Our Farming Practices
At the heart of the land
We are a family owned and operated farm with roses, flowers and fruit trees at two locations in Santa Cruz County, California.
Regenerative farms rooted in the rhythms of nature, our work is guided by practices that honor the land, nurture its beauty, and give back to it with all of our energy. We grow without chemicals, using organic fertilizers, focus on native plants and companion planting to build healthy soil and vibrant blooms.
Pollinators and butterflies thrive, thanks to diverse plantings and a native landscape designed to support life. Nothing goes to waste. All plant and tree material gets mulched in the field, old materials are transformed into rustic art or useful farm items. Worn out tools always find new purpose around the farm. Power tools are used minimally, and most farming is done with hand tools. We do not till in order to maintain the native grasses and other vegetation that grow naturally on the land. Any trunk or stump too large for the chipper is used for something purposeful, and placed on the earth so it can decompose over time and return the nutrients back to the earth. We find a way to return everything back to the earth that was taken from it while producing food to eat and beauty for our spirits.
Every material is repurposed with care, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and creativity. Water use is managed carefully, and we do not use plastics to cover the roses or soil anywhere at the Aptos Farm.
The Birdsong Orchard location has weed paper over the raised rows of roses and other flowers in the lower field. We will remove the weed paper as it ages and will not replace it in the transition to full regenerative farming at the Birsdsong Orchard Location.
These are more than farms - it is a living ecosystem, where roses, flowers and fruit trees bloom in harmony with the earth and every choice we make helps the land thrive.
