06/13/2026
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” —May Sarton
Lily of the Valley
She began as seventeen small pips at our last home. Today, she cascades through the gardens here at Belle Flower Farm — a quiet testament to resilience, and to the beauty of beginning again.
Spanish Bluebells
A bell-shaped bloom for a farm called Belle Flower. She nods gently in the breeze, as if she’s always known she belonged here.
Lady’s Mantle
One of the most magical flowers in the garden. When light finds the water resting in her pleated leaves, she becomes something breathtaking. She asks nothing — only that you slow down enough to notice.
Sweet Woodruff
She traveled with us from our last home, tucked now beneath the mulberry tree in Chrysanthemum Fairy’s garden. A small thing, rooted in memory, quietly thriving.
Wisteria
She grew at our other house first. Although begun anew here — it is a living thread connecting one chapter to the next, trailing a beautiful story between two homes.
Columbine
She doesn’t stay long. Her petals drop quickly, then scatters seeds across the courtyard garden — and every spring, the joy is finding where she’s decided to appear next.
Cottage Roses
Buttery yellows. Warm apricots. Blush and white. Layer upon layer of petal and perfume. She is unapologetically romantic, and she is the heart of this garden.
Spirea / Bridal Veil
I recall my childhood neighbor, Florence, growing it in her garden. Gathering handfuls of the blooms I pretended it was snow cascading to earth. Her tiny white petals are now a quiet nod to every bride I create for — with a name so perfectly suited.
A morning stroll through the garden at Belle Flower Farm. Each bloom with a story. Each story rooted in home.
There’s more to the story — find it in the BFFs letter. Link in bio.
Photography is by Pam, permission to repost is required.
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