Holiday Open House this weekend!

Saturday 10-5

Sunday 12-5

Stop  by to see what the farm studio has been busy with. Local gatherings of Michigan Holly, Greens, Boxwood, Potted Rosemary, Rosemary Topiaries, Handmade Gifts, Candles…..

Taking order now center pieces for your Holiday table and mantels.

I have a new blog:) linked here Teemie’s Country Blooms pop on over. might not be at chatty as this one but I’m off and running in this new chapter of my life.  I thought it high -time to start fresh with everything.  At the new blog I’ll be sharing about the floral design studio,  about my ribbon of a flower and herb farm, farm fresh recipes.. how to inject your life with farm fresh romance in your daily walk.

I look forward to meeting you over there…. and all of us  inspiring one another as we all move forward to seek God’s Blessings.

DIY Bridal Workshop, reserve your seat for Wednesday September 19th at 5:00p.m.,Through this workshop I will teach and share on how to work within your budget, taking the mystery out of center pieces, favors, up coming trends, This mini seminar will take the guess work out of your floral planning. Includes my farm style tea, hand outs along with take homes. $65.00

Teemie’s Country Blooms Face Book page

the evenings are getting very chilly. the dahlias are blooming… school is just days away

my new location all in bloom

photo by Sue koons

and realize I’m becoming a vegan. Well sort of.

Spider webbing thoughts to follow….The moving of display stuff about is like a hobby of mine. Note to self; need to let go of. Its too much work and its time for me to produce my art and focus on the florals. I find I’m tired. Worn out need substance. The “My Man” cookie (I know dumb name) I ate earlier just wasn’t getting it anymore, so into the kitchen I trudge, open the fridge,  push things about finding leftovers of rice and beans made  for last night’s dinner. The garlic, cumin and onion have had an evening to rest in the veggies spreading the flavor throughout. But something warm and green sounds good. GREEN SMOOTHIE soup the best! (Thanks Jill for a life changing recipe) pull out my blender, its nice glass vintage machine  (a gift  from my friend  Mike, Thanks Mike! I love it) that does a great job for blending up vegetables for such a purpose as this. I throw in romaine lettuce, frozen Kale, three celery stalks, two cloves of garlic, 1/4 of an onion, three small carrots, fresh thyme and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Blended it up, poured it into the pot to warm just a tad, not wanting to kill all the good stuff with the heat. Beans & Rice along with a bowl of Green Smoothie soup.  A few corn chips its all  good! I still eat a good  steak now and then but rarely. It has surprised me as to how much I have gotten away from eating meat, poultry… but then a good BLT is always on my list of favorites. Eating this way has helped me to loose 50 pounds in two and half years. I’m sure stress aided in this too, But I feel great, tons of energy. Drive and passion for my life and business are strong. Well I’m off now its 5:00 pm time for my glass of wine and finish up moving those displays.

Here’s the recipe for My Man Cookies to hold you over between green smoothies…

4 sticks of butter

2c. white sugar

2 c. brown sugar

4 eggs

2 Tbsp. vanilla

4 c. flour

2 Tbsp. baking soda

2 Tbsp baking powder

2 tea. salt

4 c. quick cook oatmeal

2 c. coconut

2 c. pecans  chopped (walnuts work well too)

Cream butter with sugars, then add eggs and vanilla, Cream till fluffy, Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt; blend into sugar mixture. Add oatmeal and mix, then blend in coconut and nuts, Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, do not over bake.

Sorry no pictures of finished product, all gone

I am seeking local growers  of botanicals! Are you one? Do you know of one?  Perhaps a neighbor who grows amazing dahlias, crazy amounts of peonies in June?

It is my goal to offer locally organically grow floral designs.  I have been and will continue to  use sustainable organic growing methods. The blooms are hardier and last much longer than the average florist blooms.  The flowers that are locally farm grown are much more vibrant in color, offering a more creative floral design. So I am seeking local growers to help add to the mix.

My new floral studio is  now up and running! I’m excited to share that orders have come in from out of state for local delivery. I believe its about time we embrace not only local foods but local flower as well.

Pop by my new location here at 16209 Dryden road,  Allenton ,MI 48002 Just a few miles east of Van Dyke (53) for a farm fresh bouquet. Currently available zinnias, snapdragons, a colorful selection of sunflowers… small bouquet $6.00, large $12.00 Vased arrangements beginning at $25.00.  810-310-0711

Studio Hours: by chance or appointment    along with open hours Friday, Saturday 9-5 Sunday 1-5

Happily….Local Brides are keeping me very  busy,  come see what the buzz is all about. Enjoy a cup of tea and discover the farm fresh romance.

  They are blooming!  The zinnias are in full blooms.  bouquets are now available!

Today I had a lovely visit from one of my dearest friends, Constance G.  We sat on my porch, sipped pink lemonade and enjoyed each others company for hours. Constance has been a “constant ” support in my life for several years now.. since our kids  James and Leo played together in elementary.  Everyone should be so blessed with such a friend.

Before Connie left for home we picked flowers in my first flower garden here. What a blessing to me to share from my ground, my beginning ‘anew’ flower farm. I’m finding the rebuilding of my new life and flower farm  to be energizing. I’m gonna be ok!

There’s something about God’s beauty that is so healing. Its something to celebrate at each moment possible. Its everywhere  you look. I hope you take time to experience His beauty. In your children you’ve been blessed with, in the trees that surround your home, the laughter of your spouse, your  health, your healing… Its all from Him. May God Bless you with a renewed life of peace and joy. Know that I  keep you my readers in serious prayer. Its not what you’ve done in the past , its what your going to do in the future,  Love you! Teemie

100 foot greenhouse coming down

keeping us company as we tear down to up-cycle this greenhouse… Queen Ann’s Lace, my summer favorite

This summer ” Queen” has been an inspiration since my childhood, I spent a tremendous amount of time roaming the fields picking wild flowers

His amazing hand is everywhere….. wishing you Peace