February 2021 Newsletter

Greetings from STILL WATERS FARM AND GARDENS!  

This time of year is important for a Flower Farm to get organized and prepared for the upcoming season of blooms. The weather has been wet and cold the first part of 2021, but this has not stopped us from completing the many farm chores that need to be done during winter months. These chores range from cleaning up debris that has gathered throughout the previous year to starting tray upon tray of seeds to be ready for the forthcoming season. One month of 2021 has passed and things are starting to ramp up on the farm. We hope you enjoy this update from our farm and our current offerings.

~STILL WATERS FARM AND GARDENS

Update on Growing Flowers

Our caterpillar tunnels and low tunnels are full of rapidly growing plants that will soon be blooming. The first to appear have been the vibrant Anemones. We are expecting bloom colors in eye-popping shades of Red, Pink, Blue and White. After Anemones, the elegant Ranunculus will be bursting forth. In the field, under low tunnels, our rows of Hardy Annuals are preparing for their turn to be on display. The Hardy’s include Ammi/Dara, Bachelor Buttons, Cerinthe, Dianthus, Larkspur, Nigella and Orlaya. Also expected to arrive soon are the delicate and delightful blooms of Daffodils. The yellow, white and orange colored flowers are sure to brighten up these cloudy gray winter days. Follow us on one of our social media sites - Instagram and Facebook - to see when each of these flowers are in their prime.

Willows Cuttings Ready for Sale

If you are looking for colorful and interesting options for hedges, shrubs or even trees, we have a variety of Unrooted Willows (also known as Salix) cuttings available for sale for a limited time. Our Willows vary from colorful Curly ones to a Pussy Willow with giant catkins. Follow some simple instructions to root them and then transplant once they begin developing leaves.  These are seasonal offerings from January to March.  Choose from the following varieties:

• Burgundy Curly - deep chocolate / merlot color

• Green Curly - green / mocha color

• Red Curly - copper / orange bark color

• Golden Curls - chartreuse green/yellow color

• Traditional Corkscrew

• Pussy Willow - large thumb size catkins

Cuttings are cut fresh to order, 12 inches in length and sold in a bundle of 10. They can be shipped to any of the lower 48 states. Learn more on our online shop.

Current Offerings – Dried Flowers and Bouquet Subscription

For February, we are offering the following products for sale: 

• Dried Flowers – Ammobium, Blackberry Lily, Larkspur, Nigella Pods and Mixed Bouquets

• Fresh Foliages/Branches – Curly Willow and Pussy Willow

• Local Honey - Harvested from our Farm’s Honeybees

If you are looking for a special and charming gift this year, you may want to consider a 2021 Bouquet Subscription. Our Bouquet Subscription features a weekly bouquet filled with locally grown specialty cut flowers from our farm.

Also, if you have an upcoming Special Event/Birthday/Shower or you are searching for a garden inspired source for Wedding Flowers, we offer Custom Floral Design Services as well as DIY Buckets of Blooms and Greenery.

For more information about any of these items, please visit our online shop at www.stillwatersfarmandgardens.com or send us an email at stillwatersfarm@centurylink.net.

Our Story

STILL WATERS FARM AND GARDENS is a family run flower farm and floral design studio situated in the Mountain View community of Catawba County. Our farm offers seasonal specialty cut flowers 🌼, foliages 🌾 and edibles 🌿 to florists, restaurants and supermarkets. We also offer lovely garden style bouquets and arrangements using flowers and greenery carefully selected and harvested fresh from our fields. Our products are available for purchase at our seasonal roadside Farm Stand and online* at www.stillwatersfarmandgardens.com. Though we are growing all year round, our flowers and arrangements are offered beginning in late Winter and ending in late Fall. 

Whether you are looking for a custom arrangement or several buckets of flowers, we look forward to serving your floral needs.

* – Available for delivery in Hickory, NC and surrounding areas