Laura Morris4 days agoFlowering shrubsAfter writing about perennials that we grow on the farm, some that love shade and many that thrive in full sun, I would be remiss not to...
Laura MorrisMay 9Sun-loving perennialsWe tackled shade-loving plants last week, most of which are perennials. This week, I want to talk about perennials that love the sun. I...
Laura MorrisMay 2Shade-loving plantsA large part of our farm is in the sun, which is great for growing flowers. However, we have a substantial amount of beds in areas that...
Laura MorrisApr 25Propagating Roses from CuttingsOne of the experiments I am excited about this year is learning to grow roses and other hardwood perennials from cuttings. Before we talk...
Laura MorrisApr 18Rose tips and tricksTips and tricks all in one place for you to best care for your roses. Fertilizing One of the best tips that was passed on to me is to...
Laura MorrisApr 11Planting and Pruning RosesWhen planted correctly and pruned at the right time, roses can thrive in their environment. However, when roses are planted in the wrong...
Laura MorrisApr 4Growing RosesRoses are a beloved flower. They easily enchant us with their color and fragrance. This perennial plant with origins in China has become...
Laura MorrisMar 28Fermented Weed TeaThree weeks ago, I started a spring weed tea, making a concoction from water, leaf mold, and weeds that I pulled out of my flower beds....
Laura MorrisMar 21Why No-Till?In an effort to investigate principles of regenerative farming, I am sharing about how we manage tillage at our farm. In his book The...
Laura MorrisMar 14Regenerative Farming: An OverviewRegenerative: tending to or characterized by regeneration. To regenerate means to bring into renewed existence, bring new and more...
Laura MorrisMar 7Eleven spring garden tasksSpring is in the air. Buds are appearing on branches. Birds are singing in the trees. The garden is coming to life with crocus, tulips,...
Laura MorrisFeb 28How I started flower farmingAs I reflect on the different seasons in my life, I am able to see how being aware of, tending to, and cultivating the earth has shaped...
Laura MorrisFeb 21My plan for attracting pollinators, beneficial insects and birds to the gardenWhy in the world am I thinking about how to attract insects and birds to my garden? In one of my past blog posts about things you can do...
Laura MorrisFeb 14Compost: Why and HowAt Sourwood Creek Farm, we are trying to get to the point where we don't have to outsource our inputs. We want to find ways to create, on...
Laura MorrisFeb 7Our Chicken Tale (and our current chicken set up)We have a long history with keeping chickens. Unfortunately, it is a sad tale, though it has led to our current chicken situation. Our...
Laura MorrisFeb 1Why you should have a worm bin!This Christmas, I got worms! Yes, worms. I was so excited to add a worm bin to our farm. My kids got in on the fun of setting up the bin...
Laura MorrisJan 24Why buy local flowers?When you buy flowers this Valentine's Day, do you know where they traveled from? About 80% of cut flowers in the US have been imported...
Laura MorrisJan 19Five helpful tools for the gardenGood tools are an important part of any job. Growing up with a dad who liked to work on projects on his boat or around the house, I often...
Laura MorrisJan 10Ten Things You Can Do For Your Garden in the Dead of WinterFor many gardeners and growers, January is a month of rest. This does not mean, however, that there is not work to do. Here are 10 things...
Laura MorrisNov 29, 2021Welcome to Sourwood Creek Farm!Hi friends, my name is Laura. I am the owner of Sourwood Creek Farm and the chief farmer. I am assisted by my husband Andy and four kids....