Gardener's Notes

Scabiosa columbaria ' Flutter Rose Pink' - A Sneak Peek of 2018 Perennials
I have grown and loved pincushion flowers for ages, and this year Jennifer has found a better one. (Really 3 better ones!) The new varieties in 2018 are:Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Deep Blue'Scabiosa columbaria '

Helleborus (Lenten Rose)
During these gloomy months and strange weather Cincinnati has been giving us lately, lots of us are looking for something to brighten our day. Well, here is what you have been looking for! I introduce you to…the beautiful Hellebore! This perennial, commonly known as the Lenten Rose, blooms when most other plants are not! Helleborus comes in many different colors, ranging from black to pure white. It likes to bloom in late January or early February, can handle dry shade once established, and is deer and rabbit resistant. In the past week, as the helleborus have been blooming, Greenfield has welcomed so many happy bees looking for flowers. It is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner.

Beginner Pollinator Garden
Are cold temperatures in Cincinnati keeping you inside? Now is the time to plan your new pollinator garden! Trust me... it is much more fun to grow pollinator plants than a lawn! Here is a starter pollinator
Greenfield Garden Deck
This winter has been a season of building and change around the Greenfield Maineville Farm. We have added buildings, greenhouses, and now we have a beautiful new deck. It is tucked back in our woods and will be a

Hydrangea Quercifolia (Oak Leaf Hydrangea)
Oak Leaf Hydrangea This weeks favorite is from Amber. Most of you know Amber from the Greenfield Maineville store. Recently she has moved into the office here at Greenfield and helps make sure that everything is

Echinacea (Cone Flowers)
Coneflowers Everyone around Greenfield has one thing in common - we love plants. So I thought it would be fun, here in the dreary Cincinnati winter, to ask around the farm about everyone's favorite plant to grow.

Scabiosa columbaria ' Flutter Rose Pink' - A Sneak Peek of 2018 Perennials
I have grown and loved pincushion flowers for ages, and this year Jennifer has found a better one. (Really 3 better ones!) The new varieties in 2018 are:Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Deep Blue'Scabiosa columbaria '