Behind the Scenes of Growing Roses Professionally I feel deeply honored to have been invited to speak at the Winston-Salem Rose Society as a guest speaker. I want to sincerely thank Georgia and Kris for reaching out and encouraging me to share my journey and extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Winston-Salem Rose Society for the invitation and for having me. It truly means so much to stand among fellow rose lovers who understand the beauty, patience, and dedication these plants...

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 others. Let’s take a...

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 greenhouse was scheduled...