ASHTON — Andrea Buhrow, Ashton Franklin Center (AFC) FFA member, is excited to announce the opening of The Flower Patch, a small-scale U-Pick flower farm located at 1831 Midway Road in Ashton.  The Flower Patch features cut flowers made for indoor enjoyment.  It is self-service and open from dawn to dusk.  

The Flower Patch is planning to provide flowers from spring to fall. These include daffodils, tulips, allium, dutch iris, lilies, dahlias, sweet peas, and sunflower, among others. The tulips and allium are currently in bloom. Each stem, no matter the variety, is priced at $1. Payment is accepted through Venmo or in the cash box near the flower beds. Clippers, small containers, and water are provided.

Buhrow will be a sophomore at AFC Junior/Senior High School. The Flower Patch is her FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). 

“An SAE is an integral part of a well-rounded agricultural education,” AFC agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Kelly Viall said. “It’s a perfect example of hands-on learning. The skills Andrea learns through this entrepreneurial experience will translate into all areas of her life.”

Buhrow got the idea for The Flower Patch after participating in the annual 4-H floral design competition at the Lee Country 4-H and Junior Show last summer and a much larger scale U-Pick flower farm in Michigan. She wanted to grow her own flowers for the next competition and decided that she could provide the extra to the community at a reasonable price.

Community members can learn more about The Flower Patch on Facebook.  Search for The Flower Patch – Ashton.