The Bits & Blooms Blog

Stories, guides & inspiration from our South Jersey flower farm.

Welcome to Our Blog

Here’s where we share everything we’ve learned — from growing flowers and starting seeds, to tallow skincare tips, farm life stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at what we’re creating each season.

New posts are added regularly as the seasons shift on the farm.

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Flower Growing
Cut flower guides, seed starting, bouquet tips & growing lessons from our fields.
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Whipped tallow education, how-to’s, ingredient spotlights and skin support.
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Our family, seasons on the farm, motherhood, and honest behind-the-scenes.
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South Jersey farms & small businesses we love supporting.

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From the Flower Farm

Cool Flowers: The Hardy Annuals I’m Sowing This...

August 12, 2026

Everyone thinks seed starting season starts in the Spring — but the best May flowers get started in August, the season prior. Here’s our full Fall sowing plan: every variety...

Cool Flowers: The Hardy Annuals I’m Sowing This...

August 12, 2026

Everyone thinks seed starting season starts in the Spring — but the best May flowers get started in August, the season prior. Here’s our full Fall sowing plan: every variety...

The Free Cut Flower Garden Directory Is Here — ...

July 18, 2026

Dreaming of your own cut flower garden at home? We built a free, searchable directory of 40+ cut flowers you can grow from seed — sowing methods, timing, vase life,...

The Free Cut Flower Garden Directory Is Here — ...

July 18, 2026

Dreaming of your own cut flower garden at home? We built a free, searchable directory of 40+ cut flowers you can grow from seed — sowing methods, timing, vase life,...