Anticipation

This summer is a mixed basket of blessings, dear reader. On one hand, we miss our favorite market. But, on the other hand, we are getting so much done around the farm, cultivating new ideas, expanding our horizons, and embracing new ventures. It's very exciting and a little scary. 

I have spent the week planning activities for the sunflower maze in late August and early September. Initially, I believed we would get three or four weeks of bloom time from our flowers. I am now preparing for two weeks of peak time. In those two weeks, I am packing in as many cool things as physically possible. Those ideas will be finalized this week, then we will begin seeking the help we need to make this all possible. Although I am disappointed that we will only have two weeks of peak bloom time, I am considering unique options for weeks three and four. 

I have found through extensive research that in week three, our flowers will be more orange than bright yellow. The leaves will begin to turn; although still beautiful, they will not be the bright, vibrant flowers everyone expects. They will be more of a rustic mustard, orange, and olive green in color. Still beautiful, just more rustic, for lack of a better term. Throughout the season, I have decided to embrace changes in the field and adopt a realistic, honest approach to our marketing plan. I say marketing plan like I know what I am doing. I do not. I'm going to keep the maze open, be honest about the changes, make needed adjustments, and invite people in to embrace the natural cycle. 

In week four, the flowers will be heavily laden with seeds, most of the petals will have fallen, and the heads will be facing the ground. No longer vibrant, but beautiful in its own way. At this stage, the field should be alight with wildlife. I expect the field to be swarmed with all kinds of songbirds. Again, I am planning to embrace the cycle, keep the maze open, offer people an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife, take pictures of said wildlife, and cut the seed heads to dry for winter bird feeding. I'm shifting toward a more educational focus than I originally planned, and I expect it will be a unique experience that people will enjoy. 

What do you think, dear reader? Is this something you would be interested in seeing and experiencing? Please let me know in the comments section, email me, or shoot me a message. I would greatly appreciate the feedback. 

As we finalize our plans for our sunflower maze, my excitement is growing. We are all very excited for the fall season. My bib overall wearing nay-sayer is saying more yes than no. I know, my mind is blown as well! I think we have some pretty cool ideas, and I hope you all think they are cool as well. I will keep you abreast as things become finalized. Until then, just let the anticipation grow and enjoy it. 

I am already making adjustments and plans for 2027. My poor bald buddy's handsome little head is ready to explode with all the information I am throwing at him. He'll be okay. Getting out of his comfort zone is, well, very, very uncomfortable for him. I'll try to rein it in when I see him having an actual panic attack. Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to one bib overall wearing wonder buns. 

Cool things are coming, dear reader. On this rainy Thursday, stay safe, be smart, anticipate fun things, please send me some feedback, and keep washing your hands.