Organic Produce & Flowers grown in Hood River, Oregon 
For the last six years we have sold produce directly to families throughout the Gorge through a CSA, an email list and the Gorge Grown Thursday Farmers’ Market.
We also sell our vegetables to several local restaurants who appreciate and support local, seasonal food.
Our flowers have also grown and blossomed over the years. We have a wonderful variety of specialty cut flowers; we are proud to be growing organically and biodynamically and being good stewards of our environment. We also care deeply about the quality of our flowers. Nick seems to have a relationship with his flowers (one that I feel jealous of for most of the summer). Every morning and evening he wanders row after row checking for signs of distress, and for ripeness. He is sensitive to harvest in the cool times of day (even to the annoyance to his family who is having dinner without him) and he stores them for longevity in the cooler.
Several times a week we take our flowers to Portland and sell them directly to florists at the Portland Wholesale Flower Market. We also have a few crops that we ship to national wholesalers. Over the last four years we’ve been selling bouquets in May and June at the PSU Saturday Portland Farmers’ Market. More do-it-yourself brides have also found out about us, we sell flowers bunched in buckets to local weddings. Many of these weddings are at parks or private homes, but also at the many beautiful wedding sites around the Gorge including Gorge Crest Vineyards and Mt. Hood Organic Farms.
Our Location
Our property borders the Hood River. We are located about an hour east of Portland, Oregon.
- To produce healthy and beautiful food and flowers using organic and biodynamic methods
- To be connected and engaged in our community, working collaboratively
- To be challenged and stimulated physically and intellectually
- To be well-balanced and available for family and friends
- To have a family-friendly business
- To be creative thinkers often contrarian in nature to recognize common sense and opportunity
- To make a conscious effort to use local resources and to serve the local community
- To have our endeavors reflect our personal taste and style
- To be sustainable, resourceful, respectful and appreciative of our land and our environment
Resources and Links: Markets, Farming, Restaurants, Weddings
Gorge Grown Food Network
This is a vital community group which coordinates and encourages the local growth and consumption of healthy food. In addition to education and wellness projects, Gorge Grown Food Network has operated a farmers' market. We are proud to be a part of this grassroots organization.www.gorgegrown.com
Portland Farmers' Market
We love being at the PSU Portland Farmers' Market on Saturdays! We sell mixed bouquets (peonies, irises and snowball viburnum) in May and June. www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
Local Harvest
An excellent site both in look and content which enables searching for locally-grown food in all parts of the United States.
www.localharvest.org
Oregon Tilth
Oregon's leading promoter of organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Oregon Tilth is a non-profit organization that provides organic certification to farmers, processors, and retailers worldwide.www.tilth.org
The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association
A comprehensive site maintained by the non-profit organization which supports biodynamics and CSAs.www.biodynamics.com/
Oregon Biodynamic Group
This site provides lots of information about the local biodynamic organization, which sponsors meetings and events throughout the year. www.oregonbd.org
Winter Green Farm
This is our uncle and aunt's farm in Noti, Oregon, where we draw inspiration and practical resources. They have a 425 member CSA and participate in three Farmers Markets around the state.
www.wintergreenfarm.com
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers was formed to unite and inform growers in the production and marketing of field and greenhouse cut flowers. They provide information on growing techniques, marketing strategies, and new developments in the industry. We are excited to be a member of this national organization.www.ascfg.org
Lucy's Informal Flowers
A local florist that we sell to and love to work together with on weddings.
http://www.informalflowers.com
Celilo Restaurant
Chef Ben Stenn is creative in his use of local, seasonal foods. We love providing him with our produce. www.celilorestaurant.com
Nora's Table
Kathy Watson supports local produce and keeps you informed through her blog and newsletters. www.norastable.com
Mt Hood Organic Farms
A beautiful place to get married. www.mthoodorganicfarm.com
Gorge Crest Vineyards
Beautiful sweeping views, fully equiped for your wedding. www.gorgecrestvineyards.com
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