Apple and Flower Farm serving Mid-MO

local + organic

Fresh from Columbia, mo

We grow apples and flowers sustainably, without the use of harmful chemicals. 
We also provide farm experiences to encourage our community to grow and connect.

beginnings.

About the farm.

As a parent of young children, we know the struggle of deciding how you want to raise your family. To us, the the choice was simple, we wanted them to grow up in the country, surrounded by animals, nature, organic food, and hard work.  We didn’t just want to keep this to ourselves, though, we wanted to share it with you all so that you, too, can implement this into some of your life.

farm happenings.

from the blog

How to pinch off your flower plants & combat pests!

How to pinch off your flower plants & combat pests!

My lower back is aching…it must be pinching season! In this post, I will explain how to pinch off your flower plants to promote growth. This week I've been pinching off hundreds of little flower plants to encourage them to produce many long stems.  How do you pinch...

And The Rain Just Keeps Falling…

And The Rain Just Keeps Falling…

And, the rain just keeps falling… I was happy to see the rain at the beginning, but 10+ inches is a bit much in a week. We are sad to see those businesses and households that are dealing with flooding and so grateful to be just high enough that the river and creek...

Growing beautiful dahlia’s – tips & tricks!

Growing beautiful dahlia’s – tips & tricks!

Growing beautiful dahlia's can be somewhat tricky, but we've compiled some tips so you will have loads of dahlia blooms to enjoy!  Tips for growing beautiful dahlias:  Plant a mixture of seedlings and tubers. 🌱 This way, if a large rain storm comes, it won’t...

How to care for fresh cut flowers

How to care for fresh cut flowers

This post will discuss how to care for fresh cut flowers so that you can get the longest vase life for your blooms! This post will also discuss harvest times in case you will be harvesting from your own garden. Daffodils Daffodils should be harvested when they are in...

members market & farm stand

members market & farm stand

As we dive into the 2024 flower season, we have some updates to our ever popular Members Market and Farm Stand! Members Market:  The Members Market is coming back this year, but it’s going to look a little different. We are excited to bring about some changes to...