What’s growing on? Here’s what I'm up to
If you've been following me, you're probably scratching your head. I announced my retirement in November, yet I seem busier than ever! A new website, interior design projects one day, and a random flower from my garden the next? So, to answer the burning question: What am I up to? All of it! But, of course, on my own 'retirement gig' terms.
Yes, I'm still taking on select interior design projects for those who reach out. (Let's be real, interior designers never truly retire. I envision myself, with funky glasses and a keen eye, helping friends in assisted living spruce up their spaces well into my 90s!) It's a passion that never fades.
And yes, I'm venturing into the exciting world of affiliate marketing, with the invaluable help of my 'almost-son,' Greg Taylor, who's building a groundbreaking agency to empower creatives.
But perhaps most thrillingly, I'm embarking on a micro-garden adventure, growing and selling cut flowers right here in my yard. As a creative soul with a touch of ADHD, I can literally feel the dopamine surge with every new bloom and possibility.
With the sun shining and spring in the air, I'm buzzing to jump on the flower-growing bandwagon. I'm aware that most flowers only bloom for a week or two, so mastering staggered plantings and ensuring a consistent supply will be a big learning curve this first year.
Here are my floral recruits! I'm hoping to cultivate this line-up each month for my 2025 floral offerings:
April: Tulips, grape hyacinths, bachelor buttons, anemone, sweet peas, ranunculus, foxglove, various flowering branches (lilac, forsythia, snowball, etc.)
May: Ranunculus, peonies, snapdragons, larkspur, cinnamon basil, lisianthus.
June: Snapdragon group 1, bupleurum, feverfew, cinnamon basil, zinnias, cosmos.
July: Sunflowers, lisianthus, dahlias (queen lime), zinnias, marigolds, dahlias.
August: Gladiolus, dahlias, snapdragons, obedience plant, marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, lemon basil, amaranth.
September: Celosia, sunflowers, frosted explosion grass, amaranth, dahlias, chrysanthemums, basketflower, daylilies, echinacea, coneflowers.
October: Celosia, amaranth, gourds, mini pumpkins, yarrow, ranunculus, stock, bearded iris, aster, berries, chrysanthemums.
November: Dried flowers/wreaths/twigs/foraged branches and pine from Washington.
December: Washington pine, cones, branches.
I'm so excited to share this journey with you! Stay tuned for updates on my blooming adventures, design projects, and creative collaborations. Let's grow together!"
