
From the Ground Up: Preparing the Next Chapter
Building a flower farm starts long before the first bloom—it begins in the soil. In this first post of my new series From the Ground Up, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the work (and investment) it takes to prepare over 10,000 square feet for new beds, including the Dahlia Patch, Patchwork, and more. Click to see what’s taking shape beneath the blooms. 🌱✨

Welcome
Hi! I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Sarah, the grower behind Roots & Rescues Blooms—a small but growing flower farm. This little patch of land isn’t just where flowers grow; it’s where generations of my family lived, worked, and tended the soil before me. It’s also where I’m planting the seeds of something new—an organic, heirloom-style flower farm with a heart for beauty, heritage, and a whole lot of rescue love.
The name Roots & Rescues holds both sides of my story. Roots speaks to the land itself—my great-grandparents' farm, where I built our home and designed it in the spirit of the farmhouse that once stood here. Rescues is for the animals who have filled my life with love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos.
This is a trial year, with the first wave of flowers winding down and the second wave underway. I’m growing everything organically, with a focus on specialty cut flowers that feel timeless and garden-inspired. You’ll find varieties like dahlias, snapdragons, cosmos, and peonies, and poppies among the rows—chosen not just for their beauty, but for their movement, texture, and nostalgia.
Like many new growers, I’ve been inspired by Floret Flowers and their commitment to education, storytelling, simplicity, and growing with a mission to “bring more beauty into the world.” Their work and resources continue to inspire and provide loads of inspiration and knowledge so I can build something great.
I’m planning for a full launch in early spring 2026, with blooms destined for florists, weddings, and events here in our local community and beyond. Fall crops are already underway, and I’m learning something new every day as I shape what this flower farm will become.
As the farm takes root, I’m also planning beyond the field—curating a collection of vintage vessels to pair with our flowers. Some are traditional vases, some are charmingly not—but all are chosen for their character, history, and ability to showcase blooms with vintage charm. I can’t wait to share more about that soon.
This space—this blog—will be a way for me to share the process. The blooms, the challenges, the surprises, and the small joys that come with growing something from the ground up. If you're a flower lover, designer, or simply curious about life on a small flower farm, I hope you’ll follow along.
Thank you for being here at the beginning. There’s so much ahead.
Warmly,