Ranunculus flowers growing under shade cloth
Back in March, the ladies at Silverlake Farms, invited our team to come tour their flower fields- an offer we couldn’t pass up (duh)! Operating on less than an acre in Glassell Park, the fields are a magically colorful oasis tucked away in a residential LA neighborhood.
Another seasonal bloom during our visit- anemones
While touring the fields, founder Tara Koller and her staff gave us deeper insight into the benefits of the slow flower movement, and the practices Silverlake Farms has embraced which set their flowers apart. With their commitment to organic and sustainable farming, Silverlake Farms employs bio-organic methods that provide habitats for birds, bees, and other beneficial insects. Mindful of the environment, they use compost to enrich their soil, and never use chemicals on their flowers.
Strawflowers
If you’re in LA you’ll find Silverlake Farms’ flowers at a number of local shops and farmer’s markets, and you can even join their flower CSA! Even if you’re not in LA though, head over to their site to learn more about the slow flower movement, and see more photos of their beautiful farm!
We’re coming up on a long holiday weekend here in the U.S., so we’ll be taking Monday off from the blog, but we’ll see you on Tuesday (and Justina will be back from her European travels)! Happy Friday!
Photos by Danae Horst for The Jungalow
So pretty. Love the farm to flower movement. Getting to know where our blooms are from is as important as knowing where our food comes from.
This is so gorgeous!
If you ever find yourself in the Pacific Northwest in the spring time be sure to check out the Skagit Valley tulip festival. It is truly magical
http://www.craftylittlegnome.com/2016/04/05/tulip-festival-2016/
Adrienne- Isn’t it?! I have actually been to the tulip festival- back when I lived in Seattle! Always a highlight of the spring! Love all your photos from your visit with your family. Thanks! :)
Amazing! I will love a trip to visit.