Growing the Dream...
Flower Farmer Emily von Trapp
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The Gardens at the von Trapp Greenhouse
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I am the third generation to cultivate the land where I sustainably grow over two hundred thousand specialty winter tulips, in addition to many varieties of annual and perennial cut flowers in Waitsfield, Vermont. The daughter of a horticulturist and self-taught master gardener, I grew up surrounded by my parents gorgeous gardens and blooms at the von Trapp Greenhouse in Waitsfield. I have been selling sustainably grown seasonal flowers in the form of 'Market Bouquets' to markets in Central Vermont for over 30 years (Learn more about where to find my 'Market Bouquets' through the 'Market Bouquet' tab above). Thirteen years ago I realized that I needed to find a way to extend my season, in an effort to provide my markets with year round blooms. Naturally I turned to one of my favorite flowers- Tulips! That first season I started with only 3,000 tulip bulbs, and I was hooked! This fall I have ordered 200,000 specialty tulip bulbs (that will be planted for forcing with the help of some amazing friends) which will be sold at 15 Markets and shops throughout Central Vermont and also through a Winter Tulip Bouquet CSA. Tulips will be available in markets beginning in January and the Winter Tulip Bouquet Shares will begin in February. To learn more about the Winter Tulip Bouquet CSA, visit our Winter Tulip Bouquet CSA page.
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