Little Flower Farm & Apiary

10/11/2026

🌺 Roselle Harvest Day at Little Flower Farm! 🌺

Today we harvested one of our favorite warm-season crops: Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa). This beautiful tropical plant is grown around the world for its bright red calyces, which are packed with flavor and have been used for centuries in foods, teas, jams, syrups, sauces, and traditional beverages.

Roselle has a fascinating history, with roots tracing back to Africa before spreading throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Depending on where you are in the world, you may know it as roselle, sorrel, Florida cranberry, or Jamaican hibiscus.

Here in North Central Florida, roselle thrives in our long, hot summers. Plants are typically grown from spring through fall and begin producing their harvestable calyces as the days shorten. Harvest time usually arrives in late fall, though maybe it has come early for us now in 2026? The bright red calyces are picked after the flowers drop and can be used fresh or dried for later use.

One of the most popular ways to enjoy roselle is as a deep ruby-red tea with a tart, cranberry-like flavor. It's equally delicious in jellies, jams, sauces, and refreshing summer drinks.

We're always amazed by how productive and beautiful these plants are. From their creamy yellow flowers to their brilliant red harvest, roselle is truly one of the stars of the fall garden. ❤️🌺

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10/11/2026

Sunday mornings almost always mean a big ranch breakfast around here. 🍳🥓 As always, our Blackstone 36" Griddle does most of the heavy lifting, but lately the Weber 18" kettle has been earning its keep, too.

We've been putting the Weber lid to work as an oversized griddle dome. A few minutes over our sunny-side-up eggs at the end of the cook gives us perfectly set whites while keeping those yolks nice and soft. Simple trick, perfect results. 👌

Perfecto!

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10/10/2026

BESTMOW T100 Owners Wanted for Blade Disc Testing! 🇺🇸

Are you a BESTMOW T100 owner in the United States? We're looking for users interested in helping us test a new Blade Disc design and provide real-world feedback.

To enter for a chance to become a tester:

✅ Complete our short survey by October 31, 2026
✅ Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce6kfJRtnpRX9oDew86oF_bYVKhPKH_dSw75KXg4N-hib_Jg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

On November 1, 2026, we will randomly draw 5 participants from all eligible survey responses. Those selected will receive a Blade Disc to test and evaluate under normal mowing conditions.

Eligibility: Open only to BESTMOW T100 owners located in the United States.

No purchase necessary.

We're excited to work with members of the T100 community to gather feedback and improve our design. If you'd like an opportunity to test new hardware and share your experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Disclaimer: This testing program is being conducted independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with BESTMOW or its manufacturers in any way. Participation is voluntary. Testers will be selected at random from eligible survey submissions received by October 31, 2026. Void where prohibited by law.

10/09/2026

Free? Yes please!

Did You Know You Can Grow Some Of Your Chickens' Food For Free? Discover The Weeds, Berries And Plants That Could Help Keep Your Flock Happy And Well Fed! 🐔🌱🫐

https://www.mentalscoop.com/what-to-plant-for-free-chicken-food-weeds-berries-and-plants/

10/03/2026

Just nuts!

Travis Smith and Johnnie Davis working on equipment in Jay, Florida, keeping things moving during another busy peanut harvest season. Under the barn, the work never stops!

09/23/2026

Yum!

09/20/2026

BESTMOW T100 doing its job like a journeyman. The Gator Grip wheel hub covers make a big difference keeping the robot mower on track and cutting in any weather!

09/08/2026

Gator Grip hubs for our Bestmow T100 for the win!

09/07/2026

It's a cat on a mission. Not sure what the mission is though. 🤣