Flowers Archives - ISED Solutions https://isedsolutions.net/resource-category/flowers/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:32:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://isedsolutions.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-ised-favicon-32x32.png Flowers Archives - ISED Solutions https://isedsolutions.net/resource-category/flowers/ 32 32 Growing and Marketing Peonies https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/growing-and-marketing-peonies/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:26:40 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/?post_type=resource-library&p=20389 Learn how to plant, harvest, and market peonies, a perennial spring flower. Farmers who own their land, or have a […]

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]]> Learn how to plant, harvest, and market peonies, a perennial spring flower.

Farmers who own their land, or have a long-term lease, can plant perennial crops to support their cash flow and business plan.

You can sell perennial flowers that bloom in the spring, like peonies, to make money early in the season. Created by Terry Allan.

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]]> Planting for Pollinators https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/planting-for-pollinators/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:52:37 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/planting-for-pollinators/ When you plant for bees and pollinators, plan to have flowers in bloom all the time, from spring to fall. […]

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]]> When you plant for bees and pollinators, plan to have flowers in bloom all the time, from spring to fall. The poster shows a few examples of flowers that bloom early, mid-season, and late. There are lots more. Choose plants native to your area.

A poster by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Crop Production Manual https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/crop-production-manual/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:26:11 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/crop-production-manual/ The Crop Production Manual includes basic growing information and visuals for many common crops. The manual was designed in New […]

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]]> The Crop Production Manual includes basic growing information and visuals for many common crops. The manual was designed in New England and could be adapted for warmer climates.

A lesson plan by Cultivating Community, Portland, Maine.

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]]> How to Harvest Zinnias https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/how-to-harvest-zinnias/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:51:52 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/how-to-harvest-zinnias/ Learn how to harvest zinnias for market bouquets. A how-to guide by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Learn how to harvest zinnias for market bouquets.

A how-to guide by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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]]> Seed Saving: Zinnias https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/seed-saving-zinnias/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:58:15 +0000 https://isedsolutions.net/resource-library/seed-saving-zinnias/ Saving seeds helps farmers save money. Flower seeds are especially easy to save. Zinnias make a good cut flower that […]

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]]> Saving seeds helps farmers save money. Flower seeds are especially easy to save. Zinnias make a good cut flower that you can sell at markets. They bloom for a long time and attract pollinators to your garden. Follow these steps to collect seeds from your zinnias, so that you can grow them in your garden next year.

A handout/worksheet by Katie Painter, ISED Solutions.

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