Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping participates in the 55th Annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show

Step into Spring with Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping at the 55th Annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show as they participate in saluting springtime and 55 years of garden excellence Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ West Pavilion & Expo Hall. Stonycreek Farm will be among the 41 feature exhibitors who will each design and display a showcase garden at Indiana’s finer outdoor living show for gardening enthusiasts.

The theme of the 2013 Indiana Flower & Patio Show is “It’s Elemental!” exploring the 5 basic elements of nature:  earth, wood, metal, fire and water. Each designer will incorporate uses of these elements within their featured spaces and implement a conservation element, relevant to today’s living environments …to give Mother Earth the extra boost she needs to continue to thrive for many generations to come!

This year’s Stonycreek exhibitor garden will feature eco-friendly elements such as recycled materials and drought resistant plants and trees that can be incorporated into outdoor living spaces. With Indiana’s recent drought conditions, a self-sustaining drip watering system will be showcased for efficient landscaping. As a result of last summer’s drought, for the first time in 40 years, Stonycreek Farm germinated pumpkins in greenhouses in preparation for their 40^th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival in October. Thanks to a proactive germination program, the seedlings were then planted in the field and maintained with a water truck, providing a bountiful yield despite extreme drought conditions.

Stonycreek’s designers and key staff will be onsite throughout the show; attendees can register for home consultations, talk one-on-one with an expert and are encouraged to bring photos of challenging landscape areas. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12 and children 12 and under are free. The show offers a Blow-Out Sale the final Sunday (5-6:30 p.m.) with great savings on plant materials, hardscapes, structures, decorative pieces and more. Event information including a coupon for $3 off admission to the show can be found at: http://hsishows.com/wp/indianaflowerandpatioshow/about-the-show/.

A Central Indiana springtime tradition, the Indiana Flower & Patio Show has been one of the nation’s most renowned outdoor living shows for over 50 years, with more than 100,000 guests attending each year. In addition to the feature exhibitor gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, more than 400 finer outdoor living experts, displays encompassing the latest and greatest in landscaping trends, and dozens of educational programs will cover over 250,000 square feet of the State Fairgrounds’ West Pavilion & Expo Hall. Visitors come for the gardens, but stay to learn about, compare, and purchase premium outdoor living products and services with thousands of ideas to take home.

 

55th Annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion & Expo Hall

1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205

Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17

Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

About Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping:

What began as a small pumpkin patch in 1972 has grown into a full-service nursery and landscaping business. Named after the creek, which meanders through its property, Stonycreek was a Native American trade route in the 1860s and the site of an old gristmill. Steeped in great American history, still standing on the old farmstead are the original house, the bank barn, blacksmith shop and buggy barn. Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping is located two mile east of Noblesville at 11366 State Road 38 East, 46060. For more information, call (317) 773-3344 or visit www.stonycreekfarm.net.

Don’t miss Stonycreek Farm’s 40th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Harvest season is celebrated each year on the 1860’s Stonycreek Farm in Noblesville, Indiana. This year marks the 40^th Annual Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival which runs September 29 – October 31. Because of this summer’s drought, for the first time in 40 years, Stonycreek Farm has germinated pumpkins in greenhouses in preparation for the annual event. The seedlings were then planted in the field and maintained with a water truck. Thanks to a proactive germination program, the Farm hopes to yield 50,000 pumpkins for their 40th annual event, despite extreme drought conditions.

Bill hand waters pumpkin plants in the greenhouse

What began as a small pumpkin patch in 1972 has grown into a full-service nursery and landscaping business. Situated on fifty acres of rolling Indiana farmland, the farm was named after the creek, which meanders through the property. Stonycreek was an Indian trade route and the site of an old grist mill. Steeped in American history, still standing on the farmstead are the original house, the big barn, blacksmith shop, and buggy barn.

During the peak weekends of the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, more than 2,000 people a day attend the event to make special memories with friends and family members. The Festival opens daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Private party sites are available during the evening from 6 PM to 11 PM. Parking is $5.00 per car on Saturday and Sunday and there is no parking fee Monday-Friday.

Once again, the zip line is expected to be a crowd pleaser. The cost is $15 per person for anyone age 10 and up who weighs between 90 pounds and 250 pounds. In honor of the 40th anniversary, those turning 40 years old during the month of September or October get a free Zipline ride (with valid ID), a $15 value. The zip line sails across the Christmas tree field, over a pond and gives riders a spectacular view of the hayride wagons heading out to the field. The ride is approximately 400 feet long and is 40 feet high in some places.

Stonycreek Farm zipline

Bring the family and enjoy the many fall activities Stonycreek Farm has to offer. The festival includes entertainment for “kids” ages 8-80. Have you ever wondered what a grain grinder looks like? A new educational program will feature antique farm equipment where visitors can learn about the use of various vintage farm equipment. Other highlights include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a haunted house, the gourd sling shot, corn cob cannon, Kiddiepillar (inflatable), candle making, farm animals, and more. Kids can take pony rides and talk with a blacksmith, as well as jump in a giant straw mound and play at the playground. Most activities have a nominal fee.

If you get hungry or thirsty, the Country Market is open daily. Smoked ribs, turkey legs, pulled pork, and Kettle Corn are sold on the weekends. Mums and fall decorations are available for sale in the greenhouse. Visit the Gift Shop for local handmade products as well as unique fall and Christmas gifts.

Stonycreek Farm Nursery and Landscaping is located at 11366 State Road 38 East, two miles east of Noblesville on State Road 38 East. For more event updates and information, visit www.stonycreekfarm.net.