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I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

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#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow 💐🌿🌷 One of my all time favorite gardening quotes, to plant a garden truly is to have hope for the future. Even looking forward to the tiniest things like watching a seed sprout or waiting for a bud to bloom. It’s the little things, and gardening does that for me, especially when hope and talking about the future can feel hard. 

So this your sign to grow all the things this year! I have many blog posts on my site that can help and if you’re local to NY I’m teaching a gardening course later this month, more info on my farm page @wildirisflowertruck 🌿
Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready. Are you? 😍🌿💐🌱🌷🪴🌻 Follow more of my flower farming and florist journey over at @wildirisflowertruck 💫
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28 Memory-Making Christmas Traditions to Start This Season

December 14, 2018 / Mom & Baby

This post may contain affiliate links // Photography by Jessica Miccio Photography

Growing up my family always had two trees, a real one and a fake one. My mom decorated the real one with classic white lights, heirloom ornaments, and beautiful ribbon. The fake one was our tree, the kid tree, just for my sisters and I. Colored lights were strung with all the mismatched ornaments we would collect or make at school. I can still remember the rickety battery-powered train we used to set up that would circle the base all day, we were fascinated. I must say, I do miss that tree!

If you’re looking for some inspo, check out this post for some of my current favorite holiday decor and this post for my cozy winter decor!

Another tradition we had was hopping in the car on a random evening, a night that either my dad got home early from work or had the day off, and driving around to local neighborhoods to see the Christmas lights. There was even a castle nearby that got really decked out with lights, that was always my favorite!

And then, on Christmas Eve, in addition to leaving our presents, of course, Santa left a special treat – candy canes hung all over the tree and Hershey’s Kisses sprinkled throughout our presents. Waking up on Christmas morning to presents and candy has to be every kid’s dream! 

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The other Christmas tradition I distinctly remember was the car ride to my aunt’s house for Christmas Eve. On the way there my dad would have us look out the window to see if we could see Santa’s “Scouts.” (Of course, these were just planes but we were little and believed they were really Santa’s Scouts at the time, making sure we were being good and watching until we got home and in bed so they could alert Santa.) It was the best ever!

Since I am a mom now I want to instill in our home Christmas traditions like I had growing up. That way Luca will be able to look back and remember all the things we did together and think to himself, “That was the Best!” But hold the phone, I don’t even want to think about him growing up {insert ugly cry face}!

So to help me come up with some more Christmas traditions for our family, Alex and I sat down and talked about what we loved during the holidays when we were growing up. Of course, I told him about the two trees, the touring the neighborhood’s looking at lights, as well as watching for Santa’s Scouts.  We came up with a few that we want to continue from when we were kids, but we felt like we were missing out on a lot of great Christmas traditions we could do as a family! So instantly I thought to ask my awesome tribe on Insta and see what holiday traditions that do and let me tell you my tribe rocks!

Christmas Tradition Ideas Thanks to My Insta Tribe

Christmas PJ’s

A big tradition is gifting PJ’s on Christmas Eve and then sleeping in them so everyone can wake up together and open presents while matching, BUT, I want to wear Christmas PJ’s ALL. THE. TIME. during the holidays (as you can tell from all these pics) so I’m putting it at the top of my list! Check out this post for my favorite holiday PJ’s!

Christmas Book Advent Calendar

A great idea to do with the kiddos! And my friend Lauren had such a cute way to do it (check it out HERE), she wraps the books and puts them under the tree so the kids get excited about each new book!

Cutting Down the Christmas Tree

A great Christmas tradition is going to cut down your Christmas Tree! You know, loading up into the pickup truck to go into the woods. Then trucking through the woods to find the “perfect tree.” After you find it then you would watch Dad saw it with his trusty saw he brings. After it is chopped down everyone grabs a hold of it as you sing carrying it back to the truck!

Sleeping Around the Christmas Tree

Someone from my Insta tribe remembers sleeping around the Christmas tree in sleeping bags watching Christmas movies the first night the tree goes up! I so want to do this with Luca when he gets a little bit bigger!

New Ornament Every Year

Another great Christmas Tradition is giving each child a new ornament every year to add the tree. What a great idea to make it special to something that happened that year for them! As a bonus, this allows your child to have a collection of ornaments to take with them when they go off to college and get married!

Another variation that was mentioned was making an ornament together as a family! Loving this idea for sure!

Drinking and Decorating

As you decorate the tree, drink eggnog and listen to Christmas music! Also, do yourself a favor and turn on the Stevie Wonder Christmas music station, his tunes will for sure get anyone in the mood for the holiday season!

Baking Cookies

Baking Cookies I think makes most people’s Christmas Traditions list! In my family the tradition is all the women getting together and baking Pizzelles and Struffoli from scratch. Hello Italy!! I come from a big Italian family and my grandmother, who used to do this with her seven (yes, seven!) sisters started this tradition and passed it down to her daughters and granddaughters (and now great-granddaughters). She is gone but every year my mom, aunt, sisters and cousins all get together to bake these amazing Italian treats. The cookies are delicious but this tradition is more about family!

Head to NYC

If you are local to NY you know heading into the city is maybe on everyone’s list of traditions! Some things we’ve done with my family are catching a Broadway show and then eating a delicious Italian meal at Carmine’s (drool!), checking out the Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular, stopping at Rolf’s German Restaurant to look at the BEST decorations I’ve ever seen!! And of course, heading over to Rockafeller center to ice skate and see the tree! The city during this time of year creates a sense of holiday wonder for children and adults alike.

Give Back

This time of year always puts me in the giving spirit so this too has become a tradition for us! Some ideas for giving back could be to volunteer with your kids at the local soup kitchen, donating old toys and clothes to those in need, making gift baskets filled with presents that your kid’s can pick out for other children (maybe you could get in touch with the school to see if there’s a family or two who could use the basket and drop it off anonymously.

Random Acts of Kindness

Seeing the happiness on someone’s face after you’ve unexpectedly done something kind for them is one of the best feelings in the world! This is a great tradition to start with your kids as well!

Make Gingerbread Houses

Growing up, we had a neighbor friend that would get everything together for us kids to assemble our gingerbread houses. She always made sure every kid had their favorite candy to decorate with. I really looked forward to getting messy and taking home my masterpiece. There is nothing better than fun candy decor during the holidays.

Watching Christmas Movies

Watching Christmas movies is a great way to get in the mood of Christmas! There are so many great options out there to choose from! My favorites would have to be National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, and anything on the Christmas Hallmark channel! I’m all about the cheesiness!!

For a great list of Christmas movies check out this awesome list!

Christmas Blanket

One of my Insta friends offered her favorite tradition: She has a blanket that was given to her which is called the Christmas blanket. It is a special blanket that only comes out at Christmas. Almost every night in December, the whole family cuddles under it and reads Christmas Stories together! My favorite story growing up was of course ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve!

Visit Santa

When you have littles or are little, a visit to Santa is a must each Christmas!

You’ve Been Elfed/ Secret Santa

What a fun tradition to start in your neighborhood! It is basically secretly dropping off goodies to a friend or neighbor. Then they go and do it to someone else! Kids love to do this because it gives them an excuse to doorbell ditch someone! For a free printable grab it here!

Elf on the Shelf

You either love the elf or hate the elf (I personally do NOT enjoy the Elf haha).  Regardless, Elf on the Shelf is now topping the list of kid’s favorite traditions!

$5.00 Shopping Trip

Another great Christmas tradition is having everyone draw names a few days before Christmas. After the names are drawn, you all go to the store and have a $5.00 spending limit for that person. This special present then gets wrapped and placed under the tree.

Ugly Sweater Party

A few years back, when Alex and I were living in a house with a bunch of friends (yes, it was the best!!) we started the ugly Christmas sweater party tradition. It has been a hit for almost 10 years and although we don’t live in that house anymore, Alex’s brother and his friends do and they have carried on the tradition! Your tradition doesn’t even have to be a party it could simply be dressing up in the ugly sweaters randomly or on Christmas day or Christmas Eve just for fun! The ugly sweaters are always good for a laugh!

Waiting to See What Santa Brought

One great Christmas tradition is waiting for everyone to be awake before seeing what Santa brought. If you have stairs, the top of the stairs is a great place for the kids to gather before coming down – this is what my sisters an I used to do! This also makes for a great photo op! Once all the kids are awake, they can go and wake mom and dad up to see what Santa has brought.

Take the Same Picture Each Year

Every year, have the kids stand or sit in front of the tree and snap a picture. It’s so fun to look back on just how much the kids changed from year to year!

Sing Christmas Carols and listen to Christmas Music all Season Long

Christmas music is a must at our house. I play it every day for Luca and sing along/dance like a crazy lady, the same way my mom used to do at our house!

Christmas Traditions on Christmas Eve

Make Hot Cocoa and Drive Around Looking at lights!

This is one of my fav Christmas traditions! We never did it on Christmas Eve, but we would always go look at the lights! Doing this on Christmas Eve is a great way to keep the little kids busy doing something other than asking if they can open their presents every few minutes! If you are lucky, perhaps your littles will even fall asleep on the way home!

Have a Special Christmas Eve Dinner

Planning and setting up a special dinner with family on Christmas Eve is another tradition we follow! Coming from an Italian family we celebrate Christmas Eve with the feast of the seven fishes. Basically, it’s derived from Italians not eating meat on the day before Christ’s birthday, but instead fish. Included in our feast are Baccala, clams, scungili, shrimp, lobster, mussles and cod but there’s many more that could be a part of it! 

Opening one Present on Christmas Eve

One of my friend’s favorite traditions is opening Christmas Pajamas on Christmas Eve! She says the kids love to run up to their rooms and put them right on. She loves it because you are pretty much guaranteed a clean, cute and cozy look for pictures on Christmas morning! Matching jammies are def the way to go!

Reading a Christmas Book

Reading a Christmas story is a tradition found in most homes throughout the world. We used to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas when we were little and I hope to start this tradition with Luca this year!

We are so excited for Luca’s first Christmas! Leave a comment below letting me know what Christmas traditions you would add to this list!

And, no matter what you decide to do this Christmas the most important thing is that you are doing it with the people you love! Merry Christmas!

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  1. Cathy says

    December 15, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    I did and still do a lot of these Christmas traditions! I love all things Christmas especially instilling the true meaning! I’m so excited for you to pass onto your sweet boy Luca the traditions your parents did for you and your sisters, and maybe add something new and special! 🎄Merry Christmas🎄
    Cathy ❤️

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    • christinemcovino says

      December 16, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you so much Cathy!! I am so excited about these traditions!

      Reply

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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

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My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored

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