower rows here in Cottonwood, snipped what caught my eye—a striking sunflower, some whimsical blue larkspur, textured nigella—and

If you’ve picked up a Skywyld Farm bouquet recently, you might have noticed a little something extra. We believe that local, field-grown flowers are a premium experience, and we want yours to stay vibrant for as long as possible. Look a Little Closer To make flower care foolproof, I have started hand-stamping our Flower Care Guide directly onto the inside of every paper bouquet sleeve. Before you toss that sleeve into the compost, flip it over! I’ve laid out the four essentia

If you caught me at sunrise on my cut flower farm in Cottonwood, CA you’d see a woman farmer in her element. My fingernails are dirty, the irrigation is humming, and the only conversation I’m having is with the rows of ranunculus, zinnias and other seasonal blooms. Here, I am the CEO, the laborer, tractor mechanic, bookkeeper, bouquet maker, and the dreamer. I stamp my own bouquet sleeves, build my own website, and plan every crop with a cup of Earl Grey tea in my hand, with

Gorgeous seasonal bouquet of zinnias from Skywyld Farm, specialty cut flower farm, in Cottonwood, CA. Northern California flower farm.

The little greenhouse is full, the fields are waking up, and the sun is finally sticking around. You know what that means—Farmers Market season is officially here! I didn’t just move to Cottonwood to start a farm; I was born and raised right here. This town is my home, and Skywyld Farm is a labor of love for the community that raised me. There is nothing quite like the energy of a Sunday morning at the Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market, and I’ve been working hard all winter

You’ve brought the beauty of our Northern California flower fields into your home—now let’s make sure it stays there. At Skywyld Farm , we grow our flowers to be hardy, but once they leave the field, the clock starts ticking. Follow these three non-negotiable steps to keep your bouquet looking fresh for 7–10 days. 1. The Clean Water Rule Bacteria is the #1 enemy of fresh stems. If you wouldn't drink the water in the vase, your flowers shouldn't either. The Vessel: Use a sque

When you shop for fine clothing, you look for the quality of the stitch and the integrity of the fabric. When you invest in fine jewelry or fine art, you look for the provenance and the craftsmanship behind the piece. I believe your garden deserves that same level of discernment. That is why I am so proud to introduce our Spring 2026 Curated Annual & Perennial Collection at Skywyld Farm. Why Fine Plants Focus on Roots, Not Just Blooms If you visit Skywyld Farm at Rose's & Ru

When you pick up a fresh bouquet from Skywyld Farm, you might notice the ranunculus look a little different than the ones in a grocery store floral department.

Sunflower at sunrise at Skywyld Farm in Cottonwood, CA In the floral world, there is a massive gap between a stem that traveled 3,000 miles in a refrigerated plane and one that was cut a few miles down the road in Cottonwood . When you choose Skywyld Farm , you aren’t just buying a bouquet; you’re investing in the Northern California ecosystem. Here is why field-grown, seasonal flowers beat the supermarket bunch every single time: 1. The 24-Hour Freshness Guarantee Most impor

If you haven't subscribed to our newsletter yet, head over to our home page and get signed up now! We promise to send only a few newsletters a year with important farm updates that go out to our subscribers first. From our Winter Newsletter, published Sunday, February 1, 2026: Happy New Year, my flower loving friends! Now that the holidays are over, and we're well into the new year, I’ve had time to tuck in with a cup of tea and mountain of seed catalogs, and dream about t

Maybe you’ve noticed, dried flowers are cool again and they are making a big comeback! Dried florals, also called everlastings, are being displayed in homes, businesses, incorporated into wedding bouquets and are being used by floral designers everywhere. I have loved drying flowers since my teens, so I say it’s about time! Everlasting flowers are delicate and delightful, and require no water changes . Whether you display them in a dry vase, on a wreath or tuck them into