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Farm fresh flowers from Rose Farm make the most thoughtful gift for anyone. We are thrilled to offer beautiful hand-wrapped bouquets, bursting with summer colors + aromas, featuring stunning blooms such as snapdragons, ranunculus , cosmos, and other summer florals. Arrangements are $30, and available for pick-up on Friday from 9-1 or Saturday from 8 AM-12 PM at Rose Farm or Happy DSM in Valley Junction. Please, use the box provided to specify where you would like to pick up. We kindly ask that you give us 24 hour notice if you would like a pick up at Happy DSM. Please note, the image shown is an example of previous summer arrangements. The blooms you will receive may vary, due to availability of what is currently growing in our gardens.

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Apron

Working in the kitchen, or around your home, is more fun when you're wearing a Rose Farm apron. Our rose + honey bee will remind you of the idyllic feel of the farm. The front pocket is the perfect place to slip your recipe card + pen while you dream up new culinary creations. Cotton + polyester blend. Machine washable. Hang to dry or tumble low. One size fits most.

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Candle: The Emma

I grew up next to my paternal grandmother Emma (better known as my Mimi) on the McCallie farmstead that she and my Pappy started. She had a huge magnolia tree that I would spend endless hours in, climbing to the top with my cousin Crystal. To this day, the magnolia tree is still standing strong. My love of flowers came from Emma. Tall bearded iris’ in a variety of colors would be the first sign of spring at the farm, along with daffodils, or buttercups, as we call them in the South. My love of hydrangeas came from her. She had three varieties – Endless Summer, Annabelle + Little Lime. Her yard was lined with Crape Myrtle’s that bloomed all summer long. On one side of her beautiful white home (which inspired my custom home) she had red climbing roses on a huge trellis. I spent countless hours in her front yard, swinging on the bag swing, playing baseball with my cousins, and climbing all her trees. I was blessed with a beautiful childhood growing up next to both of my grandmothers. The Emma is a bold, sweet, and at times citrusy aroma, sweeping you off your feet with a powdery +playful scent. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Candle: The Grace

Growing up on our family farm meant that my maternal grandmother’s house was right next door. Grace was the most amazing baker our small community had ever seen. She was known for her handmade pies + cinnamon rolls. You could always count on finding a sweet treat on top of her kitchen table. Her favorite flower was the gardenia. She endured many heartaches in her lifetime, but her faith never wavered. Every Sunday as a child, I would sit next to her in church, and she would teach me how to read the song hymnals. To this day, I can still smell her. We share many traits - our love for family, a strong faith + work ethic, a love of cats, Easter traditions (our favorite holiday!), making lipstick a part of your outfit, and dressing up for everything. When I moved away, she called every Saturday and sent a handwritten letter every week, with the date + weather written on it. I now have a collection of hundreds of beautiful, handwritten letters. She would make my favorite meal of fried chicken, along with lemon ice box pie for dessert. Her sweet tea couldn’t be beat, and every glass I pour for our guests at the farm is a reminder of my grandmother. The Grace is enchanting + bright. The beloved aroma of gardenias will remind you of humid summer nights, listening to the cicadas, as the sweetness of the flowers wrap you in a gentle hug (just as Grace would wrap me in love). Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Candle: The Victoria

The Victoria garden at the farm is filled to the brim with perennials, and it hosts one of my mother-in-law’s favorite flowers – the lilac. The sweet aroma of lilacs is a reminder of how my love for her ran wide + deep. She created the most wonderful man – my husband. She and I shared many passions together, including our families, celebrating everything, hosting parties, our love for traditions + making things extra special. She loved our farm, and spent much time here planting perennial flowers, growing a vegetable garden, and canning our abundance of the season. I was blessed by her life, and am thankful for the 24 years we had together. The Victoria is bursting with a bright, fresh lilac + lemon aroma sure to remind you of the beautiful purple flower. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Coffee: Bourbon Pecan

Calling all coffee lovers! Rose Farm Coffee sourced + roasted by our friends at Friedrichs Coffee. We are excited to introduce Bourbon Pecan: A Southern Tradition. Start your mornings with a warm cup of coffee, and let it transport you to the South.

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Garden Club

If you love fresh, locally grown flowers, then the Rose Farm Garden Club is for you. Treat yourself to a Rose Farm bucket ($65) filled with a pair of gardening clippers, and then return to the farm from June through October (as often as you'd like!) to harvest + refill your bucket with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs + assorted greenery. Enjoy buckets of flowers all season long! Each bucket refill is $50. As a member, if you visit the farm and do not have time to harvest your own florals, our team is always happy to pick flowers for you. All Rose Farm Garden Club members are invited to attend a special garden gathering open house on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-7 PM where you will pick up your bucket + clippers and enjoy a glass of wine. A garden tour + a small presentation on how to properly harvest florals will also be provided. Join Garden Club today! Garden club memberships will run June-October 2025. Not intended for wholesale use.

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Gift Certificate

Gift giving just got a whole lot prettier. Let breathtaking fields of flowers and deep rolling hills transport you to the idyllic countryside at Rose Farm. Take a sabbatical from life, and please be our guest.

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Tea: Fancy + Fruity

Grab your tea kettle, and prepare to treat yourself to a bright + warming herbal tea blend. Our Fancy + Fruity tea is a flavorful combination of nutrient-packed fruit consisting of apple, hibiscus, elderberry, rosehip, blackberry, cherry, and raspberry. This specialty tea is sourced from our local friends at Friedrichs Coffee.

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Tea: Gardener's Delight

Grab your tea kettle, and prepare to treat yourself to a bright + warming herbal tea blend. Our Gardener's Delight tea is a flavorful combination of nutrient-packed floral top notes consisting of rosehips, hibiscus + orange peel. This specialty tea is sourced from our local friends at Friedrichs Coffee.

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The Emma Aroma Spray

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The Grace Aroma Spray

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The Victoria Aroma Spray

The Victoria garden at the farm is filled to the brim with perennials, and it hosts one of my mother-in-law’s favorite flowers – the lilac. The sweet aroma of lilacs is a reminder of how my love for her ran wide + deep. She created the most wonderful man – my husband. She and I shared many passions together, including our families, celebrating everything, hosting parties, our love for traditions + making things extra special. She loved our farm, and spent much time here planting perennial flowers, growing a vegetable garden, and canning our abundance of the season. I was blessed by her life, and am thankful for the 24 years we had together. The Victoria is bursting with a bright, fresh lilac aroma sure to remind you of the beautiful purple flower. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co.

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Special planning + careful preparation goes into making your workshoppe experience at Rose Farm an exceptional one.
‍As a result, all workshoppe + experience tickets are non-refundable.

Art

Handmade Holiday: Celebrating America

Maggie Glisan

Add some fun and whimsy to your Independence Day with stars and stripes paper crafts! In this two-hour hands-on workshop, celebration expert Maggie Glisan will teach you to make a patriotic banner to adorn your space, a red-white-and-blue centerpiece, and the cutest cupcake toppers for adorning a homemade (or store-bought...we won't tell!) sweet treat. Perfect for anyone who loves to get crafty now and again—all skill levels welcome.

July 2: 5:30-7:30 PM

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My, Oh My, Butterfly

Christine Hilbert

Flutter into spring with this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Using bees & butterflies as inspiration, artist Christine Hilbert will guide participants through the art of watercolor painting. Guests will gather in The Shoppe while Hilbert shares various techniques for creating texture, movement, and color. All materials provided. A complimentary beverage will be served

July 26: 9:00-11:00 AM

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The Art of Fall Candle Making

Ali Coppola

Join us for a cozy, creative escape as we welcome Ali Coppola of Currently Co. to the farm for a candle-making workshoppe that captures the magic of the season. During this hands-on, two-hour experience, you’ll explore a curated collection of fall-inspired fragrances—think crisp apple orchards, cinnamon-spiced chai, and warm sandalwood woods. You’ll blend your favorite scents to pour three beautiful 7 oz. candles, each a custom expression of your personal autumn mood. Ali will guide you through the art and science behind candle-making, from fragrance pairing to wax pouring, revealing the alchemy behind every flickering flame. While your candles cure, take a peaceful stroll through the farmstead, soaking in the golden light and peacefulness offered in the rolling countryside.

August 7: 5:00-7:00 PM

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Culinary

Demo: Biscuits + Berries

Kristen Daily

Want to learn how to make the perfect summer dessert? Join us for an in-depth demonstration of how to make flaky buttermilk biscuits with educator Kristen Daily, owner of Pie Bird Pies. These melt-in-your-mouth biscuits make a delicious shortcake dessert served with fresh berries (we’ll see what’s in season for fresh-picking, likely black raspberries) and a dollop of vanilla bean mascarpone whip. Each guest will get some to taste during the demonstration and leave with the recipe for this delicious summer treat. And there will be plenty of time to ask questions!

July 26: 12:00-2:00PM

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Weekend at the Cape

Maggie Glisan

We're bringing the charm of Cape Cod to the Midwest with a hands-on tabletop and entertaining workshop led by Maggie Glisan. Perfect for entertaining enthusiasts, this experience includes expert tips on hosting, table styling, and menu ideas that bring coastal elegance to your summer gatherings. Learn to design stunning tablescapes inspired by the iconic seaside aesthetic, featuring natural textures, soft colors, and nautical touches, plus create your own set of stamped napkins and napkin rings to take home.

July 17: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Floral

Mingling in the Gardens

Karri Rose

Grab a glass of wine, and get ready to stroll through the gardens at Rose Farm. In this two-hour outdoor workshoppe, guests will spend time learning about the beautiful flowers grown on the farm. Next, grab your shears, and fill a bucket with blooms to be used to style a market arrangement. Learn about the elements that make up a beautiful bouquet, and learn how to put together a market bouquet filled with style and personality. Upon completion, arrangements will be wrapped. Please plan to bring a vessel to safely transport your arrangement home.

May 22: 5:00-7:00 PM , July 19: 10:00-12:00 PM , August 21: 5:00-7:00 PM

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The Art of Foraged Floral Design

Erin Dougherty

Welcome to The Art of Floral Styling. Grab an apron and garden shears, and meet us in the gardens to begin this two-hour workshoppe. Guests will tour the farm and learn about the seasonal flowers, herbs and greenery growing in the gardens. Next, guests will harvest flowers of their choosing and head into The Shoppe to begin a styling + design lesson. Guests will be encouraged to use creativity to create a stunning arrangement in a Rose Farm vessel with guided instruction. If you love fresh flowers in your home, love to host parties + celebrations, and want to learn tips + tricks for styling like a pro, this workshoppe is for you. All skill levels are welcome, and a complimentary beverage is included.

June 19: 5:00-7:00 PM

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The Essence of Lavender

Erin Dougherty

A purple pick-me-up? Look no further than lavender! Lavender is much more than just a beautifully fragrant plant. In this two-hour workshoppe, former lavender farm owner + Rose Farm educator Erin Dougherty, will share information on varieties of lavender + their uses, the benefits + applications of lavender (including both garden + homeopathic), and how to plant + care for lavender. Guests will enjoy a Rose Farm garden tour, where they will cut + bundle fresh lavender stems. A Rose Farm signature sachet keepsake will also be used to harvest dried lavender buds. The Fresh lavender stems + dried lavender, along with a 4-inch lavender plant in a ceramic pot, will go home with every guest. Guests will also walk away with a new knowledge, love, and appreciation for lavender.

July 31: 5:00-7:00 PM

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Special planning + careful preparation goes into making your workshoppe experience at Rose Farm an exceptional one.
‍As a result, all workshoppe tickets are non-refundable.

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Special planning + careful preparation goes into making your workshoppe experience at Rose Farm an exceptional one.
‍As a result, all workshoppe tickets are non-refundable.

2025 Farm to Table Dinner

Chef Aaron Holt

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Join us on Friday's throughout the summer + fall season for a five-course farm to table dinner featuring locally-sourced + sustainably grown cuisine prepared by Chef Aaron Holt, owner of Doolittle Farm LLC. Start your evening with a tour of the beautiful farmstead as you meet new friends. Grab a seat at the table overlooking the flower gardens while enjoying flavorful dishes, great company + the idyllic countryside.

May 9: 6:00-9:00 PM, June 6: 6:00-9:00 PM, July 18: 6:00-9:00 PM, August 15: 6:00-9:00 PM, September 26: 6:00-9:00 PM, October 10: 6:00-9:00 PM

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The Garden Club

If you love fresh, locally grown flowers, then the Rose Farm Garden Club is for you. Treat yourself to a Rose Farm bucket ($65) filled with a pair of gardening clippers, and then return to the farm from June through October (as often as you'd like!) to harvest + refill your bucket with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs + assorted greenery. Enjoy buckets of flowers all season long! Each bucket refill is $50. As a member, if you visit the farm and do not have time to harvest your own florals, our team is always happy to pick flowers for you.

All Rose Farm Garden Club members are invited to attend a special garden gathering open house in June where you will pick up your bucket + clippers and enjoy a glass of wine. A garden tour + a small presentation on how to properly harvest florals will also be provided. Join Garden Club today! (https://www.rosefarmstead.com/the-shoppe)

Garden club memberships will run June-October 2025. For personal use only. Not intended for wholesale.

Lunch + Learn Garden Series

Karri Rose

Meet us under The Rose Farm Garden Pavilion for a two-hour garden lunch + learn experience from 10 AM-12 PM. Guests will first enjoy a three-course lunch prepared by the Doolittle Farm team and then take a tour of the farmstead. Following lunch + a tour, a presentation will be shared about an engaging farm topic. Each guest will leave with a beautiful bundle of freshly harvested flowers or a gift from the farm. Save your seat now. ‍March 29th: Starting a Dream Garden. Whether you want to grow a cut flower or vegetable garden, you will learn all about seed starting 101, soil preparation, pest management, and garden mapping.‍ April 26th: Stars of the Farm - Ranunculus + Peonies. Ranunculus and peonies are two of the most beautiful flowers we grow at the farm, and we want to tell you all about them. Topics to be discussed include growing, harvesting + digging up both ranunculus + peonies.‍ May 3rd: It's Dahlias Y'all. Have you always wanted to grow dahlias in your garden? Are you wondering if you really have to dig them up + store them? We will share all of our tips + tricks on growing dahlias.‍ June 14th: Everything is coming up Roses. Listen + learn from Leslie Hunter, Horticulture Manager of Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, as she shares her knowledge on growing roses. You will learn how to choose what grows best in zone 5, feeding, mulching, pest management + planting. ‍July 12th: Lavender, Oh That Sweet Smell. Who doesn't love lavender? Join the expert lavender farmer Erin Dougherty to learn how to grow, harvest + dry lavender so you can enjoy the aromatic aroma all season.

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The Wonderful World of Worms

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, June 20th to learn about the critical role worms play in recycling the soil and stimulating root growth of plants, and the way they benefit the garden and farms. Students will learn fascinating facts about these wiggly, wonderful critters. Students will learn how worms need food, air and space to grow. They will also have the opportunity to see live worms up close. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for June 16!) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Backyard Animals with HER Acres

Karri Rose

Join us on Friday, June 13th to learn all about barnyard animals! We know Old McDonald had a farm, but today guests will learn what it's like to have a farm in the Iowa countryside. Students will have the opportunity to see many special guests - goats, a pony, chickens and rabbits. Our friends from HER Acres, featuring 12-year-old Remi Smith, will share more about caring for barnyard animals, along with fun facts about their habitat and their feeding habits. Students will have the opportunity to have a photo with the animals. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for June 9th) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Backyard Explorer with Blank Park Zoo

Christine Eckles

Help us kick off a summer of fun at the farmstead! Join Rose Farm and the Blank Park Zoo to learn about the natural world in your backyard and how you can protect it at 9, 10 and 11 AM. Christine Eckles from the Blank Park Zoo conservation initiative "Plant, Grow, Fly" will facilitate four exciting hands-on learning stations including an animal meet and greet, sensory bins, bug artifacts and a backyard bird count. Students will meet an Ambassador Animal. Students will also enjoy a short story about bugs and bug life cycle, and each child will take home supplies needed to make a seed ball and start a pollinator habitat. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for June 2nd!) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Birds of a Feather with Iowa Young Birders

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, July 11th to learn about the common types of birds in Iowa, how to identify them, why birds are important, and the varying components of a bird’s life (i.e., size, shape, color of eggs, nest characteristics, etc.). Special guest, Tyler Harms, executive director of Iowa Young Birders, will be with us to share his vast knowledge. Students will have the ability to explore birds through varying hands-on activities and will learn how to create their own bird feeder at home. At the end of the session, tour the farm and search for the common types of birds shared in the lesson. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for July 7th!) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Charlotte's Web

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, August 1st for a Farm School session about the main characters in Charlotte's Web, leaving students with knowledge about the fascinating animals who star in this classic, such as Wilbur the pig, Charlotte the spider, the goose, and her mate, the gander, the two sheep, and a rat named Templeton. Students will be introduced to the concepts of the food chain and the interdependence of all living things, understanding that animals (including humans) and plants need food, water, and air to survive. Animals get food from plants or other animals. Plants make their own food and need light to live and grow. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for July 28th) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Frogs, Toads + Hoppy Tales

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, June 27th for fun with frogs and toads. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy of both frogs and toads, about the life cycle of frogs and toads, and have the opportunity to take a look at a living frog or toad. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for June 23rd) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Jazz in the Gardens

Join us at Rose Farm on Saturday, May 17th, June 7th or July 19th from 6-9 PM for an evening of melodies + mingling as you enjoy Jazz in the Gardens at Rose Farm featuring The Thankful Band. An enchanting evening of music, food, drinks + flowers await. Start your evening with a complimentary welcome cocktail + delicious picnic box as you take in the tunes while overlooking the blooming flower gardens. Each guest is invited to mingle through the gardens + pick gorgeous flowers. Snap all your Instagram-worthy photos + capture the magic of golden hour as the sun casts a soft golden glow over the farm. A cash bar featuring a curated summer beverage menu will be available. Plan to gather your nearest + dearest for a memorable evening in the rolling countryside, and don't forget your lounge chair or a blanket. This is a ticketed event for guests 21 years or older. Please bring a vessel to safely transport your freshly cut flowers. No outside food + beverages permitted.

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Owls are a Hoot

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, July 18th to learn all about owls, such as identifying key characteristics of owls, exploring various species, learning about their habitats, hunting behaviors, diets, nocturnal adaptations, and the importance of owls in the ecosystem. Warren County Conservation will join us for the lesson, bringing along a special guest - a screech owl! Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will share a story, as well. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for July 14th!) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe

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Pollinators Welcome with Blank Park Zoo

Jeni Warwick

Join us on Friday, July 25th to learn about the importance of pollinators and how you can help protect them. Christine Eckles, from the Blank Park Zoo conservation initiative, Plant, Grow, Fly will facilitate hands-on learning stations. Each child will take home supplies needed to make a seed ball and to start a pollinator habitat. Our friends from the West Des Moines Public library will join us for a story. NEW for 2025, a reservation is required! Rose Farm will release tickets every Monday (mark your calendar for July 21st!) for the upcoming Friday Farm School. The farm will host 50 children at each session. There is no fee to attend and tickets are complimentary to every child. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons and stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. You'll also find sweet treats and drinks available for purchase in The Shoppe.

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Scoops of Fun

Karri Rose

Come one, come ALL! Join us in celebrating the end of our beloved Farm School series on Friday, August 8th from 9-11 AM. Children will enjoy ice cream treats, crafts, face painting, yard games, live farm animals and story time. A scavenger hunt will take students around the farmstead one final time, reinforcing + reviewing many topics discussed over the summer series. The Blank Park Zoo will be sharing special programming called Movin' and Groovin.' Get ready to swish fur, ruffle feathers, and shimmy those scales. Children will discover why animals move in different ways in this toe-tapping, tail-shaking interactive program. All tickets are complimentary and there is no cost to attend. Rose Farm will release 500 tickets.

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The Rose Farm Greenhouse Building Guide

Featured in Midwest Living magazine + on the cover of Better Homes & Gardens Farmhouse Christmas (2021), along with the cover of The Iowan Magazine (2023), the picturesque greenhouse at Rose Farm has become a destination all of its own. Made from reclaimed materials, the greenhouse was constructed by the hands of Patrick Rose in 2017. What started as a space for Karri to grow flowers and herbs in a controlled environment has quickly transformed into a place for hundreds of guests to gather each season. Our greenhouse has also been the backdrop for two Better Homes & Gardens photoshoots in the fall and winter seasons of 2022. Profession and amateur photographers alike find themselves at the greenhouse snapping photos due to its charming exterior and cozy interior. The Des Moines Register also featured snapshots of the farm in 2021, 2022 + 2024. Have you always dreamed of having a sweet little greenhouse on your property? For years now, Rose Farm guests have been asking us about our well-recognized greenhouse tucked in the rolling countryside of Norwalk, Iowa. We are thrilled to bring you a turnkey playbook where you will find an easy-to-use guide to build your own greenhouse. A physical copy of the building guide will be mailed to the listed address within five to seven business days of your order. Building guide plans created by architectural firm Melee. All rights reserved. This Publication is copyright protected. It is for personal use only. The content contained in this Publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means, including scanning, photocopying, or otherwise without prior written permission from Melee, LLC. Copyright 2023. We hope your structure becomes not only a place of growth as your plants and flowers spring to life, but also a place that can become your little sanctuary.

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