Windy Hill Farm Est. 1852

08/03/2024

I just dropped off several bouquets at Country Morning Coffee in Kewanee for sale tomorrow. You can pay with Venmo at pick up. What could be better on a Sunday morning than coffee, treats, and a bouquet of farm fresh flowers!?

08/02/2024

I’m not the only one in the family with a green thumb. I snapped a few photos of my mother-in-law’s flowers at her house. She has an incredible hosta collection. Unfortunately they are quite damaged this year from branches that came down in the tornado. 😞. Let Jean know how gorgeous her flowers are!!

08/02/2024

We will be at the Kewanee Farmers Market Saturday morning August 3, 2024, at 8 am to ?

If you would like a $20 bouquet reserved please message me!

07/23/2024

We did it! 22 table arrangements. One bridal bouquet, corsages and pocket boutineers. Thank you to my sisters and our new honorable McGava Girl, Heather Lied! Our second wedding reception is in the books! Thank you to my niece, Kim Luong, for letting us be a part of your special day. We wish you a long and happy marriage. We love you so much. 🙂

07/22/2024

There's something truly magical about cutting flowers on a summer night here, especially when the air is thick with humidity and the cicadas are singing their sweet songs. The flowers are simply stunning, and the heat of the night only adds to the enchantment. If you'd like to experience this for yourself, please message or text me to arrange a visit to the farm (by appointment only), or to order a custom bouquet for yourself! I have porch pick up at the farm or in Princeville, Illinois.

07/20/2024

What’s blooming this week?

Large Ruffled Lisianthus in light pink, light apricot, and lime green!

Small blush pink or white Lisianthus (purchased for wedding)

Asters in shell pink and blue

Chocolate lace flower (Dara)

Mint - in flower

Cream marigolds

Zinnias - all colors

Green fan celosia

Hot pink fan celosia

Scented basil - lemon and cinnamon

Dahlias are just beginning to bloom!

If you would like to come to the farm to pick your own bouquet(s)? Please text me (309-525-0033) or message me to make an appointment. I will allow a limited number of guests. I would be happy to show you how to make a spiral bouquet, or you can wander and take selfies/photos. Please understand this is a very old farm, and my flower beds are not designed for public U-pick. I have a release of liability that you will need to sign once per season before visiting.

There are no public bathrooms, the ground is uneven and our gardens naturally have tripping hazards. We have Corgi dogs that will bark and greet you, and livestock smells. The barns are off limits. Just letting ypu know!

07/13/2024

07/13/2024

Farm fresh flowers for Mason jar arrangements! The summer flowers are finally starting to give us steady blooms! I have Mason jar arrangements for porch pick up this weekend-just message or call me to pick up at 309-525-0033. Most of the flowers are grown right here on the farm. I did have some extra roses and they are included in the jar arrangements. We live just a few miles east of Kewanee-it’s a perfect drive in your side by side!

07/07/2024

We purposely had a lazy day today. So nice to slow down the pace once in a while and breathe. I even made an arrangement for myself.

If you love the flowers below, private message me to order a farm-fresh bouquet for porch pick up on Sunday afternoon.

07/04/2024

Summer blooms make perfect table decor for 4th of July family get togethers! Thankful for my family, and thankful for the freedom of this beautiful country called America!

06/13/2024

Join us for an evening filled with flowers!

NEW THIS SUMMER💐
SCFB Foundation and Stark County Ag In the Classroom are offering "Adult Ag in the Classroom" Classes!

Join us for the first of our "series" and learn about floral arranging, and flower farming from Windy Hill Farm Est. 1852

Contact the SCFB office for more information or check back here!

06/09/2024

Thank you to everyone that purchased a bouquet from us today at the Kewanee Farmer’s Market! I truly appreciate your support of my locally grown flowers! Thanks to my sister, Ruth, and Tyler and Katie, for helping me set up and tear down.

I hope more people take the time to attend this little gem and to grow it even bigger. I know a lot of people come to Kewanee on Saturday mornings to do their shopping, and I really encourage you to head uptown to the corner of Tremont and Third Street, right by the Amtrak Station, for some locally grown produce, flowers, and baked goods and houseplants!

My $20 this morning bought me:

1 large bag of the most beautiful kale
1 bunch of Swiss chard
1 quart of strawberries
1 large bag homemade doggie treats
Two homemade bagels

06/02/2024

What’s blooming this week at Windy Hill Farm 1852? Snapdragons. Old-fashioned Stock (the scent is dreamy). A few peonies are left. Fluttery orlaya. Peach roses! A very few ranunculus are left.

Private Message or text me to place an order. Tell me your budget and I’ll accommodate. Porch pick up Monday evening, or at Princeville.

05/26/2024

Im taking a poll:

I have quite a few early snapdragons, peonies, and orlaya, and I’m starting to get stock. These make gorgeous spring bouquets!

Would you rather:

Visit the Windy Hill Farm Est. 1852 farm and make your own bouquet on our porch,

Or

Pick up a pre-made bouquet?

Or

I’m also considering letting a small number of friends, and acquaintances visit the farm and cut their own flowers. Price would be 50 cents/stem.

What are your thoughts? What would you prefer?!

05/25/2024

I will have fresh bouquets available tomorrow morning! Please let me know if you're interested. Porch pick up. $20 for a nice size bouquet of flowers raised on our farm near Kewanee!

05/13/2024

The wait is finally over! Our first locally grown farm fresh bouquets of the season are available for sale. Message me to come grab yours - porch pick up Kewanee. I also have pick up points available in Cambridge, and Princeville!

05/02/2024

This is my third year increasing my dahlia stock through cuttings. My advice to everyone is to watch the Kristine Albrecht YouTube videos! There is also great information for breeding dahlias in her book. My dahlia seedlings are just starting to germinate.

Last year we planted 400 tubers and cuttings. Anyone want to guess how many we will plant this year? (Not counting the seedlings I hand crossed last year) post your guess below!!

04/01/2024

I couldn’t do this cut flower farm side hustle without the help of my love, Burt! Today we planted roses, stock, and I planted more seeds inside. We already have 4 low tunnels filled with Lisianthus, stock, snapdragons, and ranunculus!

I will have bouquets available as early as June!

For now, I have dahlia tubers available for sale!

02/07/2024

Get ready for Spring! I'll have fresh cut flowers available in May, with more variety and quantities in July, August, and September. I offer custom bouquets and buckets for DIY. Visit my new website and join my email list for updates on pop-ups and events. Plus, sign up now and be entered into a drawing for a free bucket of cut flowers worth $50!

Windy Hill Farm Est. 1852 is located near Kewanee, Illinois. We are your source for locally grown, farm-fresh cut flowers in central Illinois. Please join our email list to be included in updates about pop-up sales, classes, and other events . Please note that our farm is not open to visitors for pi...

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! I hope and pray that 2024 brings good things to you and your family and friends. What are your goals for the new year?

Burt and I don’t usually set formal resolutions (except for two years ago when we made some major health changes). However I do plan to make more time to spend with family and friends this year.

Speaking of changes, I just started a new job! After 21 years at my local John Deere dealer, I accepted a position with the USDA! I look forward to serving my farming community in this new role!

With so much to look forward to this year,
January 1, 2024 seemed like the perfect day to begin my growing season. I’m planting my first succession of Lisianthus seeds. Lisi’s are very slow growing. These will be transplanted outside under low tunnel row covers in March. It’s good to get my hands back in some dirt!

11/22/2023

Flower Bouquet CSA Subscriptions are available for sale on my NEW website!

- Four (4) weekly bouquets beginning approx. the first week of July, August, or September- you choose - members receive an email 1-2 weeks before the first pickup

If you are seeing the acronym “CSA” for the first time, you are probably wondering what exactly it is. In short, it is similar to a subscription.

Our CSA (subscription) program provides an opportunity for you, the community, to invest financially in our farm at the beginning of a growing season when sales are typically at their lowest and our operating costs at their highest. The commitment of your share helps me purchase inputs like seeds, bulbs, and supplies before my growing season starts.

To purchase, please go to my website and choose Shop, Subscriptions, and then choose the month you prefer. I have a limited number available, and you can choose from Sunday Kewanee farm pick up or Monday Princeville Nutrien pick up. Message me with any questions!

Windy Hill Farm Est. 1852 is located near Kewanee, Illinois. We are your source for locally grown, farm-fresh cut flowers in central Illinois. Please join our email list to be included in updates about pop-up sales, classes, and other events . Please note that our farm is not open to visitors for pi...

10/29/2023

And that’s a wrap! Cut flower growing season #2 is over. I’ll share my thoughts on the past year in a later post, but tonight I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for the enormous amount of support I received from my friends and from nearby communities. I’m thankful for each and every one of you. I hopeI brought a smile, a sparkle, and a little bit of joy into your life this year. Stay tuned for an announcement about new plans and ideas coming for the 2024 growing season. Hint: it’s something you can give as a Christmas gift!

Below is a big bouquet I made out of the dahlias we dug up today, and a photo of Cafe Au Lait dahlias being stored for the winter.

10/07/2023

Making a few dahlia bouquets today after work. Please let me know if you need any bouquets for pick up early tomorrow morning.

09/17/2023

We will be at Frank Pumpkin Farm a little while longer!