OUR FARM

Welcome to Saylor Creek Flower Farm! We are a private urban micro (aka backyard) flower farm located in Saylor Township, just north of Des Moines, Iowa.  Over the past few years, we have carefully transformed our quarter acre of flat southern facing lawn into a productive farm that pumps out buckets of specialty cut flowers from April to October. It began with tulips and has grown each season after that to include over 40 varieties of annuals, perennials, bulbs and foliage.

What We Grow

Saylor Creek Flower Farm grows a collection of unique cut flower varieties selected for their color palate, stem length and vase life. We plant in multiple successions throughout the spring, summer, and fall so we can offer a changing menu of seasonal blooms and foliage from April to October.

What We Grow

Soil-First Farming

Saylor Creek Flower Farm applies the principles of leading low-till vegetable market gardeners to the practice of flower farming. After an initial till, we prefer to build our soil with layers of compost and mulch, use organic fertilizers, and companion planting for pest control. 

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The Big Picture

SCFF is excited to be part of a movement happening across the nation to bring a portion of the cut flower market back to the US. Instead of importing flowers that have to travel thousands of miles to get to your vase, small flower farms are popping up all over to change the supply chain. Who benefits? We all do. Local flowers simply last-longer and don’t require preservative sprays to survive long plane trips. Also, we are supporting our local economy, creating jobs, and connecting with our community.