Hello and welcome to the very first post of "Brian's Blog" on the NewMont Fresh-cut flower farms website! I'm Brian, a flower grower, not a florist, and I'm thrilled to share our journey into the world of flower farming with you.
Recently, my husband Patrick and I took a leap of faith and bought a horse property in Fort Lupton, Colorado, that, as fate would have it, also happened to be a fresh-cut flower farm. This transition feels almost predestined, as I've always had a deep love for gardening. I often envisioned myself spending my retirement working part-time at a nursery, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of plants. Now, here we are, living that dream, albeit with a steeper learning curve than anticipated.
The initial days have been a whirlwind of activity, from relentless weeding to ensuring the flowers are well-watered. It's been a lot of work, more than we ever imagined. But last week, something magical happened—our first flower bloomed. It felt like a sign, an auspicious beginning to our journey. Within three days, hundreds more flowers burst open, transforming our farm into a vibrant, colorful paradise.
We are currently growing and selling a variety of peonies and roses. With the sudden abundance of flowers, we found ourselves scrambling to harvest them. There was so much to learn—how to store the flowers properly, whether to wrap them or place them in water buckets, and even how to make plant food from pantry ingredients. The most daunting task of all has been setting up a wholesale flower sales pipeline. How do we find buyers? It's a question we've been grappling with daily. We are looking to partner with florists along the Colorado Front Range including Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins, and Denver.
In the spirit of embracing this new adventure, we've decided to host a flower flash sale and invite our community over for a garden party on Saturday. It’s our way of sharing the beauty we've cultivated and connecting with our neighbors. We figure this first year will be filled with learnings connections.
Despite the challenges and the occasional feeling of being overwhelmed, it all feels right for us. This farm is not just a business; it's a place where we find meaning and joy in nurturing life. We look forward to sharing more of our experiences, insights, and perhaps a few bloopers along the way.
Stay tuned for more updates from the farm, and if you're in the area, do join us for our garden party. We'd love to meet you and share the beauty of our blooms.
Until next time,
Brian