Forget Me Not | Michigan's Premier Producer of Specialty Cut Flowers

Forget Me Not Farms
Ottawa Lake, Michigan
Est. 2016

You deserve the best fresh cut flowers and we strive to deliver just that! We pride ourselves on providing florists with seasonally relevant fresh cut flowers, with reduced carbon footprint by cultivating unforgettable, sustainably grown, blooms.

Our farm is located just north of the Ohio/Michigan state line in the quaint rural community of Ottawa Lake Michigan. Our greenhouses are brimming with an assortment of breathtaking flowers, ranging from ranunculus, anemone and sweet peas in the spring, to luscious dahlias, asters and hydrangeas in the summer. All flower orders are cut within 24 hours of delivery. We pride ourselves on the freshness and uniqueness of our flowers.

We have a fundamental appreciation for the idiosyncrasies that make each bloom different and their function in floral design. We enjoy the challenge of growing different plants and strive to extend the season of Michigan flowers to meet your needs. If you are looking for the most vibrant, freshest, and breathtaking farm grown blooms, our flowers are for you.

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Not the most romantic picture, but its the most exciting one on the farm right now. Tater and I have high hopes for our next chapter 🫶 ... See MoreSee Less

Not the most romantic picture, but its the most exciting one on the farm right now. Tater and I have high hopes for our next chapter 🫶

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And just might what that be? I know you don't harvest or plant with that grader.

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Some of the autumnal pretties leaving the farm today 🍂 ... See MoreSee Less

Some of the autumnal pretties leaving the farm today 🍂

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The last full load of the season 💕

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Sad to see the end of the Daliah season they where gorgeous!💗

Hi ladies 🙂

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Tater and I are enjoying the heat loving flowers this week. The sunflowers, lisianthus, dahlias, hydrangeas, zinnias and snapdragons are flowering like crazy. August is a month of abundance. And we're all about it this week. #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #michigangrown #flowers #summrt

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Happy Mother's Day, from Tater and the Forget Me N

Happy Mother's Day, from Tater and the Forget Me Not Crew. Your enthusiasm and passion for our flowers means the world to us. Mother's Day 2023 will be even better. From the bottom of my heart and spirit, thank you for everything.

Here's the highlight reel from this week. We look forward to seeing you all this week.

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #mothersday #localflowers #grownnotflown #flowers #spring

"The most delicate flowers come from the toughest

"The most delicate flowers come from the toughest roots" -@bluestonephotographs

Enjoy your Sunday. Tater and I are going to be hustling cutting more stock, ranunculus and anemones. The flower flex is strong this week. We are thrilled with how the crops look and we have a lot of joy and beauty to share with you this week. We are so proud to be your flower growers. You're undying support and enthusiasm for our flowers means the world. See you this week.

P.S Swipe for a super cute photo of Tater 💚.

What a wild week! 🐰 Thank you for your enthusi

What a wild week! 🐰

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for our little farm. Tater and the Forget Me Not Crew hustled hard this week to cut all your orders and also plant summer crops.

Winter is long, we care for these beauties for months. The late night heater checks, chipping ice from doors every day, lots of cold early mornings. Your enthusiasm this week makes it worth it 💚. Spring flowers are no joke. There's some discomfort and a lot of passion that makes this beauty happen.

Thank you for choosing us to be your flower growers. Happy Easter. Tater and I look forward to seeing all the beautiful things you create with our flowers.

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #spring #farming #womenwhofarm

The anemones are really starting to hit their stri

The anemones are really starting to hit their stride this season. The violet is my favorite 💜 #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist

Can you believe Easter is just over a week away? T

Can you believe Easter is just over a week away? Tater and I have been talking to the ranunculus for the last two weeks. And thankfully they listened!

We will have plenty of ranunculus to fill your Easter orders. Be sure to reach out as soon as possible because we're going to sell out!

Thank you for all your enthusiasm for our flowers, next week is going to be 🔥!

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #michigangrown

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Tater and I appreciate all the love you guys had for our pansies this week. Maybe we should have planted more? 🙈 It's taken a few trials but I think we have a grasp on pansy production. They take a lot of time, similar to sweet peas, but they're well worth the wait. Pansies take a special kind of designer and flower fanatic to appreciate their delicate and intricate nature. Trust me, we're taking really good notes for next year. Pictures is 'Antique Shades'.

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Tater and I have been whispering to the ranunculus

Tater and I have been whispering to the ranunculus all winter. And it's paid off! Stems are long and the head sizes are amazing. Ranunculus is in full swing this week, it's nice to feel like it's finally spring on the farm. We look forward to sharing all our amazing new colors this week with you!

P.S not only will we have the best ranunculus this week, Tater turns 6 on Tuesday! 🎉

Tater has an extra pep in her step going into the

Tater has an extra pep in her step going into the end of the week.

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Happy first day of spring! Welcome back old friend

Happy first day of spring! Welcome back old friend. How we've missed you. The snapdragons are in full swing this week to celebrate. #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist

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"Where the sunflowers bloom, let there be peace" -

"Where the sunflowers bloom, let there be peace" -unknown

....I'm speechless.

#stoprussia #ukraine #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist

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Bloom Beat episode 2 went into the world yesterday

Bloom Beat episode 2 went into the world yesterday. Tater and I talk about our favorite sweet pea varieties, delphinium and foxglove! If you're looking for a quick read you'll find the link in our bio!

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Sunday nights are when I try to pause and hit the

Sunday nights are when I try to pause and hit the reset button. Everyday this week (including today), my mind has been running a thousand miles per minute. Between harvesting, crop planning, scrambling for more dahlia tubers, and the wild winter storm we had this week. I haven’t hit pause. As I sit here tonight writing this, I am reflecting on the past two weeks and thinking about the wild winter storms we’ve had. Farming is inherently challenging, and as you all know there are a ton of variables outside of your control. But the nonstop wind and extreme temperatures swings and precipitation are cause for concern. Hard to believe we had a fifty degree temperature shift in one day last week. Even harder to believe we had 6” of snow on the ground three days ago. Now everything is a sea of brown soup. Our greenhouses took a hit with the ice and snow this week. Today was sunny and 45F, perfect day to patch except the wind gusts were over 40mph. Needless to say patching plastic was quite challenging and there is still another days worth to do.

I haven’t been farming for very long. But even five years ago the shifts in temperature, the wind storms, and the erratic spurts of precipitation didn’t seem as frequent. I feel like the weather is becoming an all or nothing phenomenon (at least with precipitation). The frequency of change and the intensity of the storms are unsettling. I wonder how much longer it will take before the world starts to listen. Because I tell you what, hearing to the plastic whip all day and the wind roar is more than enough proof for me. I’m listening, and I hear you loud and clear. I will do better. We all need to do better. I just hope it’s not too late.

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #slowflowers #grownnotflown #michigan #michigangrown

Thank you for all your uplifting comments and dm’s! Tater and I are happy to report all the greenhouses and little flowers are safe! Now that the winter storm is under our belt, I have some exciting news to share! Tater and I have hinted for a few months that we have been doing some writing. We are working with Ball Publishing, to create a bimonthly newsletter catering to cut flower farmers and flower enthusiasts (florists you can subscribe too!).Our first edition of Bloom Beat went out to subscribers this week, and we are so grateful for all the emails and comments we have been getting. Each edition we will be sharing our favorite varieties, plant culture tips and a menagerie of other tricks we have learned over the years. Also, if you want more detail about the everyday hustle of Forget Me Not, as well as see more photos of Tater (who wouldn’t?!?) hit subscribe on the link below! Tater and I hope that Bloom Beat we will be a tool for new and seasoned growers to improve their operation and together we can elevate the local cut flower movement even further! Here is the link, it would mean the world to us if you would subscribe!

https://www.growertalks.com/Newsletters/View/?article=3735

P.S the newsletter is mobile compatible once you subscribe and it goes to your inbox! Stay well and take care of your plants!

Tater and I stayed at the farm last night to make

Tater and I stayed at the farm last night to make sure all the heaters worked during the snow/potential ice storm. It's been a long night. We would make our rounds through each greenhouse every four hours. Needless to say, it's a labor of love. But these ranunculus are worth it. What do you think? How did your plants fair last night?

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When ranunculus day dreams become reality...... #

When ranunculus day dreams become reality......

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #localflowers #slowflowers #winter

Cutting the first few snapdragon stems this week b

Cutting the first few snapdragon stems this week brought me so much joy. Last time I cut flowers was last October at the end of Dahlia season. Needless to say, Tater and I were eager to start harvesting again. We're still learning a lot about low light winter growing and how the flowers respond.

We're starting to see a few ranunculus buds and anemone flowers. Trust me, they're testing my patience, and I know everyone is excited for them! We are too. In the meantime the few snapdragons that are flowering help us ease into the busy season ahead.

Spring time is my favorite season on the farm. It's kind of nice that it starts in January for us. Stay tuned to our stories and IG account. As soon as the ranunculus and anemone start roaring bloom IG will be the first to know. We are whispering to the plants every time we walk into the greenhouse and encouraging them to do their best. Like many great things in life they need more time. Believe me, they are worth the wait 😍

In the meantime, we are grateful for the precocious snapdragons we have flowering right now. They remind me of Skittles. (And they smell like them too!) What do you think?

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist

Fresh anemone for my table on Christmas. Tater and

Fresh anemone for my table on Christmas. Tater and I are thrilled. What do you think about local flowers for December?

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Seeing the first few anemone blooms of the season

Seeing the first few anemone blooms of the season inspired me to peak through our photo archives. It's heart warming to see, especially after spending the day fixing some of our hoop houses. The 🌬️ yesterday was brutal. It reminds me what we do all this for. 🌱

#flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #slowflowers #ayearinflowers #flowers #spring #anemone #womeninbusiness #womenwhofarm

Tater and I are reminiscing this year's dahlia sea

Tater and I are reminiscing this year's dahlia season. We are especially missing 'Sweet Nathalie'. Hopefully this little reel gives you a little pick me up on a cold Michigan day. #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowers #dahlia #greenhouse

"Always be a badass". An excerpt from a pastime re

"Always be a badass". An excerpt from a pastime reflection on grit. I wrote the post below two years ago. I figured I would share in case anyone else grapples with doubt. Looking back now, two years ago was pretty simple. Fast forward to today, and we're making some big plans for the farm, and sometimes I wonder if I'm enough or courageous enough to do these things. But then I remember that the answer is "yes". A resounding yes. The dreams you have aren't by accident, and they aren't meant to be easy. If you're pushing yourself past your comfort zone then you are probably on the right track. Anyways, I enjoyed reading this post again, and it's still just as relevant:

"Lately I have been reminding myself to embrace the grit.

It is ok to admit that things are hard.

Its ok to get frustrated as long as you don't stay there.

It is ok to feel hurt as long as you don't get bitter.

I firmly believe that challenging times breed incredible breakthroughs.

The caveat when climbing a mountain is that you don't get the luxury to see how close you are to the top.

Embrace the challenge, cultivate the change. And always be a badass."

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Michigan sweet pea season in a nutshell. They are

Michigan sweet pea season in a nutshell. They are a lot of work and take a lot of time. But our spring wouldn't be the same without them. We sow the seeds in the fall, pinch them to encourage branching, and hand train them. After months of diligence and care, the vines reward us with over 8 weeks of harvest. Tater and I can't wait to share them with you this season.

Tater and I are heading into a big week. The las

Tater and I are heading into a big week.

The last warm days of the season are among us. To be honest, the sunny warm temperatures are a lifesaver this season. Tasks on the docket this week include (but not limited to): planting foxglove and lilacs, sowing snapdragons/ranunculus/anemone, grease the gutter vents, crate up daffodils and whole lot of paperwork. Needless to say Tater and I will be up pretty late doing the paperwork.

The forecast for the next four days are exactly what we need to get the last of the outside tasks done for the season. I will be sure to post in our stories to show you the process for planting lilacs. They are such a prized cut flower, and one of my favorites in the landscape. We bought the plants two years ago, grew them on in our liner bed and they are finally ready to be planted in their permanent home. Fingers crossed we don’t get a late spring frost like we did last year. I am really optimistic this upcoming spring will be the first harvest! Tater and I can’t wait to share them with you all.

But, in the meantime I have more holes to dig. We dug 83 holes yesterday and we need to dig approximately 100 more. With all of that being said, I better get to work. We hope you all have a great week, stay tuned to our stories to see how we do it. In the meantime, here’s a photo of the snapdragons we will be sowing this week.

Meet our chief quality control officer. 🐶 Accor

Meet our chief quality control officer. 🐶 According to Tater the stock is looking 👌👌👌 the sunny fall days make a world of difference. #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist

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