Asters & Artifacts, Ltd.

06/17/2022

06/01/2022

White Anemone shot with a macro lens •

05/27/2022

Baby ducklings with their chicken mamas •

05/26/2022

Check out this FB memory from 2015 with arrangements I created from plants at our old house • I designed and planted each area and I especially miss all of the shade plants • Who else is guilty of planning another project while still finishing the few already in the works ?• 😬

05/19/2022

Iridescence on an Anemone that can’t be seen by the naked eye •

05/15/2022

It is what is on the inside that matters •

05/07/2022

Anemone •

05/07/2022

The sweetest girl ever saved me today by prepping tulips and making a delivery • I just love her ❤️ • Happy Mom’s day to all of the mother’s and to those who support others in the same capacity • It’s your day, too •

05/05/2022

On Sunday, I finished the great divide • I broke it up over several weekends, but it still felt like forever • Dahlias are so not for those who want instant gratification • I had to continually remind myself that I really do love these damn flowers • 150 clumps later I am now looking at over 400 tubers to plant •
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05/03/2022

Can you believe these colors? • This is a one off from the purple tulips in the last photo • Each petal is a work of art •

05/03/2022

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04/27/2022

Be still my🧡 •

04/26/2022

More eye candy •
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04/26/2022

Posing with a large amount of the same flower has become wildly popular for flower farmers on instagram and fb• How everyone manages taking these without dropping the flowers or the phone, cutting their head from the frame or looking cross eyed with three chins is beyond me 🤣• I am a fairly decent photographer, but I am not coordinated enough for all of that • Kudos to those who are! • My version is in line with MCM •

One of my dad’s best friends was an eccentric, artist with bold fuchsia hair who was married to her husband for over fifty years • She once told me that her relationship remained happy because both were unwavering in their support for the other • If she wanted to paint the house purple, Don would ask what shade • This is how my man of many years appeared in this photo • We are the same in our support for the other but this time he drew the short stick • 😂

The 80 degree temps from this past weekend caused our tulips to begin opening crazy fast • We spent the weekend packing as many in the cooler as possible • Many more tulip photos to come because the colors and form are simply amazing •

04/22/2022

Love your mother 🌍🌱🍃 •

04/20/2022

Our broody hen is no joke • She is fierce to the point of scaring every other hen to the far side of the coop to lay eggs • Now that she is keeping fertilized duck eggs warm, she is even worse • This is her greeting, aka warning, when I open the door • I hope she calms down when her ducklings arrive •

04/03/2022

Separating gomphrena seeds from the chaff • Therapy and relaxation right at my fingertips •

03/30/2022

Oh my Ohio • The constant fickle weather sure creates a challenge for flower farmers • But I am here for it! • I uncovered our ranunculus late last night and they survived the low temps from last week and over the weekend • I did not cover the tulips and they are looking fantastic • Today it will be 70 degrees and by Friday the temps will be down to 27 with snow • This is how March rolls in our buckeye State •
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03/16/2022

The great divide begins •
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03/09/2022

Posting a few dahlia photos to remind myself that all of the hours I am about to spend dividing hundreds of clumps will be worth it once I see these gorgeous blooms •

02/28/2022

Such a senseless war• 🇺🇦 💙💛💙

02/05/2022

Who else is winter sowing to save time and resources? • These containers house our hardy annuals including sweet peas, larkspur, chinese forget me nots, scabiosa, snap dragons,, delphiniums and many more • With our recent snow fall, it is hard to believe that Spring is a mere six weeks away •

01/22/2022

Flower farmer friends: Promix is increasingly hard to find right now • Zero bales were available today and only half a skid of bags at our local Menards • Best of luck sourcing for your needs •

01/15/2022

Going through photos to remind myself what I loved from last year • These marigolds are definitely on the list • These bright shades make me long for summer •

12/14/2021

Many tulips, narcissus and hyacinths have been planted for spring bouquets • I cannot wait to see these beauties bloom! • The best man ever is captured here helping as he always does with whatever project I throw at him without hesitation or complaints • ☺️

For those who have inquired about a spring CSA, please stay tuned • I will post information after the first of the year • In the meantime, think about delphiniums, larkspur, stock, nigella, ranunculus, anemones and more being added your weekly bouquets! •

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11/10/2021

For all dahlia lovers: here is a way to purchase tubers for next year and support survivors of domestic violence at the same time.

Did you know our first ever online dahlia tuber sale kicks off at 10am PST this Saturday? Did you also know that on a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide?

What do these two things have in common? Well, we woke up to yet another story of a local woman being killed by an abusive partner. She requested a protective order in 2020 and it was declined. She feared for her life and the life of her young son. This happens far too often. So, we've decided to donate 10% of our online tuber sales AND flower subscriptions to our local YWCA Clark County and its SafeChoice Program. It's an organization Barn Dog has donated to in the past and we couldn't be more grateful for the work they do in our community. Here is a bit from their website.

"The SafeChoice Program advocates for, educates, and supports those affected by domestic violence. SafeChoice has been a leader in providing domestic violence services to Clark County since 1974. In addition to operating the only domestic violence shelter serving Clark County, SafeChoice offers a wide array of services to respond to the immediate needs of victim-survivors in our community.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, educational background, income level, religion, ethnicity, and sexual and gender identity. Domestic violence is abusive behavior used to gain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse takes many forms; it can be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. It is a learned behavior, and is not caused by anger, drugs or alcohol, or stress.
The SafeChoice Program empowers survivors by providing information, resources, and support to increase safety and foster healing. We collaborate with community partners to offer resources that are survivor-centered, providing participants tools to change their lives and heal. SafeChoice services are free and confidential. We strive to offer inclusive and accessible programs for survivors of diverse cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles."

If you don't need tubers or a flower subscription, but still want to help out, you can tap on their link for other ways to get involved.