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Seasonal Flowers
See what’s blooming throughout the year at Grey Dog Flowers, a flower farm in Mills River, NC. Each post highlights seasonal flowers, their unique traits, and how to use them in arrangements. Follow along as the growing season unfolds - from spring ranunculus to late-summer dahlias.
Beauty with a Body Count: The haunting, dangerous, and dark side of flowers
Explore the dark side of the garden with wolfsbane, snapdragon skulls, and gothic flowers—where beauty, poison, and folklore intertwine. Discover poisonous and black flowers, eerie garden plants, and the fine line between medicine and myth.
Ilana Williams
Oct 234 min read
The Secret Cost of Flower Farming
Unpacking the hidden costs - mental and financial - behind local flower farming. Why flowers are expensive, and why they're worth every penny.
Ilana Williams
Sep 268 min read
How to Shop the Grey Dog Flowers Farm Stand (First-Timer's Guide)
Your step-by-step guide to shopping the Grey Dog Flowers self-serve farm stand in Mills River, NC. Plan ahead, browse with ease, and check out like a pro.
Ilana Williams
Sep 155 min read
An Ode to August Flowers
There’s a moment in the evening - just before the sun slips behind the ridge - when the garden glows in that perfect, soft light. The...
Ilana Williams
Aug 226 min read
What to Expect at a Bouquets + Bites Workshop (Hint: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Garden Club)
Discover Bouquets + Bites, a hands-on flower arranging workshop in Asheville, NC. Hosted by Grey Dog Flowers, this floral experience blends seasonal blooms, local charcuterie, and creative chaos at the farm stand. Perfect for a girls day out or unique weekend plans near Asheville. Book your spot or join the waitlist for this one-of-a-kind bouquet making class. It’s not your grandma’s garden club — it’s way more fun.
Ilana Williams
Aug 55 min read
Mid-Summer Madness, Mildew & Magic: What July Really Looks Like on a Flower Farm
July on the flower farm is a hot, chaotic mess—and also wildly beautiful. Between the zinnias, scabiosa, and first dahlias, this mid-summer update shares what’s blooming, what’s breaking, and how I'm keeping the stand (and myself) standing.
Ilana Williams
Jul 225 min read
Why Local Flowers Matter (Even in Summer)
Published by Grey Dog Flowers, Mills River, NC Why Local Flowers Matter (Even in Summer) Summer bouquets of lavender, zinnias, echinacea,...
Ilana Williams
Jul 113 min read
June on the Farm | What's Blooming & How to Keep Flowers Fresh
Discover bold, hardy June flowers blooming on the farm, plus care tips, meanings, and CSA sign-up details — perfect for flower lovers.
Ilana Williams
Jun 133 min read
What is a Flower CSA - And Why it's the Best Way to get Fresh Cut Flowers in Asheville
Grey Dog Flowers has been providing fresh flower bouquets since 2024. If you're searching for weekly flower bouquets, longing for vibrant...
Ilana Williams
Jun 74 min read
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