THE FARM
Our Farm
Farm life starts at sunrise as I (Belinda) schedule our tasks carefully watching the weather forecasts. Mornings are often spent harvesting, followed by any post-harvest treatments. Afternoons are filled with activity, processing orders and carefully packaging flowers for shipment. In between it all, I oversee our amazing team, coordinate the general maintenance of Mzuri farm, all while keeping a vigilant eye on the shifting weather patterns around the nearby mountains, which will sometimes change two or three times within a single day.
At the farm, working with nature guides our every decision. Using Indian Runner ducks for slug and snail control exemplifies our eco-conscious approach, minimizing the need for pesticides, except in dire circumstances. When we do spray, we time our applications meticulously to avoid disrupting pollinator activity, safeguarding these vital contributors to our ecosystem.
During Winter when our peonies are in their winter sleep, we have seasonal blooms, our Nguni herd and a time to prepare for spring. Spring blooms are planned in Autumn in much anticipation for the season ahead.
Our journey with peonies initially led us to plan for an additional hectare as part two of our journey. However, recognizing the limitation of harvesting during a brief six-week period, we pivoted. By integrating hybridized plants for cut flowers, we expanded. To achieve year-round harvest capability, we imported tissue-cultured plants from Holland and we cultivate them in tunnels. This strategic move not only added to our product range but also allows us to provide steady employment opportunities for local women, fostering sustainable growth within our community.
“After women, flowers are the most lovely
thing God has given to the world..”
- CHRISTIAN DIOR -
Our flowers
Peonies have a special place in our hearts, it was the reason we started this amazing journey.
Peony season is a 12-hour, seven-day-a-week operation where every hand is on deck. Our blooms go through cold storage before weekly shipments countrywide and worldwide. Maintaining a precise temperature of 2 degrees Celsius throughout transport is essential to preserve quality. Only when the flowers have reached the customer are the stems trimmed; placed in water where they will open.
We have the most beautiful range of peonies. Here are a few of our favorites.
Sarah Bernhardt
Red Charm
Gardenia
Kansas
Duchesse De Nemours
Dr Alexander Fleming
Gardenia
Sarah Bernhardt Mix
Coral Sunset
Variety is the spice of life, we love that we have a beautiful offering of other cut flowers that we can offer throughout the year. We send out weekly shipments countrywide. We are currently growing Lisianthus, Dahlias, Sea Holly, Hydrangeas, Craspedia, Hellebores, Veronica, Astrantia, Dianthus, Snowball Viburnum, Salix, Carnations, Delphiniums, Daffodils, Chinkerinchees, Artichokes, Tuberosa, Yarrow, Ranunculus, Limonium with these changing annually as we rotate crops so be sure to check in on what we have blooming.
Clematis
Dianthus
Artichoke
Veronica
Limelight Hydrangea
Delphinium
Hellebore
Astrantia
Hellebore Moondance
Dahlia
Astilbe
Hydrangea
Astilbe
Dahlia
