08/22/2026
Hi everyone. We hope that everyone is okay after this recent stream of storms rolling through the area. We had some very strong winds here at the farm. Luckily, it only resulted in our basketball goal being blown over and a few shingles being uplifted but able to be nailed back down. Whenever we get these types of heavy windstorms, we are always filled with worry that our hoophouse will be damaged, along with our crops.
We have been extremely busy these last few months since our garlic season came to a close, completing floral orders for various florists that we have been working with for years and prepping beds for garlic planting in the fall.
Nevertheless, we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news about our garlic operation. Next year, our hope is to offer a more robust inventory of one of the most famous and highly regarded Italian garlic varieties (both by Michelin star chefs and garlic connoisseurs): Aglio Rosso Di Sulmona.
This variety of garlic is a rare, highly prized Italian garlic variety native to the Peligna Valley in Abruzzo, Italy. It is famous for its vibrant purplish-red cloves, robust aroma, and sweet, pungent flavor. It also contains high amounts of allicin, which is the primary bioactive sulfur compound responsible for garlic's intense aroma and powerful health benefits.
We were able to obtain a decent amount of seed stock for planting this fall. So, we are hoping that this will allow us to have a decent inventory to sell next year. Of course, like all garlic varieties, this will depend heavily on environmental acclimation and mother nature, aka, the weather.
We know that some of you have already inquired about obtaining Aglio Rosso Di Sulmona at next year's sale. We will give an update on its inventory closer to sale time, along with pricing. We have yet to determine pricing on this particular rare, highly sought after, variety.
As always, we are incredibly grateful for your interest in our small farm. Rooted in love and watered by hand, our tiny farm is thriving because of supporters like you. Your support fuels our passion to grow the brightest blooms and the best tasting, healthiest, organically grown garlic. Every flower seed and garlic clove we plant is a promise, and knowing that our community values this honest, dirt-under-the-fingernails work fills our hearts with immense gratitude. We do not just grow garlic and flowers here; thanks to your wonderful interest, we are cultivating a vibrant, connected family.
Warm thanks,
--Johnsie and Ryan.
