DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
A meaningful family tradition where we joyfully remember and celebrate our loved ones
Día de los Muertos 2025
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
1-8pm
DAY OF THE DEAD
Each fall, as the season shifts and we prepare the farm for rest, we close out the year with a celebration close to my heart and my family’s: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. As a Hispanic farmer, this tradition holds deep meaning — a time to honor our roots, remember loved ones, and reflect on the natural cycles of life and death. Because of this, we host our annual celebration on the last day of the season, inviting the community to share in this beautiful and sacred tradition with us.
Usually celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, this is a time to welcome back those who’ve passed — not with mourning, but with joy, gratitude, and connection.
Growing up, I remember building the ofrenda with my family — placing photos, pan dulce, candles, and always marigolds. Their vibrant petals filled our home with a scent I still connect to love and memory.
That tradition never left me. And now, as a farmer, I see these flowers not just for their cultural meaning, but for the lessons they offer the land.
THE MAGIC OF MARIGOLDS
Marigolds are known as la flor de los muertos — the flower of the dead. Tradition says their vibrant color and strong scent guide spirits back to us during Día de los Muertos. But what I find beautiful is that marigolds don’t just connect us to the spirit world — they also connect us to the soil, the Earth, and the present.
On our farm, we grow marigolds not just for beauty or ceremony, but because they protect and heal the soil. Their roots release natural compounds that deter harmful pests, and they invite pollinators, enrich biodiversity, and support other crops. They play a role in the health of our land — quietly working underground, regenerating life.
In that way, marigolds embody the same lessons as Día de los Muertos: everything is connected. Nothing truly ends. Life continues, transforms, and blooms again.
A REGENERATIVE TRADITION
At our farm, we practice regenerative agriculture — working with nature to build healthy soil, foster biodiversity, and give more back to the Earth than we take. Like Día de los Muertos, which honors those who came before us, our farming carries forward the same values: respect for the land, connection to community, and responsibility to future generations. Farming isn’t just labor — it’s a legacy.
When we celebrate Día de los Muertos, we honor our roots and pass down the belief that both culture and Earth are sacred. Since the birth of our sons, that legacy has deepened. We farm not just to remember, but to ensure that what was started continues to grow.
More Than Flowers
I invite you to pause with us — to honor your ancestors, reconnect with your roots, and reflect on the beauty of life’s cycles. Whether you're building an ofrenda, sharing stories with loved ones, or simply lighting a candle, may this time offer space for remembrance, healing, and gratitude.
And maybe, just maybe, you'll u-pick a few marigolds to bring home — not just for their beauty, but for what they represent. In our tradition, marigolds are more than flowers. They are a bridge — between the past and the present, between people and the planet, between what we’ve lost and what we continue to grow.
They remind us that nothing is truly gone, that everything we’ve loved continues to bloom through memory, story, and intention. They teach us that just like the land, we are always growing, even in stillness. From our farm to your heart — may your altars be full, your memories sweet, your hearts open, and your flowers in full, radiant bloom.
