We had the pleasure of being a host farm for the 2023 Small Farms Tour put on by UMES (University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension) and NC A&T. We welcomed ~35 small farmers from the eastern shore to Sweet Shrub Farm. Unfortunately, we were the last farm on the tour and our time was cut short, but we made the best of it! 😉 I could’ve talked a whole lot more! ha!
There’s just something about sharing a common interest and being able to chat with other small farmers!
I’ve been swamped as we’ve finished up our 2nd growing season, but I’m finally getting a resource list posted as promised!
What we grew…..
- Zinnias
- Strawflower
- Snapdragons
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
- Baby’s breath
- Cress
- Orach
- Basil
- Yarrow
- Celosia (cockscomb)
- Dahlias
- Gomphrena
- Statice
- Lisianthus
- Stock
- Gladiolus
- Sunflowers
- Bupleurum
- Orlaya
- Chinese forget-me-not
- Jewels of Opar
- Lavender
- Peonies
- Eucalyptus
Coming next year…
- Bachelor button
- Canterbury bells
- Ranunculus
- Pin cushion
- Marigold
- Autumn sedum
- Rosemary
- Ninebark
- Sweet William
- Tulips
Resources
- Seeds
- Johnny’s Selected Seeds
- The Gardener’s Workshop
- Baker Creek
- Floret flowers
- Soil blocking supplies
- Irrigation
- Landscape fabric & staples (Our rows are 50 ft long and 4 ft wide.)
- Walmart & Amazon
We are very thankful for this opportunity and hope that those who visited were encouraged and inspired! 💐
Tiffany
If you have questions, feel free to reach out. tiffany@sweetshrubfarm.com
