2011 Tour Locations include:
Bay City Flower Company - This third generation
family owned business is one of the largest Hydrangea
growers and also one of the most efficient commercial potted
plant growers in the nation. They grow for high end
commercial merchants such as Smith-Hawkins, Calyx Flowers
and Red Envelope. You can also find their potted flowers and
plants under the label Hana Bay Flower in upscale garden
centers.
Coastside Farmer’s Market
- John Muller, 2002 Farmer of the Year with 30 years
experience, will tour you through our diverse Farmer’s
Market complete with flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish,
herbs, handmade crafts and soaps, and much more
from some of the most fertile
farmland in the West. This market is very locally
focused and folks will meet a dozen Coastside Farmers in one
fell swoop. Farmer John is a wealth of information and has
represented American farmers on numerous governmental
committees and water boards, and is a councilmember for Half Moon
Bay!
Figone Nursery -
Louis Figone will tell you great stories about farming
this beautiful land of rolling hills and ponds. They grow
cut flowers including calla lilies, dahlias, hydrangeas and
sunflowers .
Green Oaks Creek Farm & Retreat
– Owner Stephanie Jennings will take you on a guided tour of
her working organic farm which offers educational programs
for children and adults.
Harley Farms Goat Dairy
– Harley Farms Goat Dairy, the home of 300 Alpine goats
produces fresh award winning cheese daily in what is now the
last remaining dairy farm in San Mateo Co.
Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo
– At this stunning certified organic farm in Pescadero,
tour, touch and taste while learning about organic crop
production. Begun in 1980, this original family farm site
launched what has now become the nation’s largest
grower/shipper of fine organic culinary herbs and edible
flowers.
Johnston House –
Tour a historic “Salt Box” house and garden built in 1853
and learn about the Johnston’s way of life on the Coast.
La Nebbia Winery
– Owner Kendyl Kellogg will take you on a guided tour of this
private winery, learn some valued tips to grape growing, and
sample wines with a unique edible flower pairing.
Nurserymen’s Exchange
- Founded by Carl and Virginia Pearlstein more than 60 years
ago, Nurserymen's Exchange has grown into one of America's
leading Wholesale Home and Garden companies. Wholesale only,
their BloomRiteŽ brand includes blooming plants, tropical
plants and foliage, bulbs and packaged shrubs. They also
carry a complete line of home and garden designs.
Oku Nursery -
One of the premier rose growers in the United States and now
also specializing in field flowers. Owner Steve Oku will
personally lead you on a fascinating tour of this 100 year
old business.
H. Pastorino & Son Company
- Owner Hank Pastorino will guide you through hot houses,
fields of flowers, and a unique on-site pottery shop.
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Phipps Ranch
- This ranch, renowned for its succulent berries and
homemade jams, is nestled along side a river in
Pescadero.
PIE Ranch –
Tour the historic Steele Ranch grounds and their diversified
farm operation with fruit, vegetables, flowers, grains,
beans, poultry, and livestock. The afternoon also coincides
with their monthly community volunteer day, so people are
welcome to stay and get their hands on a farm project, join
in the evening potluck from 6:00pm-7:00pm and barn dance
from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Yerba Buena Nursery
- Noted for native California plants, ferns, a meandering
babbling brook, and a turn of the century historic house, is
the pride of Kathy Crane, owner and tour guide.
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Many of these businesses are not ordinarily open to the
public and during Tour des Fleurs they invite you for a
“behind the scenes” tour of their facilities and operations.
Some will share helpful tips to pruning and caring for
flowers, others will share their key to an efficient
operation whether it’s a nursery or winery, and some will
share their colorful and fascinating family history and how
it shaped their businesses today. 