August at Hickman Hollow Farms has been a month of changing seasons. The summer flowers are beginning to slow down, much needed rain finally arrived, and we're already sowing and planning for the flowers that will fill the fields next spring.

Welcome to The Gardener’s Letter, a new weekly note from Hickman Hollow Farms. I hope it becomes a little invitation to slow down, notice what is growing around you, and feel like you are part of what is growing here too.

July at Hickman Hollow Farms was the month we found our rhythm. From daily U-Picks and fields bursting with gladiolus to building a chicken coop, digging a duck pond, and beginning our journey into herbal living, this month's update shares the moments that made the farm feel more alive than ever.

June at Hickman Hollow Farms was the month everything came together. After months of planting, planning, and dreaming, we welcomed our very first visitors to the flower fields and watched our little farm become everything we had hoped it could be.

Read more about what goes into growing flowers the natural way and why buying local might be the best thing you can put on your dining room table.

One of the most common questions we heard during our recent U-Pick was, "What's next for Hickman Hollow Farms?" From expanding flower fields and a future U-Pick herb garden to sheep, chickens, berries, orchards, fishing events, and more, we're sharing the vision that's slowly taking shape across our 20 acres.

May felt like the month everything came to life. The rain finally arrived, the flower fields began to fill with color, and for the first time we could truly see the farm becoming what we always imagined it could be.

April didn’t bring the rain we were hoping for, but it still brought growth in ways we didn’t expect. This month’s update shares the challenges, small victories, and first real signs of the farm coming to life.

March at Hickman Hollow Farms was the month everything woke up at once, shifting from slow winter days into full planting season. This update shares the lessons, long days, and first real signs of a farm coming to life.

Happy National Plant a Flower Day!

January at Hickman Hollow Farms was a month of waiting, quiet preparation, and learning to be still in the middle of winter. This month’s blog shares the slower pace, small signs of growth, and steady faith carrying us toward the promise of spring.

December at Hickman Hollow Farms was a month of firsts, from building our first greenhouse to planting the very first flowers and fruit trees on the farm. This behind-the-scenes update shares the real, messy, and meaningful work of learning to build a farm one project at a time.

Our journey has officially begun. We closed on the farm and are now knee-deep in projects, plans, and the sweetest kind of excitement.