We're an autistic/woman-owned, family-run flower farm and bookstore 25-minutes from Hudson, New York at the foot of the Catskill Mountains (just five minutes from Coxsackie). We also have a flock of happy ducks who enjoy an all-organic diet, and we grow vegetables, specialty berries, and willow. We do regenerative farming, a nature-based agriculture solution that is rethinking the entire conventional (and extractive!) farm operation. It helps us do our part for the planet by building biodiversity, creating habitats for small mammals and songbirds, increasing soil health, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. In addition to farming, we're lifelong creatives — Melissa is an artist, journalist, and author, and Mark is a composer (award-winning film docs) and musician (co-founder of the band, Soul Coughing). We have three kids in their 20s and one toddler, our Tiny Treehorn, who is the real boss of our farm operations.
A look at what we sell
Summer Sunflowers and Bright Fillers
We’ll take a simple, yet artfully arranged, bouquet over perfect and fussy any day of the week. Sunflowers in all colors, nigella that has mostly gone to seed (with some blooms in white/blue), feverfew, cosmos, zinnias, snapdragons, a few bright yellow rudbeckia to make the arrangement look like fireworks, anise hyssop, and whatever else is currently in bloom. Finally, a few deep red bee balm and purple anise hyssop — because they’re lovely, but also because we love the perfume they make together. Bee balm has a slightly musky, Earl Grey scent (cardamom!), and anise is like mellowed licorice. Together… chef’s kiss — a sweet, subtly earthy aroma that is difficult to place… but evokes the best sort of memories.
ZINNIA elegans Oklahoma Ivory
The perfect soft buttercream zinnia for wedding work and market bouquets.
ZINNIA elegans Oklahoma Carmine Rose
Every time we think that we don't have a favorite zinnia, we take a look at this one and change our mind. Perfect for bouquets, but we've been pleasantly surprised to see how many wedding clients have enjoyed adding these to their pastel bouquets for just a little pop. 2.5-5 inch blooms.
ZINNIA elegans Oklahoma Pink
The perfect wedding pink. Our wedding clients have been scooping these up. Bloom size 2.5 to 5 inches.
ZINNIA elegans Oklahoma White
These gorgeous, long-stemmed zinnias are perfect for wedding work or to any bouquet.
NIGELLA damascena Miss Jekyll
Gorgeous striped plum and light green seed pods for fresh and dried bouquets. A few brilliant blue flowers still remain on the stems.
ZINNIA elegans Oklahoma Series
Wow, talk about a pop of color — these red zinnias hold their own or enhance any bouquet. Bloom size ranges from 2.5 to 5 inches.
COSMOS bipinnatus Versailles Red
My gosh, do we love this burgundy wine red cosmos.
COSMOS bipinnatus Double Click Rose Bon Bon
These blooms sit on the ends of stems up to four feet high (we're cutting them about 36"). They might be fuchsia, but they're absolutely bananas.
TROPAEOLUM majus Kaleidoscope
We've used our kaleidoscope nasturtiums in most of our weddings this year. Note: Most are in shades of orange; some are yellow; others are variegated (shown in photo). We're offering ours with 8-10 inch stems, with leaves/blooms running along the majority of the stem. We use ours in bud vases and for lovely texture in larger bouquets. If you'd like longer (or shorter!) stems to work with (as table runners, for instance), please reach out — we'd be happy to cut longer vines or just flower stems upon request (fees adjusted accordingly).
COSMOS bipinnatus Double Click Snow Puff
Delicate, lovely, bright "pure" white blooms — perfect for wedding work.
HELIANTHUS annuus ProCut Orange
Gorgeous ProCut Orange blooms, which we think actually present as more of a Van Gogh sunshine yellow. Offering bunches that include fully open to nearly open blooms. We may have more available than what is listed on Rooted — reach out if interested!
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