Specialty seasonal blooms, organically grown in the gardens of the historic 1848 Wheeler House on Connecticut's Gold Coast. PM for availability.
Feeling refined and refreshed at the gorgeous Spa at the Delamar Southport! This Uber posh hotel in Southport has everything one needs for an absolutely perfect staycation - pampering at the Spa, sleek new locks courtesy of and delicious eats at . Now if only I could follow my own advice...
In Memoriam. Today we honor the fallen and remember their sacrifice for our country with gratitude and with love. 🇺🇲
These overwintered ranunculus are finally starting to bloom! Lots of TLC goes into coaxing these Mediterranean natives into growing in New England without a greenhouse. Global warming combined with lots of blankets and lights helps.
I hate to play favorites, BUT this one is a must-grow every season! Coming soon and I can't wait to share all of this beauty with clients!
Spring has sprung and we are ready for it! Lots of growth happening in the low tunnels and looking forward to warmer and longer days ahead. Forecast is for freezing temperatures again tonight so might need to be a little patient! Happy spring!
Yay! It's going to be a beautiful summer! Super excited to offer these beauties for the upcoming summer season, including our new Summer Bounty flower subscription! Sign up at our website and be one of the first to experience and new zinnia varieties!
Just love getting photos from clients of their blossoms from us. Spending so much time around these flowers, one can forget how gorgeous they are, particularly since they typically leave us in tightly budded stage. It's a thrill and a treat to be able to see them in their full glory! Send some more over!
So many beautiful blooms heading out over the next few days...some as host/hostess gifts for the big game, some to celebrate their pals for Galentine's and my personal favorite...some to just enjoy as a form of self-care and personal inspiration for winter days. Whatever the reason, thank you for supporting local flowers!
Next week will close out the Persephone period where we will have more than 10 hours of daylight. This is one of many prompts for plants to start growing again. Looking forward to poppies, anemone and ranunculus this Spring!
Burst of spring in the coffee nook during these frigid temps! There's a sheen of ice on the hoops outside and the driveway is an absolute ice rink. The new year's resolution of no broken bones for 2024 might be at risk. Stay on your feet everyone!
Is she a keeper?
New trial alert! We have thousands of tulips growing in hydroponic trays from November to March which means that for more than half the year, those trays are just taking up space. This season, we did a last minute trial of amaryllis to see if we can have them earn their keep for a few more months. Jury is out! Yes or Nay?
Alison Bradley tulips elevate this humble can into something special. These bulbs were planted after Thanksgiving and grown indoors with some LEDs and ideal temperatures and humidity levels. Final destination - markets and clients within a 20 mile radius who are committed to supporting local, sustainable agriculture (and beautiful flowers).
Adding some spring spirit to the excellent vibe in Easton. So many treasures to discover in this jewel box of a shop in addition to good eats!
We're back at The Pantry! Tulips are blooming and vacation is officially over! Head over to The Pantry in Fairfield to grab some of these lovelies along with the fam-favorite chicken pot pie. Best way to start the week! Our blooms will be stocked every Monday and Friday, going forward. Yay!
Into the light for Cabana... lots of gorgeous blooms emerging from the basement grow space. It's just the beginning of a tulip season that will run from January through May!
Beautiful Alison Bradley emerging from the basement this morning. This color is incredible! Looking forward to sharing with our clients soon! 🌷
Glow worm tunnel test! Between El Nino and overall climate change, the winters have become milder, but as evidenced by last winter, we can still experience sub-zero temps. To prep for a polar vortex, more sensitive plants get a string of Christmas lights to bump up temps in the caterpillar tunnel. Looks cozy!
Time to start geeking out and obsessing about temperature and humidity levels! That's right - it's time for winter tulips! 🙌
Lots of moving pieces when growing indoors during the coldest part of the year. It nurtures the secret scientist in me. Can't wait to see some gorgeous blooms in January!
A very brief respite between the end of planting for the Spring and the delivery of thousands of tulip bulbs for the winter forcing season. Spending a few days visiting my mother in beautiful South Carolina while she recovers from surgery. The scenery is divine...
USDA plant hardiness map has been updated for 2023 and confirmed what many growers have been seeing in the field... it's getting warmer! Our proximity to Long Island Sound moderates our climate, but there are some growers that are now a full zone warmer than in the past. Without a doubt, the wild weather swings over the past few years have made it increasingly difficult to manage the blooms and the warm up will just add fuel to the proverbial fire. 🥵
Life-long learning and inquiry motivation! Carving out time to flex the brain and, quite frankly, take a break from the most labor intensive part of the season. is an annual fundraiser by to support our local community organizations. With a focus on interior design and gardens, it is a fun 3 days of learning and socializing with some of the leading designers for both interiors and landscape. This session on Bunny Mellon and her passion for gardening was a highlight!
Dahlia "Diva" throwing monster clumps of tubers at the end of the season. This season, half of our dahlias will overwinter with a layer of straw and a caterpillar tunnel. The other half were dug up, shaken off and placed into cardboard boxes to store for a late winter washing and dividing. We've tried a number of different methods for storage and find this to be the most successful - many times, less is more!
This clump of Diva was the exception since it is ridiculously dense so will tackle it now and store in some Promix to keep it from drying out.
In the throes of the busiest part of the season- planting spring flowers! While not as pretty as a bed of blooms, this tidy row cover will keep the baby plants warm and dryish for their winter nap before exploding with color in the Spring. Looking forward to posting an "after" photo in the Spring with lots of gorgeous color. Also, loving these new Low Cat Hoops from Neversink Farm. Easy and sturdy!
Happy Frostmas to all who celebrate! ❄️👩🌾 The season is officially over for 2023!
Thank you to our clients and friends for trusting us with your flower needs and supporting local blooms. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work and learn together.
Next up: winter tulips in January! 🌷🌷
The final flowers and last bouquet are always dedicated to my father who passed 6 years ago on this day, November 1st.
In his final weeks before succumbing to cancer, I would bring him dahlias for us to admire together. In happier days, we would plant the patio around his pool with so many summer annuals and he would be out there religiously watering, deadheading and fussing over them. Some of my favorite photos are of him watering with my young daughters and their pint-sized cans.
As the season comes to a close, I marvel at the beauty of it all, even in its journey towards the end. Bittersweet, but filled with gratitude for what we had and hope for what is to come.
"Aisha" roselilies looking chic in the modern farmhouse setting styled by .
Final few zinnia harvested today before flipping the bed into a cover crop. Persephone period is almost here and everyone is getting ready for a long winters nap. Grateful to breeders like who work to get new colors and forms out to the market. This one was a success!
When your flower farming mom insists on bringing a bunch for the birthday boy... 🤪😂
A bright pop of color for yet another rainy weekend. Swing by The Pantry in Fairfield for some chicken pot pie, cookies and a bunch of blooms to start the weekend off right!
Sophisticated and timeless- neutral shades of roses and dahlias are always stunning regardless of the season. Last couple of weeks of these beauties and trying to soak it all in.
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Cafe au Lait... In the early part of the season, this Dahlia usually presents more lavender and purple. As the days shorten and get cooler, they transform into that magical pink mocha color that everyone loves and adores. In all stages, she is absolutely gorgeous!
Out of hibernation and into the wild! First Dahlia of the season are heading out into the world TODAY! This is your signal to head over to our website and sign up for our 6 week Autumn Harvest subscription that features our dahlias as well as our super fancy lisianthus and more. Traveling this summer? This series starts in September so you can fully enjoy the diversity of blooms we have on offer while you ease back into the post-vacation routine. Want dahlias now? DM or email us at hello@ wheelerhouseflowers.com to order a bouquet. Happy summer!
Uptown Girl starts off as a Crayola red and then quickly opens up into the most astounding shade of coral. Definitely will be channeling some tropical vibes next week with a heat wave!
The final days and bouquets of Spring blooms are bittersweet. It was an epic flower-filled season starting with our field tulips and then head-long into poppies, ranunculus, anemone and more. Thank you to our subscribers and supporters! Up next: DAHLIAS and Lisianthus! 🎉
Nothing like a lie flat of gorgeous blooms to induce outrage! Deadheading roses is part of an important process to ensure continuous blooms on our plants. We typically snap off the head with our fingers to try and avoid disease transfer from using snips. It is immensely satisfying and prevents any rage ripping in other unruly, weedy beds (ahem, ranunculus bed...)
Want them all! Sometimes in the early morning light, when the flowers are at their finest, I contemplate just keeping them all for myself! Spring has really hit her stride and we are harvesting all of the best blossoms of the season. Not too much longer until the ranunculus shutdown for the summer heat, so trying to enjoy them while we can!
Peonies basking in the beauty and serenity of @studiomiyaando incredible work. This piece was crafted on steel using a complex process of intricate etching and hanging by cables affixed with the same industrial glue used for aircraft construction. 🤯
Need a last minute bunch for the weekend? Swing by Camoro at the Delamar Southport where we are popping up for Mother's Day! These bunches are stuffed with ranunculus and tulips in the best colors! Not many available, so scoot over soon! ❤️🌺🌷
We are officially SOLD OUT for Mother's Day blooms! Our Autumn Dahlia subscription series is Live and would also make an excellent gift (hint, hint). 😁. Thank you everyone for your support! We are truly grateful!
So many great blooms coming out of the garden and grateful to be able to share them with our community! Happy Spring!
Bibbity bobbity boo! Time to plant the lisianthus. Temperatures have been in the 30s and 40s at night and lisis love to start a little cool. This Harry Potter wand is the perfect tool for getting the plugs into the bed! I always knew it would come in handy someday after the littles finished their Halloween extravaganzas!
Peonies are growing quickly but don't let this imposter fool you! Double flowering tulips are where it's at this early in the Spring!
Chase away the post-vacation blues with an armload of stunning blooms! Grab a chicken pot pie for an easy dinner tonight, pour yourself a glass of wine and ease back into reality while admiring your fresh flowers!
Poppies are starting to POP! Hurray! 🎉🎉. Still to early to get them out into the hands of clients, but it's going to be sooooon!
Fairfield County peeps! The first of our spectacular outdoor blooms are starting to POP! Join us for our spring flower subscription service and enjoy these beauties as well as poppies, ranunculus, anemone and the best blooms of the spring! Convenient pickup in Greenfield Hill in Fairfield. Link in bio for details and purchase
Picking up your holiday orders @thepantryfairfield this morning? Make sure you grab a bunch of locally grown blooms to complete your holiday table! Just restocked this morning (Saturday)! Thanks for the ♥️
Checking in on the Dahlia tubers today to start washing and dividing them for the spring. There are many ways to store dahlias and it seems like I've tried them all. I've settled on one of the easier and, in my experience, more successful ways for storage. Essentially, at the end of the season I cut the stalk down, dig up the tuber, shake off some dirt and put it in a cardboard box. That box then goes into the basement for the winter. Come spring when I have some time, I take them out to clean them up and divide them back for planting. No peat moss, no plastic, no checking humidity levels and obsessing over them. It seems to work for me!
Easter flowers! Loving the combination of hellebores and tulips for a local, seasonal offering for this holiday. As much as I love the beauty and sheer insanity of winter growing, I'm very much looking forward to spending time outside in the sun with our emerging blossoms. Thank you to all of our customers for supporting local blooms this past season! And a big thank you to @thetulipworkshop and it's robust community of growers for the education and support during this past winter tulip season!
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