Monday, December 9, 2013

Warm Thoughts!!

Brrr...it's cold out there!!
 
We thought the sight of this beautiful plant
blooming in our greenhouse
might warm you up a bit!
 
A gorgeous Australian wildflower...
Sturt's Desert Pea!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's been a busy few weeks out here on the Flower Farm...
 
preparations for the 2014 growing season started long before
 
the 2013 season even ended!
 
Amazing surprises ahead!
 
We are grateful to be blessed by each one of you!
 
Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Firing Up The Grill!

We're firing up the grill under the shade trees
for lunch and refreshments to
benefit the Crisis Center!
 
The shop is bursting with beautiful designs
and delightful treasures,
the fall bloomers are getting ready
to put on their show,
the gardens are in their glory
and the hummingbirds
are dancing everywhere!
 
We are honored
to share our
'labor of love'
with you this weekend!
 
Friday and Saturday 9 to 5
Sunday 10 to 4
 
Can't wait to see you!

The Great Pumpkin!

The Great Pumpkin has arrived!
 
Let the festivities begin!
 
Our Fall Open House begins tomorrow!
 
Friday and Saturday 9 to 5
 
Sunday 10 to 4

Friday, August 23, 2013

Preparations!

Fall Open House
preparations are under way...
with a little extra supervision!
 
September 6, 7 and 8th!
 
Friday and Saturday 9 to 5
Sunday 10 to 4
 
Lots of unexpected treasures!

Friday, August 2, 2013

Fall Open House September 6, 7 and 8!

We've enjoyed giving you a little glimpse
into the gardens this week!
 
Our Fall Open House is
September 6, 7 and 8...
but your visits are always welcome
by appointment
from 9 to 4 daily!
 
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Garden Angels

It's a common occurence for our visitors
 
to report an angel sighting
 
in this garden!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Our 'Newest' Outdoor Room...

Our visitors love the 'new' granary...
 
and all the wonderful treasures inside!

Monday, July 29, 2013

A Little Tour...

Can't resist sharing some of the beautiful sights
in the gardens
with you this week!
 
Enjoy the tour!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Growing Love...

An incredible morning spent with some of our favorite kids
and their amazing moms!
 
A reminder that the most special thing
we grow in these gardens...
is love!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Another Beauty!!

Another beautiful bloom
to share with our visitors!
 
Pachystachys lutea...aka...Yellow Shrimp Plant!
 
If you are finding yourself in need
of a little 'Flower Power'....
remember your visits are always welcome
by appointment
from 9 to 4 daily!
 
Lots of new treasures in the shop...
and gorgeous blooms in the gardens!

Friday, June 14, 2013

If I Needed a Reason...

If someone were to ask my reason
for getting out of bed this morning...
 
this would be it!!
 
The rose garden is coming into full bloom!!
 
It's hard to believe there could be
so many blooms,
 
so much color
 
and amazing fragrance
 
in one place!!!
 


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Wow!!

There are many beautiful Iris in our gardens...
but this one is definitely a favorite!!
Wow!!

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Whew!!

Whew!!
 
Over 150 container gardens planted...
and we've simply lost count of the number
of annuals planted in the gardens!
 
Just in time to welcome Peony season!
 
These blooming beauties
are destined
for the Freeze Dry machine!
 
Can't wait to create some
beautiful designs with them!

Friday, May 17, 2013

It's Official!!

Grateful to celebrate a productive week in the gardens
with a little Air Therapy!
 
The growing season has officially arrived
on the Nebraska Prairie!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Smiles!

These smiles say it all!
 
Congratulations Dodge County 4-H'ers for doing such a great job
at our container gardening workshop!
 
Good luck at the fair!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

By Request...

By request!!!
 
We have received lots of calls and emails
asking us to be open this weekend...
 
so we've added some new treasures...
 
and will be open May 10, 11 and 12!!!
 
Friday 9 to 4
Saturday 12 to 4
Sunday 11 to 4
 
Love all this celebrating!!!
 


Monday, May 6, 2013

Thank You!

Thank you for joining us for our Spring Open House...
even though it felt more like winter!
 
A big hug and thank you to our amazing friends and neighbors
who worked so hard
in the shop and greenhouse
and brought such delicious food to us
and the TLC Bistro!
 
We are grateful for your generous donations
to the Crisis Center!
 
We are all blessed by your love and support!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Our Celebration Starts Tomorrow!!

Spring Open House this weekend!!
 
Mother Nature seems to be feeling a bit cranky...so we're just going to celebrate without her!!
Poor thing...she's going to miss out on all the fun!!
 
Once you step inside our shop and greenhouse you'll completely forget about being dressed
in winter gear...and we're moving lunch and refreshments to benefit the Crisis Center
into the warm indoors!!
 
Don't forget to leave a bid on this gorgeous vintage stove...the entire sale price will be donated
to the Crisis Center and it would make a great addition to your outdoor kitchen!!
 
Lots of new plants and treasures!!  We'll have Mother Nature...and your garden...
smiling again soon!!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Our Spring Celebration!!!

Are you ready to see where Spring has been hiding???
 
Join us this weekend as we celebrate the start of the growing season with our Spring Open House...
Friday and Saturday 9 to 4 and Sunday 10 to 4!!!
 
The greenhouse and shop are bursting with blooms...
and we are starting to see some beautiful sights in the landscape!!!
 
So many new treasures and ideas!!!  Don't miss this one!!!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day!

What a beautiful way to celebrate Earth Day!
 
The sun might not be shining in the sky...but it sure feels like it's shining in our greenhouse
with all the beautiful blooms!
 
This Starsister Scarlet and Yellow Dahlia is absolutely gorgeous!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Blooms!!

Another beautiful bloom in the greenhouse!
 
Purslane 'Duet Rose'...a gorgeous heat and drought tolerant plant...
 
with edible flowers!!!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Spring???

Spring is really here...
 
it's just hiding in our greenhouse right now!!!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Are You Ready For Some Color?

Are you ready for some color?
 
Our Spring Open House is just a month away!!
 
So many new treasures to share with you!!
 
May 3, 4 and 5!!

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Happy Easter!

What a special day to celebrate the season's first bloom in our gardens!
 
Happy Easter, everyone!

Friday, March 29, 2013

It Must Be Spring...

It must be Spring...
 
the Praying Mantis egg sacks are hatching in the greenhouse!!
 


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Garden Angel...

Today's 'to do' list includes a new outfit for the Garden Angel!
 
She's going to be 'pretty in pink' this year!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

First Day of Spring!!

First day of spring 2012...the tulips, daffodils and flowering trees were in full bloom!
 
The first day of spring 2013 sure looks a little different, doesn't it?

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Another Sign of Spring!!

Another sign of spring!!
 
The trees were filled with Robins yesterday...
let the nest building begin!!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Veggie Garden...

Doing some dreaming and planning for the veggie garden this week!
 
These beautiful 'Jade' Green Beans are definitely part of that plan!
 
'Jade' is a long and tender gourmet type bean...and it's heat tolerant, too!
Even in last year's heat and drought it kept producing...and producing...and producing!
 
Check out your favorite seed catalogs for this one!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

A Promise...

A promise that spring really is coming...
with a sneak peek behind our doors!!
 
Perfectly preserved and freeze dried blooms...
all harvested from our gardens!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

More Dreaming...

Spring officially arrives...
in exactly one month!!
 
Can't wait for the sweet scent of beautiful blooms in the gardens!!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Yikes!!!!

Sooo...we have all heard the forecast!
Join us this week as we do a little dreaming!!

Monday, February 11, 2013

The Good Guys...

'Cryptolaemus Montrouzieri'
 
The newest member of our beneficial insect program.
You just never know what will be delivered to our door!!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Working With Mother Nature...

We greet each growing season knowing it will be filled with joys...
and challenges, too!!
 
One of this year's challenges could be persisting drought conditions...
so we have made some wise choices to insure blooms and butterflies!!
 
Lantana is one of those plants that thrives in the heat and attracts butterflies!!
 
You are going to love the great collection of plants we have to share with you...
including those unusual plants we all love to show off in our gardens!!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Grand Plans...

The calendar says January...
and yes, it's still winter...
but we have been making grand plans for the spring season
since...oh...September!!
 
Spring Open House!!
May 3, 4 and 5!!
 
 
You don't want to miss this one!!