Petals in the Pines

04/09/2025

We are offering a pop-up sale of our Swedish Almond Cakes just in time for Easter. Large cakes are available for $14 and the personal size, which would fit nicely in an Easter basket, is $7. Place your order by emailing [email protected] by Wednesday, April 16. (Please do not put your order in the comments.) Pick-up is Thursday, April 17 from 4-7 PM at Petals in the Pines, 126 Baptist Rd. If this time does not work for you, we'll be happy to make other arrangements. Thanks!

03/09/2025

Once a month, I design a bouquet for our church altar. Six months out of the year, I have to buy flowers that are mostly shipped in from another country. I bought a bouquet of alstroemeria, and it included all the stems in the following photos. Unacceptable! Every single stem! They were either dead, broken, blackened leaves, dried buds, you name it. I couldn't use any of them. They are all compost now. I bought a bunch of tulips, thankfully, which added a pop of color to the alstroemeria.

I can't wait until May when I can start using fresh flowers from my own gardens again! There are flower farmers all over this town, state, and country who have amazing businesses growing and selling a diversity of cut flowers. Here in the northern climes, it will be a while before our flowers are available. Please support your local farmers in-season. I promise not to sell you dead flowers!

11/19/2024

Getting ready for Christmas at Clough Tavern Farm. I made my first Wool Feather Tree delivery yesterday. The house is filling up with all kinds of unique, locally made goods, antiques, art, and food.

The show runs November 29, the day after Thanksgiving, through December 8. Be sure to mark your calendar for this unique holiday shopping experience. Located in the heart of Canterbury. Follow the Christmas signs.

And yes, our Swedish Almond Cakes will be available there 🇸🇪 🌲

11/09/2024

Come see us at the Canterbury Farmers Market until 1 PM.

09/30/2024

We are now closed for the season. Thank you for another great year!

We will finish out 2024 with a booth at the Canterbury Community Farmers Market at the elementary school on November 9th and December 7th. Get your Swedish Almond Cakes and Shaker Squash Rolls for the holidays.

You'll also find us at Christmas at Clough Tavern Farm from Nov. 29 through Dec 8.

In the meantime, contact us if you want almond cakes. We usually have them in the freezer. Thanks!

09/28/2024

09/27/2024

Bouquets are in the Farm Stand. This is our last weekend of the season. Thank you for your support of our flower farm!

The weather will be lovely over the next 3 days for trail hiking, walking the Tale Trail, and play in the outdoor classroom for the kiddos.

The PAVILION is reserved Saturday 2-5 for a private party. Trails will be open during this time.

09/20/2024

09/20/2024

Dahlias are dazzling right now. The star of the show. Bouquets are up and ready on the Farm Stand porch. Open 9-6 through Sunday.

09/14/2024

We have a birthday party today from 10 to noon. The Pavilion and Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom are reserved for the party during this time.

Also reserved:

Sat. Sep 21 from 11-1

Sat. Sep 28 from 2-5

Thurs. Sep 26 from 9-12

Trails and labyrinths are open to the public during these times, but parking might be tight. Thanks.

09/07/2024

We're reserving parking between 1 and 3:30 for those who registered for the Monarch Festival.

If you come for Trail Walking or Pick-Your-Own Flowers during this time, please park on the road. The parking lot will open up after 3:30. Thanks.

09/06/2024

Bouquets are ready on the Farm Stand porch.

Pick-Your-Own Flower Field is full of good picking!

Open through Sunday from 9-6; however, the Monach Festival is on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30-3:30. The parking lot will be full during this time. The Festival is sold out for both days.

08/30/2024

Prolific pickers here yesterday yesterday! Don't worry; they left flowers in the field for you 😉

Pick Your Own Flower Field is open 9-6 through Sunday.

We have pre-made bouquets on the porch if you don't have time to pick them.

Get your Swedish Almond Cakes for your weekend gatherings. In the fridge on the porch.

Trails, Tale Trail, labyrinths, and Outdoor Classroom open 9-6 through Sunday.

08/29/2024

We are Sold Out for our last day of Spread Your Wings for the season. Thanks to all who came this year and joined in the fun.

The Pick-Your-Own Flower Field is open and loaded with flowers. Open 9-6 through Sunday. We're closed Monday and Tuesday.

08/25/2024

First day of the Monarch Festival is behind us. Three more to go!

The crowd got to see a monarch eclose (hatch) from a chrysalis.

Fifteen butterflies were tagged and released.

Many adults and children were amazed and in awe!

Tickets are still available for Sunday, Aug 25th and September 8th

08/24/2024

The PAVILION and GROUNDS are reserved on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3:30 for the Monarch Festival.

Reservations are required, and we still have a few left for each day. Go to our website for tickets.

The PAVILION will be available for use in the morning, although we'll be doing some set up for the Festival.

Pick Your Own Flowers and Trails are also open, but the parking lot will be full during Festival hours.