Wooden Shoe Herb Farm - Specialty Herb Gardens and Teas

The Herb Shop offers herbal products, dried flowers, floral designs, soaps, garden books, candles, herb plants, statuary, supplies for designers and many items for the garden.

Trends

The trends forecast is deeply rooted in the larger social trends that influence consumer tastes, such as the increased focus on the environment, awareness of cultural diversity and global influences, and interest in handcrafted items. The trend for the next year showcases five of the most important floral design directions.

Habitat - reveals a curiosity about the natural world and reflects our renewed focus on the environment. Hues reminiscent of vegetation and sky are key to this upcoming trend. The greens are more gentle, yellow greens. Touches of blue call to mind air and water while a dirt brown anchors the color palette. Botanicals that draw one back to the earth are important, such as grasses, mosses and pods. More traditional flowers, such as roses, callas and hydrangeas are incorporated in key colors. Groupings of elements bring attention to the ingredients as do single bloom displays . Accents are with botanical prints, glass cloches, birds, nests and eggs.

Nocturne - our addiction to celebrity culture and haute couture drives this trend. It brings a sense of the pampered, rich lifestyle to anyone who want to partake. Purple is a fashion forward hue that plays a key role along with plums and fuchsias with gold and silver metallic using black as a canvas. Luxurious oversized blooms such as lilies, callas and giant alliums as well as orchids and roses. Over the top mass designs with accents such as a bit of “bling”. Accented with these blooms are chandeliers, lush fabrics, fur and crystal.

Whisper - a gentle, restful theme influenced by our longing for calm amid the frenzied pace of daily living. Clean lines, sparse décor are called for here. Barely-there tones of creams, grays and blues with the deeper earth tones of brown , charcoal with coral and copper compose this palette. Flowers that are unusual and therapeutic in fragrance with distinctive textures. Flowers are styled, rather then arranged into contemporary designs. Designs have an austere look since they are usually displayed mono-botanically. Displayed with these designs are seashells, sand, rocks , chunky wreaths and driftwood.

Nomad - reflects a sense of world citizenship and adventure. It brings together tribal influences around the globe. Handcrafted souvenirs from around the world gives this style an eclectic feeling. Bold yet organic colors reminiscent of tribal handicrafts are represented in this trend. Colors range from orange, to blues to fuchsias and reds. Exotic flowers and patterned leaves are important. Flowers are carefully arranged into intricate and sometimes woven designs. Accents for this trend are exotic fruits, beading, geometric patterns and pottery.

Chinoiserie - interprets the western occupation with Chinese style. Colors includes the reds, pinks, purples and greens. The focus is on flowers represented in Chinese fabrics and artwork. Flowers used are roses, peonies, orchids and spider mums. Rather than mimicking Chinese design - the design is interpreted to individual taste. Accents for this design are Chinese floral patterns, embroidered silks, baskets, birds, butterflies and classic Asian vases.

Special Orders

We always try to have a variety of arrangements in stock. But if you do not see what exactly fits your need, let us make something to your own specifications. We also will refresh an arrangement that you already have in your house but has seen better days.

Gift Certificates available.

Goodbye to Romeo

Last winter we lost the last of our hand-raised peacocks - Romeo

We will miss our beautiful pet. Just to remind you how beautiful he was - the following is a picture of Romeo as a full grown peacock. He was really popular with all the customers in the shop as he perched by the sliding glass door so that he could see all the people. The children especially loved Romeo. Bye, Romie - we miss you.