Flowers Sow Urban

11/23/2021

This is what I imagined when we decided to move back to NY, what I looked forward to, a memory that was familiar in the transition to the known unknown. Color in the autumn crispness. Raking leaves again. Walking through piles of mustard, plum, chartreuse, pumpkin, caramel, maroon, persimmon, cinnamon, ginger.

10/20/2021

First months at the new gig 🌱

09/08/2021

Something that’s been sitting heavily in me since we decided to move back to NYC is that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I clearly remember the day, walking out of class in a daze, classes being cancelled campus-wide, sitting in front of the tv for hours with roommates I met just weeks ago as an incoming freshman. I haven’t physically commemorated the day in the past, and returning I wanted an action item.

Searching I found Daffodil Project - a living memorial in remembrance of the victims of 9/11. We’ll be planting daffodils all over the city to see them emerge in spring, spreading beauty + hope. Already 8+ million bulbs have been planted through the project. I’m looking for Astoria folks who want to join in, planting bulbs or connecting me with others, DM me please.

Pictured are daffodils + narcissus from our Seattle garden.

07/10/2021

Last fundraiser for as a business owner living and cultivating on Duwamish Land.

I planted garlic at the farm to deter moles + voles and it’s ready for harvest. Offering 5 cloves for $15 (or more if you choose!) all profits donated to the Duwamish Tribe.

Cash or Venmo, must be picked up by July 15th at Marra Farm or in White Center. Please DM to pickup + donate.

Inchelium Red and Spanish Roja varieties from

07/02/2021

It’s ladybug time in the garden! Sometimes my customers find critters in the flowers, most commonly aphids or slugs I missed brushing off. I think it’s better to find a slimy slug than treating my plants with -icides that are harmful to us and the environment. So if you find them, don’t panic, I’m choosing to support pollinators rather than chemicals.

Pictured are a ladybug larva and adult, quite the transformation. I wonder what the internal thoughts are for this tiny critter, imagine the process! I won’t show gross aphid + slug pictures, I’ll let you google if need be 😉

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06/07/2021

The elderberry has been acting up.

05/14/2021

Too pretty for dressing. Since I’ve transitioned our home garden into a majority of flowers there’s only a few edibles I remember to fit in, lettuce is one of them, and it’s so juicy right now! Like flowers, I recommend harvesting often to promote fresh new growth. Seeds from .seeds

05/04/2021

This Mother’s Day I’m offering three options of gifts, my favorite one is the collection of vases made by , these are a perfect gift for those who enjoy snipping from the garden and displaying those treasures in a hand-crafted vase. Beth was the first person who asked me to design her elopement bouquet a few years ago and it brings me great joy to share her work with you.

Excerpt of Beth’s artist statement:
The vases for this collaboration are inspired by these thoughts and Flower Sow Urban’s flower farm, which is a stark contrast to most urban outdoor spaces. The farm is a thriving environment for a variety of plants in the middle of a densely populated area that has little left to show of its natural forested beginnings. Each vase is like a building and together, they form a city - reclaimed by flowers. Full statement on my website among with all flower offerings.

I want to acknowledge that dates dedicated to a specific celebration, including Mother’s Day, often hold a lot of weight; fond memories for some and more difficult emotions for others. May you find joy in celebrating anyone who has been a tender figure in your upbringing, and may the gift of flowers bring joy.

04/20/2021

April + May Plant Sales on the website!

This Sat I’ll be 10-2pm with loads of goodies for your gardens, check link in profile for varieties
🌱 flower + veg starts
🌱 seeds
🌱 dahlia tubers

03/24/2021

Last week's Atlanta murder of 6 Asian women amongst 8 total, had me scrolling through media, searching for reactions from acquaintances, and nodding in sadness. I looked for what the Asian American community was posting and Vira shared Resmaa Menakem's reflections, words that held meaning for her. I've listened to before and his thoughts on generational trauma, specifically his ideas on racialized trauma resonate with me - how trauma collects in the physical being.

I believe one way of decreasing the passing of racial biases is addressing it within our own families, starting even before the birth of a human. These are often extremely hard conversations, however I am determined to continue. 

Last week’s shooting WAS racial terrorism targeting the Asian American community. With this week’s Boulder murder of 10 people we must continue demanding more stringent gun regulations.

03/05/2021

A gloopy snot grows into cup + saucer in ~120 days, wow! I’m continually amazed by seeds.

A quote I share in my seed starting class ‘A seed is a plant in a box with its lunch,’ from the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center. If you’d like to join my virtual presentation and have your questions answered, sign up on my website.

03/02/2021

March is THE month to get back in the garden. Follow along Amy Pennington Projects for timely gardening advice in the PNW. I'll be sharing tips on starting a cut flower garden on March 14th on Amy's new platform When & What to Grow in Your Pac NW Garden. https://newsletter.amy-pennington.com/

March Garden Classes via zoom! LIVE with me & later with Flowers Sow Urban Who is going to teach all of us how to incorporate a cut flower garden into our landscape. . . . . .
OK so here’s the catch, these classes are actually for paid subscribers of my garden newsletter but an annual subscription is only $55 and along with timely advice for what to do in your garden now as a subscriber, you get super extra bonuses like free vegetable seed, sometimes I give away tomato starts, I will definitely be hosting classes all year long (where you get to FaceTime in 🤳and show me your yard and ask a question!) I think that’s actually totally valuable! A bargain, frankly. I’m seeing all sorts of advertisements for regional garden advice from big magazines and big garden corporations and I’ll be the first one to admit that I’ve paid for/read them all and they’re entirely vague and not exactly helpful. So get tips from a person who actually cares about what’s happening in your garden? It’s a no-brainer. . . . .
Sign up here https://newsletter.amy-pennington.com/ and I hope to see you in class this March!
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(AND I will be paying people who collaborate and come share their knowledge with us… That’s also a huge benefit of being a subscriber. It’s supporting a local growers industry and I think that’s really important and a beautiful thing that I can share with my peers. ♥️ it’s a circle of eco-goodness & I’m giddy about it!) . . .
Jeez, I have a lot to say today but… If you are out of work and have been out of work and are really low on funds and are just trying to hang in there this year and you’re growing food at home for fun or to save money please do let me know and I’m happy to offer complementary subscriptions for those in need 😍