Emily is particularly fond of tulips, which led her to experiment with forcing the early blooming of these iconic harbingers of spring. This allowed her to extend her growing season and bring beauty to her community during the long New England winters. Though she grows a wide range of annuals, perennials, and foliage on her property, it’s her penchant for forcing tulips that has earned her acclaim—and quite a following. The entrepreneur coaxes the buds to begin blooming in January rather than mid-May, which is typical for Vermont gardens.