{"id":1451,"date":"2017-04-12T13:57:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T13:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whiteflower1.wpengine.com\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2020-05-14T19:52:47","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T19:52:47","slug":"down-on-the-farm-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/12\/down-on-the-farm-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Down on the Farm &#8211; Good Things Come to Those Who Wait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gardeners know a great deal about patience, and this spring, we\u2019ve had ours tested by Mother Nature\u2019s caprices. For the second year in a row, the Northeast has had a cool spring, and this year\u2019s is a bit late. Our above average temperatures in February were followed by below average numbers in March. The better news for gardeners \u2013 and their plants \u2013 is that April, true to its billing, arrived with plenty of showers. As of this writing, several soaking rains have helped offset the drought conditions that became severe in some parts of the state and other areas of New England last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Ups and downs in the weather cycle serve to remind all of us, no matter where we live, that we garden with Nature. Wise gardeners take this into account when choosing plants and tending them. Many are paying closer attention to native varieties in the belief that these plants may be better equipped to handle extremes of weather. They also play a role in supporting pollinators and wildlife. At the farm this spring, our head gardener Cheryl Whalen will be creating a garden reserved exclusively for native plants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/shop-shrubs-vines\">shrubs <\/a>and trees. Cheryl spent part of the winter doing research, identifying true natives, and winnowing down her plant list. Her selections will go into the ground soon, and we\u2019ll watch them with interest over time to see how they develop. With Cheryl\u2019s help and insights, we\u2019ll be writing a lot more on this topic soon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1498\" style=\"width: 430px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia-miniata-longwood-sunrise\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Clivia miniata Longwood Sunrise\" width=\"430\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/clivia-longwood-sunrise.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clivia miniata &#8216;Longwood Sunrise&#8217; is one of the stunning and distinctive releases from the Longwood Gardens Clivia breeding program. This plant took decades to develop, and it was well worth the wait!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Longwood\u2019s Exquisite Clivia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For another example of patience \u2013 and its remarkable rewards, we turn to Longwood Garden in Kennett Square, PA. Last year at holiday time, we were pleased to introduce to you the first named Clivia released from Longwood&#8217;s breeding program. Clivia miniata \u2018Longwood Debutante\u2019 is a yellow flowering beauty that was roughly 35 years in the making. That\u2019s 35 years of patient hybridizing and cross-breeding that was begun in 1986 by the founder of Longwood\u2019s breeding program, Dr. Robert Armstrong. Longwood subsequently released four more miniata varieties, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia-miniata-longwood-sunrise\">Longwood Sunrise,<\/a>\u2019 \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia-miniata-longwood-fireworks\">Longwood Fireworks<\/a>,\u2019 \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia-miniata-longwood-chimes\">Longwood Chimes,<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia-miniata-longwood-sunset\">Longwood Sunset<\/a>.\u2019 Each of these plants produces blossoms that are unique and exceptional. We are honored to be the sole mail-order source for these plants, which are otherwise available only at Longwood. When we introduced these plants via our emails and on social media in late winter, there was what some of our younger staff members call \u201cblow back\u201d about the prices, which are $300 for \u2018Sunrise\u2019 and \u2018Fireworks,\u2019 and $900 for \u2018Chimes\u2019 and \u2018Sunset.\u2019 How could a single houseplant cost that much? Imagine first the cost of keeping a greenhouse going summer and winter for more than 35 years. Then add to it the cost of the staff required to carefully cultivate and tend these plants. Factor in, too, the slow growth of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/clivia\">Clivia<\/a>, and the fact that \u2018Chimes\u2019 and \u2018Sunset\u2019 are excruciatingly slow to produce the offsets that become new plants. Viewed in that context, we hope the pricing makes a good deal more sense. Experienced gardeners know the value of these plants and the rewards that come from investing in rare, long-lived treasures whose beauty justifies the cost incurred by the process of creation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1512\" style=\"width: 402px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/visit-white-flower-farm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_50591-e1490890342371-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"img_50591\" width=\"402\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_50591-e1490890342371-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_50591-e1490890342371-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_50591-e1490890342371-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IMG_50591-e1490890342371.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of container pots, professional-grade garden tools, Dahlia tubers, houseplants, spring-blooming shrubs and trees, and early blooming perennials are just some of what&#8217;s in stock at the store. We look forward to seeing you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Our Store Is Open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you missed our recent blog post, the White Flower Farm Store is open for the season. Inside, it\u2019s stocked with the top quality garden tools and supplies we use here at the farm. We\u2019re also offering birdhouses, hummingbird feeders, garden art objects, a wide variety of houseplants, and many great gifts for Easter, Mother\u2019s Day and other spring celebrations. Plants from our greenhouses are starting to fill the sales yard, and you\u2019ll find a broad selection of potted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/annuals\">annuals <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/perennial-flowers-plants\">perennials<\/a>, plus shrubs and trees, a selection of containers, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/cretan-pottery\">Cretan pots<\/a> in a wide range of sizes and styles, and garden ornaments from benches to birdbaths. Our staff members will be delighted, as always, to help you choose plants for your garden and to answer any questions you may have. If you\u2019d like to have your plants delivered, we\u2019re pleased to offer this service for a nominal fee.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1562\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1562\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/tomato-celebration\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"tomatoevent\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tomatoevent.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We&#8217;re delighted to be hosting out 12th Annual Great Tomato Celebration Friday through Sunday, May 19\u201321. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. In addition to more than 130 varieties of Tomatoes, we offer vegetable and herb plants, and garden supplies. Plenty of staff members will be on hand to answer questions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Our 12th Annual Great Tomato Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who grow their own vegetables, we\u2019re delighted to announce that our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/tomato-celebration\">12th Annual Great Tomato Celebration<\/a> will be held May 19 through 21 at the farm in Morris. This year, we\u2019ll be offering over 130 varieties of tomato seedlings, including treasured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/heirloom-tomatoes.html\">heirlooms <\/a>and the top-rated modern hybrids (all non-GMO), along with everything else you\u2019ll need for this year\u2019s kitchen garden. Joining us on May 19th is tomato expert Craig LeHoullier, tomato advisor for Seed Savers Exchange and author of <em>Epic Tomatoes<\/em>, winner of the Garden Writers Gold Award for best book in 2016. Craig will be speaking and answering questions at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on May 19th only. Signed copies of his book will be available for sale. For a list of available Tomato varieties (subject to change) and more information on the event, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/tomato-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WhiteFlowerFarm.com\/tomato-celebration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1566\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/garden-events-seminars\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/outdoor_store-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"Our Flagship Store and Gardens\" width=\"530\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/outdoor_store-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/outdoor_store.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It won&#8217;t be long before our display gardens are full of spring flowering bulbs. Come stroll the grounds. It&#8217;s a great chance to see a wide variety of Daffodils, Tulips and other spring flowers in bloom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>A Season of Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Great Tomato Celebration, our staff at the store has put together a calendar of special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/garden-events-seminars\">events <\/a>\u2013 from popular Annual Container Planting Make &amp; Take Events, to Grow It, Cook It, Eat It workshops, and lecture\/discussions on planting and caring for trees, and roses. Our annual Open House will be held at the farm on Saturday, June 17th, and we invite you to join us for iced tea and tea sandwiches served on the lawn by members of our family.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1561\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/visit-white-flower-farm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JERUSS20080421076_blogimage-300x284.jpg\" alt=\"greenhouse, new plants\" width=\"442\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JERUSS20080421076_blogimage-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JERUSS20080421076_blogimage-768x728.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JERUSS20080421076_blogimage-1024x970.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wffblog.mi9retail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JERUSS20080421076_blogimage-600x568.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our horticulture staff has been hard at work in the greenhouses, growing a dazzling array of annuals and perennials. As the weather warms, we&#8217;ll be bringing tractor-loads down to the store.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Our Greenhouses Are Loaded<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While our hills were covered in snow, our greenhouse staff members were busy tending to what seem like indoor acres of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/annuals\">annuals <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/perennial-flowers-plants\">perennials<\/a>. The plants have been coming along beautifully, and as the weather warms, we\u2019re shipping these plants to gardeners all over the country and transporting tractor-loads to the store.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that as you get your spring garden going, you keep us in mind for plants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/bulbs.html\">bulbs<\/a>, gear and supplies, and that you visit our website for helpful information, inspiration and ideas. We\u2019ve been helping gardeners of all stripes succeed for 66 years, and we\u2019re mighty pleased to keep at it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gardeners know a great deal about patience, and this spring, we\u2019ve had ours tested by Mother Nature\u2019s caprices. For the second year in a row, the Northeast has had a cool spring, and this year\u2019s is a bit late. Our above average temperatures in February were followed by below average numbers in March. 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