@sevenhillfarm.bsky.social
Family owned and operated heirloom seed farm and pollinator sanctuary π»ππ¦ππππππβπ«π Newton, Iowa https://www.etsy.com/shop/Sevenhillfarm All photos are ours unless otherwise stated. π«AI
If your ground is thawed enough to dig, you can still plant them. They wonβt bloom as profusely when planted later because the root development isnβt established, but theyβll still be ok π
Idk who needs to hear this but if you live in an area that still gets the occasional frost/freeze in April, itβs not too late to plant those native wildflower seeds you forgot last fall.
π±π #nativeplants #gardentips #gardensky #spring
Slowly but surely.
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#signsofspring #gardening #hope
I woke up at 2:35am, and again an hour later at 2:35am. Took me several minutes to figure out it wasnβt a glitch in the matrix π€£
Yeah, the lightning was so bright. It hurt my eyes, even though my eyes were closed π
Last nightβs thunderstorms has me dreaming of summer and the hum of pollinators π
#flowersonfriday #bloomscroll #plantsky #gardensky
π I canβt even do that all the way through wavy hair
Also- tatsoi tastes like spinach and bok choy had a baby, and it has more vitamin c than orange juice! Seeds available here:
sevenhillfarm.etsy.com/listing/1104...
If youβre interested in growing fresh veggies but donβt have a place to garden, just know I grew this giant tatsoi cabbage completely indoors with nothing but a tray of regular potting soil and a $15 LED grow light ππ±
#gardening #organic #houseplants #cleaneating
Corn plant update- the perfume is so strong that the entire first floor of my house smells like Easter lilies and honeysuckle.
10/10 highly recommend π±ππͺ΄
#houseplants #gardening #plants #bloomscroll
Lacewing eggs are cheaper to ship and easier to care for, and more of them stick around where you want them to stay, whereas keeping ladybugs in your garden more than a couple days can be difficult.
Sweet, like a mix between peony and honeysuckle.
I got my corn plant to bloom finally ππͺ΄
#plants #houseplants #gardening #crazyplantlady π±π
Unclench your jaw and relax your shoulders β€οΈ
#photography #sunset #mentalhealthawareness #bluesky #hanginthere
We recently got a review that our cucumber seeds were sickly and many didnβt germinate. So I did a second germination test just to be sure. They passed (again) at 99% germination, and look pretty healthy to me π€·ββοΈ
But just know weβll always check if you report an issue π±π
#gardening #seedstarting
Seeds available here:
sevenhillfarm.etsy.com/listing/4453...
New for 2026: Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)
A perennial U.S. native wildflower that thrives in partial shade and dappled sunlight. It blooms in early spring, providing a boost to hungry pollinators π
#gardening #nativeplants #wildflowers #pollinators
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And he did not come out to see (or not see) his shadow, the lazy glutton.
Welp. Looks like Carl is back for another year of shenanigans.
DAMNIT CARL!
#groundhogday #thesagacontinues #groundhog #gardening #funny #bluesky π±π
Iβd say I was jealous, but then I remembered that we already have enough mosquitoes as it is in z5 π
In floriography, zinnia symbolizes lasting friendship and daily remembrance, often representing thoughts of absent or distant friends.
Hereβs to the friends we wish we could hug but distance or time gets in the way π
#floriography #bloomscroll #flowerreport #friendship
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Yeah most of our stuff wonβt get started till March in the greenhouse.
These are the slow starters that take a longer growing season- petunias, onions, etc.
And so it begins π
π±π #gardening #greenhouse #seedstarting #smallbusiness
The name βnasturtiumβ originates from the Latin word nΔsus ("nose") and torquΔre ("to twist") which literally translates to "nose-twister" π
Itβs due to the pungent spicy smell of the plant.
The flowers are edible, and taste like radishes π
#gardensky #bloomscroll #flowerreport #etymology
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and what better way than to bring the joy of gardening.
With love and solidarity,
Heather & family
me holding this space as quiet compliance.
As an individual Iβm active, vocal, and making good trouble.
As a business weβre donating what we can manage to help victims with legal fees and medical bills.
I just recognize that sometimes people need a moment of calm for their mental healthβ¦
a lot our followers come to this page when they need a break from the horrors and chaos. They come to enjoy the beauty of nature and gardening, and to take a much needed deep breath.
Aside from this post, I wonβt take that respite away by posting more politics and news.
But do not mistakeβ¦
(1 of 3) Bear with me, but this needs to be addressed.
Lots of people out there (rightfully) saying that silence is compliance, and businesses that donβt use their social media platforms to take a stand are choosing sides with their silence.
The problem is thatβ¦
Seed available here:
sevenhillfarm.etsy.com/listing/1098...