Blue Ridge Community Farm

05/28/2026

Check out what our sister organization, The Picket Fence Foundation, is doing this summer! If you can help support, it would be so appreciated!!

05/26/2026

An opportunity for an arterial scan by a Doctor whose practice is dedicated to heart attack and stroke prevention! ❤️❤️

Details in post by The Picket Fence Foundation

From our founder, Laura:

Heart attack & stroke prevention is extremely important to me as I had a heart attack at the age of 46. I'm now 59 and grateful for my Doctor, Craig Backs, from Springfield, who has dedicated his practice to heart attack & stroke prevention. I wish I would have started going to him before my event, but so thankful that I found him.

I am so excited to share that Dr. Backs has agreed to come again to Picket Fence for a day of carotid ultrasound screening for arterial disease in June, July & August!

The scan is done by Dr. Backs in our consultation room at Picket Fence and normally takes about 15 minutes total. After your scan, a text notification with a link to download your report will be sent within 2 business days.

A $50 charge payable online or by check will be texted to you after the scan report is sent. In addition to the arterial scan it also includes a Zoom review appointment you can schedule with Dr. Backs to better understand the findings.

If a threat is found, Dr. Backs offers a highly effective program that virtually eliminates stroke and heart attack.

To schedule a scan, please click on this link:
https://link.evolvesystems.co/widget/booking/DZsXRZAMrjQ4Y4yDkWYL?fbclid=IwY2xjawSB3idleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwenFiVXN5VFkwRXdwZUtPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHueTo7QUyK_YOneQXG8swjBNAjy2MLyaoGt_qKO-Z2KGDcONeg8_KReA-87P_aem_U6AfmGi2m3cC7KPTs_qzBQe

To learn more about Dr. Backs & his practice, please click here:
https://www.thecurecenter.life/

05/22/2026

Happy Friday Farm Friends!! The Picket Fence Foundation, our sister organization, was on our local PBS station recently. Check it out!!

AND be sure to stop if you are in Chillicothe!!

We were on TV! Thank you WTVP for your support of our mission and this wonderful opportunity to let others know what we do!!

Here is the link:
https://video.wtvp.org/video/repairs-arts-celebration-food-delivery-inclusion-eyearl/

05/15/2026

OPEN TODAY 9-6 AND SATURDAY 9-4🌸

05/14/2026

Hi farm friends!! If you need plants, flowers, gifts, etc, please consider shopping at The Picket Fence Foundation! Every purchase supports the mission to offer training & employment opportunities to people with disabilities!

05/09/2026

Farm friends!! Head on over to The Picket Fence Foundation today! They are open 9-4 and have something for every mom!! Your purchase supports the mission to serve people with disabilities through employment and job training opportunities.

Happy Mother's Day weekend!!

We have so many beautiful and unique gifts for moms! Beautiful hanging baskets, porch pots, annuals, perennials, garden decor, fresh floral arrangements and a gift shop full of ideas!

We'll be open 9-4 today AND the wonderful Optimist Club of Chillicothe, Illinois will be having a bake sale in our garden center from 10-2!

Every purchase you make at The Picket Fence Foundation supports our mission to offer training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities! Happy Mother's Day!!

05/07/2026

Send flowers or visit the greenhouse for beautiful plants or the gift shop for unique gifts - there is something for every mom!!

We are still taking floral orders for Friday & Saturday delivery for Mother's Day until noon on Friday. After that, we will have arrangements available in our gift shop for purchase.

We will be open Friday from 9-6 and Saturday from 9-4
We will be closed on Sunday.

If you would like to order flowers for delivery, please call 309-274-5414 or order online at www.picketfencefloral.net

Thank you so much for your support of our mission!!

05/01/2026

04/23/2026

If you need flowers, veggies or herbs, please stop by our sister organization, The Picket Fence Foundation in Chillicothe! They have a beautiful selection and every purchase supports their mission to offer training & employment opportunities to people with disabilities!

04/08/2026

If you want to learn how to make a beautiful arrangement sign up for this fun class at The Picket Fence Foundation this Saturday!!

We are going to have another floral class this Saturday!! They are so much fun and a great way to learn how to make a beautiful design that you can take home with you!

The class is from 10-11. Seating is limited and the cost is $40.

Here is the link to sign up:
https://book.squareup.com/classes/jxo6r2349etcgl/location/L9C6FH6NMMVVC/classDetails/clssch_861ocpwrzek0qd?dateStart=1775919600

Hope to see you Saturday!!