Cut Flowers
We are excited to grow these exquisite beauties from Dawn Creek Farm again. They will be available to you in our u-pick flower garden!Why do we love these zinnias so much? Last year we donated to the Dawn Creek Farm zinnia breeding program and got our hands on a handful of these elusive seeds. Everything was going smoothly with our first batch of seedling starts. However, disaster struck when our house caught fire resulting in the loss of all the seedlings. Fortunately, the remaining half of the seed packet survived the blaze and the hundreds of gallons of water that were poured into our home!In early June, I sowed the surviving seeds directly into the garden and they flourished! The Zinnias grew to almost 5’ tall and continually bloomed all the way through our first frost in October. Amidst all the stress of dealing with the aftermath of a house fire, I was able to find a bit of respite every time I laid eyes on these spectacular blooms and all the accompanying butterflies that visited the zinnia patch.
Our u-pick flower garden offers an opportunity for a little self care. Escape the everyday monotony and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. Enjoy our serene setting overlooking the Virginia mountains while picking the perfect bouquet to brighten your home. Every time you spot your bouquet of fresh tulips sitting on your kitchen table it will instantly elevate your mood.
We planted hundred of tulips this year in an assortment of colors and varieties for you to enjoy, take home, or gift to a loved one. Tulips bloom for just a few short weeks so don’t delay your visit. Book Your Visit Today
A beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers is the easiest way to bring a burst of joy into the home. Nothing dampens that joy like droopy flowers the next day. Extending the vase life of fresh cut flowers can be achieved with a few simple steps.
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Trim stems, at an angle, to desired length.
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Arrange in vase and feed with flower food.
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Remove all foliage below the water line.
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Trim stems and freshen water every other day.
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Remove spent flowers.
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Keep away from fruits, heat, and direct sunlight.
This summer, almost on a whim I planted a small flower garden. For the first time in my life I grew flowers, from seed no less! I planted several varieties...
