December 3, 2024

**Announcement**

I've decided to close the shed for the rest of the year starting next Wednesday (Dec 11). The good news? Out of deep appreciation for the support of our amazing customers, everything in the farmstand will be 40% off. Paperwhites, cards, holiday cards, tshirts, cocoa, books, balms, etc. I know many of you shop the farmstand the week before Christmas so I hope the savings helps with the schedule change. Just jump on it soon!

Farm life is always busy and slowing down is nearly impossible in the peak growing/harvesting months. Since there's more flexibility in the winter, I'm choosing to slow down and step away from sales for the rest of the month. Our family is in a unique time right now and I don't want to miss it as it will be shifting again in a few weeks. I want to be fully present with my loved ones, our home, and the holidays. The farmstand is a joy, but it takes a lot of time stocking, tidying, opening/closing. It will be a joy I will look forward to again in the new year.

Market bouquet certificate bundles will still be available in our online shop and at checkout you can choose farmstand pickup or list an address to which you'd like them mailed. I'll reach out to you to schedule pickup.

Thank you so much for your support this growing season! We appreciate you!

#holiday #family #farmstand #farm #giftideas #slowdown #nest #recharge #endofseasonsale #flowerfarm

The shed is open with mason jar quarts this morning along with tons of yummy goodies. Dried flowers, candles, chocolates, tea, tshirts, greeting cards and more!

Just a reminder that the farmstand is open 9-6pm in November.

Wishing you as much peace as you can find this weekend.

#fall #flowers #flowerfarm #mums #dahlias #bouquet #farmstand #localflowers #seasonalflowers #november

#fall #flowers #flowerfarm #mums #dahlias #bouquet #farmstand #localflowers #seasonalflowers #november

It looks like rain tomorrow and perhaps rain all week. This feels like it could be the last big day for market bouquets as I hope to rip out all the zinnias this week. It's been a good long run, but they're ready!

The shed will open at 8 today and stay open until 7. It's been restocked with white decorative squash and mini pumpkins. Perfect for adorning with dried florals. 

Thanks, again, for a great summer season! We'll begin to fill the farmstand with more dried bouquets in the next couple of weeks and before we know it, potted paperwhites for the holidays. While we miss the fresh cuts during the winter, we love the coziness of the farmstand during the coldest months and plan to keep it open throughout, with a slight shift in the hours. Stay tuned!

#flowers #flowerfarm #fall #farmstand

Nearly all the leaves are off the big walnut tree which signals it's time for us to turn the page on this summer chapter. We took advantage of the perfect fall weather yesterday and got cracking on more field work. It was the first day in a week that I spent more than two hours outside and it felt great. As my son pulled all the driplines from the field and prepped them for storing, I worked on planting more seedlings for next season's blooms. The turning of the circle. So much to reflect on and so much to look forward to. In every ending there's a new beginning, right?

So what's up in the farmstand?

-It is COLD in the mornings so we will open at 9, but it may be closer to 10 before I get flowers out. Will update in stories when I do.

-Lots of small pumpkins perfect for decorating with florals

-A bit of decorative squash left

-Dried bouquets are slowly beginning to show up

-houseplants, succulents, cacti

-new tshirts

-greeting cards, and other goodies!

Thanks for all your support and understanding as we transition through the seasons!

Oh! Did you see the Northern Lights last night?! It was my first time! I had to reduce the brightness on the photos I captured to see the full spectrum, but it was so exciting. 

#grow #flowers #farm #farmstand #bouquets #localflowers #flowerfarm #dahlias #growdahlias #grownnotflown #seasonal #pnwflowers #hockinsonwa

"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are."

C.S. Lewis

I believe this with all of my heart. Let's choose to see beauty and love and hope and community.

Yesterday was one of the most beautiful days in weeks. The energy exchange at the farmers market was really invigorating. So many great conversations, so much love. Thank you, all. Next Thursday is the last market of the regular season and I'm going to savor it. 

For today, the farmstand is FULL! 

-Market bouquets

-Arrangements in glass

-Ranunculus corms

-Chappelle Farms Honey

-Eggs 

-Soap, salve, etc (@portlandbeebalm)

-Barn Dog tshirts ($10 sale)

-greeting cards

-cacti, succulents, a few house plants (I couldn't resist)

-Free books (and still a couple Christmas cactus cuttings-thank you to the sweet friend who gifted them to the community space) Walking in to see plant cuttings/starts makes my heart burst! 💓

I'm looking forward to an amazing weekend. Remember, market bouquets will be available today and tomorrow (Fri/Sat) and Sunday and Monday's availability is uncertain as I'm relying on others to run the farmstand. Perhaps by-the-stem offerings? 

Stay tuned and thank you all so much for your support. You fill my cup!

#flowers #community #farm #grow #gratitude

We had a few messages this weekend asking if we'll have flowers this week and Yep! We're open daily with flowers from 8-8pm until at least first frost. 

The question is, as always, when will first frost hit? 

In 2019 is happened as early as Oct 9.

In 2020 it was Oct 21.  In 2021, Oct 11. In 2022, it was Nov 8. Last year it was Oct 26. 

Sooooo... Maybe we have 6-10 weeks left for fresh field flowers? After that we'll transition to other things...

It's going to be warm this week and I'm looking forward to it! We still have seeds to collect, fruit to ripen, beds to prep, and flowers to harvest. 

Have a great week, friends, and maybe I'll bump into some of you in the farmstand!

-Sarah

#grow #flowers #farm #bouquets #harvest #farmstand #flowerfarm #seasons #summerflowers #pnwflowers #clarkcountywa #vanwa #hockinsonwa

Farmstand restocked at 1pm. There are three colorways and there are oodles of market bouquets available. I promise not to let them sell out today.

Open til 8

Cheers!

#friday #flowers #flowerfarm #farmstand #vanwa #vancouverwa

The farmstand makes me happy and I'm so glad to be home filling it again. If you haven't been here in a couple of weeks, there's one small change. We've moved straight bunches of blooms to the left as you enter the stand, just behind the door. The allows more room on the main table for market bouquets. We are stocked up! We have bouquets in soft blushy lime palatte and in energizing brights.

Eggs are in the cooler, honey on the shelf, greeting cards refreshed. Open 8-8

Our market bouqs are $25 or 2/$45. For those who bought the 20-pack of market bouq certs, remember you get 20% off all non-flower farmstand purchases. Soap, eggs, cards, chocolates, tshirts, etc.

Wishing you all a smooth start to your week.

#flowers #farmstand #flowerfarm #localflowers #pnwflowers

When I started seeding sunflowers in the tunnel at 7am yesterday, I didn't think I would be buying a plane ticket at 2 pm, hopping on a plane to Texas at 4pm, taking a dog to the vet at 8am in Houston and jumping in a rental car at 10am (8am Wa time) to drive the dog to Washington State. But here we are.

 Some have asked about the background on the Texas dog and our trip down here last night. Our oldest son had been seeing an extremely thin stray dog around the rugby stadium in Houston for about a week. He was eventually able to lure him with water and get him in the car. No collar but chipped. They found the owner and the owner no longer wanted due to no longer having an adequate environment for him and surrendered to my son. We contacted numerous rescues, shelters, and community members. I spent nearly 9 hours making calls and sending messages. No spots to take him as rescues are overwhelmed. Shelters would not guarantee he wouldn't be euthanized and a few people in Houston rescue told us he most likely would be. Son had to move today (out of state) and had nowhere to place him. Soo...here we are. 

Son's flight out was at 10am today. I bought tickets at 2pm yesterday when I realized it was our last chance to make it down there before our son's flight. We flew out at 4pm. Landed at 1am. Rented a car. Got to hotel at 2am. Asleep by 3. Dropped son at the airport at 10 and hit the road for Washington State. 

This boy had been lost and running for at least three weeks. He is the sweetest boy and I am so proud of my son and his teammates for their big hearts, for taking him in and caring for him. So grateful for Texas rescue heroes who have to deal with the overpopulation crisis in Texas day in and day out. It must feel like a never ending battle and it takes true heart and grit to manage it. They are angels.

A big shoutout to Shelle of @luckycowranchand Rescue who helped us get to the finish line with this guy. The timing on this was impeccable. She is a saint!

Also many thanks to @pearlandcrc for being there and seeing this boy at just the right time. What an amazing staff!

We may have an adopter in Washington but in the meantime we will provide whatever he needs. Lots of love, rest, and nourishment.

Shed will be open today. The farm helpers are working and keeping it all going but will not be making market bouquets. We will not be at the Salmon Creek Farmers Market tomorrow but will be next week. 

Sarah

#dogs #flowers #rescuedogsofinstagram #texasdogs

Our farmstand is still open 8am-8pm for fresh local flowers during the growing season. I've just been too busy to update the website. Oops!

You can also find us at the Salmon Creek Farmers Market at Legacy Hospital every Thursday from 11-3 through the first week of October.

Thanks for all the support, friends!

Loading up for the Salmon Creek Farmers Market. We will be overflowing with blooms! All planted, tended, harvested, and arranged on our tiny farm at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Hockinson, Wa. We absolutely love what we do and we can't wait to share this weeks flowers with you!

Our booth is just to the right of the main doors as you're walking into the hospital. Come say hi to Alec! I'll be there to set up as usual but SURPRISE! I just found out my mom and aunt are coming into town to stay with us so I will be rushing back to the farm to tidy the house. Eep! I'm rarely in the house this season and it shows! 

So, come give Alec a chat. We are so grateful to have such a joyful friend slinging flowers. He's quite the pro!

Oh! And the farmstand is stocked with market bouquets and some dahlia bunches.

Wishing you a lovely day!

#flowers #farm #farmersmarket #flowerfarm #summerflowers #locallygrown #vanwa #vancouverwa #ascfg #slowflowers #barndogflowerfarm

Tuesday in the farmstand. Loads of market bouquets! We opened at 7am to let our customers beat the heat. 

What's in the farmstand today?

-Market bouquets $25 or 2/$45

-Dahlia bunches heatwave special $20 or 2/$35

-Sunflower bunch $15 or 2/$25

-Eggs $6

-Cabbage $5

-Lettuce $3

-Honey $7-10

-Shirts, canvas totes, greeting cards, and more!

Open daily until 8pm we will also be at:

•Salmon Creek Farmers Mrkt, Thursday July 11 11-3pm

•Hockinson Blueberry Fest, Saturday July 13 10-1pm

We're off to the Salmon Creek Farmers Market at Legacy Hospital @salmoncreekfarmersmark. Come visit our booth and say hi to our good (and courageous) friend Alec. I can't thank him enough for jumping right in to help today. There are so many amazing and hard working vendors at the market and you're sure to find lots of yummy stuff!

Market is from 11-3!

#farmers #farmersmarket #flowerfarm #flowers #localflowers #pnwflowers #vancouverwa #vanwa #salmoncreekfarmersmarket #farmersmarketflowers #grow #farm

It's a lovely Friday and the flowerstand is full! Mason jar bouquets, peony bundles, market bouquets, and peonies in vases. 

A reminder that all the peony bundles on the green metal table are reserved for our Friday subscribers, but there are tons of others to choose from.

There are flowers in the roadside stand today to make way for subscriptions in the shed, please remember to pull through the gate and park on the gravel pad next to the brown shed  to keep the driveway clear.

Thanks so much for your support and for following along!

#flowers #clarkcountywa #vanwa #vancouver #hockinson #hockinsonwa #flowerfarm #peonies #peony

As I filled the farmstand this Memorial Day morning, this quote from Elie Wiesel was on my mind. While not a day of celebration, but reverence and gratitude, I hold onto the belief that we honor the dead best by treating the living well.

"Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future." -Elie Wiesel

Be gentle with one another.

❤️

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