Hi Folks-

Just wanted to let everyone know that our new retail store, Garrett's Flower Shop, will have an open house/ grand re-opening next Saturday the 28th from 10 -3. While we won't have any local flowers this time of year, we have made every effort to make it worth a trip out to Liberty. The shop has been completely expanded and remodeled and will feature a new display cooler to showcase local flowers (in season) and holiday arrangements.

We have brought in pieces from local potters, locally produced soy candles and Debbie Roos' famous greeting cards. Jim will have a preview of what we will have for Valentine's Day, and rumor has it there might be a free rose for the ladies. 

Some of the Saturday only specials:

• Free local (Liberty) delivery on Valentine's Day pre- orders
• 15% off in- store pickup Valentine's pre-orders
• 20% off greeting cards
• 20% off plush
• 15% off live plants
• 10% of silks and candles

Also refreshments and door prizes - but no live music unless someone on this list volunteers:) It has been an exciting but exhausting month bringing this to life, so we are looking forward to seeing our friends and relaxing a little bit this weekend. Directions here, and feel free to call the shop anytime at 336-622-4556 or the house at 336-622-9551 if you have any questions. See you on the 28th!

Robert

Garrett's Flower Shop (new website!)

201 S. Greensboro St.

Liberty, NC 27298

A quick note from the farm to let you know what we have going on as the market season draws to a close. Our final regular market will be this Saturday from 8AM - 12PM at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market in Pittsboro, and there will be a special Thanksgiving market at the same location on Wednesday, November 23rd from 12PM - 3PM. We will be on hand at both markets with cut mums in several bright fall colors, sunflowers, marigolds, lilies and more - we will have arrangements ready to grab and go.

Keep in mind that our local farmers, bakers and artists will be able to provide much of what you need for your holiday celebration - vegetables, meats, baked goods and hostess gifts.

Finally, some really exciting news - a brick and mortar retail storefront in 2012! We will assume ownership of Garrett's Florist in Liberty on January 1st. We will continue to operate the store (re-named Garrett's Flower Shop) as a full service florist and will feature local flowers by the stem, bunch and in our arranged work as well. We also plan to carry a limited gift selection and are in the process of sourcing most of these products locally.

We have penciled in January 28th as a grand opening date, and will send out another newsletter when plans firm up. We would be honored to have you - our loyal customer - as a guest.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Robert and Jim

P.S. We will still be at the Chatham Mills Market in 2012 :) 

• We are taking long- awaited, much anticipated vacation next week (Oregon! Highs in the 70's!) We will be selling at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market tomorrow and will return on Saturday, September 3.

• Due to time constraints, we will not be set up at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market again until later this Fall - we will keep you posted.

We look forward to seeing you at the Chatham Mills market this weekend, and just mention this email for 20% off a large bouquet!


Robert 

• sunflowers
• zinnia
• liatris
• marigolds
• celosia, crested and plumed
• lilies
• sweet william
• queen anne's lace, ageratum, salvia, amaranthus and much more 

• Snapdragons still going strong in all colors
• Saponaria in its full, dramatic glory - pink and white - only available for a couple of weeks each spring
• Campanula (Bellflower) in white, pink and lavender
• Bachelor Buttons
• A few lilies, including our favorite Blackout

We will again be at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market at Chatham Marketplace on Saturday from 8 -12; live banjo music provided by Justin Stiles from 10:30 - 12 on 5/21. In the Triad we can be found at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market on Yanceyville on Saturday from 6 - 12.

Don't forget that we are always available for special order baskets and arrangements, and we do deliver - give Jim a call at 336-451-1983.

See you soon!

Fall planted snapdragons - tall, beautiful and available in an array of bright colors; these work well in bouquets and baskets

Dianthus (Sweet William) - we have every imaginable color and will be featuring these in many of our baskets

Saponaria - similar to baby’s breath; a light pink, airy filler that almost defines Mother’s Day

Agrostemma (corn cockles)

Bachelor Buttons 

Iris
 

Fingers crossed for campanula, larkspur and maybe a few lilies... 

You can find us at the Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market in Pittsboro on Saturday from 8- 12 with pre-made bouquets and baskets. Jim will be on hand for custom work; loyal customer and friend Sharon Donovan has bravely volunteered to assist. 

I will be at the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market Saturday from 6 - 12 with pre-made bouquets and baskets. We will be glad to take pre-orders to be picked up at either location -  now would be a good time to give Jim a call at 336-451-1983 for special orders.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
 

Robert

Carol's Good Earth Farm 

We still have the old favorites - German Johnson, Cherokee, Eva Purple Ball, Rutgers etc., and have added Roma, some yellow varieties and a wider variety of cherry types. We will have herbs again this year - basil, thyme, mint, oregano, rosemary, lemon balm, parsley and even some catnip for fluffy.

Plans still are to be at the new Chatham Mills Market in Pittsboro on Saturdays from 8 - 12, and the Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market Thursday - Sunday from 8 - 6, April 14 - May 1.

See you there!

Robert

▪ We will be selling at a brand new market in Pittsboro - the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market, located in the parking lot across from Chatham Marketplace. This is shaping up to be a terrific Saturday market -  vendors and products you are familiar with and some new faces as well. The market starts on April 16 (8 - 12); we will probably start Mother's Day weekend (May 7).

▪ Finally, a Triad market!  We will be at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market (Saturday  6 - 12) starting May 7.

▪ We will have a new continuity program for '11 - buy any 8 medium or large bouquets and you will get 1 free - we'll give you a punch card with your first purchase.

▪ We will have the ability to accept Visa, Mastercard and AMEX this year - no tokens to buy, we will have our own terminal.

Don't forget that we have heirloom tomato plants and herbs early spring - we will be at the Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market Fri./ Sat./ Sun. April 15 - May 1. Be sure to join our email list for bi-weekly availability updates; we will continue to update on Facebook periodically.

See you soon!

Jim and Robert