Patterson’s Backyard Farm

01/12/2025

Hundreds of peonies are tucked in the new field under an insulating blanket of snow. I can’t wait for her to show off in a few short months 🥰

01/08/2025

Happy New Year!

I’m in the beginning phases of figuring out how to bring a space for our many local flower farmers to sell locally-grown, fresh flowers in the form of a centrally-located flower stand. Food Lion blooms just aren’t cutting it, and as a flower farmer myself, I know how hard it can be to get day-of flowers into your hands!

Yes, there are MANY details to work out, but first things first, I need to find a spot with really awesome owners to put such a flower stand.

Who knows of a spot like this?
-Somewhere near the area in the map (along rt. 60 between Maidens & Academy Rd. or in the village of Powhatan)
-A private residence or a small, supportive business
-Space for 2-3 cars to park
-Some sort of shade, especially in the afternoon

A couple other things to note:
-This would definitely include a lease agreement for the yard space
-The afore mentioned awesome owners (and probably whoever can help me with this) will be showered with flowers

Please feel free to DM me with any questions or leads!

Thank you so much in advance. I’m really hoping to get some traction here in the next couple weeks. Spring will be here before we know it!

11/29/2024

Dear flower lovers,

It’s your favorite local flower grower here, bringing you some blooming good news just in time for the holidays! 🎉 While my flowers have taken a winter nap, the **Spring Tulips** are snuggled in the ground, waiting to brighten your days.

💖 **Get ready for our SPRING TULIP SUBSCRIPTION!** 💖
Enjoy 4 stunning, hand-wrapped bouquets of specialty tulips, delivered right to your door or available for pickup.

🌟 **Holiday Deals:** 🌟
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Your support helps my small farm thrive and keeps our growing practices gentle and chemical-free. It truly means the world to me!

Treat yourself or someone special—and don’t forget to share this post as a *hint hint*!

🌸🌼 Let’s plan for a colorful spring together!

With love, flowers, and gratitude,
Lauren

Spring is our favorite season around here, and that’s because of the tulips. Each year we carefully select unique single and double varieties to grow and share with you. If you haven’t seen them before you’re in for a treat. If you have, I know why you’re back. They’re the best! For 4 cons...

10/06/2024

Last call for homecoming bouquets!

Order by tomorrow evening and pickup at Rise & Grind Cafe!

A portion of the proceeds will support The Willow Collaborative

Get the perfect finishing touch for her Homecoming look with a custom bouquet made with the freshest local flowers and hand-wrapped in ribbon for a picture-perfect finish! Pick up your bouquet on October 12th (Homecoming morning) from 9-12 at Rise and Grind Cafe in Powhatan. pre-order by 7pm Monday,...

09/27/2024

I always forget to take pictures of the bouquets!!!

But 6 lovely bouquets are headed out and around Powhatan spreading love and kindness and Fall vibes!

Thank you to The Willow Collaborative volunteers for all of your help this season!

It may be RAINY and GRAY outside this morning, but our Willow Society volunteers are at it again spreading LOVE and LIGHT through those anonymous seeds of kindness that YOU ordered for some AMAZING women in our communities!!✨🌿

YOU can send an anonymous bouquet TOO! Check out our website for more information on how to order!

https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society

09/26/2024

09/26/2024

This community has been such an amazing support to me since launching my flower farm. I’m proud to be a Powhatan business owner and a part of the Proudly Powhatan Produced Program!

Visit Powhatan, VA

09/25/2024

This week’s dahlia bouquets will be spectacular!

Get your orders in by 5pm for FREE Friday delivery!

https://pattersonsbackyardfarm.com/products/the-willow-collaborative-signature-bouquet

There are only a few weeks left in the Willow Society Season, so don't forget to order your WILLOW SOCIETY BOUQUETS by 5pm TODAY! 💐🌿

The Willow Society is a WONDERFUL way to show a woman in your community that she is SEEN, LOVED and APPRECIATED? 🌿🌻💐

In addition, you will be supporting local female owned businesses, AND $5 of EVERY Willow Society bouquet will come back to The Willow Collaborative to SUPPORT, EMPOWER and ADVOCATE for women in our community!

The bouquet will be delivered this FRIDAY if you order by 5pm TODAY! 🌿

Head on over to our website to place your order!

https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society



Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Lockhart Farmstand
Yellow Finch Farm
Sunny Sill Flower Farm
Red Handle Farm, LLC

09/18/2024

Lots of gorgeous fall colors in this week’s The Willow Collaborative bouquets!

Don't forget to order your WILLOW SOCIETY BOUQUET by 5pm TODAY!

The Willow Society is a great way to show a woman in your community that she is SEEN, LOVED and APPRECIATED? 🌿🌻💐

In addition, you will be supporting local female owned businesses, AND $5 of EVERY Willow Society bouquet will come back to The Willow Collaborative to SUPPORT, EMPOWER and ADVOCATE for women in our community!

The bouquet will be delivered this FRIDAY if you order by 5pm TODAY! 🌿

Head on over to our website to place your order!

https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society



Yellow Finch Farm
Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Lockhart Farmstand
Red Handle Farm, LLC
Sunny Sill Flower Farm

07/19/2024

Fridays are for bouquets! …and then we chill 💐😎

In case you missed it, there are lots of ways to send and receive homegrown sunshine!
💐Flexible Summer Subscription (pickup)
💐 The Willow Collaborative Willow Society Bouquets (free delivery)
💐Seasonal Bouquets (pickup or delivery)

www.pattersonsbackyardfarm.com

Send a message to learn more

07/17/2024

Send some love with a locally-grown bouquet! The best part (other than being a joy spreader) is there’s free delivery thanks to The Willow Collaborative volunteers!

CALLING all LIGHT GIVERS!

Spread a little LOVE, LIGHT and KINDNESS to a woman in your community by ordering an anonymous WILLOW SOCIETY bouquet that will be delivered this FRIDAY if you order by 5pm TODAY! 🌿🌻

SCAN the QR CODE or head to our website to place your order!
https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society


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Lockhart Farmstand
Red Handle Farm, LLC
Yellow Finch Farm
Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Sunny Sill Flower Farm

07/10/2024

Vote for my sweet flower friend, Jamie! It would mean so much to her and her business 🎉💐

It's time! Voting is allowed once per day now until July 28th. Thank you so much for your support as we grow. This nomination is such a big deal for our small business!

https://richmond.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2024/

You can find Lockhart Farmstand in the "shopping" category under "The Best Florist" 🌷

07/10/2024

Order your Willow Society bouquet by 5pm today to recognize a woman in your life 💐💕💕

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Spread a little LOVE, LIGHT and KINDNESS to a woman in your community by ordering an anonymous WILLOW SOCIETY bouquet that will be delivered this FRIDAY if you order by 5pm TODAY! 🌿🌻

SCAN the QR CODE or head to our website to place your order!
https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society




Lockhart Farmstand
Yellow Finch Farm
Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Red Handle Farm, LLC
Sunny Sill Flower Farm

07/05/2024

Celebrate all weekend long (and probably all week) with a bouquet of homegrown happiness!

The flower fridge is stocked with xl bouquets for $30 and standard bouquets for $20. Both sizes are full of blooms picked just this morning!

3339 Riverly Drive, Powhatan
Jump out, grab your bouquet out of the fridge, and be on your way with beautiful blooms!
Venmo and cash

07/03/2024

Spread some sunshine this weekend! Send an anonymous bouquet!

Ready to spread a little LIGHT and SUNSHINE with us this week? 🌿🌻

JOIN the WILLOW SOCIETY by ordering a WILLOW SOCIETY bouquet for a WOMAN in your Community TODAY by 5pm for FRIDAY delivery! 🌿

We believe that women should lift each other up each and every day and that there is AMAZING strength and beauty in a community of women who choose compassion and kindness for another. ARE YOU WITH US? 🌿

SCAN the QR CODE or head to our website to place your order!
https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society




Lockhart Farmstand
Yellow Finch Farm
Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Red Handle Farm, LLC
Sunny Sill Flower Farm

07/01/2024

TODAY is THE DAY! 🌻💐🌿

The Willow Society Season has officially begun, and you can now start sending those anonymous SEEDS of KINDNESS to women right here in YOUR COMMUNITY!

In addition we have expanded our efforts by including even more participating Counties, and a portion of your order will now come right back to The Willow Collaborative to further our mission!

Will you JOIN US? 🌿

Please visit our website and follow the instructions to order from one of our fabulous Florist Partners: https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society

Additional details:
- Signature Willow Society bouquets are $35
- The recipient must live in Powhatan, Amelia, Chesterfield, Prince Edward or Cumberland County
- Orders must be placed by 5pm on Wed for Friday delivery.




Patterson’s Backyard Farm
Lockhart Farmstand
Red Handle Farm, LLC
Sunny Sill Flower Farm
Yellow Finch Farm

07/01/2024

If you’re anything like me, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. You’re everything to everyone, and sometimes a little bit of acknowledgment is all you need.

Feeling seen and appreciated goes such a long way. That’s why I’m always giving my friends and family bouquets just because—just to say that they deserve something special just for being them. And it makes me feel so good to know that when they look at those flowers, they’ll remember that they are worthy of love and admiration.

Now, The Willow Collaborative is giving you the opportunity to do the same thing for the women in your life! Join The Willow Society, a movement of women showing each other they are seen, loved, and supported.

And it’s super easy! Just order a Willow Society Bouquet by Wednesday evening, and an amazing volunteer will hand deliver gorgeous, local blooms on Friday. $5 from every bouquet will be donated to The Willow Collaborative, an amazing organization dedicated to helping women in crisis in Central Virginia.

This is The Willow Society’s second year, so let’s make it better than ever by spreading seeds of kindness all summer long!

Send your bouquet today!

https://www.thewillowcollaborative.org/the-willow-society