DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
A meaningful family tradition where we joyfully remember and celebrate our loved ones
2025
Although we won’t be hosting our annual Day of the Dead celebration this year, we still encourage you to celebrate at home in your own special way. To help you prepare, stop by the farm to U-pick flowers or pick up one of our handmade marigold garlands from the Secret Garden.
We’re overflowing with marigolds, so it’s the perfect time to gather everything you need to create your own altars and ofrendas. From fresh blooms to festive touches, we’ve got all the goodies to help you honor your loved ones at home..
DAY OF THE DEAD
Each fall, as the season winds down and we prepare the farm for rest, we end the year with a celebration that means so much to me and my family: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. As a Hispanic farmer, this tradition is rooted in honoring our ancestors, remembering those we've lost, and embracing the cycles of life and death.
But what makes this celebration especially meaningful for me are the marigolds.
Growing up, marigolds were more than just decoration on the ofrenda — their bright orange petals and earthy scent filled our home with warmth and became symbols of presence, connection, and remembrance.
Now, I plant marigolds with deep intention. They’re not only central to the tradition, they embody it — and we plant them both for their cultural significance and for the vital role they play in regenerative agriculture, nourishing the soil and supporting the health of our farm ecosystem.
As the season ends, our garden is filled with marigolds—a reminder that even in rest, there is life. That’s why we celebrate on the farm’s final day of the season: to honor heritage, gather in community, and walk among their quiet, powerful presence.
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 back more 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. 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.
U-pick a few marigolds or bring home one of our marigold garlands— not just for their beauty, but for what they represent. 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.
From our farm to your heart — may your altars be full, your memories sweet, your hearts open, and your flowers in full, radiant bloom.
