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Sourcing Cut Flowers
The hardest part of planning a cut flower garden is finding plants that meet the criteria of producing long straight stems, grow well in...

Betsy Busche
May 12, 20203 min read


90 Days from Now
Growing from seed is never instantaneous. We plan months in advance for every crop. On approximately July 1st of this year, the larkspur...

Betsy Busche
Mar 31, 20203 min read


Planning a Summer Cutting Garden Workshop
Join Betsy at MVCC to plan out your own cutting garden. She will walk you through what to plant to produce a bountiful cutting garden.

Betsy Busche
Jan 7, 20201 min read


Everlasting Flowers: How to Keep Them Beautiful
Enjoy the beauty of the gardens all year long with flowers that have been naturally air dried. We chose varieties that hold their shape...

Betsy Busche
Nov 18, 20192 min read


Where to Find Spongetta Flowers This Summer
July has arrived and we are full swing into farmers market, summer events and drop in days. We have some wonderful new locations to...

Betsy Busche
Jul 3, 20192 min read


Meet the People that Really Make Spongetta's Garden Work
This floating farm exists only because of the generosity, talent and tenacity of many people. Let us take you on tour from years past....

Betsy Busche
Apr 24, 20193 min read


An Eventful Summer
Spring weather is teasing us, but we are already full of big plans for the summer. Our neighborhood throws a pot luck barbecue where the...

Betsy Busche
Apr 5, 20192 min read


Oneida County Public Market in Pictures
We have found a wonderful home Saturday mornings at the Oneida County Public Market at Utica's historic Union Station! The market runs...

Betsy Busche
Aug 12, 20181 min read


Keep Your Flowers Fresh
Some tips to keep this from happening... We grow varieties intentionally for the longest vase life. For most, that is 5-7 days. Some...

Betsy Busche
Apr 9, 20182 min read
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