Last year, we decided to trial campanula on the farm, excited by its delicate bell-shaped blooms and soft, romantic feel in bouquets. Like many first attempts, it didn’t go quite as planned. We grew it in the spring, expecting strong, productive plants. Instead, what we got were short stems and underwhelming growth. While still pretty, it wasn’t suitable for the type of cut flowers we aim to produce. It was clear we were missing something. After digging deeper into how campanula prefers to...

There’s something a little magical about trying to coax spring to arrive just a bit earlier than nature intended. This year, we decided to take on a fun (and slightly nerve-wracking) experiment here at the farm: can we get tulips to bloom in time for Easter? The Plan Last fall, we planted tulip bulbs into crates—row by row of promise tucked into soil, then set outside to experience the natural cold period they need. Tulips require that stretch of winter chill to properly develop, so this step...

As each year winds down, I love to take a moment to reflect — to look back on the blooms that brightened the fields, the lessons tucked between rows of flowers, and the people who made it all meaningful. This past year, one word has stood out to me again and again: Local . “Local” has been the heartbeat of Eagleview Farm — a reminder that beauty doesn’t have to be flown in from far away. It can grow right here, nourished by our soil, our seasons, and our community. From spring tulips to...