Empty Nest Blooms

06/09/2026

Do you follow Empty Nest Blooms on TikTok? Watch the field grow. Stroll through the field during lunch and see what’s happening. Today’s premature blooms phlox (first time for me) ranunculus, anemone, and a single cosmos.

06/06/2026

Dahlia in June? Ok! 😂 Anxious little bu**er.

05/31/2026

Normally this page is all flowers… but sometimes something more important needs to be shared.

This special little girl and her family deserve all the love and support our community can give. If you’re able, please consider supporting them in any way you can — donations, prayers, shares, or kind words all matter.

Thank you for helping us show up and be brave for Cora.

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05/31/2026

The planting is done…now we wait.
Now comes the part you don’t always see. Staking the tall varieties against the ND wind, keeping everything irrigated, staying ahead of the weeds…and patiently waiting for the growth, the blooms, and the magic of summer to arrive.

05/30/2026

See update on yesterdays post! Congrats Ann!
I’m still giggling at the first guess at 125 Kathy 😂

05/29/2026

I did NOT plan on planting this many dahlias but here we are. Tubers and cuttings are all in the ground. Guess how many and whoever is closest will get a dahlia bouquet this summer!

UPDATE: Ann Young you win! Correct answer was 1730. You will get a dahlia bouquet this summer!

Dahlia field will be part of the youpick this year. Who’s excited???

Also. I am dreading digging these all up so if you have any favorites you see this summer I will be hosting a “come dig your own dahlia” day in the fall! 😂

05/25/2026

Lone Oak patio nights start NEXT WEEK!!

We are so excited to host all of you on the first Wednesday of the month, starting Wednesday, June 3rd.

Save these dates and we will see you soon!

05/25/2026

My least favorite thing is direct sowing.

05/24/2026

05/19/2026

Ya ya ya. I know.