SNOW! How Much and Did I Get Peonies Planted in Time!?! : Flower Hill Farm

Hi Flower Friends! It's Nicole from Flower Hill Farm- today I have an update from the farm. We have SNOW and I planted more ...

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🌺 Nicole from Flower Hill Farm set out to plant hundreds of peonies before the ground froze in Upstate New York.

⏰ She was racing against time due to an imminent freeze with forecasted lows in the twenties.

🌱 Approximately 600 peonies were already in the ground with plans to add more to fill out the rows.

👷‍♂️ To expedite the planting process, Nicole enlisted help from her electrical contractor father and his trenching machine.

🌨 An unexpected snowfall presented a challenge to Nicole's planting schedule.

🏥 After planting the peonies, Nicole developed a fever and tested positive for Covid-19, which halted her work.

⛄ Despite being sick and the snowy weather, Nicole managed to get a significant number of peonies planted.

💪 The work at Flower Hill Farm is year-round, with new challenges such as snow removal at Nicole's nursery.

🌷 A thousand tulips were also awaiting planting, showing the scale of the operations and unforeseen delays.

Timestamped Summary

01:54 Nicole explains both she and her husband are sick while she's hurrying to plant peonies before the ground freezes.

02:18 Nicole shows the urgent effort to dig trenches for planting peonies using a trenching machine brought by her father.

06:03 She expresses relief about managing to dig the spaces for peonies, though not all are planted.

07:41 Nicole starts planting peony roots and gives advice on planting depth for optimal growth.

10:16 Nicole admits her exhaustion and being sick, but is determined to finish the planting due to upcoming cold weather.

11:54 She picks up planting again but eventually runs out of time and energy. She mentions not feeling well and the work that's pending.

14:00 Nicole shares her disappointment at not being able to finish planting due to early snowfall, and she updates on her recovery from covid. She also discusses the challenges of maintaining her nursery in the winter.

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Q&A

Who is Nicole from Flower Hill Farm?

Nicole is the person speaking in the video, and she is associated with Flower Hill Farm, which appears to be a farm that plants and manages peonies and possibly other flowers.

How many peonies did Nicole have in the ground before adding the new ones?

She had roughly 600 peonies in the ground before ordering and attempting to plant hundreds more.

Why was Nicole in a rush to plant her peonies?

Nicole was in a rush to plant the peonies because the forecast predicted low temperatures in the 20s and a good chance of the ground freezing.

What variety of peonies are mentioned in the video?

Varieties of peonies mentioned include Carl Rosenfeld, a deep red color peony; lady Orchid; Angel Cheeks, which is pink with a fluffy top; alerty, a light pink peony; and The Duchess de nimoire, a white peony.

Did Nicole finish planting all her peonies before the snowstorm?

No, Nicole did not finish planting all her peonies before the snowstorm.

How much snow did Nicole's farm receive?

Nicole's farm received about 12 inches of snow initially and then another 16 inches two days later, totaling over two feet of snow.

What prevented Nicole from completing the planting of her peonies?

Nicole had symptoms of illness, which later turned out to be COVID-19. The bad weather, along with her and her husband falling sick with COVID-19, prevented her from completing the planting.