Hi All,
We have a lot in store for you this holiday season! From bulbs to greens to bulb gardens, we have tried to incorporate all of your requests into our new holiday season offerings. Everything will be available starting on December 1. You may go ahead and order on the website to reserve your purchases. This year, we are offering delivery in our standard delivery area for $12. Delivery zip codes are the same as the ones we use for our bouquet subscriptions: 29201, 29204, 29205,29206,29209, 29016, 29045, 29169, 29223, 29229. Select from “shipping” and “pick-up” options at checkout.
While we did offer shipping for our spring bulbs (and will offer shipping again for our summer bulbs), we are not going to ship during the holiday season. Amaryllis are cold sensitive and since we are just getting started with shipping, we don’t want to risk having bulbs arrive damaged or frozen. Hopefully we will be able to do this next year. For now, help us find homes for all these beautiful bulbs in the Columbia area!
Read on to learn what is coming available.
Amaryllis Bulbs
Here is our selection of bulbs. When you get on the website, you will notice that the prices vary. This has to do with the size of the bulb. A 28-30 cm bulb is a standard size and will have one stem (possibly two) with multiple blooms on it. 30-32 cm bulbs have 2 stems with multiple blooms. This year we have included some of the largest bulbs available, size 36-38cm. These can have 3 or 4 stems and are a show of their own. Naturally, larger bulbs are more expensive since they take longer to grow. Prices range from $16-$27 per bulb.
When selecting your bulbs, consider how you want to display them. The container size and the visual effect can mean that you want several smaller bulbs or a large one.
Not every bulb shown here will bloom in time for Christmas. We will have a few that do, but many will take time to grow into their magnificence so that you can enjoy them during the winter days to come.
If you have any questions about any of these varieties, feel free to email me or come to our open house on December 2nd and let us help you.
Paperwhite Bulbs
We offer lightly scented paperwhites. The variety is ‘Nazareth’, also sometimes called ‘Nir’. See photo below, left, for the bloom. These bulbs are the largest available at 17-18 cm. The photo below on the right compares a standard daffodil bulb and the paperwhite. This means that they send up multiple flowering stems in a single bulb. Another great show. I am very excited to have them for you.
Priced at 5 bulb pack for $12.
Greenery Bouquets
We will also be offering our greenery bouquets again this year. Even if you have an artificial tree, like we do, its great to have the scent of winter greenery in the house. These can also be used for porch pots and swags outside. Deck the halls! These are $25
Potted Bulbs and Gift Kits
We have items potted up and ready to give or to use to decorate your home. Complete forcing kits are available for those who are travelling during the holidays and need to start theirs growing on their own schedule.
Holiday Open House
On Saturday, December 2nd, we will have our holiday open house. In addition to the items mentioned above, we will have bulbs potted up for gift giving and/or to decorate your home. Here are a few examples of what we will have, and another update will come out closer to the event.
Our Paperwhite Santa Tin (left) is a great gift for book club, teaches, church groups or others. $12 each. If you are ordering a number of these, please allow one week for delivery.
An amaryllis bulb planted in a birch pot, ready for its new home. $32 and up, depending on the bulb.
The website shop will be available by Wednesday 11/8 at noon.
We are looking forward to the excitement of the holidays and more time with friends and loved ones. We are working diligently this week, with lots of help, to get the majority of our spring planting done. Then we take a break through Thanksgiving. Horray!
We are so thankful for each of you who have supported our farm in some way. We appreciate your business and the honored to serve our community.
Wishing You Joy,
Linda