https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal daily 0.75 2026-01-17 https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2026/1/16/2026-seed-starting-season monthly 0.5 2026-01-17 https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/11/13/november-notes monthly 0.5 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1763059890791-FS007JI86F3CWJ8PX57O/unsplash-image-9kbsq91NFwg.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - November Notes from the Farm: Roots, Rest, and Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - November Notes from the Farm: Roots, Rest, and Renewal - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring.. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/10/20/preparing-the-garden-for-winter monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1760981480575-LR5W3KP031R203LVNGMT/unsplash-image-gAOhV2a4BEk.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Preparing the Garden for Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1760982211786-XJCH6Q54HLVMA158I4KO/unsplash-image-e4DE2ceOAGo.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Preparing the Garden for Winter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Preparing the Garden for Winter - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring.. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/10/7/farm-fresh-eggs-fall-edition monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/66875e97-e81d-4592-8736-e2225d468556/IMG_8688.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1759894523698-PN29UBEO5S1G3GMAVZZ4/unsplash-image-ZQeCYAKhhdQ.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Make it stand out Pumpkin Bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1759894576867-CFHB6KGO4NL1URSFZOUZ/unsplash-image-t_cbBvwE3aQ.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Make it stand out Rustic Fall Quiche Recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1759894758037-TVFAGXKP960K5NKRES55/unsplash-image-Klatu1nrJPE.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Make it stand out Golden Egg Breakfast Skillet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1759894981322-NTVNXBGBGD2GZ75Q5475/unsplash-image-6DX-jIPOFXs.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Farm Fresh Eggs, Fall Edition - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring.. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/10/3/-welcome-to-fall-on-the-farm monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/3834516e-f49d-4cb1-b079-fa651d468495/IMG_5608.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to Fall on the Farm Fall is in the air (and in the leaves I couldn’t resist tossing up!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/0b71531f-d66b-41d5-aaf3-012648b91e13/IMG_7514.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to Fall on the Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to Fall on the Farm - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/8/24/from-blooms-to-seeds-how-i-save-zinnias-for-next-year monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1756047301426-ZZ09UZLILZZXNUPYJVNJ/unsplash-image-P16UKYi8rAA.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - From Blooms to Seeds: How I Save Zinnias for Next Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/0688645d-d447-474e-ac84-33da96d32a2f/dried-zinnia-for-seeds-resized.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - From Blooms to Seeds: How I Save Zinnias for Next Year - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - From Blooms to Seeds: How I Save Zinnias for Next Year - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/blog/2025/8/21/4d97p9o9tg2sao1qf7wn2146er3w5j monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1755811519841-49BD8II2A0WWDJHXF76W/unsplash-image-Bbka_WDvhWI.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Dreaming in Lavender: Learning as We Grow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1755812991878-64CHMUS5453TEIC86GYB/unsplash-image-c1Jp-fo53U8.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Dreaming in Lavender: Learning as We Grow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Dreaming in Lavender: Learning as We Grow - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/spring-planting-guide monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1741370569183-ALGM1Q580BIF388GIQHP/seedpackets Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Spring Planting Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Spring Planting Guide - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/winter-on-the-farm-chaos-chicks-and-big-dreams-in-the-making monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/b9336579-a4c7-4724-b0fa-3ff4c0e1022c/IMG_5707.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Winter on the Farm: Chaos, Chicks, and Big Dreams in the Making - Winter at Matthews Flower Farm The farm in winter: a quiet, still moment at Matthews Flower Farm, where every season brings its own charm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Winter on the Farm: Chaos, Chicks, and Big Dreams in the Making - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/save-money-and-clean-better-my-homemade-laundry-detergent-recipe monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/3d296574-d13b-44f8-b270-bebd22d3e1a2/IMG_5561.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Save Money and Clean Better: My Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe - What You’ll Need: 3 lbs of washing soda 65 oz. (4lbs) of borax 55 oz. (3 lbs) washing soda 3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap 48 oz. (3 lbs) of OxiClean 48 oz. (3 lbs) of baking soda 4 oz. of your favorite scented oil ( I love the scent Royalty) by RWCO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Save Money and Clean Better: My Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/the-fluffiest-sourdough-sandwich-bread monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/3a692d32-7dd1-4872-9851-7adfe4eb11fe/IMG_2417.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - The Fluffiest Sourdough Sandwich Bread - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - The Fluffiest Sourdough Sandwich Bread - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/welcome-to-the-chicken-palace-a-regal-addition-to-matthews-flower-farm monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1731518976971-9S1R7YPOQUO5T78B6RWL/IMG_6826.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to the Chicken Palace: A Regal Addition to Matthews Flower Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1731518976555-9S4RLLEH3CHNP6SOM7NN/IMG_6836.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to the Chicken Palace: A Regal Addition to Matthews Flower Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1731518975823-40FGEWFI4CLP651KIVME/IMG_6927.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Welcome to the Chicken Palace: A Regal Addition to Matthews Flower Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/1731518975604-AMESK6I1535SIM5HXDOI/IMG_7093.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - 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Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring. https://www.matthewsflowerfarm.com/rootedinbloomsjournal/title-embracing-the-legacy-the-journey-of-our-1919-homestead-flower-farm-at-matthews-flower-farm monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/f0cfbe38-9c35-4dad-abf6-3be86611764e/IMG_2029.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Embracing the Legacy: The Journey of Our 1919 Homestead Flower Farm at Matthews Flower Farm - Make it stand out Farmhouse Built by my Great-Grandparents Anna B & Louis Matthews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/7c213c39-d4fc-4910-861e-fa2085813794/EPSON011.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Embracing the Legacy: The Journey of Our 1919 Homestead Flower Farm at Matthews Flower Farm - Make it stand out Louis G and Anna B Matthews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/ee542929-32e1-4b38-9fef-c5fd019eee15/EPSON006.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Embracing the Legacy: The Journey of Our 1919 Homestead Flower Farm at Matthews Flower Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/b3a98337-a3ec-4b06-9e83-1bbd5fb6282e/EPSON012.jpg Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Embracing the Legacy: The Journey of Our 1919 Homestead Flower Farm at Matthews Flower Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b41c21475af74123829688/907b88a2-d090-46ee-b6c3-fc30bc333f82/IMG_9659.JPG Rooted in Blooms — notes from the farm - Embracing the Legacy: The Journey of Our 1919 Homestead Flower Farm at Matthews Flower Farm - Hi, I’m Carie! I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. 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