Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Determining Micro Climate Variations using Weather Tracking Technology Julia (Julie) Hall Julia (Julie) Hall 2023 This project uses an on-farm weather station to record daytime and nighttime temperatures, rainfall, and wind speed. Farm measurements will be compared with regional and statewide weather information to identify microclimate differences and improve the timing of farm operations. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Program Heirloom Chrysanthemum to Bloom Before Average Last Frost Date, to be more profitable Jenn Johnson Jenn Johnson 2023 This project investigates scheduling heirloom chrysanthemum flowering before the average last frost date to improve crop profitability. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Exploring effective weed suppression in permanent walk-ways without using plastic landscape fabric Jenny Jolley Jenny Jolley 2024 Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

I am a third generation farmer. I grew up playing in the creek and picking roses from my grandmother's garden in Southern California. I love to spend the day in the sunshine, whether It's in the garden or sitting by the pool or beach. I believe in knowing where your food comes from and I love to trade flowers, vegetables sourdough bread and eggs with friends and neighbors to create a mini self sustaining community.Blue Mountain RanchHeather SmithWe bought our property, Blue Mountain Ranch almost 6 years ago, after searching for 20+ years. We were initially drawn to the mature perennials, trees and stunning views of the mountains. The property sits at the mouth of American Fork canyon in Highland and we have beautiful rich soil. We have worked tirelessly to bring our farm back to life and create a biodiverse environment for pollinators, birds and wildlife. We farm on a little less than 2 acres, although some of it is pasture that we are working to bring the soil back to a healthy state. We are passionate about the soil health and we work to keep our practices sustainable and organic. We grow a variety or vegetables for our own consumption and to share with others and have a growing flower farm as well. We keep chickens for their eggs as well as the rich compost they provide. We also have kept bees in the past and enjoy watching them work to pollinate both our edible and non edible crops. < Back Edit My Profile Blue Mountain Ranch We bought our property, Blue Mountain Ranch almost 6 years ago, after searching for 20+ years. We were initially drawn to the mature perennials, trees and stunning views of the mountains. The property sits at the mouth of American Fork canyon in Highland and we have beautiful rich soil. We have worked tirelessly to bring our farm back to life and create a biodiverse environment for pollinators, birds and wildlife. We farm on a little less than 2 acres, although some of it is pasture that we are working to bring the soil back to a healthy state. We are passionate about the soil health and we work to keep our practices sustainable and organic. We grow a variety or vegetables for our own consumption and to share with others and have a growing flower farm as well. We keep chickens for their eggs as well as the rich compost they provide. We also have kept bees in the past and enjoy watching them work to pollinate both our edible and non edible crops. We Offer Flowers Through: Wholesale CSA Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email smithparkcity@msn.com Heather Smith I am a third generation farmer. I grew up playing in the creek and picking roses from my grandmother's garden in Southern California. I love to spend the day in the sunshine, whether It's in the garden or sitting by the pool or beach. I believe in knowing where your food comes from and I love to trade flowers, vegetables sourdough bread and eggs with friends and neighbors to create a mini self sustaining community. Previous Next

Fawn Rueckert, Farmer and Educator, owner of Sego Lily Flower Farm. Our world, now more than ever, needs beauty and connection. Whether you want to grow your own flowers or pick up a bouquet for your table or a friend's, I want to help you find more joy in the everyday beauty of this world. You can also find Fawn at Snuck Farm in Pleasant Grove, teaching the popular Backyard Cut Flower Garden Course and running the Cut Flower Program there. Sego Lily Flower FarmFawn RueckertWhat could be more delightful than to hear a knock at the door and be greeted with a bouquet made just for you. Creating those experiences for you is what drives us to grow fresh, beautiful, unique, and long lasting blooms. Spring is our favorite season on the farm, we specialize in ranunculus and peonies and other unique perennials. Summer and Autumn is just as beautiful, brimming with specialty zinnias, Lisianthus and Dahlias. Our small suburban farm strives to grow unique specialty flowers that aren't easily found elsewhere. We offer a 6 week Spring Bouquet Subscription in May and June, and a 8 week Summer Bouquet Subscription in August and September. We also provide buckets of blooms through out the growing season for all those special occasions. Reach out, we would love help you find the flowers you need. Buckets of Blooms for DIY Events, Wedding bouquets and personals. Workshops and Backyard Cut Flower Garden Course at Snuck Farm < Back Edit My Profile Sego Lily Flower Farm What could be more delightful than to hear a knock at the door and be greeted with a bouquet made just for you. Creating those experiences for you is what drives us to grow fresh, beautiful, unique, and long lasting blooms. Spring is our favorite season on the farm, we specialize in ranunculus and peonies and other unique perennials. Summer and Autumn is just as beautiful, brimming with specialty zinnias, Lisianthus and Dahlias. Our small suburban farm strives to grow unique specialty flowers that aren't easily found elsewhere. We offer a 6 week Spring Bouquet Subscription in May and June, and a 8 week Summer Bouquet Subscription in August and September. We also provide buckets of blooms through out the growing season for all those special occasions. Reach out, we would love help you find the flowers you need. We Offer Flowers Through: CSA Farmer-Florist Buckets of Blooms for DIY Events, Wedding bouquets and personals. Workshops and Backyard Cut Flower Garden Course at Snuck Farm Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email hello@segolilyflowerfarm.com Fawn Rueckert Fawn Rueckert, Farmer and Educator, owner of Sego Lily Flower Farm. Our world, now more than ever, needs beauty and connection. Whether you want to grow your own flowers or pick up a bouquet for your table or a friend's, I want to help you find more joy in the everyday beauty of this world. You can also find Fawn at Snuck Farm in Pleasant Grove, teaching the popular Backyard Cut Flower Garden Course and running the Cut Flower Program there. Previous Next

First thing to know about me is one of my biggest passions is flowers. Growing flowers, arranging flowers, and teaching about flowers make me excited. My passion for flowers began when I had the opportunity to attend a study abroad in London. I always knew flowers were beautiful, but when I was in London I was amazed by the charming landscapes full of flowers. After, my study abroad I became a teaching assistant at BYU for Floral Design and started my own floral company. Upon graduating I spent a year working in floral wholesale followed by event planning. I spent many years doing this and the opportunity came up to apply to be the floral design adjunct professor at BYU. In order to apply I needed to have a masters degree. I attended Washington State University and received my degree in Agriculture. While working on my degree I knew I wanted to start a flower farm and bring flowers to the community around me. Artisanal BloomsBrianna WellsAfter spending over 15 years in the floral industry creating beautiful events it was time to learn more. While I still do lots of events I decided having a flower farm would create a beautiful atmosphere for my 3 children. Having them help me grow all of our flowers from seed, plant them, take care of them, and arrange them has brought us so many fun memories that I want to continue to make at our farm. We love having a farm that brings so many people together to enjoy our beautiful secret garden while being outside. < Back Edit My Profile Artisanal Blooms After spending over 15 years in the floral industry creating beautiful events it was time to learn more. While I still do lots of events I decided having a flower farm would create a beautiful atmosphere for my 3 children. Having them help me grow all of our flowers from seed, plant them, take care of them, and arrange them has brought us so many fun memories that I want to continue to make at our farm. We love having a farm that brings so many people together to enjoy our beautiful secret garden while being outside. We Offer Flowers Through: Wholesale CSA Farmer-Florist Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email artisanalbloom@gmail.com Brianna Wells First thing to know about me is one of my biggest passions is flowers. Growing flowers, arranging flowers, and teaching about flowers make me excited. My passion for flowers began when I had the opportunity to attend a study abroad in London. I always knew flowers were beautiful, but when I was in London I was amazed by the charming landscapes full of flowers. After, my study abroad I became a teaching assistant at BYU for Floral Design and started my own floral company. Upon graduating I spent a year working in floral wholesale followed by event planning. I spent many years doing this and the opportunity came up to apply to be the floral design adjunct professor at BYU. In order to apply I needed to have a masters degree. I attended Washington State University and received my degree in Agriculture. While working on my degree I knew I wanted to start a flower farm and bring flowers to the community around me. Previous Next

My name is Lindy Bankhead, and I began growing specialty cut flowers 7 years ago. I began in Landscape Architecture at Utah State University, and after graduation worked at several nurseries in Logan. While raising our children at home, my husband and I built a hoop house in 2012 and I started my farm called Paisley Flower Farm. It's a wonderful industry, and I've learned so much over 7 years. Local cut flowers are so important to our local florists and economy. They really fill a niche, that isn't available through traditional imported flowers. Local flowers are more unique, fresh, fragrant, colorful, and last longer. They hold special meaning for the customers enjoying them, as they know they were grown in the same special area that they call home. Florists are also so excited about local flowers, as I can grow and bring them flowers that they can't import in. Because I'm local, the quality of my flowers totally out shines the flowers flown in boxes from countries away. It's a special feeling, to show up to the florist's shop and have them so excited by what's in my truck! I enjoy what I do, and see it not as a job, but a life-long passion that I'm blessed to share with others.Paisley Flower FarmLindy BankheadI feel incredibly lucky to grow flowers on land that has been in my husband's family for generations. My family lives and farms in the shadow of the Wellsville mountains and we often find pieces of farm tools, dishes, and toys in the soil we work. It reminds us of the love of the land and the appreciation for this land that has supported and sustained our family. My husband grows alfalfa with his family and operates an irrigation store in Logan. I work at home with our children and raise cut flowers for our local florists and flower-loving customers. I am so grateful for the many people in our community that support us as local farmers. I have been so impressed by the community's willingness to support a local farm and family. This encouragement is what keeps us going as we continue to work the land, and invest in growing cut flowers.Island Market in Logan, UT < Back Edit My Profile Paisley Flower Farm I feel incredibly lucky to grow flowers on land that has been in my husband's family for generations. My family lives and farms in the shadow of the Wellsville mountains and we often find pieces of farm tools, dishes, and toys in the soil we work. It reminds us of the love of the land and the appreciation for this land that has supported and sustained our family. My husband grows alfalfa with his family and operates an irrigation store in Logan. I work at home with our children and raise cut flowers for our local florists and flower-loving customers. I am so grateful for the many people in our community that support us as local farmers. I have been so impressed by the community's willingness to support a local farm and family. This encouragement is what keeps us going as we continue to work the land, and invest in growing cut flowers. We Offer Flowers Through: Wholesale CSA Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email lindyb24@hotmail.com Lindy Bankhead My name is Lindy Bankhead, and I began growing specialty cut flowers 7 years ago. I began in Landscape Architecture at Utah State University, and after graduation worked at several nurseries in Logan. While raising our children at home, my husband and I built a hoop house in 2012 and I started my farm called Paisley Flower Farm. It's a wonderful industry, and I've learned so much over 7 years. Local cut flowers are so important to our local florists and economy. They really fill a niche, that isn't available through traditional imported flowers. Local flowers are more unique, fresh, fragrant, colorful, and last longer. They hold special meaning for the customers enjoying them, as they know they were grown in the same special area that they call home. Florists are also so excited about local flowers, as I can grow and bring them flowers that they can't import in. Because I'm local, the quality of my flowers totally out shines the flowers flown in boxes from countries away. It's a special feeling, to show up to the florist's shop and have them so excited by what's in my truck! I enjoy what I do, and see it not as a job, but a life-long passion that I'm blessed to share with others. Previous Next

Hi! I’m Dee. I have been growing for 4 years now out of our yard in Orem. I work full time in tech but flowers are my passion. I love to grow.Flourish Flower GardensDee KnellFlourish Flower Gardens is a family run and operated, cut flower, micro farm based out of Orem. We offer over 30 varieties of flowers in a large range of colors. From April - September we are filled with seasonal blooms! We love to help deliver our customer’s bouquets of fresh cut flowers to friends and loved ones. No one is ever sad to see a bouquet of flowers! < Back Edit My Profile Flourish Flower Gardens Flourish Flower Gardens is a family run and operated, cut flower, micro farm based out of Orem. We offer over 30 varieties of flowers in a large range of colors. From April - September we are filled with seasonal blooms! We love to help deliver our customer’s bouquets of fresh cut flowers to friends and loved ones. No one is ever sad to see a bouquet of flowers! We Offer Flowers Through: Wholesale CSA Farmer-Florist Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email Deeknell@gmail.com Dee Knell Hi! I’m Dee. I have been growing for 4 years now out of our yard in Orem. I work full time in tech but flowers are my passion. I love to grow. Previous Next

Sponsor membership is for a business or organization that wishes to support a local cause and reach an audience of farmers and flower lovers. Benefits include: Logo on the UCFFA Website, Connect with our members as deemed appropriate, Attend Quartly Member Events, Booth Space at Events and Conferences, Social Media Exposure through the UCFFA accounts Sponsor the UCFFA Sponsor membership is for a business or organization that wishes to support a local cause and reach an audience of farmers and flower lovers. Support the UCFFA Sponsor $300 $ 300 Every year A sponsor membership is for a business or organization Valid until canceled Select Your Logo on the UCFFA Website Profile Page on the UCFFA Website Sponsor pin on the Utah Flower Map Two free tickets to each of our farm tours 50% off two tickets for the Utah Flower Conference Opportunities to connect with our members Full access to members-only website features Discounted rate for Utah Flower Conference sponsorship teirs Promotion through our social media feeds

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Comparison of growing stock in high tunnel vs. raised beds under shade cloth Torrie Meidell Torrie Meidell 2022 This project compares stock grown under a high tunnel with stock grown in raised beds under shade cloth. Early and later transplanting successions will be evaluated for bloom timing and marketable stem length to identify methods that produce stock in late spring or early summer. Success will be measured by the proportion of plants producing blooms on stems at least 18 inches long. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Investigating the effectiveness of floral preservatives in Utah’s water KailCee Harrison KailCee Harrison 2025 The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether FloraLife, applied at the manufacturer’s recommended rate, can consistently buffer water from different sources into the acceptable pH range of 3.5–5.5. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

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