Welcome & Wonder

Why We Grow: The Heart Behind Flaming Acres

“He has made everything beautiful in its time…” – Ecclesiastes 3:11

At Flaming Acres, the rows of dahlias stretching toward the Idaho sky are more than flowers—they are prayers planted in soil. Each stem, each bloom, each tuber tucked quietly underground carries the weight of something far greater than color and form. They carry intention. They carry hope. They carry heart.

People often ask us why we’ve chosen this path—why we’ve poured ourselves into this quiet corner of the world, why we grow thousands of dahlias, and why we’re inviting others to follow the journey. The answer isn’t just botanical. It’s spiritual.

We grow because we believe beauty matters.In a world that often feels rushed, heavy, or chaotic, beauty is not a luxury—it’s a balm. A reminder that there is still wonder, still color, still awe to be found. We grow flowers not just for their petals, but for their power to lift a weary heart, to stir gratitude, to whisper of a Creator who delights in splendor and detail.

We grow because this is our offering.

Flaming Acres isn’t just a farm—it’s a love letter to the God who gave us hands to plant and eyes to see. It’s our way of pointing heavenward through the work of the earth. Every bloom is a testimony to His creativity.

Every visitor we hope to welcome one day will be greeted not just with flowers, but with the spirit of hospitality that says, “You’re seen. You’re welcome. You belong.”

We grow because legacy matters.This farm is a gift we’re building for future generations—our children, our grandchildren, and all those who might one day walk these paths and see what beauty looks like when it’s cultivated with love and faith. It’s slow work. Messy work. Holy work. And we wouldn’t trade it for anything.

We grow because God planted this dream in us.And we are simply the stewards—watering, weeding, watching in wonder as it blooms beyond what we imagined.

Debra Flaming

(Flaming Acres Dahlias)