Howell's Farm Blog
Welcome to the Howell’s Greenhouse & Pumpkin Patch Farm Blog! We are excited to share insights into life on the farm, upcoming events, as well as tips and tidbits about how you can get the most from your purchases at Howell’s!
Come experience the tranquility of yoga alongside our goats or admire the beauty of nature at our Flower Festival. Let us share our love for farming and nature through our blog and visit in person at any of our many farm events! See you soon!
HOwell's Farm History
You know that feeling when you step outside and take a deep breath? You feel different right away. Calmer. Lighter. Happier. That shift is real. Being outside, whether it’s on...
Some of the best school memories happen outside. Think sunshine, dirt under fingernails, and room to run. While classroom lessons have their place, kids often learn more when they use...
You might expect dirt, a cow or two, and some pumpkins. But a first visit to a local farm, especially Howell’s, brings more. It’s fresh air, simple fun, and time...
A trip to Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch gives your family a chance to learn by doing. Whether you are parenting young kids, planning a school field trip, or organizing...
Explore Our Irises
Bluebird of Happiness Imagine a spring morning, sun dappling a vibrant tapestry of blooms. Among them, a majestic iris rises, its velvety petals adorned in a rich, light blue, reminiscent...
Celestial Bloom Unfolding: A Closer Look at Afterlife’s Morphology Standing tall with an air of celestial charm, ‘Afterlife’ iris (TbAthruE) captivates gardeners with its velvety blooms in shades of ethereal...
Dive into a Feathery Fluff of Charm! Imagine a tiny island in a sun-drenched pond, a miniature paradise where fluffy ducklings waddle and giggle. That’s the playful spirit Iris ‘Baby...
A Dance of Purple and Gold: Unveiling the Enchanting Barbados Bearded Iris Imagine the sun setting over a sapphire sea, casting ripples of violet, amethyst, and bronze across the waves....
Browse Our Plants
Most people see farms through a windshield—fields blurring by at 60 miles an hour, barely noticed. But something shifts when you step out, walk the land, and actually experience it....
Sometimes the best way to feel better is to take a break from your screen. When your phone is always in your hand and your attention feels stuck, a change...
Easter has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s snow boots, the next it’s pastel dresses and chocolate bunnies. If you’re searching for something more exciting than...