June on The Farm
June was filled with activity at the farm. Thanks to all who came out for the Ag+Art Tour. We had over 300 visitors and our artisans had so much interesting work to share. We enjoyed seeing old friends and made some new ones too.
Photo: Karl Lindquist
We also held our Growing Dahlias class. We enjoyed a very enthusiastic group of gardeners wanting to hone their skills. I feel confident that they will be growing beautiful dahlias in their gardens.
It does my heart good to have fellow flower lovers at the farm. It is always great to see the enthusiasm people have for what we do.
Dahlia Linda’s Baby
We also had plenty of bed prep and planting work to have blooms for late summer and fall. We’ve added some new beds so that we can have more flowers available. We’ve planted quite a few more heirloom chrysanthemums this year and another 250 dahlia tubers. We do a second planting in almost every bed each year so that we can have flowers over 3 seasons.
There is still room in our Late Summer to Fall subscription, so if you want to have flowers at home or at your office weekly or bi-weekly in September and October, you can sign up here.
Schedule Change
We’ve decided not to hold the “Summer Garden” classes in July and August. The extra warm temperatures are not conducive to making this a pleasant experience for everyone. We will see how things look in September.
Here’s hoping that you are enjoying your summer. Happy 4th!,
Best,
Linda
It's Ag and Art Weekend and Our Dahlia Growing Workshop is Coming Up Too
AG and ART weekend has arrived!
The Ag and Art Tour of Richland County is this weekend. We are a host farm and are looking forward to having visitors out between 9 am and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. I will be doing guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm each day. You are also free to stroll through the flower field on your own.
This year we will have a few plants and some dahlia tubers for sale along with our market bouquets.
Market Bouquets $20
Dahlia Tubers $10
Brown Eyed Susans $5
Agastache $5
Lemon Basil $2.50
There are also some very interesting artisans coming out to show their talents. They will also have items available for sale, so be sure to leave room in your vehicle for take home items!
It looks like we will have great weather this weekend, so we hope you can find the time to come by!
Growing Dahlias – On Farm workshop
Registration for this class is now open on our website.
If you want to add something to your garden that produces an abundance of flowers, consider dahlias. Now is a great time to get them started in the Midlands. Come learn what is involved in growing your own during our on-farm class.
Class is held from 10 am - 12 noon on either Wednesday June 19th or Saturday June 22nd
Choose the date that you want to attend when you sign up. Registration deadline is June 15th.
The training begins with a presentation, followed by a walkthrough of the dahlia beds on the farm, including a demonstration of some of the growing techniques that will make your dahlias produce their best blooms.
What we will cover :
Dahlia classifications and Variety selection considerations, Growing conditions, Planting, Tending, Common Pests and Diseases, Harvesting, and After Season Care
Here’s what you’ll take home:
A handout of the material covered
Two dahlia tubers from our farm stock to plant in your own garden
Maximum attendees per class is 10. Students must be 18 years or older to participate. No refunds after registering, but transfers of your seat to a friend are encouraged if you cannot attend.
We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel in case of severe weather or illness. Students will get as much advanced notice as possible. Refunds will be issued if Purple Tuteur Farm decides to cancel a class.
That about wraps it up for today. Flowers are a joy in our lives. We thank you for supporting our efforts to get them out to the community.
Best,
Linda
Happenings at the Farm
It’s Ag and Art Week for Richland and Lexington Counties!
We are busy getting things ready for our annual open house as part of the Richland County Ag and Art Tour. If you have wanted to see the farm, don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity. This event is free to the public and no tickets are required.
The Tour hours are 10 am to 4 pm Saturday June 11 and 1pm to 5 pm Sunday June 12. Find more information at https://www.agandarttour.com/
As far as our farm is concerned, here is the information on artisans and activities. We look forward to seeing you!
Purple Tuteur Farm
787 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
Open both Saturday and Sunday
Come see our field with seasonal flowers in bloom. We offer scheduled tours of our operation and self-guided tours are also available. We will have bouquets and some plants for sale during the tour.
Restroom facility on-site
Guided tours at 11 and 3 on Saturday and at 2 on Sunday. Self-guided tours all day.
Artisans on Site:
Ellen Yaghjian, copper sculptor ellenyaghjian.com (both days)
Molly Creek Soap Company , soaps, lotions and cleaning products www.mollycreeksoapco.etsy.com (both days)
5 Miles West - wood working; charcuterie boards, trays facebook page @5MilesWest (Saturday only)
The Flavor Station - ice cream creations www.theflavorstation.net (Saturday only)
Luke Moore - Musician (not acoustic, but soft rock) (Saturday 1- 3 pm) facebook @lukemooremusic99
Late Summer Subscriptions
Our current subscription season wraps up in late July and it is sold out. Some of you have been asking about the next subscription season, so here’s the scoop:
The Late Summer subscription season goes from August 23 until October 7. We will offer 6 weeks (weekly) with deliveries on Tuesday or Friday for $210. We use a 7-week delivery period in case you need to skip a week. The website update is ready now. Use this link to get more detail and/or to order:
https://www.purpletuteur.com/subscription-information
Fall Bulb Sales
We will have Ranunculus and Anemone for sale again this year the last two weeks of October. Plant these in November for beautiful early spring blooms.
Amaryllis and Paperwhite swill also be for sale again this year during November and early December.
More detail on these as their time approaches.
Final Thoughts
As always, we are grateful for your support and encouragement. We couldn’t do it without you. Wishing you a fun-filled summer!
Linda
The Richland County Ag+Art Tour is Just a Week Away!
If you’ve ever wanted to see the farm, we have an opportunity for you. We are usually open to the public by appointment only but next weekend, we are opening to the public as part of the Richland County Ag+Art Tour!
Hours are June 12th from 10 am to 4 pm and June 13th from 1 pm to 5 pm
A Little About Ag+Art
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop. During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food and flowers come from, watch artists in action, purchase their works and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 35,000 visitors participating since 2012.
This is the second year for the tour in Richland County. As a member of the planning committee, I am thrilled to see it happen again in 2021.
What is Happening at Purple Tuteur Farm during the Ag+Art Tour
Agriculture
Photo: Karen Bickley
Guided Tour of the farm Saturday June 12 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Guided Tour of the farm Sunday June 13 at 2:00 pm
Self-guided Tours all weekend
"Ask a Master Gardener" booth. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer basic gardening questions all weekend
We will have mixed bouquets from the garden available for sale along with a few plants.
Art
We have a wonderful group of artisans that will be sharing their talent with us including:
Nancy Husband, Painter, on site during the tour weekend
This Butter Be Good, Skincare, wellness, art & jewelry
Arizona's Sweet Creations, Gourmet candy maker and handmade crafts
Gallery West, Handmade jewelry, making jewelry on-site
Molly Creek Soap Company, Soaps, lotions and other fun items
All artisans will have items available for sale.
Purple Tuteur Farm is located at 787 Langford Road in Blythewood, S.C. We hope to see you there over the weekend!
For more on Ag+Art happenings around the state, go to https://www.clemson.edu/extension/agandarttour/
Ag+Art Tour: Purple Tuteur Farm Open House on June 29 and 30th
Many of you have expressed interest in coming out to the farm and we are opening to the public on June 29th and 30th as part of the Richland County Ag+Art Tour!
A Little About Ag+Art
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop. During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food and flowers come from, watch artists in action, purchase their works and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 35,000 visitors participating since 2012.
This is the first year for the tour in Richland County. As a member of the planning committee, I am thrilled to finally see it happen.
What is Happening at Purple Tuteur Farm during the Ag+Art Tour
Agriculture
Guided Tours
Guided Tour of the farm Saturday June 29 at 11 am and 3 pm
Guided Tour of the farm Sunday June 30 at 2:00 pm
Self-guided Tours all weekend
"Ask a Master Gardener" booth.
Master Gardeners will be on site to answer basic gardening questions and they will have an activity for children – all weekend
Farm Store
We will have mixed bouquets from the garden available for sale along with a few plants and some pre-chilled lily bulbs that you can plant now for fall bloom!
Art
We have a wonderful group of artisans that will be sharing their talent with us including:
Abstract Alexandra, Painter, painting on site during the tour weekend
This Butter Be Good, Skincare, wellness, art & jewelry
CjStudios, Mixed media
Gallery West, Handmade jewelry, making jewelry on-site
Peace and Mud Pottery, Potter, pottery wheel demonstrations during the tour weekend
All artisans will have items available for sale.
Purple Tuteur Farm is located at 787 Langford Road in Blythewood, S.C.
We hope to see you there over the weekend!
Linda
For more detail on the full tour in Richland County follow this link https://agandarttour.com/richland/
For more on Ag+Art happenings around the state, go to https://agandarttour.com/