Joyful June

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June 2020

Once again we wish to thank all of the many people who support Pharsalia. Summer is just around the corner. Life is beginning to be somewhat normal again and we are preparing to serve you with fresh cut flowers, potted plants and herbs at the Nelson County Farmers Market in Nellysford. 

 A huge thank you to everyone!

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With almost 1,500 peony plants, we are holding hundreds of fresh cut peonies in our cooler just for you! We have peonies in all colors, mostly doubles and some singles. We sell our peonies by the stem HERE and by appointment only!

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Our workshop offerings (outside in the fresh air) include: 

June 16

Gloriously Captivating Hydrangeas for Cutting with Murray Buckner

10 am to 1 pm $110 per person (includes lunch)

June 23

Lovely Lavendar Day with Annie Baggett (Sunshine Lavendar Farm)

10 am to 1:30 pm $90 per person (includes lunch) 

Wonderful Wednesdays in the Country at Pharsalia

For Wednesdays during the month of June

from 10 am to Noon

Bring your clippers and enjoy cutting flowers from the gardens at Pharsalia. Each (registered) participant will be provided a bucket and assistance in cutting up to 50 stems of a variety of flowers blooming at the time along with foliage. In addition, we will include a few peonies for each bucket as long as supplies last. Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy eating on the grounds of Pharsalia. 

$75 per person [limit of 10 persons per event]

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*Our workshops and Wonderful Wednesdays will be held rain or shine. 

Go to our website to REGISTER for these fun and educational workshops or the Wonderful Wednesdays, available only at Pharsalia!

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The night-time temperatures are getting closer to that 60 degree mark and time to plant dahlias. We have dahlia tubers for sale. Plant them now. Tubers will sprout in about 3 weeks and you will have beautiful dahlias in the future.  For pricing, payment details or to place your order of dahlias by the bouquet or bucket call 434-277-5231 or email florencefx@aol.com. 

You must make an appointment to pick up your orders.

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Did your wedding plans get postponed or cancelled? Don’t worry, we are here for you! Come enjoy a special private event at Pharsalia. We can bring the magic and excitement back!

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Pharsalia's Recipe of the Month

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In this time of pre-packaged buying try this

Blueberry and Strawberry Tart

1 pre-made deep dish pie crust

bake according to directions on the package

and allow to cool completely

filling

slightly smash and set aside

1 quart fresh blueberries

1 quart fresh strawberries (quartered)

in sauce pan low heat for about 3-5 minutes

1/4 cup orange juice

1 pack unflavored gelatin

3/4 cup sugar

zest of half a lemon

1 1/2 tsps. lemon juice

1/4 cup strawberry preserves

add warm liquid to fruit and mix well

pour into baked/cooled pie crust

refrigerate for 3 hours

remove from refrigerator and top with thawed Coolwhip, return to refrigerator for 1 hour

Enjoy!

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