True to her lifelong passion for the gifts of gardening, nature and the great outdoors, Amy Davis is finding joy in her newest venture of flower farming.
Originally from Glassboro, NJ, Amy moved south to attend High Point University, graduating with a degree in fine arts. After happily teaching art for the past 25 years, her retirement plans include a full time focus on cut flower farming with an organic approach to gardening.
“I became even more interested in flower farming when I moved to Winston-Salem, and a neighbor noticed my love of gardening and the property I had and suggested I look into flower farming. It was so intriguing – I decided to give it a go!”
Established in 2022, Meadow Lane Flower Farm enjoyed its first growing season in the spring of 2023 and is located within a voluntary agricultural district in Pfafftown, NC. Amy’s favorite flower varieties – at least so far – are tulips, hydrangeas, zinnias, dahlias, larkspur, sunflowers, daisies, ranunculus, rudbeckia and snapdragons.
After an easy online ordering process, your favorite flowers will be available in the farm’s flower shed, and pick-up times can be arranged on an individual basis. Amy provides lovely ready-made flower arrangements in various sizes as well as individual buckets of any blooms that are currently growing on the farm. These flower mixes are perfect for events, local florists and anyone who simply wants to arrange their own bouquets to spread a little joy!
Another interest she shares with the community, Amy features edible flowers for the food industry, including Nasturtium, Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop, Pansies,, Marigolds, Johnny Jump Ups, Lavender, Roses and herbs including Basil, Cilantro, and Parsley. Meadow Lane Flower Farm also sells eggs and local honey available year round while supplies last, and Amy plans to add even more bee hives to the bee yard this spring.
Besides continuing to foster support for local agriculture and farming, Amy also plans to host flower arranging classes for the community, complemented by painting or yoga.
“The flowers are always the center of the classes I offer because they promote wellness and happiness, and all people respond positively to fresh flowers,” she adds. “We use the flowers that we arrange as inspiration for the art we do. I’m also building a barn onsite this spring to sell farm products – and will also use the space to hold workshops and classes that combine the arts with agriculture.”
In partnership with the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, this old-fashioned “barn raising” at Meadow Lane will provide the perfect setting for individuals to create art that’s inspired by the idyllic farm setting.
“Imagine being in a serene and peaceful environment, surrounded by nature – a place where you can escape the noise of everyday life and unleash your creativity,” shares Amy.
The vision for the new barn is to blend art and agriculture, offering the community a really unique and fun experience. Contributions to the farm will help create a space where everyone can connect with the land, flowers, animals and nature.
“I’ll host workshops, classes and events that promote well being through creativity,” Amy adds. “These classes will be open to individuals of all ages and will cover a variety of arts and crafts.”
Look for Amy’s passion for nature to bring continued joy throughout 2025!
For more information on what’s in bloom at Meadow Lane Flower Farm, or to donate to the official barn raising this spring, visit Meadowlaneflowerfarm.org. Reach Amy at 336.906.9623, email [email protected] and follow @meadowlaneflowerfarm on Instagram. Online orders may be picked up at the farm’s flower shed at 5811 Meadow Lane in Pfafftown.
