The peonies have arrived—and they never disappoint. Today’s featured peony is Gardenia. It is a very early bloomer but produces over a longer window than many. It’s 5 inch double blooms are some of the largest.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the peony class this past week. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with people who truly appreciate these plants, especially learning how to grow them well in the South.

Spring to Summer Subscriptions — Still Available

As we move out of peony season and into summer blooms, we still have a few spots available in our Spring to Summer bouquet subscriptions.

This season includes some of our most productive weeks—lisianthus, sunflowers, zinnias, and early dahlias—when the field really starts to hit its stride.

These deliveries begin in early May and wrap up by the end of June. Need something special for mom? This might be the thing!

Learn more about our subscriptions

Dahlia Tuber + Plant Sale — May 2

Our annual dahlia tuber and plant sale is May 2, and dahlia tuber pre-orders are now open. Pre-ordering is the best way to secure your dahlia selections, as quantities are limited.

Shop Dahlias

We’ll also have a selection of companion plants for cutting gardens—available at the sale only (not available for pre-order). The list is shown at the bottom of this post.

Dahlia tubers can be pre-ordered and shipped; companion plants are sold locally on May 2 only.

On-Farm Dahlia Workshop

We’ll also be hosting our annual on-farm dahlia workshop on May 16th, focused on what actually works in our climate. We’ll cover planting, spacing, managing heat, and timing for strong fall blooms.

Details and Registration

Thanks for all your support of our little farm. I hope to see you at the farm in May,

Linda

P.S. Here’s the Plant List for the May 2nd Plant Sale

These are plants that are intended for cutting. All things that we grow and use in our bouquet subscriptions and special orders. Our supplies are limited. If you are looking for things to add to your cutting garden or are thinking of starting a cutting garden, all of these grow well in our climate.