Bloom WNC

26/11/2024

Greetings Friends,
What to say, what to say. As you probably all know, we suffered an awful hurricane the end of September and our area is still actively recovering and it’s going to take a really long time. It’s a very strange place to be in as a resident here and a business owner. I see the destruction everyday and while we are all helping each other out we still have a long way to go.

I feel strange to ask you to buy things during this time but that’s one of the pieces of the puzzle we need here to recover. We need everybody to shop local and if you’re not from the area, maybe you could consider buying from this area and getting gifts shipped to you. It makes a difference. I know our business lost all of the October revenue and so much of our plants and infrastructure washed away with the storm. My situation isn’t unique, as I know so many businesses that lost a lot of fall income and also have repairs to make for their businesses.

And then there’s the gratefulness piece of being safe and healthy, and having so many wonderful people helping us here. As a community we’re very, very grateful.

As you begin to think about holiday gifts and you’re going to your favorite local shops, would you consider swinging by our cute little farm stand? It’s only a mile from Black Mountain and a few miles from Swannanoa. Everything is self-serve and it’s very easy to pop in and out. As long as the temperatures are above 40° and we have product, we will have the farm stand open. This is what we have:

Bare amaryllis bulbs $20-22 each. Buy 3 for $55
*Denver- white
*Revelation-red striated
*Bolero-brillant pink
*Carmen-deep red
*Luna- pale yellow/green

$10 houseplants in 4 inch pot. Varieties include Christmas cactus, string of pearls, string of turtles,cyclamen, and pilea

$22 potted amaryllis in bud

$2 a bulb or 30 bulbs for $30 for paperwhites

$20 square planter box of 4 poinsettias

806 North Fork road in Black Mountain. Pull into the gravel turnaround in front of the white shed. Cash or check payments are taken in the wooden box or you can use Venmo or Apple Pay.

06/09/2024

If you spent any time in Portland, Oregon you probably turned the radio dial to Kink.fm 101.9 (true to the music) or went to a McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels to listen to some local live music. It is very possible that you heard Craig Carothers on Kink or saw him in person at the many pubs and small stages in the Portland area. I was introduced to him by my sister, at McMenamins Kennedy School, and have been a fan ever since!

On a whim, I emailed Craig a few years ago to see if he wanted to come out this way to sing his songs on our stage at my flower farm, Bloom WNC. To my surprise he emailed me right back and said ‘sure’! It was an honor to host Craig. He wooed us with his heartfelt songs and made us laugh with his stories. He can really capture an audience.

He returns tomorrow… Craig Carothers Live at Bloom WNC~Friday, September 6th, from 6-8pm. The weather looks perfect and we will have Ole’s Ole's Guacamoles Black Mountain NC here with tacos! Please join us. You can purchase your tickets on my website through this link. Walk ups are welcome too!

https://www.bloomwnc.com/outdoor-concerts-music-events-tickets/p/craig-carothers-concert

19/07/2024

Unfortunately, we’re having to cancel the David Childers concert for tonight, July 19. With a high chance of thunder showers we didn’t want to risk it. David Childers has come for the last three years and we are sad to miss him tonight, but we will have a rescheduled date available soon.

30/05/2024

We know how challenging it can be to get dinner on the table sometimes. That's why we offer three convenient pick up locations each week for our nourishing, locally sourced, chef-prepared take home dinners.

That way, you can just pre-order and then swing by on your way home from soccer practice, errands, work, or whatever else is keeping you busy these days! They come in ready to heat containers with instructions and every ingredient listed. Easy dinner night, dialed!

Pick ups are available:
Tuesday-Saturday in our shop in South Asheville
Wednesdays at in Woodfin
Thursdays at in Black Mountain

Any questions about how our ordering process works or our weekly menus? Just DM us and we'll help you out!

21/05/2024

Get your order in… then pick up your food AND some flowers from us on Thursday morning from 10-12.
Order with this link:

https://www.redfiddlevittles.com/preorder

17/05/2024

23/03/2024

Spring has Sprung, and Easter is next Sunday!

We will stock the self serve flower stand Wednesday afternoon the 27th and through the weekend! (note that tulips will not be out at stand if it’s heavily raining or below 32 degrees).

We have gobs of tulips ready this week. Come at your convenience. No crowds and ample parking. 🥰

Cash in the wooden payment box, or use venmo. I can take credit cards if you come by on Thursday.

806 North Fork Road in Black Mountain. Pull into the gravel turnaround in front of the white shed.

$20 tulip bunch or 3 bunches for $50

$10 fancy daffodil bunches

potted plants prices as marked

$10 snapdragon starts, 6 packs

Also, if you come Thursday morning from 10-12 you can sample some nibbles from Red Fiddle Vittles.

Have a wonderful week!
Abigai

22/03/2024

Hurray for collaboration. It’s how we, small businesses, survive and hopefully thrive.

For us, it's all about community. That looks like connecting with people, listening to what they have to say, and meeting them where they're at.

With that in mind, we are delighted to share that you can now pick up your take-home dinners from in three locations:

😋 South AVL in our shop
🌷 Black Mountain at
🧺 Woodfin at

All thanks to the incredible support of our friends at Bloom WNC and Blue Ridge Market!

is a farmer florist growing specialty flowers for homes, businesses, and events. They also host live music and tours on their farm, a must do for the warmer weather ahead! You can pick up your weekly take-home dinner on Thursdays from 10AM-12PM.

is a family-owned grocery and produce market featuring local products and gifts. You can pick up your weekly take-home dinner on Wednesdays between 4:30-6PM.

Just select your preferred pickup location at checkout when you place your order online and get ready for some tasty, local eats.

19/03/2024

Did you know you can order from the fabulous Red Fiddle Vittles menu and then come to the farm in Black Mountain on Thursday to pick up your food? 

14/03/2024

Come see us! 806 North Fork Road. Tulips!
$20 a bunch or 3 bunches for $50
Fully stocked today, Thursday the 14th. While availability lasts.

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! Stop by todayfor our homegrown tulips. They’re $20 a bunch, or three bunches for $50.
806 North Fork Road
Pull into the gravel turnaround in front of the white shed.
We take cash payments in the wooden cash box or Venmo payments. As long as the temperature stays above 38° we will have them out now through the weekend!
Pictured is a double variety called Dreamer.

03/02/2024

THEY’RE HERE! TULIPS!

Self Serve Flower Stand update… please share.

We harvested our first crop of winter tulips this week, and we have thousands more coming on soon. We plan to stock the self serve flower stand on Thursday-Sunday while availability lasts and temperatures are above 35 degrees. Tulip bunches are $20 a bunch or 3 bunches for $50. Payments in cash in the wooden box attached to the table, or Venmo (bloom_wnc). Farm address is 806 North Fork Road. Pull into the gravel turnaround in front of the white shed.
Please do not tour the property. If you’re interested in a farm tour and cut your own bouquet, I have posted the 2024 dates on my website.

27/12/2023

Let’s do another GIVEAWAY…..
Let’s give away some more tulips, but this time they are tulips to be picked up at our two specific locations that are new this year! The majority of our flower shares are for farm pick up in Black Mountain but we want to extend a little further from the farm and are very pleased to welcome two outstanding partners: Red Fiddle Vittles and Seeker Coffee. This is a tulip subscription with 6 bouquets picked up every two weeks starting January 16th

1. Follow me Bloom WNC and also follow either or (or all of us if you like 😉)

2. Tag a friend/s (as many as you want) that would enjoy local flowers this winter and can either pick up in South Asheville at Red Fiddle Vittles (and while they are there they can pick up dinner since this gourmet grab and go caterer has AH-MAZiNG weekly menus) or at the newest and hippest coffee joint in the historic building in Old Fort.

3. Winners will be announced on January 12th. And the first pick up will be on the 16th.

Stay cozy and stay tuned!