A  Fact of Life for schools, sports teams, scouts, church groups, and other non-profits these days is nearly constant fundraising.  As someone who has been on those committees, I know what a chore it is to meet the financial goals which are set, and to keep volunteers engaged in the process. I’ve been there, and sometimes it isn’t easy.

I also know it seems early to be thinking about fall and the upcoming holidays – school hasn’t even begun yet, you say!   But the most successful fundraisers start their plans early so they have a good, solid plan in place when the time comes.  If you know a group that will need to raise funds for their program this year, we encourage you to explore our holiday greens program.  For several years, we have supplied non-profits with fragrant, hand-tied, organic wreaths and cedar garlands (all locally-made!)  for their fundraisers – it is a proven program with high quality products that sell themselves.   If you would like more information about our Fundraiser Program, please give Celina a call – 503-649-4568.  She can send you an informational packet to help you decide if our products are right for your group.

Oh, and let me be the first to say… Happy Holidays!

Christmas is nearly here, and with it comes some winter closures at Farmington Gardens.

• We will be closed from December 24th through December 27th for Christmas.
• We will be closed beginning on December 31st for most of the month of January, and will officially reopen on January 29th.  There will be more information about this special winter closure coming soon!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Farmington Gardens!  We look forward to gardening with you in the New Year and beyond!

I guess it is only natural that we would be fascinated with indoor blooming plants when the garden outside goes into its winter dormancy.  There is something magical about watching amaryllis buds unfurl into a vibrant, bold display.  And the sweet fragrance of paperwhite narcissus are amazing!

If you are looking for a unique, affordable gift, try one of our sweet little pots of bulbs.  They have already been potted up, and are ready to bloom for weeks.  Add a festive bow, and your gift is good to go!

Nothing is more festive than the beauty and fragrance of fresh evergreens!  I love to drape western red cedar garlands across the front of my home’s entry, sometimes with lights added — that natural, homey style is just the look I’m going for with my holiday decorating.  I add cedar garlands across the top of my deck railing as well – it is fun to watch the birds inspect it!

And then it is time for the tree.  This is a central part of our family tradition.  Almost every ornament has a story or memory associated with it, so the simple act of trimming the tree becomes a wonderful walk down memory lane.  We choose a fresh tree, of course, because we love the fragrance inside our home as well as outside!

Farmington Gardens is your Holiday Headquarters for the freshest holiday greens.  We have an abundant inventory of freshly-cut trees in four types:  Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, and Nordmann Fir, and vary in height from 3 feet to 12 feet or more.   You will find wreaths and garlands, as well as bulk greens for your own creations.  If you are interested in a living tree, either for a container or for your garden, we have a large variety of those as well. 

Let us help you choose the perfect tree while you enjoy cookies and cider!

With the onset of the holiday season and the arrival of our wreaths and garland, we are also starting up wreath shipping for the season.  Our wreaths can be shipped anywhere in the US, and are great gifts for family, friends, or business associates.  Regular wreaths are shipped fresh with a burgundy bow and personalized card.

There are several ways to order, but ordering online is by far the easiest method.  You can visit either our online store at www.farmingtongardensonline.com, or our products are also available through Amazon.com.  We will also accept orders over the phone, by fax, or in person.  Regular shipping begins the week of November 23rd, so get your order in soon if you want your wreaths shipped during the first week.  Final shipping will wrap up the week of December 14th, depending on destinations.

If you would like to send wreaths for your business, or are looking for larger volumes, please call or email us so that we can get you pricing information and find out the best way to facilitate your needs.

Thanksgiving is coming up in two weeks, which means that Farmington Gardens is about to undergo its yearly holiday transformation!  Besides our regular stock of quality plant material and gardening materials, we are also one of the nation’s largest producers of hand-made Christmas wreaths and garland.  We also carry a large selection of cut and living trees, as well as holiday gifts and decorations.  Starting next week, we will have our hand-made holiday products in stock, with cut trees and other decor coming later next week or the week after.

We are still a few months away from the holiday season, but this is the time for groups and organizations to start thinking about holiday fundraising programs!  Farmington Gardens is one of the largest producers of handmade holiday products in the country, and we have a wonderful wreath fundraising program that is a great way to raise funds for your cause.  To find out more information about our fundraising program, you may visit our online fundraiser packet here, or contact us at 503-649-4568.  Pricing information is not available online, but we would be more than happy to send you that information on request and discuss how we can help you with your fundraising goals this year!