It’s Finally Fall!
Happy Fall! It's been a few months since I've written a blog post. I decided to take the summer months off, partially because sitting down to write during the peak of busy season is just not realistic anymore. I also found myself feeling like I was just going through the motions of talking about the flowers blooming, what was happening at the farm, what was coming up next. And while all of those things are still true and lovely, I started to feel like I was saying the same things over and over again. More than that, I think I could feel that I needed a break from the routine.
I needed time to observe and think with a different perspective, with the hope that new ideas would come and Beverly Blooms could grow the way I believe it can. After moving back to Montana two years ago, I’ve had to figure out how this business looks in this community. I realized not everything I was doing in Washington would necessarily work in Montana and I’ve now reached a point where I need to step back and really look at what I'm building and what is or isn’t working. It was a great season, but it was also definitely a very reflective summer.
This season, there were so many beautiful moments. I got to grow tons of amazing flowers and meet so many wonderful people through markets, projects, and special events. But there were also some speedbumps throughout. Some of the things I had hoped would grow didn't quite take off the way I expected. Wedding work looked different this year, with smaller budgets and more couples choosing to take on pieces of the floral work themselves. With more driving and the general increase in costs of running a small flower farm in the current economy, there were definitely moments when I questioned what I was doing and whether I was building something sustainable. This season was by no means a failure though! More difficult seasons can serve as a big learning experience and a time to create new opportunities and ideas. If anything, the hurtles that came with this season gave me a much clearer picture of what is and isn't working and that was exactly the refresh I needed.
One of the biggest things I'm learning is that I don't want Beverly Blooms to be everything to everyone. I want to focus more intentionally on the parts of this work that I actually love and that I know I can be successful with. Growing the flowers, working with my hands, creating beautiful things from what I grow, and connecting people with seasonal flowers. The farming side of this business has always been the part that excites and inspires me the most. I love watching something grow from a tiny seed into something I can eventually cut and put into someone's hands. So, I want to make more room for that.
That means there will probably be some changes next year. I'll be looking at where I'm putting my time and money, which offerings are actually sustainable for me, and how I can create more consistent income without simply adding more work to my plate and exhausting myself. I'm also thinking about how Beverly Blooms can feel a little more intentional and less like I'm trying to keep up with what I think a flower business should be doing and more like I'm creating a business that actually fits me. I have a lot of ideas that I’ll share with you all soon :)
October and the months ahead will be a chance for me to clean things up, look back at the season, make plans, and (most importantly) rest. I'll be taking some time to plan next year's growing season, dream up new projects and services, adjust as needed, and spend some time doing absolutely nothing related to running a business. Because rest is part of the work, too, and it’s important to remember that!
But in the meantime…
A few ways to enjoy Beverly Blooms this fall
While the farm is winding down, there are still plenty of ways to bring some Beverly Blooms into your life this fall.
October is a great time to start thinking about next year's garden. Whether you're dreaming of a small cutting garden, want help figuring out what to plant, or have an existing garden that needs a little direction, fall is an ideal time to make a plan while everything is still fresh in your mind.
Fall consultations can include garden planning, plant selection, cut flower garden design, seasonal refreshes, and planning for next year's growing season. It’s all designed to what you need!
Fall & Holiday Wreath Workshops
I'll also be hosting dried flower wreath workshops this fall and heading into the holiday season.
These workshops are a chance to slow down, make something beautiful with your hands, and work with flowers that were grown and dried right here at Beverly Blooms. You'll create your own wreath using a mix of dried flowers, grasses, foliage, and other seasonal materials.
Whether you're looking for a fun afternoon with friends, a creative date, or just an excuse to make something pretty, I'd love to have you join me.
And if making your own wreath isn't quite your thing, I'm also taking custom dried wreath orders this fall.
I love working with dried flowers because they allow the flowers to stick around a little longer. Each wreath is made using flowers I've grown and dried myself, so they're a little piece of the farm that you can keep long after the growing season has ended.
Custom wreaths can be made in different sizes and color palettes, whether you're looking for something warm and autumnal, soft and neutral, or ready for the holidays.
I’m so excited to see what next season looks like. Going into planning for it, I’m reminding myself that I don't necessarily need to do more. I need to be more intentional about what I'm already doing. There are things I want to change, things I want to grow, and plenty of ideas I want to explore. But before I start building the next season, I want to give this one the attention it deserves. I'm grateful for the people who supported Beverly Blooms this year, whether you bought a bouquet at the market, ordered flowers, signed up for a workshop, hired me for an event, followed along online, or simply stopped by to say hello. Every bit of support matters to me and I can’t express my gratitude enough to you all!
For now, I’m going to live in this beautiful season. So here's to October! To the last flowers in the field, cooler mornings, dried flowers hanging in the studio, messy garden notes (and gardens), and a little more time to breathe. I'm looking forward to seeing and sharing what comes next!
Chase
