Visit The Farm

Raised bed of Kent Beauty Oregano

What to do when you're upset about something you can't do a thing about?  Visit The Farm, of course!  The garden is gorgeous this year.  And then the world is right again.   

Coral and peach begonias--they don't look real!

Bear's breechees in bud

By the Artist Peggy

Mama's angels at The Farm :)

Spring at The Farm

 This weekend is The Farm's Spring Open House!  Love these pictures of my mama's work.  

She says The Farm is the best venue ever.  I agree :)

The Artist Peggy at The Farm

A Different Kind of Weekend

This weekend is usually busy with Petals & The Farm, but it's turned out to be a little different this year.  First of all, I took off from work Thursday afternoon and Friday.  Just because.  And it's been great.  I love my day job.  It's full of challenges and too many needs with not enough resources to go around yet it's important and it makes me happy to have the honor to be there.

But lately I've been feeling like I need a day or two off here and there.  So. . . I ran away to The Farm on Thursday afternoon and spent some time with Cheryl and Gail and those cute chickens out in the garden.

The theme for Open House at The Farm was Spring Chickens. . .  or it could have been something about rain-soaked gardens, grey skies, and sweater weather. . . It's rained 4.75 inches in the last 48 hours and I don't know if it broke 50 degrees today.  But it was Open House at The Farm and that's still a good day :)

Out and about today,  I spied this red Ford truck.  Mark is dreaming about a red Ford truck.  But I'm voting for a black one.

 

Not a very good picture, but what do you think about this flower sculpture?  It's pretty reasonably priced--not outrageous for Greenview. Of everything there, it caught my eye.  

And this positively made me laugh out loud--at least seven bumper stickers proclaiming various causes with a license plate that reads "NO DRAMA"!

Tomorrow's forecast is a little warmer but still more rain.  Looking forward to it :)

Handmade by Peggy

 Mama's primitives went to The Farm last weekend and they looked so cute!

 I'm thinking they'll all get new homes for Christmas :)

A Primitive Plot at The Farm

 

Mama's beautiful prims at The Farm. They look right at home :)

Photo Session at The Farm

Betsy LoVeS to take pictures too!

My Friend Grace

Those of you who have been reading here all these years may have heard me mention my friend Grace.  She was the inspiration for this blog and when she asked me to help her with her wedding flowers, she inspired me to go to flower school too.    We don't get together very often, but it's always so nice to see her and catch up.  Recently she visited The Farm for the first time, and guess what?  She loves The Farm too!  Well, that's really not such a surprise.  Most everybody who visits falls in love with it too.  Here's Grace's take on The Farm over on her  blog Grace Uncensored.  Thanks Grace!

Saturday Pumpkin

Red Lime

Mama gave me these seeds to plant. I think they were called Red Lime. Why don't I keep the seed packets? By the time the seeds have sprouted and bloomed, I have always forgotten the name and where they came from. Anyway, I LOVE these! Each one is different. By the way, the flower arranger is from The Farm. Very reasonably priced and perfect for just a few blooms. Made by a local potter too.

Fruit Smoothie

Beautiful, HUGE, orange and red zinnias growing at The Farm.

Sunday Breakfast

featuring blackberries from The Farm. Eric picked these yesterday. He and Gail have been so nice to me. These are without a doubt the nicest blackberries I've ever had! I feel blessed this beautiful Sunday morning.

Saturday

Look a little familiar? This piece was originally done with bright pink silks, but now reworked with The Farm's beautiful dried flowers. Much nicer!

Scene from The Farm

Love this!

Vintage Purses At The Farm

One of my very favorite places of all time. The shop is full of beautiful things right now and the gardens are wonderful as always. If you haven't visited lately, it's time!

Scenes from The Farm

I've been having a GREAT time at The Farm. Have you ever seen such awesome poppies?