“I’m deeply grateful for the thoughtful, sage, and grounded mentorship from Jen and Scott in the ASCFG Mentor Program. I’m moving forward with a clearer vision, stronger systems in place, and not just the potential for increased financial success—but the long-term sustainability we all strive for in the local flower farming community. Longevity in the work we love is the true goal, and they helped me see the path toward it.”
LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR ASCFG Cut Flowers of the Year is tomorrow, May 15.
Each year, ASCFG members choose cut flower varieties that stand out as top performers, taking into account their ease of cultivation, productivity, and market appeal.
Please cast your vote for your favorites based on your personal experiences with them.
Voting in every category is not required.
Make sure to submit your votes by May 15. You can find the voting link in our bio or at /2026-cut-flower-of-the-year-ballot/
A HUGE thank you to those members who referred friends to the ASCFG in April!
Ruth Ann Majauskas of Abundant Blooms Flower Farm is the April winner of Let’s Grow Together.
May’s contest prize will be two bags and a $100 gift certificate to The Flower Bag Company. Check them out at /
Refer a friend, supplier, or colleague to the ASCFG (Remind them to mention that you referred them) and you could be our next winner!
ASCFG Community, Let’s Grow Together!
Roots Cut Flower Farm
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hosts: Michelle Elston
Roots Cut Flower Farm
Carlisle, PA
Limited to 100 attendees.
Registration Fee: $225
Lunch is included
Roots Cut Flower Farm, home of ASCFG Treasurer Michelle Elston, is a sustainable cut-flower farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, growing seasonal blooms for grocery bouquets, bulk “party buckets,” and subscription services. Roots specializes in the production and sale of field-grown hot annuals, with no heated greenhouse space. They produce nearly 30,000 supermarket bouquets annually on about six acres of land. This exciting farm tour will provide a thorough overview of the production systems currently in place at the farm, highlighting most productive and vigorous varieties. A lunchtime panel discussion presented by several regional farmers will discuss crew management and efficient task completion on teams.
TOUR OPTIONS
Group 1:
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Farm Tour
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Presentation at Linwood Estate just 5 minutes from the farm.
Group 2:
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Presentation at Linwood Estate just 5 minutes from the farm.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Farm Tour
Recommended for Cut Flower Growers!
ASCFG exclusive publications, such as the second edition of Specialty Cut Flowers by Allan Armitage and Judy Laushman and Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers and Greens are must-haves for any cut flower grower. We recommend the following books, available at discounted prices to ASCFG members.
Order online below, download and mail order, or call the ASCFG at (440) 774-2887.Shipping and handling is included in the price for US only.
/shop/books/
All about Chrysanthemums
Monday, May 11, 2026
8:00 p.m. EST
Presented by Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest Farm
Chrysanthemums are stunning, resilient, and full of possibility, but growing heirloom varieties often comes with more questions than answers. In this Ask an Expert session, Jessica Hall of Harmony Harvest Farm will dig into the nitty-gritty of mum production, from propagation and spacing to harvest and storage. Since 2014, Jessica has been trialing heirloom mums and learning best practices to fill the gaps left by the lack of historical growing information. Bring your questions and learn how chrysanthemums can become a standout crop on your farm.
Jessica Hall is the Owner, Visionary, and Weeder-in-Chief at Harmony Harvest Farm in Weyers Cave, Virginia. She began growing chrysanthemums in 2014 as one of her very first crops and has been hooked ever since. Because heirloom mums often lack historical growing data, Jessica has spent years trialing, documenting, and educating others on how to grow them successfully. She’s passionate about sharing her experiences to help flower farmers unlock the beauty and potential of this specialty crop.
Harmony Harvest Farm is a women-owned flower farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Since 2011, the farm has produced American-grown flowers for nationwide bouquet shipping, weddings, workshops, and on-farm experiences. Best known for its extensive chrysanthemum collection, Harmony Harvest Farm is dedicated to preserving heirloom mums and filling the gaps in knowledge about how to grow them. Through its nationwide Mum Project, the farm partners with growers to collect data, share resources, and ensure these beloved flowers thrive for future generations.
Zoom instructions will be emailed to members on the day of the event. All Ask an Expert webinars are recorded.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to surprise your mom than with a beautiful bouquet of locally grown flowers? You can pre-order them now from a farm near you. Check out LocalFlowers.org to find the perfect flowers for your mom!
The ASCFG Cut Flowers of the Year Ballot Is Now Open
Each year, ASCFG members choose cut flower varieties that stand out as top performers, taking into account their ease of cultivation, productivity, and market appeal.
Please cast your vote for your favorites based on your personal experiences with them. Voting in every category is not required.
Make sure to submit your votes by May 15. You can find the voting link in our bio.
ASCFG Farm Tour
October 2, 2026
Petal Pickers Flower Co.
8:00 a.m. – Noon ET
Host: Daniel Schavey
Petal Pickers Flower Co.
Piedmont, SC 29673
Limited to 50 attendees.
Registration: $175
Lunch is not included.
Event Overview: Petal Pickers Flower Co., founded in 2017 and based near Greenville/Piedmont, South Carolina, is a vibrant specialty cut flower farm that embraces heirloom varieties, fragrance, and seasonal drama. Owner, Daniel Schavey, and his team cultivate fields of dahlias, ranunculus, lisianthus, and other expressive stems, with a mission to grow blooms that linger in the vase and tell a story. They supply retail and wholesale florists, offer bouquet subscriptions, and ship fresh seasonal bouquets nationwide.
Register Today at /petal-pickers-registration/
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to surprise your mom than with a beautiful bouquet of locally grown flowers? You can pre-order them now from a farm near you. Check out LocalFlowers.org to find the perfect flowers for your mom!
One of the best things about the ASCFG - the kindness and generosity of our members! Refer a friend, supplier, or colleague to the ASCFG. Remind them to mention YOUR NAME and BOTH of you will be entered into the drawing this month.
May’s contest prize will be two bags and a $100 gift certificate to The Flower Bag Company. Check them out at /
Share the ASCFG with YOUR flower friends. Let’s Grow Together!
ASCFG Farm Tour
August 25, 2026
Charles Little & Company
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
Host: Charles and Bethany Little
Charles Little & Co.
Eugene, OR
Limited to 60 attendees.
Registration Fee: $250
Lunch is included
Event Overview: Join a guided farm tour at Charles Little & Company in Eugene, Oregon, where you’ll walk through acres of specialty‑cut flowers, foliage, and ornamental crops grown in rich Willamette Valley soil. Attendees will learn how the farm operates seasonally, with clip‑your‑own (U‑Pick) fields, a flower barn and farm‑stand, and an emphasis on field‑grown, non‑forced blooms. This program will be a full day farm tour, with the morning tour of the fields led by Charles Little and an afternoon tour of the farm infrastructure led by Bethany Little.
Register Today at /charles-little-registration/
