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October Newsletter- The Ivy Place Berry Farm

🍂 Ivy Place Berry & Flower Farm — October Newsletter

Hi friends! Fall is here, and with it comes crisp mornings, colorful fields, and some exciting happenings at The Ivy Place Berry Farm. Here’s what’s what we did in September and are working on this month. 🍁

🎨 Petal & Paint Workshop — October 11th, 9 AM–12 PM

Come join us for a relaxing morning of painting and enjoying the beauty of nature! This event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity while surrounded by gorgeous flowers. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just trying something new, this is for you.

Your $75 ticket includes:

  • Guided painting session with Rene (Whimsical Pastels) & John Abisch​
  • A bouquet created from our blossom bar
  • Light refreshments to enjoy as you paint

Meet Your Instructors:

  • John’s style: impressionistic realism with loose, expressive brush strokes (watercolor & oils).
  • Rene’s style: quick, impressionist pastel sketches capturing the essence of her subjects.

Together, they’ll guide you in capturing the beauty of a floral composition. 🌸 No experience needed!

🎥 Watch a quick video from John and check out Rene’s work!

More info and register here!

🍓 Strawberry Season Prep

We’ve been busy planting! Last week we put in about 38,000 strawberry plugs — it took about 2.5 days. We’ll follow that with another 12,000 bare-root plants at the end of October. That’s a big step toward the 2026 spring season! This is the earliest we’ve ever planted, and the timing worked perfectly — a good rain right after planting helped them settle in beautifully. Check out video from last year. Stayed tuned for videos on Instagram and Facebook from this year very soon.

🌱 Want Strawberries in Your Garden?

Yes — October is the best time to plant strawberries for strong results next spring! We’ve got a fantastic selection available:

👉 How to purchase:

  • Stop by Saturday, October 4th (9–12)
  • Or reply to this email with what you’d like, and we’ll arrange a pickup time

🍇 Last Fall Saturday — October 4th!

Fall season is almost over, so don’t miss out! We’ll be open one last Saturday from 9–12 on October 4th.

Available to pick:

  • Flowers 🌸
  • Sweet Potatoes 🥔
  • Muscadines 🍇

If you’ve been waiting, now’s the time to come out one last time before we wrap up for the season!

🥬 Fall Veggies & Tomatoes

We gave fall tomatoes and squash a try this year, but the dry weather plus fall pests and diseases made it tough. Unfortunately, we’re not expecting a significant crop this season. Just part of the challenge of farming in the Carolinas — we’ll regroup and try again next year.

📣 Stay in the Loop

🧑‍🌾 From Our Family

Thank you for spending another season with us — whether you came for flowers, fruit, or just a walk in the fields. We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you in the rows again soon!

With gratitude,

​
​The Ivy Place Family

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