Welcome to Amity Farm. We
really dig hostas.
Actually, we are pretty much crazy about them. Anything that enjoys hanging out in the shade as much as we do is all right by us. Hosta plants are just about the most hardy, most reliable, and most forgiving shade perennial around. They grow quickly and thickly, leaving no room for weeds in between. The best news of all is that all hostas are generally content to live on the dry side if there is enough shade. That means they can be planted under that maple tree between all those roots, and still get enough to drink. What’s not to love?
Happily, hostas, and all the other plants we offer, transplant well all season long. Ours are field grown (well, forest grown) in good glacial till right on our 11-acre wooded property, which makes for strong roots and a good transition to your shady spot. Just because they are good at spreading their toes under our trees doesn’t mean they aren’t excited about growing in other folk’s gardens – I hear them chattering about that daily. We will dig up your selections and send them home with you, only shedding an occasional tear. Our farm kitties, Chassis and Diesel, will wander through the woods with you. Chamois may even join them if we can get her to step outside.
For 2009, Amity Farm is adding a few more hostas and other perennial plants that can take a fair bit of sunshine. We are very exited about a handful of unusual Siberian Iris we are planting out, with double and triple the number of petals (falls and standards, to be specific). Their grassy foliage is a great counterpoint to the lush wondrous hosta leaves elsewhere on the farm. Take a look at our list of varieties and see what plants you MUST HAVE for your gardens; we are happy to share them all!
At Amity Farm, you will also find a selection of companion plants that enjoy the shady company of our hostas. (At least that’s what they tell us.) Ferns, epimedium, and coral bells will bring a certain charm to your gardens, adding their colorful flowers and foliage to the mix. We are also featuring Amity Farm Collections, plant groupings based on fun themes to add to your gardening amusement. Shade-tolerant plants don’t have to be boring. Come see for yourself!
BIG NEWS! We will be open NOW ON WEDNESDAYS in addition to our weekend hours. ON WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, from 10 am – 5 pm all spring and summer, we’ll offer a 10% discount to any ‘Golden Buckeye’ gardeners. There will be specials for you young ones, too – so come out in the middle of the week and enjoy a little savings on us! Amity Farm will begin its 2009 season on Saturday, April 25th, and we’ll shut the gate on Sunday, September 6th. Call ahead if you like and we’ll give you the details. We are just a 30-minute drive from Columbus, Ohio, near the tiny village of Alexandria, on highway 37 (which IS Johnstown-Alexandria Road) between Johnstown and Granville. (see map) Cash and checks are cheerfully accepted. Sorry, no email or phone orders.
Please wear your old shoes. You know, we think you’ll really dig this place.
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