Windsong Flowers (2024)

05/08/2023

Hold your breath, these beautiful blooms will be on their way soon!

I divided a few dahlia clumps at the end of the season that were unlabeled and I couldn’t bear to toss them. So I planted them out this spring regardless of not knowing what variety they were—I’d say at least a third are this variety, Peaches n’ Cream. By far my most abundant and long lasting type 🙌

04/08/2023

Creating magical patches for floral beauty is one of the many unexpected joys this journey has brought!

I’m still learning, adapting, and changing which flowers work best as backgrounds for mini sessions. But one that will always be included will be cosmos!

The patch has been planted, the seeds have germinated, and now we wait for wonder and magic to show up! ✨

Photographers, I expect this patch to be ready mid/late September-mid/late October (pending frost dates). I’ll be sending out an email soon with potential dates to help you plan for those precious fall mini sessions!

📷: blooming clips in video from 2022 season 😍

03/08/2023

It’s a gray, dreary day and I couldn’t be happier! This has been one hot, dry summer and the flowers have struggled [me too 😅]!

But I know that with this small reprieve of cooler temperatures and rain, abundance is just on the other side.

So if you’ll bear with me the next two weeks, we’ll make a slow return to flowers that are sure to come mid August-frost.

Oh, and did you spot those little cute pumpkins?? Dried flower pumpkins are also on the horizon 🧡

02/08/2023

The zinnias are on the verge of exploding in the garden!

I didn’t plant these out until the beginning of June and I felt so behind at the time.

But seeing fresh zinnias that will bloom for the next 8+ weeks will be completely worth the wait!

📷: Queen series (I dropped an entire tray of the baby seedlings in my garage—they still made it 🙌)

01/08/2023

**Update: currently sold out! Thank you to those who jumped in—I’ll be reaching out in the next day or so to confirm!**

Late summer/fall subscriptions are LIVE! First day of August always puts a pep in my step in anticipation for a new season!

I am so excited to be able to offer 2 options to wrap up this season: 3 week and 6 week flower subscriptions!

Here’s the nitty gritty about subscriptions:
🌻 Starts Wednesday, August 16th for 3 consecutive weeks in August, then again starting Wednesday, September 13th for 3 consecutive weeks in September. **weather pending**

🌻 There are only a limited number available and a waitlist will be started if needed.

🌻 Statesville pickups happening at , •new• Troutman pickups happening at Bottles and Taps, and porch pickups in Cornelius.

These bouquets will feature the grand finale of a beautiful season leading with the boldness of zinnias, sunflowers, dahlias, and more!

Link to sign up is below—please read all the details! Once you’ve signed up, I will be in contact with details and confirmation.

https://tinyurl.com/windsongfall23

Thank you all for your support in my small business and dream! It means the world to me 💕

📷: fall 2022 samples

31/07/2023

Happy last day of July! I’m not one to wish summer away, but cutting and hanging all these gomphrena for fall projects makes me the tiniest bit excited for a shift in seasons!

28/07/2023

July went by in a bountiful (hot!) flash! It also feels like we’re teeing up for an abundant fall 💛

27/07/2023

These buckets of blooms were prayed over—they represent life, in its beautiful, yet broken way.

Some of these blooms will celebrate new life through a shower for an upcoming wedding.

Some of these blooms will celebrate a life gone too soon.

The girls and I were driving this morning and the song “something better” by Blanca kept coming on. I mentioned to the girls how life is like that—sometimes loss, though painful and sad, turns into room and space to hold something new; how we’re not meant to hold everything.

When I sat these buckets down to assess the blooms, it hit me how these flowers represent just that. The gift of life, all of it.

Thank you to those blessing me with the privilege to be a part of these stories 💕

26/07/2023

Here’s your •not so• subtle hint that fall subscriptions will be opening soon!

Here are quick details:
🌻3 week and 6 week options
🌻Wednesday pickup at Lake Mountain Coffee Statesville (and possibly at Bottles and Taps at The Old Pharmacy in downtown Troutman)
🌻last subscription offering for 2023!

I keep trying to come up with a way to explain the joy that comes from having weekly, fresh local flowers in your home—but I think it’s just something you have to experience for yourself! Or better yet, give a gift of a subscription to a dear one!

25/07/2023

Today, I picked my first mini pumpkin grown in the garden!

Yes, I know it’s July and no, I don’t even want to think about all things fall—but you have to admit, it’s a cutie! 🧡

21/07/2023

Daring to be different, a character building summer…

We’re officially on the downward slope of summer break, over halfway through the (far from) lazy days of summer ☀️

Back in late May/early June, amidst the end of school chaos, I felt overwhelmed and behind with the garden. Flowers were spent, beds needed flipping, seeds left unsown, and a sense of “will it ever get done?”

But here’s what I’ve learned in the past couple of weeks—what seemed like mounding pressure to accomplish some endless task list turned out to be a blessing.

A glance at notes from last season gave me a nudge to take a deep breath and soak in summer with our girls. Later sown seeds have allowed several weeks of fewer flower demands, time to plan for an abundant fall, and flexibility to enjoy the summer days.

We recently celebrated our oldest entering double digits and this birthday felt bigger, a moment to sit up and take notice—the sweet days with our girls playing endlessly and encouraging the value of “built in friends” via sisters are limited.

So as we soak in these last weeks of summer, I want to say thank you for understanding, allowing our family to press pause on the flowers and making room for summer adventures.

Here’s to a beautiful summer weekend, making more memories to recall when the colder months arrive 💛

ps— We’re headed to Brevard and would love any insider tips for waterfall chasing! 🌄

19/07/2023

**Update! All bouquets are spoken for, thank you!!**

💐Lisianthus bouquets available for pickup tomorrow! 💐

•Want a flower that you •cannot• find in grocery stores?!
•Want a bouquet featuring “delicate” blooms that have lonnnnnng vase life?!
•Need some self care for mid summer?! (All the moms of school kids 🙋‍♀️)

These flowers are something to behold in person—resembling a rose, but have the durability of a carnation.

Link to preorder is below, but here are the quick details—
•limited availability
•pickup at Lake Mountain Coffee Statesville (or evening Cornelius porch pickup) tomorrow
•$25/bouquet

https://tinyurl.com/bouquetpreorderjuly20

Snag a bouquet of these while you can! They come on in one flush and won’t be back until next year in this glorious abundance!

14/07/2023

These lisianthus are out of this world!

last year, I got one handful of lisianthus to fully bloom. That was enough for me to fall in love and try again, planting a whole row for this year!

These seeds take forever to germinate, and take a full year to come into maturity— but in a world of instant gratification, these are worth the wait! 😍

Now who needs a bridal bouquet?!

12/07/2023

Did you know DIY buckets are another option to get farm fresh flowers??

Today’s buckets went out for a rehearsal dinner where bud vases and small centerpieces were the focus. I can already picture the mix of colors, textures, and vases 😍

DIY buckets are a great option if you want loads of beauty to get creative with for gatherings and parties!

11/07/2023

14 years of marriage today and officially known/dated each other for half our lives ❤️

The older we get, the more grateful I am that we’ve “grown up” together. We aren’t the same people we were at 19 when we met or even at 23 when we married—thankful for years of memories, trials, growth and moving through life, together. It can be messy, chaotic, and challenging at times, but what a gift to share all those bits of life with someone who’s in your corner, no matter what.

Something tells me we’re still just getting started ❤️

10/07/2023

Happy Monday! Here’s a quick update for the week:
• lots of bed flipping to make room for late summer/fall blooms
• no farmstand this Friday
• fewer posting to be more present for an anniversary and our last summer birthday

📌 A quick hint—I do anticipate having late summer/fall flower subscriptions. More info coming by the end of the month!

08/07/2023

Thank •YOU• for buying local flowers!

When you stop by the stand (or buy a subscription, sign up for a workshop or order a bucket of blooms), you fuel this family and small business:
•our girls see first hand the cycle of hard work, passion and return
•summer purchases=fall seed funds
•direct community connections (no middle man necessary)
•ability to showcase seasonal beauty unavailable through larger retailers

So thank you again for always showing up and being so giving in your support!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ❤️

07/07/2023

**Update: sold out!! Thank you everyone!**

🌻Happy weekend! Farm stand is open and full of gorgeous blooms!🌻

Two of my favorite flowers that can’t be found in “store bought” bouquets are included in this week’s wrapped bouquets— and !

Here’s what is available today:
•$25- wrapped bouquets [dahlias and lisianthus galore!]
•$20- large jars [middle shelf]
•$15- small jars [top shelf]

Directions on how to pay are in the stand. Venmo, cash, and check are accepted.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends and stay cool! 💕

06/07/2023

☀️Limited farm stand coming tomorrow [Friday] morning!☀️

These bouquets [full of dahlias, lisianthus, rudbeckia, so•much•beauty] along with large/small jars will be available tomorrow morning!

Flowers will be in the stand from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. to beat the afternoon heat.

What’s limited in quantity is far from limited in beauty! And don’t forget to grab blueberries down the road! 🫐

05/07/2023

The is showing off this week!

It’s a wonderful “cool flower” that overwinters beautifully, but unlike it’s perennial version, the annual fades after a few weeks of heat and humidity (hello powdery mildew 😝)

But boy is she glorious and long lasting as a cut flower!

04/07/2023

🇺🇸💙❤️Happy 4th of July from our crew! ❤️💙🇺🇸

📷: Amanda Caldwell Photography, May 2023

03/07/2023

**Update: Flowers have been brought in from the heat, but please message if you’d like to pickup later today!**

🇺🇸 Flowers for the 4th—Bouquets will be available this morning [Monday] at the stand around 9 a.m.!🇺🇸

*$25-wrapped bouquets •only• and they are full of gorgeous blooms!

📍Stand is located at the corner of Wild Oak and Oak Forest Drive, off Hwy 64 in Statesville.

🫐It’s blueberry season!! And our neighbors down the road, Knox’s Blueberries, are open—makes for the perfect morning outing!🫐

Payments accepted at the stand: cash/check-(made to Windsong LLC, green box), and Venmo (, last 4, 8886)

02/07/2023

Happy July friends! June came and went in a flash but it was chocked full of life ❤️

We’ve celebrated the end of school, 2 out of our 3 summer birthdays, Father’s Day, survived a round of summer camps (and the first overnight camp 😳), and wrapped the month with a week at the beach. Driving home yesterday, I felt replenished in a way that was long overdue.

What caught me by surprise was a visit to a local nursery at the beach. It was 90° and we were sweating profusely, but the owner/grower took time to talk us through flowers and options best suited for heat and humidity. It sparked something in me and reminded me how much beauty seeing, touching, and growing flowers bring.

The garden has exploded this past week and I’ll be posting stories with all things flowers. So if you need holiday flowers, I’ve got you covered!

But in the same breath, July will be a slower flower month—on purpose—to soak in the [hot] summer days with our girls 💕

22/06/2023

“Why do we have storms? Why are there tornadoes?”

“Out of the mouths of babes” as they say and tough questions to answer this week.

But as I started taking out the spent spring flowers between storms this week, the simple answer was so evident.

Much like the change of seasons, storms and challenges are inevitable. They are promised. But there is growth and wisdom to be gained if we look for it.

In removing the spent spring flowers, like these bold snapdragons, I made room for new growth, a summer/fall favorite—zinnias. Yes, it’s bittersweet to see them go, but knowing I will see them again come spring makes it worthwhile.

Ebb and flow, calm and storms, dark and light, it’s all a part of this beautiful life! I’ll be the first to admit change and growth are tough and often uncomfortable. But getting to the other side makes the beauty of wisdom impossible to miss.

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading 😌. We’ve got our second summer birthday and a little family time on the horizon—flowers will be back soon! But first, a little rest, a little flower bed flipping and sweet summertime with our girls ❤️❤️❤️

21/06/2023

•Wrapped bouquets full of summer color available for porch pickup!•

It may still feel like spring, but today is the first day of sweet summertime! ☀️

For my local Cornelius/Huntersville friends, I have 4 wrapped bouquets available for porch pickup today.

I never thought I’d see bouquets with the best of spring and summer (snapdragons and dahlias), but I’ll take all the color on these gray days!

Comment or message to snag a bouquet of 🌈 [must be able to pickup in Cornelius]

20/06/2023

Dahlias!! The weather has been bonkers, but these dahlias are blowing me away!

If this is any indication of how the rest of summer and fall will go over these beauties, I am beyond thrilled!

Last year, the dahlias came and went in a flash because of high heat and young plants getting stressed. These flowers are coming from overwintered tubers.

I’m always learning and appreciating random trials, and sometimes glorious success!

19/06/2023

Have you ever felt the nudge to do something but then get a resounding “not yet” feeling?

Would you be brave enough to take the chance even if you knew it may not happen?

I snapped this photo last week in a blur of putting together jars after the first days of summer break with my girls. What were a few days jammed packed of all things end of school/beginning of summer/first summer birthday/work travel felt overwhelmingly busy. Good and sweet, but so busy.

I had hoped to host my first evening workshop in the garden this week, but the weather and summer plans have put that little dream on hold.

But here’s what I do know, walking in the garden at sunset and sunrise—I know want to share this space with you. It’s too magical, too calming and grounding not to invite you in. So stay tuned, we’ll try again in the future!

In the meantime, you can get your flower fix this week with a preordered bouquet here❤️:
https://tinyurl.com/bouquetpreordersjune21

Happy Monday friends!

16/06/2023

**Flowers are in from the heat today. They’ll be out tomorrow morning 😊**

Happy Friday! Flowers are in the stand and we’re embracing the simplicity of summer with two options:

**Preordered bouquets •only• next Thursday!**
•$25- large/qt jar (middle/bottom shelf) these include my first dahlias!
•$15- small/pt jar (top shelf)

📍Stand is located at the corner of Wild Oak and Oak Forest Drive, off Hwy 64 in Statesville.

Payments accepted at the stand: cash/check-(made to Windsong LLC, green box), and Venmo (, last 4, 8886)

This is the •last• stand for a bit [preordered bouquets only next Thursday!] to allow time for a little vacation and flipping beds for late summer/fall blooms!

Have a wonderful weekend! 💛

14/06/2023

Not flower related at all, but seeing views like this make my heart happy—my littlest, who turns 5 tomorrow, and my mom feeding the horses.

There’s never a moment on the farm when the work feels “done,” but in the same breath, it all feels worthwhile.

I heard on a recent video of an older farmer that growing something feels like the closest thing to God because it’s where life begins. And I love that it ties purpose to this sometimes consumer style life.

Nature really is the best medicine in my opinion 🌱

12/06/2023

A sample workshop arrangement full of so much beauty! The garden is exploding right now with such a wide variety.

I took 20 min and snipped a bucket full of blooms to trial this arrangement. I don’t know if I ever seen such a mix of spring and summer blooms!

Just taking time to play with flowers this morning was so relaxing. You should try it 🤗

11/06/2023

🌻”Golden Hour” Floral Workshop-June 20th🌻

My heart is racing just a bit as I type out that title! But here it goes…

Summer is here and I can't think of a better way to welcome the new season! Whether you want to gift this workshop to a friend, family member, or simply need a night in nature yourself--this workshop is for you!

We will take a brief garden tour, chat about flower care, and create unique arrangements. The wildflower patch will also be available for a sunset stroll and photos.

More info and a full description is available via the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/workshopJune20

But if you’ve made it this far, here’s the heart of this workshop—a night to connect with others, nature and create something beautiful that’s uniquely you. I can’t wait to spend time with you surrounded by flowers and the summer sunset 💛

📷: a sampling of the flowers that will be available in the workshop

10/06/2023

Happy Saturday friends! Just a little reminder that there will be •no• farm stand this weekend. We’re in recovery mode after the last week of school—a morning of pjs and pancakes are on taps!

🌻But stay tuned…one more June farm stand and a fun night playing with flowers and watching the sunset are in the works before a brief summer break! 🌅

Have a blessed weekend!

📷: 3rd year going strong! Plant this perennial and divide in the fall if you want a “yarrow” full [get it, “yard,” “yarrow” full 😆]

09/06/2023

•Last day of schooooooool!!•

We are dancing for joy as we have officially wrapped up a wonderful school year! It always feels like a mad dash to the finish line, but summer is here and so is the collective “deep breath” as summer is a welcomed sight.

No farm stand today, but a huge thank you to those who preordered bouquets! I heard requests for dance recitals, graduations, and family visits—such a sweet reminder that this life is filled with such beautiful moments.

Happy weekend friends! [give a school parent a high five if you see them—we’re tired 😅🙌]

08/06/2023

Lest you think growing flowers=frolicking in fields of flowers with a beautiful dress…

But the rain yesterday was amazing, especially after last year’s heat/early drought. We’ve had the longest spring I can remember and it’s been life giving for the fields!

07/06/2023

Oh scabiosa, you sure are a pain to harvest—good thing you’re beautiful 😆

06/06/2023

Saturday morning was a magical time with two of the best groups— Air-Olina Aviation and Lindsey Greene Photography!

What’s more than the brief snippet of a gorgeous morning were the new relationships built and connections created. Talks about small towns and homegrown roots to history of family photos evolving with new seasons and sessions.

I love this part of small businesses and community. This was something both Taylor from and I noted—there’s comfort knowing someone is always looking out for you and cheering you on 💛

05/06/2023

Bouquet preorder info!

☀️ It’s the last week of school for our household which means… •summertime• is almost here! ☀️

With so many on the move as soon as school gets out, I’m switching it up this week. Here’s the nitty gritty:
•wrapped bouquets •only•
•farm stand pick on Friday, June 9th
•pickup window is 9 a.m.-noon (it’s getting hot!)
•Venmo payment required to reserve

Link to order is below (limited quantities available!), but feel free to message or comment with any questions!

https://tinyurl.com/bouquetpreorderJun9

Happy Monday friends! 💛

04/06/2023

This week has been a whirlwind in our household—from doctor appointments to EOGs to an Acro performance to a hot air balloon session to a family reunion.

There were moments where I felt tired from it all, but after spending precious time with family at a reunion, I simply felt grateful.

I’m constantly reminded these days that life is short and time is precious. There isn’t room or space for angst, fear or even anger because it’ll take over those moments if you let it.

My great aunt and I caught up yesterday—after all the typical chatter, the question of “how are you doing really?” came up and her answer was simple, yet profound: “I’m just thankful for another day. The sun is shining, I’ve got my health and family. It’s a beautiful day.”

Happy Sunday and wishing you a “beautiful day” much like my great aunt views every day ❤️

02/06/2023

**Flowers will be back out tomorrow morning when it’s cooler!**

Happy Friday! Flowers are in the stand and a perfect collision of late spring and early summer blooms!

Here is what is available this weekend—
**Preordered bouquets •only• next Friday!**
•$25- wrapped bouquet (bottom shelf)
•$20- large/qt jar (middle shelf)
•$15- small/pt jar (top shelf)

📍Stand is located at the corner of Wild Oak and Oak Forest Drive, off Hwy 64 in Statesville.

Payments accepted at the stand: cash/check-(made to Windsong LLC, green box), and Venmo (, last 4, 8886)

And to the school aged parents, deep breaths, we’re almost to summer freedom! Have a wonderful weekend! 💕

01/06/2023

This never gets old…taking buckets and piles of flowers and turning them into colorful palettes and bouquets 😍

Limited farm stand coming tomorrow morning by 9! Just a heads up, this week and next will likely be the last stands before a short break and full on summer blooms.

Hope to see you there!