Island Meadow Farm

11/03/2024

Farm update Sunday November 3

Hi PEI! Happy to let you know there will be fresh bouquets in the 💙 today from 10 until dusk. Thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday. Hope you’re enjoying your flowers 💐.
The greenhouse still has mums and lilies and now they are being joined with crates of dahlia tubers waiting to be cleaned up and sorted. It was a bumper year for tubers. They are much larger than usual…. The most surprising in the dahlia harvest this year was a seed variety ! A packet of seeds gifted me by my friend Barbara They were from the famed . I dug just a few tubers and they are in today’s photos.
I was very thankful for the help from my friends Stephanie and Marion who came with Marion’s mini excavator to help with the dahlia digging. Marion’s expertise and Stephanie’s understanding of the process made for a smooth operation.
The soil on this farm in York is amazingly fertile and notorious for growing large tubers. Along with the size it can be a procedure to get them lifted. In other words they weigh a ton! I was grateful to have the ladies expert help with tuber harvest. We finished them on Friday 🙌This week will be focused on cleaning up tubers and alternating the good days with field clean up.
Bouquets 💐will be available today, and I’m hoping for next weekend as well. Have a great week all, and enjoy this extra hour this morning! Thanks to everyone for your support and choosing locally grown flowers 💐
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10/28/2024

Good Morning PEI ! and a chilly one it is🥶❄️ Here’s a glimpse of a late season pumpkin order delivered to an event this morning to cheer you! All farm grown 💕 from pumpkin to flower 🌸 this time it includes the vase! Farmgrown pumpkins ! Thanks for you help🙏 💕💕 When it warms up a bit later there will be a few bouquets out in the wagon. Now… for some serious dahlia digging👩‍🌾💪💐 BLUEWAGON💙💐 open today at noon.

10/26/2024

Saturday October 26
Hi PEI! This may be your last chance to get a fresh bouquet from the field today!
The is open!! 💐💙💐
We are harvesting the last dahlias, Snaps, Suns and others. The -C temps in the forecast will put an end to the field flowers for the 2024 season.
We will however still have some beautiful long lasting cut flower mums that we have been growing in the greenhouse since June. If you think all mums are equal … they are definitely not! We have 8 varieties some that are still in bud! Stay tuned for availability!!
We have a busy day today prepping a pumpkin centrepiece order for a corporate event. Thanks to Michelle, Mary Ella, and Lind (for cleaning and harvesting the pumpkins) We will be working in the barn today so be sure to stop in for a fresh field bouquet !
***Please note the farm yard is very busy with potato trucks, vehicles, and workers unloading potatoes in the warehouse next to my flower barn. Please drive carefully!⚠️












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10/24/2024

Thursday Oct 24
Hi PEI! A quick flower availability update. If you are looking for a bouquet today, the 💙 will be OPEN. 450 Rte 25
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CLOSED TOMORROW Friday Oct 25
I will be digging Dahlias and will not be replying to messages. If the weather and time allows we may open on Saturday….if you see our sign at the road we are open ! Remember to watch our posts for Saturday updates! 💐🌻🌾💙🩷💚💐 Thank you for supporting 🙏


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10/21/2024

Hi PEI! Well we passed another weekend of no frost damage Yay!Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Saturday🥰 We still have lots of bright bouquets💐 available this week at our self serve 💙 It’s a bit noisy in the farm yard with grain driers going full tilt taking advantage of the warm sunny days to reduce moisture in the recently harvested soybean crop. The greenhouse is busting with cut flower mums that we are adding into our mixed bouquets. Hope you are all able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful sunshine! Blue wagon open today till 6 💐 💙 🌻💙💐🌺🍁🍂🍃🌻

10/18/2024

Hi PEI! We are in for a frosty night by the sounds of things! Today was spent harvesting loads of blooms to prepare bouquets for the 💙 So blessed to still have a large selection of stems to harvest. We will be stocking the self serve blue wagon with fresh seasonal bouquets tomorrow Saturday Oct 19 from 10-4 We would love 💙to see you! Cash or etransfer only $10. Posies $20. Bouquets 15%HST required on all e-transfers. 💐🌻🌾

10/10/2024

Hi everyone I wanted to send out an update. Firstly thank you so much for all your orders! 🙏Today is our first pick up for the pre order pumpkin table centres If you ordered for today they will be ready for you. A reminder to bring something to place them in so they aren’t rolling around on your way home! Blue wagon update
We will be stocking the 💙 for tomorrow, Friday,October 11 and Saturday October 12, as today we are prepping our pumpkin centres for our pre-orders. I will post here the wagon availability. We may have some additional pumpkin centres available after our orders are filled. Stay tuned! We will not be taking on any more orders until we are caught up!

CARING FOR YOUR CENTREPIECE
Your pumpkin flowers are in a compostable water filled cup, that will require a small addition of water daily to keep those short stems hydrated. Be careful not to overfill! Keeping your pumpkin cool will help its longevity.. remove any spent flowers.
The pumpkin is completely compostable so please dispose in the proper green bin. 💚

Thank you for choosing farm grown PEI flowers for your Thanksgiving celebrations. We are honoured to grow and share our flowers with you!
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10/06/2024

It’s Pumpkin Centrepiece week!
Thanksgiving October 14/2024
We are offering you the opportunity to pre order a flower filled pumpkin for your Thanksgiving celebration! For yourself or hostess gift!
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What is it?
Our specialty pumpkins are grown here on the farm. We harvest clean out, sanitize and let them dry to ensure they will last for you. We place a water filled paper cup in the pumpkin and prepare an autumnal arrangement with our farm grown flowers and greens. #100%farmgrown #100%compostable.
Why use a paper cup and not floral foam and plastic? Because we choose an environmentally friendly method and avoid adding more unnecessary waste. And…flowers perform best in fresh clean water!
How long will they last?
Pumpkins are a fresh vegetable, and as with all veggies, they will keep for a limited amount of time. Keeping your pumpkin cool and the short stemmed flowers hydrated with adequate fresh water daily will ensure your arrangement will be at its best.
PRE ORDER
Place your order by Tuesday Oct 8 at 6pm with a private message or email flowers@islandmeadowfarm .ca you must receive confirmation from us. Cost is $30. Cash at pick up or pre arranged etransfer@hst prior to pick up. Choose from Orange or white pumpkins to place your order include your name and phone number preferred pick up day here at the farm 450 Rte 25 York. Oct 11 Friday or Saturday Oct 12 ( October 10 is full)Between 9-6 The flower barn will be closed on Sunday October 13 however, our self serve Blue Wagon will be stocked with fresh flowers bouquets, sunflowers and pumpkin centrepieces while quantities last thru Thanksgiving Monday till dusk. Weather permitting. Wagon closures will be posted. Please remember you must receive confirmation of your order. Thank you for choosing local grown🙏💐🍂🤗

10/05/2024

Saturday morning harvest! Happy to have these two helpers today! We have lots of fun stems to add to our fresh bouquets. The Blue wagon is full of cheery bouquets for as long as the rain showers hold off. Please watch soon for our pre order for fresh pumpkin table centres 💐 Many folks have asked if we will be at Farm Day in the City tomorrow and no we will not be attending. If your avoiding the crowds,we will have lots of fresh flowers here at 💙 tomorrow 10-dusk Happy weekend PEI!! 🍂💐 450 Rte 25 York PE

10/02/2024

Happy October PEI! The season is changing with the cooler temps and shorter days. So thankful for the amazing weather so far this fall. The frost and wind storms are staying away for now allowing the flowers to continue to bloom. Our late season snaps, Sunflowers, Dahlias and Matricaria are flourishing in the fields. Thanks to everyone who has been stopping in to visit our Blue Wagon farm stand. We so appreciate you!🙏🌻🥀💗

The Blue Wagon is open daily 9- Dusk weather permitting. 450 Rte 25 York. Closures will be posted here. Lots of fresh seasonal bouquets, sunflowers and posies available.

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and as usual, we will be offering for pre book, our popular fresh flower pumpkin centrepieces. Please email or DM your order. They will be available for pick up October 10,11,12.
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09/20/2024

We still have some availability for Build a Bouquet tomorrow! You can select stems from any bucket. Each bucket is priced per stem so you can keep track of your final total. With this amazing weather of late there is so much bounty to choose from! We are there with you to offer help and encouragement! This will be your final opportunity for 2024. See link in previous post.

Our next offering will be make a cornbroom wreath with us and a fall pumpkin bouquet workshop. Both will be limited numbers so be sure to watch for sign up info !
Our Blue Wagon💙 is open and stocked with fresh posies and seasonal bouquets daily 9- dusk weather permitting. Hope to see you soon🌻🌸💐😊

09/18/2024

Empower Your Creativity: Join us this Saturday, September 21st for a Bouquet Building Day! We were blown away by your talents during the last event and can't wait to see what you create next. Secure your spot through the link provided - spaces are limited to 4 participants per time slot.

Island Meadow Farms is thrilled to invite you to our "Build Your Own Bouquet Day"! Join us in the barn on September 21 for a chance to create a stunning bouquet to take home. Each time slot accommodates a maximum of 4 participants, so be sure to sign up quickly. Cost: $1-$5 per stem Payment upon com...

09/05/2024

Join us on Saturday, September 7th for a delightful Bouquet Building Day! Reserve your spot through the link provided - spaces are limited to 4 participants per time slot. We have a large selection of flowers to choose from. We can’t wait to see the beautiful bouquets you’ll create! 💐

Island Meadow Farms is thrilled to invite you to our "Build Your Own Bouquet Day"! Join us in the barn on September 7 for a chance to create a stunning bouquet to take home. Each time slot accommodates a maximum of 4 participants, so be sure to sign up quickly. Cost: $1-$5 per stem Payment upon comp...

09/05/2024

Saturday September 7 we will be hosting a hands on opportunity to Build a Bouquet💐 stay tuned later today for more information!🌸🌻

09/05/2024

Sending a huge THANK YOU to our Bouquet subscription Bi Weekly members this 2024 season. We will miss seeing you on pick up days! Thanks again so much for supporting my small farm business. 💙

09/03/2024

September already! The past months have flown by…… With the cooler weather the flowers are happy and we look forward to creating lots of colourful bouquets for you to enjoy. Tomorrow is our final CSA Bouquet Subscription pick up🎗️ and with no large weddings this coming weekend - we can finally offer our BUILD A BOUQUET next Saturday💐Stay tuned for details and sign up! Have a great week all ! 💙

10/22/2023

Farm update October 22

Hi PeI ! Our field flower season is coming to a close for 2023 and it’s time to get the fall chores completed before the cold weather arrives. The 💙 💐 will be tucked away until next summer….

Dahlia tuber digging started on Friday and will continue as the weather allows. For those of you not familiar with the process, each of the dahlias were planted and supported with a bamboo stake and tied every few weeks to keep them upright and stems straight. Now the string needs to be removed, the plant cut down with the ID tag attached, then they are lifted carefully and as much soil as possible removed. They are placed in crates and are put in the greenhouse for a few days before dividing, drying again for a day or so, dusted with cinnamon to help prevent mold, and then packed in vermiculite or a soil mix before storing in a controlled environment for the winter.

It’s always hard to cut the dahlias down when they are still blooming happily, but with the frost and cold wet weather looming, it needs to happen. By the sound of the forecast it may be tomorrow night🥶

Meanwhile, in the greenhouse, the heirloom and cut flower mums are finally in bud, the last few crates of lilies, and the eucalyptus, and scented geraniums are all nice and cosy with promise of some colour yet to come! When they start to flower they will only be available through as I will be concentrating on the multitude of fall tasks. Please watch story posts for updates.

I would like to send a huge heartfelt Thank You! to you, our faithful blue wagon friends, 🙏🙏🙏 hoping our seasonal blooms brought you joy !
















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10/11/2023

Farm update October11 Hi PEI ! our Blue Wagon will be open tomorrow 10-5. As the rest of the week looks like rain , we will remain closed on the wet days. Please note if my road sign is down that indicates the wagon is closed. Hope to see you tomorrow for some fresh autumn blooms!
Our bouquets are also available in Charlottetown and in North River. Thank you for choosing local!
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