Partnering with Slow Flowers

Articles on growing and selling local flowers

Photo: Mary Grace Long

“  Growing cut flowers from seed is one of the most rewarding things a farm or garden can do. These articles collect practical advice on new and proven flower varieties, growing and harvest methods, and the experiences of flower farmers and florists, whether you farm many acres or keep a backyard cutting garden.  ”

SlowFlowers.com is a free online directory of North American cut flowers and the farms, shops, studios and designers that supply them. Started in 2013, it now counts hundreds of members across every part of the flower trade, from farmers and wholesalers to retailers, florists and online sellers.

The Hensley's team has put together a series of articles on succeeding with cut flowers, drawing on the local-flower movement and the growers who are part of it.

Below you'll find interviews, stories and how-to guides, full of photos and practical examples, to give you ideas and encouragement as you plan, start or grow your own flower farm.

Wherever you grow, we hope these articles help you along.