What it Means to Dilly Dally
It's not just a cute, catchy name around here, you know
Flowers might be the stars of this Farm, but there's a much deeper reason for why I started down this path to Dilly Dally Meadows. Life becomes so fast for many of us, with countless things demanding our time and attention. I know you know the feeling too. Before we know it, we become lost in the anticipation of the future and the guilt of those boxes that haven't gotten checked off the list. Plus, even with all of its benefits, modern technology has a nasty habit of pulling us into doom-scrolling or binge-watching. Imposter Syndrome, Keeping up with the Jones', FOMO, etc. are staples in the current social climate.
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So how do we combat these things that leech our energy away bit by bit? My simple answer: Dilly Dally. And no, that's not a shameless plug to make you buy our blooms. I mean we need to force ourselves to slow down. The type of slowing down that creates an energy in us, rather than steal it away. Sitting with yourself, with a loved one, with someone new, and the one that we often forget: sitting down with Earth. Dilly Dallying creates connections - the most valuable thing in the world. Valuable in the way that lightens, heals, and brightens our souls.
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Flowers are connection creators, they have been from the beginning. I grow with them, and they help me connect with you, help you connect with others, and most importantly, help connect us all a little more with Earth. So please, by all means, don't quit your Dilly Dallying.





A Soil-First Approach
Because it's the right thing to do
I aim to farm with the Earth, and not on the Earth. That means herbicides and pesticides are considered a last resort, and only natural, organic products are used on our farm. We also practice natural farming practices such as composting, cover-cropping, and minimal tillage.​
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The reward?
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​Rich, beautiful soil teeming with life which provides our crops with an amazing home to grow in. The plants thrive, and the bugs do too. Bees, butterflies, and ladybugs find cozy resting spots and plenty of nutrition during their visits, without the lingering threat of violent chemicals. These flower friends of ours impact many lives even before heading out of the farm.
