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Sunnydell Flower Farm/Introduction

January 08, 2021

 Sunnydell Flower Farm/ Introduction

How a Flower Farm comes to life. 

Growing up, I spent all Spring, Summer and Fall tagging along behind my Mother and Father as the two of them worked their 100 acres of fertile soil. We lived in Madison County, a region in Southeastern Idaho which just happens to have some of the best farmland around. 

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These farming days were blissful and at the same time filled with an incredible energy that each season of farming would bring to Momsy and Dad and the farm they loved so much.

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Summer months were some of the most crucial months and as Momsy and Dad worked the fields,while my imaginary friend (Janie) and I would play along the cattail lined sloughs, skipping rocks or building rafts.

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There were times that I just could not enjoy my imaginary play as much as I’d like to because I’d be wondering when I would be called to come and help out. Oh, I liked to help out, especially when it was riding with Dad on the Tractor, but other times helping out was pulling those miserable weeds; thistle, red root, or pigweed. Walking back and forth along those acres of potato rows can seem mighty long for a youngster under 12.  

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However some of my best thinking took place as I walked back and forth along those dirt rows. Growing and farming was in my DNA and I imagined myself tractor driving and harvesting. Eventually college, marriage and life's journey took me far away from our Idaho farm. I have always felt sad about that departure, however little did I know that my DNA would eventually bring me back to farming.


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So, while I weeded away those warm sunny Idaho days, I would day dream about my Mother’s beautiful flower garden


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Each colorful, sweet scented bloom that grew in my Mothers flower garden brought to mother nature’s garden an award-winning bouquet. Mom was somewhat of a legend in our quaint Farming community. She was known for her glorious homemade cakes, cookies, fresh baked bread and her award-winning County Fair Flowers.


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Momsy was very protective of her flowers. She poured her heart and soul into every single rose, snapdragon, iris, peony, daisy and sweet pea, so when she sent me outside to pick a bouquet for our yellow kitchen table, I was in flower heaven. I took my flower picking assignment very serious. Seems our vase supply was short, but our mason jar stash was not. I filled up the mason jar with white daisies, zinnias, delphiniums and a rose or two for good measure.


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We will chat  more about living, cooking, gardening and growing on Sunnydell.

 

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You know I have been writing, talking, planning, dreaming and designing my flower farm for 20 + years now. At the ripe age of 64 Sunnydell Flower Farm is just about to blossom into a reality.

It’s never too late, to pursue, strive, grow or finish up a lifetime goal.


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Wherever you are in your gardening journey or life journey I welcome you to join me in our quest to make this life an awesome one!




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  1. Oh Jemma, this is thrilling! What I love about you is that you never stop planning, organizing, creating, DOING, trying once again and giving all the above your all. This is exciting and I can't wait to maybe here more? HAPPY DAY!

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    1. Hello Dear Anita!
      Thank you so much for the encouragement and friendship. We are both on the same page of making this earthly journey the most it can be!

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  2. Congratulations Jemma! I know you’ll do well with this! How exciting!

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    1. Thank you Liz! We are venturing into 2021 with energy and positive vibes.

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  3. Jemma, I read this post with such pride and true admiration. You have come full circle, and finally will soon be ‘home’. You never ventured far from your true roots. Not in your heart at least, and you are realizing a long held dream, something not everyone achieves.

    I so look forward to joining you on your adventures of the heart, and I just know you will be making your parents very proud indeed.
    ❤️

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    1. Thank you Doreen, your vote of confidence and support are so very much appreciated!

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  4. So excited for you! Your dream will ginally come true.

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    1. Thank you Pat! It has been a long journey. Thankful that the dream is about to become a reality.

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  5. This is so exciting. I'm so happy for you and I know it will be a big success both for you monetarily and more important emotionally. It's so wonderful to be able to pursue a passion. Looking forward to following along and watch your flower farm grow.

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    1. Thank you Patti. We aren't youngsters anymore, so we might not move as quickly as we'd like, but the spirit is willing and able!

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  6. This is so awesome Jemma. What a beautiful new adventure. I love flowers and my garden too so I cannot wait to see your flower farm grow and flourish. What a beautiful childhood you had. I am excited for you and I feel we are never too late to continue our dreams and ambitions. Good Luck. xoxo Kris

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    1. Thank you Dear Kris. We really do have two choices every day. One to embrace the journey or two to complain about it! We are going to give our final project all we have to give!

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  7. I love this, Jemma. And it's exciting that you are close to achieving your dream!

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  8. Jemma, I'm so excited for you, but a little confused. Have you moved from FL to MS? You are so on the go that I may have missed something! I look forward to following you on this new turn in your life journey! It's never too late!

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    1. You have not missed a thing Rita. We just purchased our land and we currently have a contract on our Florida home.

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  9. How very exciting girl! YAY! So happy for you. Love all these beautiful pictures. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  10. Im so excited about your new plan. Happy for you.

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  11. It sounds as though 2021 is going to be an exciting one for you. Wishing you all the best in your new endeavor.

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  12. Oh Jemma, I always love hearing about your childhood stories. They are so delightful. It sounds like your mom and dad loved the farming life. It's such a wonderful way of living. And you learned much from them tagging along and pulling weeds and walking back and forth observing. Look at these vibrant flowers, they're beautiuful! Sunnydell Flower Farm sounds like a pretty place, and I'm glad you got to spend so much time there.

    I just moved again from So. Calif. back to northern Calif. in the mountains. I'm just settling in, and love this mountain life. I hope the new year is being kind to you, dear friend.

    ~Sheri

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