If you've stepped outside lately in RI, you've probably wondered , where is spring ??

Between the cold mornings,relentless winds and rain, this season has felt slower to wake up than usual.While many of us are ready for warm weather and sunshine, on the farm we don't have the luxury of waiting around for perfect weather .

 Farming doesn't pause while spring is stuck in neutral 

Planting Through a Tough Spring 

The stretch of weather over the last few weeks on Aquidneck Island  has not been ideal . Wet soil, soggy fields, chilly nights and the constant winds have made even the easiest of tasks more of a challenge .But this is the reality of early spring farming in New England and when it comes to growing field flowers locally in Rhode Island -timing matters.

Over the last week, we've planted over 600 lisianthus plugs. These flowers are beautiful and worth the effort to plant them weeks before our last frost . Their long vase life makes them a favorite for fresh-cut flower bouquets in Rhode Island . 

 We've added kale and mixed greens to our early spring plantings . Look for them in the revamped farm store  in May .

Alex Simmons ( dad) wielding a mean blow torch , burning planting holes .

Growing Local Flowers on Aquidneck Island ,RI 

At our farm, everything is grown with the local season in mind .That means working with mother nature -even when she throws us cold, wet ,windy days in April .

                                                                                                              Our 2025 lisianthus crop proved to be a big hit with our customers . 

Looking Ahead 

Spring may be taking its time this year, but the season is already underway and when the warmer days arrive and with a little bit of luck, everything we're planting now will come to life