A year of ‘PANSIES’…
On March 11, 2026 by Three Brothers BloomsMarch 11th, 2025 was the official publication date of my first book PANSIES – How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber Press). This book is truly a work of heart. “The little book that could”, as my agent called it. I shared more about why I wrote the book through
The Japanese Pansies of Mr. Isao Sato
On March 3, 2026 by Three Brothers BloomsIt is hard to fathom that a year has already passed since my trip to Japan to meet with Mr. Isao Sato. Mr. Sato has spent many years very carefully and intentionally breeding pansies and violas. They are so unique and fantastical, you almost have to convince yourself that they are real. Their intensity of
How to successfully grow pansies from seed
On January 24, 2026 by Three Brothers BloomsYears ago I spiraled down the pansy and viola rabbit hole, desperate for information that was incredibly difficult to find. I decided to put everything I had learned, both through research and trial and error, into a book, so that anyone else who had the same questions would be able to find all the answers
Spring Pansy Seed Restock – February 2nd, 2026
On January 6, 2026 by Three Brothers BloomsSHOP SEEDS HERE Thank you for your interest in these special pansy seeds. I am so excited to help get these beauties into your hands and gardens. Please find some important information below that I hope will make your seed purchasing experience as smooth as possible. If you are a new customer, I invite
Pansies – the book. Why I wrote it…
On July 10, 2024 by Three Brothers BloomsI’ve been working on this book for almost 4 years now, diligently trialing and researching pansies for even longer. The more I grew them, the more questions I had about their past and the certainty of their future. I put in countless hours of research, read book after book, and conducted trial after trial to
The Black Flower
On January 26, 2024 by Three Brothers BloomsIt can be argued that black is not a color. Nor white, for that matter. If we base the criteria on physics, with color being the visible spectrum of light waves, white is the reflection of all wavelengths, while black reflects none. Neither appears on the color spectrum. But when it comes to art, the
Encased in roses…
On August 31, 2023 by Three Brothers BloomsLiving on the far end of an island brings with it an incredible amount of serenity and privacy. It also lends to an incredible amount of fauna. The deer are plentiful and it is not uncommon to have a few bedding down for weeks at a time just beyond the blackberry brambles, pines and cedars
The ten annuals we will always grow
On July 31, 2023 by Three Brothers BloomsOne of my favorite things about growing flowers is the planning. The process feels limitless, full of hope and opportunity, and it inspires me to push my imagination and creativity even further than I did the season previous. Our little farm has evolved substantially over the past few years, specifically to include more perennials and
The underrated iris…
On June 22, 2023 by Three Brothers BloomsWe all have our favorites. Some maintain consistently and others are subject to rotation as our palette evolves. For the 2023 growing season, these are the standouts that I cannot wait to see return next year. ‘Despacito‘ Bred by : Robin Shadlow This is a dwarf bearded iris. So if you are tight
It’s raining daffodils…
On April 18, 2023 by Three Brothers BloomsApril in the Pacific Northwest is a fickle month with the weather splashing about like a cup of water in a toddler’s hand. A sunny 65 degree afternoon is no more uncommon than a hail storm followed by snowfall. The only guaranteed weather is the ever persistent rain and the high winds ushering it to