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The response to the launch of the Growing Kindness project has been so, so incredible. Saturday we’ll be gathering together twenty four amazing, tender-hearted, caring women who’ll be linking arms with us to grow and share flowers in their communities. (I’m so sorry we couldn’t take everyone this year, but I promise we’re working on ways to share with more of you!)
It’s been both completely inspiring and humbling to me. We’re hustling to pull together all the details for the workshop where the team will be learning the basics of growing cut flowers as well as tips and tricks for sharing in their communities across the state.
I’m so, so thankful for the many people who’ve already linked arms to even get this off the ground. Thank you @spadefloral, @mrszupke, @rachael___michelle, @kellymjensen for dividing thousands of dahlias with me. Thank you @petal_and_print for handling so many pretty, techie details. Thank you to those who’ve donated to the workshop itself. (I can’t wait to share more details Saturday.) But especially, thank you to each of you who’s behind us, cheering and encouraging. It means the world. We really are better together and I can not wait to watch this project bloom this summer. Photo by @ryleafoehlphotos #growingkindness #twigandvinefarm

From our farm to you, wishing you a very happy Easter weekend. .

Flower crown and lamb by @twigandvine and photo credit to the amazing @jessiebennettphotography.
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Sharing again because this shot is just too cute not to share. And giggling to myself remembering the rodeo thst ensued when we tried to convince Eli’s little Lamb, Cream to wear this flower crown. Hence the lopsided crown.)
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To all of you who’ve asked for prints, we’re working on the details to sell a limited number for a very special benefit. Stay tuned!

Nine years old today. ✨

Reflecting back, it never ceases to amaze me how much his personality revealed itself, even in the first few minutes after his birth.
Though born late, Emmett came rushing into the world at break neck speed. His cry was so hearty and deep. When he was laid on my shoulder, though tiny, I remember noticing how solid and strong he was. While quick to let us of know of any discomfort or need, he was easily soothed and often, most content when given space. (And later, his binkie, Bear Bear And blankie.) You could practically set a clock by Emmett: he loved things to be dependable and in order.
So much is the same today. Emmett is often pensive and reflective. He takes his time before he jumps into anything, but once he does, he takes on whatever venture it is with the utmost zeal. I marvel Sometimes misconstrued and shy or reticent, Emmett actually is mostly still the same: content to quiet time with himself. He still thrives with routine and could teach me a thing or two about consistency and dependability. Quiet, strong, tender, steady. And while he’s far from my tiny baby these days, he’s still so much the same in all the best ways.
Photo by @ryleafoehlphotos

Together, we’re better. I really, truly believe that and I bet you do too.
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In the midst of World War, our nation faced a food shortage and waning morale. The solution was simple: it was called a Victory Garden. In backyards and city lots, families and neighbors, linked arms and literally grew a solution. .

Now a days, we face a different kind of shortage: human connection. Our world is moving faster than ever and with myriads of options to friend and join online. And yet, we’re more disconnected than ever. Social media is falsely filling our need to know, relate and interact with our communities, neighbors and friends.
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We think the answer to our current deficit still lies in the hands of neighbors and backyard gardens. What would happen if we each grew a few flowers, simply for the purpose of sharing with others? What if we literally grew connection in our communities by walking across the street or down to the local retirement center to hand a neighbor a bunch of flowers?
We know, first hand, how possible it is: we’ve witnessed the potential as we’ve shared flowers in our community. .

But what if we did it TOGETHER? Our little farm can only reach so far: what if YOU could join us right in your community? What if we could take this little project of growing kindness and share it across our county? Across our state? And what if we could help you do it? What if we could give you everything you needed to start #growingkindness in your backyard?
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Would you join us? We’re linking arms with friends like YOU, creating a team across as many communities as possible and TOGETHER, we’ll grow meaningful connection, one bloom at a time. We’ll be here for you to help every step of the way, providing a free on-farm flower gardening workshop (April 27) as well as free dahlia tubers and seedlings to get your garden off to a good start.
If you’ve got a little dirt and a big heart, we want you to join us! If you’re considering joining our Growing Kindness Team, shoot us an email (hello@twigandvinefarm.com) with your location and ideas of how you’d share flowers in your community.
I can’t wait to see what we can grow together!

Photo by @ryleafoehlphotos

Sometimes it’s a a bouquet left on bench at the bus stop, ofttimes it’s our old Radio Flyer wagon overflowing with dahlias as it makes its way down the hall of our local assisted living, and still other times it’s a truckload to our local food bank.
But every time, no matter what, it’s always smiles. And hugs, conversation and cheer.
Since we started donating flowers in our community we’ve witnessed firsthand the powerful catalyst for connection that flowers provide.
Over the past two years, we began to see that not only could we get flowers into the hands of those who needed them, we were in a unique position to empower others in our community to do the same. So last spring we opened our farm and gave away hundreds of dahlia tubers to kind-hearted, caring souls who wanted to join us in #growingkindness in our communities, one bloom, bunch or bouquet at a time.
The response was nothing short of inspiring. It was a ripple effect and inspired us to find ways to do more. We’ve been quietly working away on a very special project that we’ll be launching Friday. It’s all about growing connection and community and I’m so excited to share how YOU can be involved! Stay tuned!
Photo by @ryleafoehlphotos

All the learning and growth are right there in the getting back up again. .
But in order to experience all the good that comes with getting back up, I’ve got to be willing to risk a fall. And that means taking a step. And then another and another, knowing that if we’re doing some thing that’s both hard and worthy, it’s not going to be without faults and fumbles. But it’s not how many times we fall count: it’s how many times we get back up again. .
What little bits are inspiring you right now? I’d love to share! #bringingbeautyin
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Quote from “Grit, The Power of Perservance” by @angelalduckworth, inherited #hyacinths, bitty vase from @magnolia, and frog from @floralgeniusig.

In less than a year, this sweet boy has grown a little flock of registered Romney sheep from 0 to 7! While he waited and saved to get here, he also read everything he could find about sheep and lambs. Even then, the learning curve has been steep and we owe so much of this year’s success to kind and helpful ranchers and 4-H leaders who’ve come alongside to mentor Eli and help him get top quality animals. We’re especially thankful for the help that Zane @ironwaterranch has been to us!

We first met Zane when Eli was invited to show for another farm at the Puyallup Fair. Zane quickly took Eli under her wing and has since been a wealth of information and support. Zane’s passionate about all things sheep and shares her knowledge freely. Together with her family, Zane has developed a diverse flock of sheep with all the best traits-especially mothering and fleece quality.
If you’re even a little bit interested in fleece or raising sheep, mark your calendar for April 20, when Ironwater Ranch is hosts its first ever Lamb and Fleece Sale. In addition to offering exceptional show lambs, breeding stock, wethers and fleece for sale, you can tour their farm (and meet alllllll the lambs and other farm critters) and learn about grading, spinning and fiber arts. Go check them out: whether you’re considering sheep as a project or pet or already have a well developed flock (or just want to snuggle a whole bunch of lambs!) you don’t want to miss it!
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Adorable capture by @jessiebennettphotography
#iwrspringsale2019 #elissheep

While our area is best known for tulips, I’d have to say, I think we give dahlias a run for their money too.
Depending on the weather, we can have blooms late July until last frost. (Often mid October here.) And while the bloom time can feel brief, the work to grow these babies lasts year round. We’ve had our tubers stored in our insulated cooler all winter, and next begins the real work: dividing hundreds of plants so we can get them in the ground around the first week of May.
This will be our third year growing dahlias as a crop. While I feel like I’m really only beginning to understand all there is to know about growing them as a crop, I’ve been getting so many questions about dividing and storing. Though I’m no expert, I’m always happy to share what’s been shared with me. I’ll jump on live later today and for a quick demo of how we divide. (Or you could always hop over to YouTube and watch @kitchenshane so helpfully demonstrate the division of dahlias. I’ll link it in our bio😉 You can thank me later.)
#twigandvinefarm #sweetnathalie

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