🌸 August at The Ivy Place: Flower Season in Full Bloom!
Happy August from all of us at the farm!
Our flower fields are bursting with color, and August is the perfect time to stop by for your weekly flower fix—or just to experience the beauty of the fields at golden hour. Whether you’re picking solo, planning a date night, making memories with the kids, or gathering with friends, there’s something magical waiting for you in the blooms.
🎁 Looking for a thoughtful back-to-school gift?
A hand-picked bouquet makes a beautiful and unique present for your kid’s teacher—fresh, local, and full of heart.
💐 How It Works: Cut-Your-Own Flower Bouquets
We make it easy—just show up and we’ll provide everything you need:
✔️ Scissors
✔️ Fresh water
✔️ Cups or buckets to take home your flowers
Pricing:
• 24 oz cup – $15
• 32 oz stadium cup – $25
• 3-gallon bucket – $70
A fun, hands-on activity for all ages—great for families, friend groups, solo visits, and gift-giving!
🌼 What’s Blooming in August
Expect a colorful, ever-changing mix including:
• Zinnias (all shapes and shades)
• Celosia
• Gomphrena
• Strawflower
• Cosmos
• Rudbeckia
• Statice
• Love-in-a-Puff
• Verbena
• Asparagus, ornamental basil & eucalyptus (for greenery)
• 🌻 Zinnias now at peak bloom!
🌿 New to Flower Cutting?
We’ve got you covered with two easy learning options:
1️⃣ Flower Workshop Wednesdays – 6 PM (Free!)
Join us for a 25-minute session on:
• How to cut properly
• Where to find the best blooms
• How to arrange a bouquet
After the workshop, simply pay for the cup or bucket size you choose.
No need to bring a thing—we provide all supplies.
2️⃣ Watch on Instagram
Check out our how-to video,
🕰 Farm Hours – August & September
• Wednesdays: 5:30–7:30 PM (Workshop at 6:00)
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📢 Stay Updated Daily
Know what’s ripe before you head out!
• Instagram & Facebook Stories
• Website Daily Update Page
• Call our farm line: 803-403-1104 (recorded message)
🌿 Where to Find Us (Besides the Farm!)
Catch us Saturdays at Waxhaw Farmers Market, 9 AM–12 PM
Offering fresh flower bouquets + farm-grown okra!
🌸 What’s Available Now & Coming Soon
• Cut-Your-Own Flowers – Full color + sunflowers blooming now
• Okra – Available to cut now
• Sweet Potatoes – Mid-September
• Fall Tomatoes – Late September to October
• Muscadines – Native grapes, available in September
💐 August Flower Subscription Starts Now!
Jump into our weekly Friday pickup subscription—perfect for brightening your home or gifting!
• $25/week professionally designed bouquets
• Pickup at the farm stand
📅 [Click here to purchase]
🌱 July Field Recap & What’s Ahead
💥 July was HOT: 2nd hottest on record. We shifted to half days to beat the “feels-like” temps over 100°F.
💐 Flowers: Despite the heat, the field looks amazing—thanks to consistent watering and well-timed rain. Lots of weeding!
🍓 Strawberries: Preparing fields for new planting—cultivating, planning layout, and adding nutrients based on soil tests. New plants arrive late Sept/early Oct.
🫐 Berries: Blackberries pruned (~3,500 canes!), blueberries now being thinned to improve light/airflow for next season.
🍅 Tomatoes & Veggies: Okra is thriving. Sweet potatoes are looking great. Fall tomatoes are on track for harvest by late Sept/early Oct.
🥬 Greens: Based on great feedback, we’re expanding this section—more to come!
🍇 Muscadines: Coming soon in early September—stay tuned!
🙏 Thank you for supporting our family farm.
We love seeing your smiling faces in the fields and gardens—it brings us so much joy to share this place with you.
See you soon,
—The Ivy Place Team
