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NC Magnificent Mums Show
Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share some stunning photos from the Magnificent Mums Show at the North Carolina Fairgrounds. The chrysanthemums on display were truly breathtaking—huge, vibrant, and absolutely beautiful. I also had the pleasure of meeting several talented growers from the North Carolina Mum Association , which I joined a year ago. The gorgeous blooms featured in this show were grown by dedicated members, including David, Cindy, Lilian, Ying , and other

My Black Thumb
Nov 91 min read


My Black Thumb Nursery Farm Journal #2
Hello, everyone, Farm progress update is here: Over the past couple of months, we’ve made some exciting progress on the farm! On August 23, 2025 , Duke Energy came out to remove three old electrical poles that were both an eyesore and in the way of construction. They did an amazing job, completing everything in just one day — huge thanks to them! Shortly after, the driveway and greenhouse areas were graded, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. At that time, the greenho

My Black Thumb
Oct 302 min read
🌸Rose Photo Competition 🌸
🌹 Hello, everyone! 🌹 Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the My Black Thumb Photo Competition! 🌸 Your beautiful rose and garden photos brought so much color and joy to our community. Let’s give a big congratulations to our amazing winners: 💐 $50 Winners: • aprildotson08 • abethdecker • Tory Gurov • oksanajegers 🌷 $35 Winner: • habagou 🌹 $25 Winners: • annieflester • abhishekdg2185 • Kaitlyn Woelke • brimj89 • ramchnc • Justina M • McDonaldKelliAnn2930 • an

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Apr 202 min read


My Black Thumb Nursery Farm Journal #1
3/14/2025 Land Closing date Hello, everyone, I would like to share: After a year of searching, visiting over 50 properties, shedding countless tears, and battling frustration and hopelessness, I finally did it—I closed on a piece of agricultural land today! 🌿✨ It’s 11 acres, and I plan to dedicate 3 acres to a nursery for growing roses, a U-pick cutting flower garden, and the rest to an orchard for a U-pick fruit farm. This dream is coming to life, but I won’t lie—I’m inc

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Apr 142 min read


2025 Carolina District of the American Rose Society Mid-Winter Meeting
Date: February 21-22, 2025 Location: The Historic Brookstown Inn (Est. 1837), Winston-Salem, NC Host: Cleveland/Lincoln County &...

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Feb 232 min read


My Black Thumb Nursery Journal 2/10/2025
Topics: 2025 North Carolina Orange County Agriculture Summit Root Checking Early Spring Pruning and Propagation Hello, everyone! I’m so...

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Feb 102 min read
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