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.

The Thrill of the Ride

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Uh. No. It’s just some dude gliding along on a zipline.

Wait a minute. That looks like fun! And apparently, it is so much fun that Loren Schmierer, owner of Stonycreek Farm Landscape and Nursery has to extend the zipline hours at his 38^th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival.

Harvest season is celebrated each year on the 1860’s farm in Noblesville, Indiana.

The festival runs through October 31and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but the zipline is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It had originally been open only on Saturday and Sunday. But the main attraction has become the main attraction!

The cost of the zipline is $10 per person for anyone age eight and up who weighs less than 250 pounds. The zip line sails across the valley, over a creek and then gives riders a spectacular view of the hayride wagons heading out to the field. The ride lasts 400 feet and is 20 feet high in some places. All riders must sign a release form (guardian signature is required for riders 17 and under).

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 gristmill. Steeped in American history, still standing on the farmstead are the original house, the big barn, black smith shop, and buggy barn. During the peak weekends of the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, more than 2,000 a day attend the event to make special memories with friends and family members.

Returning this year: An entertainment area for “kids” ages 8-80 featuring duck races with antique water pumps and peddle car races and last year’s popular attraction, the Giant Jumping Pillow. Bring the entire family and enjoy the many fall activities Stonycreek Farm has to offer. Some activities include the hayride to the pumpkin patch, a haunted house for youngsters, gourd sling shot, corn cob cannon, Kiddiepillar (inflatable), candle making, farm animals, and more. Kids love the pony rides, jumping in the giant straw mound and playing at the playground. Most activities have a nominal fee. Bob Allen, local pumpkin carver will be on hand every Saturday and Sunday to create custom carved pumpkins for $20. Mums and fall decorations are available for sale in the greenhouse. Be sure to visit the Gift Shop for local handmade products as well as unique fall and Christmas gifts. If you get hungry, the Country Market is open daily offering smoked ribs and turkey legs and Kettle Corn is sold on the weekends.

Stonycreek Farm is located at 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. Parking is $5.00 per car on Saturday and Sunday. There is no parking fee Monday-Friday.

Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival Zipline

Stonycreek Farm Makes Fall Fun

Harvest season is celebrated each year on the 1860’s Stonycreek Farm in Noblesville, Indiana. The 38th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Stonycreek Farm runs September 25 – October 31, 11366 State Road 38 East, Noblesville. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., parking is $5.00 per car on Saturday and Sunday. There is no parking fee Monday-Friday.

This year’s Festival has added a zip line as a main attraction. The cost is $10 per person for anyone age 10 and up who weighs less than 275 pounds. The zip line sails across the valley, over a creek and then gives riders a spectacular view of the hayride wagons heading out to the field. The ride lasts 400 feet and is 20 feet high in some places. The new zip line is sure to be this year’s crowd pleaser!

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 gristmill. Steeped in American history, still standing on the farmstead are the original house, the big barn, black smith shop, and buggy barn. During the peak weekends of the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, more than 2,000 a day attend the event to make special memories with friends and family members.

“We now have third generation families picking their own pumpkins. We take great pride in seeing children find their first pumpkin in our fields,” says Loren Schmierer, owner of Stonycreek Farm. “People say the farm is special and that they enjoy the hayrides pulled by our antique tractors through the woods to our secluded fields.”

Returning this year: an entertainment area for “kids” ages 8-80 featuring duck races with antique water pumps and peddle car races and, introduced for the first time last season, the popular Giant Jumping Pillow. Bring the entire family and enjoy the many fall activities Stonycreek Farm has to offer. Some activities include the hayride to the pumpkin patch, a haunted house for youngsters, gourd sling shot, corn cob cannon, Kiddiepillar (inflatable), candle making, farm animals, and more. Kids love the pony rides and talking with the blacksmith, as well as jumping in the giant straw mound and playing at the playground. Most activities have a nominal fee. Bob Allen, local pumpkin carver will be on hand every Saturday and Sunday to create custom carved pumpkins for $20. Mums and fall decorations are available for sale in the greenhouse. Be sure to visit the Gift Shop for local handmade products as well as unique fall and Christmas gifts. If you get hungry, the Country Market is open daily offering smoked ribs and turkey legs and Kettle Corn is sold on the weekends.

What began as a small pumpkin patch in 1972 has grown into a full-service nursery and landscaping business. Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping is located on 50 acres of farmland in Noblesville, which once served as an Indian trade route and was the site of an old gristmill. For more information call (317) 776-9427 or go to www.stonycreekfarm.net.

Stonycreek Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival