A rare, long fall is upon us, and there is so much beauty to behold. The quality of the light this time of year seems to make all the colors more vivid. It's a wonderful time to be outdoors, and we're enjoying every minute of it.
I'm taking a quick break to spend time with a friend, but wanted to share a few farm updates and some opportunities to enjoy the last flowers of the season.
November Chrysanthemums Are Magnificent!
I am not exaggerating when I say the chrysanthemums are magnificent this year. What the heat took away during dahlia season, it seems to have given back to the mums. Wow!
We've had requests for additional pickup opportunities, so we've added two dates to our November bouquet offerings. Here's the full schedule:
Home or Office Delivery
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 24 — just in time for Thanksgiving!
Farm Pickup
Wednesday, November 18, 10 am–noon
Monday, November 23, 1–3 pm
Our heirloom chrysanthemums are putting on quite a show, with an incredible variety of colors and bloom forms. We have plenty of beautiful flowers to share, whether you're treating yourself, surprising a friend, or bringing fresh flowers to your Thanksgiving gathering.
Find Us at the Blythewood Holiday Market — November 21
We'll be at the Blythewood Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, from 10 am to 3 pm.
We'll have fresh mixed chrysanthemum bouquets as well as bundles of individual varieties, so you can choose your favorites and enjoy these beautiful flowers however you like. No preorder needed — just stop by and see what's blooming!
We're also hoping to have our jumbo amaryllis bulbs available at the market, although we're still waiting for confirmation of their arrival. We'll share an update as soon as the bulbs arrive and our online amaryllis shop is ready to open.
Come by and say hello. We'd love to see you!
2027 Bouquet Subscriptions Open November 16!
Photo: Jane Smith
We're excited to announce that 2027 bouquet subscriptions will be available to order beginning Monday, November 16.
Enjoy fresh, locally grown flowers delivered to your home or office throughout the growing season. And with the holidays approaching, a flower subscription makes a wonderful gift — something beautiful to look forward to long after the decorations are packed away.
Some of you have already sent checks before the shop has even opened! We are so grateful for your enthusiasm and your continued support of our mission to bring more locally grown flowers into Columbia homes and businesses.
Mark your calendar for November 16. Order one for yourself, and consider giving one as a gift!
Last Call for Spring-Blooming Corms — 25% Off
For the gardeners in the group, this is your last opportunity to purchase our anemone and ranunculus corms, now 25% off.
November is planting time here in South Carolina, and these beautiful spring bloomers are well worth the effort. A little work now will bring a wonderful reward when spring arrives.
Meanwhile, Back at the Farm...
We're almost finished planting for the early spring season. The ranunculus and tulips are scheduled to go into place the week before Thanksgiving, bringing us one step closer to another beautiful spring.
After that, we'll take a little time to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends.
There is still so much beauty to enjoy before the year ends, and we're grateful to share it with you.
Thank you for supporting our little flower farm!
Linda