We’ve been growing lavender my whole life so I know a thing or two about this lovely flower! Few plants are as beloved as lavender. With its fragrant blooms, silvery foliage, and ability to attract bees and butterflies, lavender is one of the hardest-working plants in the garden. Whether you want fresh bouquets, dried bundles, culinary herbs, or pollinator-friendly landscaping, lavender is a beautiful and rewarding addition. Choosing the Right Lavender Not all lavender is the same. Different...

Hands down our favorite flower on the farm! And they will make the perfect perennial flower to join your landscape. We have thousands of peony plants on the farm. An obsession? Maybe. But these flowers get better every single year. Let’s go over how to grow and care for your peony. Especially in our area of western North Carolina. Peony are long lived perennials. You plant these once and your children’s children should be enjoying those same peony! And they get better and better with age!...

If you’ve ever seen a bouquet of ranunculus, you know why people fall in love with them. Their layers of delicate petals look almost like roses, and they bloom in some of the most beautiful and bright colors of spring when we all are craving flowers. So let’s dig into how to grow these spring divas! Ranunculus actually grow very well in the Mills River area when planted at the right time . Ranunculus thrive in cool weather , which makes them perfect for early spring blooms in our region....