April On The Farm
The Fields Are Finally Starting to Bloom
The cooler temperatures have been perfect for our colder-loving flowers like ranunculus, poppies, tulips, and peonies. The Early Spring subscription bouquets were packed with these beauties!
As the days grow longer, we're seeing the field transition from bud to bloom with agrostemma, baptisia, columbine, peonies, and campanula. The pansies are starting to stretch tall, and soon we'll be able to use them in bouquets as well.
The dahlias are also making their way up. We leave the tubers in the ground over the winter, mulching them well. As the soil warms up, they begin to grow, giving us an early gauge for planting other warm-weather varieties—and the earliest possible blooms.
Though we’re seeing great progress with the dahlias, not everything has emerged yet. The cooler temperatures in March and early April have extended the spring. Because of this slower pace, we’ve decided to delay our tuber sale until June, aligning it with the Ag & Art event and our Dahlia Workshop. This will still give everyone plenty of time to grow them for fall blooms.
Spring to Summer Subscription Still Open!
There are still a few spots left for our Spring to Summer subscription season, which begins in just 10 days. The cut-off for signing up is 4/27/25. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, consider gifting a subscription! Here’s the link if you're interested.
Photo: Karen Bickley
Peony Class Recap
We hosted our first Growing Peonies in the South class last weekend. It was so much fun having passionate gardeners at the farm. We covered everything from selecting the right varieties to proper growing and care techniques for these long-lived beauties. The class sold out quickly, and unfortunately, we can't squeeze another session into our schedule this year. However, we've set up a waiting list and will poll interested folks early next spring to determine how many sessions to offer. Click here to join the waiting list.
Next Up: Ag & Art 2025
Our big open house is part of the Richland County Ag & Art Tour, happening June 7th & 8th. This free event showcases a variety of farms and artisans across the county. We’ll have both guided and self-directed tours, as well as farm-fresh bouquets, garden plants, and flower bulbs available for purchase. We hope you’ll stop by the farm! For more information, visit the Ag & Art Tour website.
Dahlia Workshop – June 18 or 21 (10 am to Noon)
Interested in growing dahlias? Join us for our on-farm Dahlia Workshop! Whether you want to grow them in your garden or in pots, this hands-on class covers everything you need to know. We’ll start with a presentation, then take a walk through our dahlia beds, and demonstrate techniques to help you grow the best blooms. Registration is open, and the deadline to sign up is June 15th. Sign up here!