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I love growing a wide variety of plants. My emphasis is on perennials.

10/11/2026

Late blooming Maximillian Sunflower Fall Pollinator Plant

Up for sale is the tremendously gorgeous perennial Maximillian Sunflower! This plant is a stalwart of the late summer and fall perennial garden. Now you can take them home and make them part of your gardening plans.

Maximillian Sunflowers love full sun or part shade. They can grow 6-7' tall. They are fairly drought tolerant and have just medium water needs. They are tolerant of wetter soils. They will bloom from September until frost. Consider putting some blooms indoors in a large vase.

They are a magnet for pollinators of all types. One seed source notes that they are a "tremendous food source for both birds and butterflies in the late fall."

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time.

The last three pictures are of these exact plants in bloom last fall.

I grow the plants in "clumps" of 6-8 plants. The clumps are just $12 each. You could easily divide the groupings and plant individual plants 15-18" apart.

I have not grown these before, but I expect them to quickly sell out.

All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. Contact me today to reserve a slot.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

Overwintered Blanket Flower 'Arizona Apricot'

Up for sale is the wonderful Blanket Flower 'Arizona Apricot'. These beauties are on the small end of the scale for Blanket Flower, growing just about 12" high.

They make a tremendous plant for the inside of a border. They become covered with 3" blooms, apricot in the middle fading to yellow on the tips.

This tremendous perennial asks so very little and gives so much. These plants are drought tolerant and deer resistant. They bloom from summer into fall. They are stunning in mass plantings. Alternatively, try smaller patches here and there to brighten up any corner. They want full sun and well-drained soil.

These plants were started from seed last spring, put in the ground in the fall, overwintered and are now ready for you to enjoy! You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time. The last two pictures are of some of the actual plants for sale.

They will freely self-seed and fill in an area over time if you let them. If this is not desired, just clip off the spent blooms.

I grow the plants in "clumps" of 6 to 8 plants. The clumps are just $12 each. All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. These will sell out quickly. Contact me right away to pick up some.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!
Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

Stellar 'Starburst' Shasta Daisy For Fall Transplanting

Up for sale are overwintered clumps of the perennial Shasta Daisy variety 'Starburst'. This tremendous perennial asks so very little and gives so much.

These plants are drought tolerant and deer resistant. They bloom from early summer to mid-summer. They are stunning in mass plantings. They want full sun or part sun. and well-drained soil.

'Starburst' adds movement and a touch of whimsy to borders, mixed perennial beds, and cutting gardens. Its unique petal form and bright coloring attract both admirers and pollinators, while its upright habit provides vertical presence without bulk.

Excellent for adding flair to white-themed plantings or creating contrast among more traditional blooms. These are vigorous, hardy plants with sturdy stems growing to about 24" high.

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time. I grow the plants in "clumps" of 6 to 8 plants. The clumps are just $12 each.

All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM on the half hour. Contact me right away to pick up some.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

'Lustre Hybrids' Coneflower ready for fall transplanting

Up for sale is the gorgeous Coneflower 'Lustre Hybrids'. What a stunning flower, both in the garden and as a cut flower!

The mature plants grow to a height of 48". They produce 3" wide beautiful blooms ranging from white to pink to red/purple. So very attractive!

Like other coneflowers, 'Lustre Hybrids' thrives in full sun and has moderate watering needs. They form large clumps which you can divide every two or three years.

The bloom time is early summer until early fall.

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time.

The price is $12 per clump of 4-6 plants. These plants have already gone through two winters, so they are all ready to put on a show for you!! Plant the clumps 18" apart.

All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. Contact me today to reserve a slot.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

Stunning Coneflower 'Green Twister' on Sale For the First Time!

Up for sale is the gorgeous Coneflower 'Green Twister'. What a stunning flower, both in the garden and as a cut or dried flower!

The mature plants grow to a height of 3-4'. They produce 3" wide beautiful green, pink and purple blooms. The coloring will vary substantially from plant to plant. sometimes the flowers are mostly green, sometime a soft yellow, sometimes tinged with pink. Get a hold of 2 or 3 clumps for some very interesting variety. So very attractive!

Like other coneflowers, 'Green Twister' thrives in full sun and has moderate watering needs. They form large clumps which you can divide every two or three years.

The bloom time is early summer until early fall.

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time.

The price is $16 per clump of 4-6 plants. These plants have already gone through two winters, so they are all ready to put on a show for you!! Plant the clumps 22-24" apart.

All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. Contact me today to reserve a slot.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

Native Bergamot Bee Balm Overwintered Plants

Up for sale is the widely sought after native Bee Balm Bergamot. People are asking me all the time for native plants, so here you go! These plants are being sold in clumps of 6 to 8 plants that have gone through the winter and have just finished blooming for the first time.

Bee Balm is prized for many reasons: 1) It is a stunningly beautiful plant, especially when grown in a mass planting. 2) It is aromatic through and through. 3) It is a welcome host for many pollinators, most notably hummingbirds. 4) It has medicinal properties. Many people make a tea with Bergamot. 5) And, if you so desire, you can enjoy its tendency to self-seed and fill in an area. These plants love full sun but will do well in part shade as well. They grow about 30" tall and bloom in late summer. Plant the clumps 15 to 18 inches apart. They will do the work of filling in the in between areas.

The last two pictures are the actual plants in the ground at my farm.

The clumps are just $12 each. Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

All sales are by appointment, Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. Contact me to reserve a spot.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way. Take advantage of this offer.

You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you. Happy planting!

This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

10/03/2026

Panorama Red Bee Balm Hummingbird Favorite Overwintered Plants

At long last my Bee Balm Panorama Red Shades is again available!! Year in and year out, this is the most popular plant that I grow. These plants are being sold in clumps of 6 to 8 plants that have gone through the winter and just finished blooming for the first time.

Bee Balm is prized for many reasons: 1) It is a stunningly beautiful plant, especially when grown in a mass planting. 2) It is aromatic through and through. 3) It is a welcome host for many pollinators, most notably hummingbirds. 4) It has medicinal properties. 5) And, if you so desire, you can enjoy its tendency to self-seed and fill in an area. These plants love full sun but will do well in part shade as well. They bloom from mid to late summer.

Plant the clumps 18 to 24 inches apart. They will do the work of filling in the in between areas.

The clumps are just $12 each. There is no limit; hurry in to get as many as you want! Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts. All sales are by appointment, Monday through Saturday 10AM to 430PM on the half hour. Contact me to reserve a slot.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

07/11/2026

SUPPORT UKRAINIAN ORPHANS: SUNFLOWER POTS LOCALLY GROWN

Up for sale are gorgeous and fun pots of sunflowers. I started from seeds nine wonderful varieties of dwarf sunflowers. Each of the generous 3-gallon pots contains 2-4 plants of the same variety. They just started blooming this week. With minimal care, they should bloom for many more weeks to come.

These pots are perfect for a patio, porch or balcony. They make great gifts! Pick some up today.

These plants were not grown in some fancy, expensive greenhouse hundreds of miles away. They have been grown right here and are now looking for their "permanent homes".

I grew these plants from the exact same seeds that I was selling to others through the Sunflower Seed Initiative
https://www.sunflowerseedinitiative.com

These are very special plants because they are being grown in support of the orphan children of Ukraine. Sunflowers are the national flowers of Ukraine. ALL proceeds from the sale of these plants will go to fund urgent orphan care in war-torn Ukraine. If you purchase 2 pots, $20 foes to support orphans in Ukraine!

The Sunflower Pots are available at my farm at 557 River Road in Deerfield, MA. No appointment is necessary. Just come by, choose the pots that you want and put payment in the container supplied. The selection will change every day.

It is possible that you may want to contribute to the work in Ukraine but live too far away or just don't need/want any potted plants. Send me a PM and I can tell you how you can be of assistance. The need is tremendous, but we chip away where we can.

Please spread the word!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Sunflower Seed Initiative
https://www.sunflowerseedinitiative.com/
Deerfield MA

06/04/2026

OVERWINTERED BALNKET FLOWER 'ARIZONA APRICOT' $12

Although I still have loads of overwintered perennials, it will soon be too hot for both them and me to dig up. I will resume plant sales in mid-September. Let me know if you are interested in these. I will contact you when they are for sale again.

Up for sale is the wonderful Blanket Flower 'Arizona Apricot'. These beauties are on the small end of the scale for Blanket Flower, growing just about 12" high. They make a tremendous plant for the inside of a border. They become covered with 3" blooms, apricot in the middle fading to yellow on the tips.

These plants were started from seed last spring, put in the ground in the fall, overwintered and are now ready for you to enjoy!

This tremendous perennial asks so very little and gives so much. These plants are drought tolerant and deer resistant. They bloom from summer into fall. They are stunning in mass plantings. Alternatively, try smaller patches here and there to brighten up any corner. They want full sun and well-drained soil.

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time. The last two pictures are of some of the actual plants for sale. They are just about to bloom for the first time!

They will freely self-seed and fill in an area over time if you let them. If this is not desired, just clip off the spent blooms.

I grow the plants in "clumps" of 6 to 8 plants. The clumps are just $12 each.

All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. These will sell out quickly. Contact me right away to pick up some.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

06/02/2026

Tremendous overwintered Black-Eyed Susans (Gloriosa Daisy): Short Supply!

Although I still have loads of overwintered perennials, it will soon be too hot for both them and me to dig up. I will resume plant sales in mid-September. Let me know if you are interested in these. I will contact you when they are for sale again.

Up for sale are seven varieties of tremendously gorgeous perennial Black-Eyed Susans (Gloriosa Daisy). These plants will expand your view of what Black-Eyed Susans are. I started them from seed in the summer of 2025of 2023. They have gone through the winter and are ready to produce for you. Many Black-eyed Susans bloom the first year. Now you can take them home and make them part of your gardening plans.

I am expecting my stock to sell out in a couple of weeks. Avoid disappointment and act now!

Black-Eyed Susans love full sun. They are fairly drought tolerant and have just medium water needs. They will bloom a good long time, from early summer until early fall.

The pictures, in order are:
#1 Autumn Colors (24"H)
#2 Autumn Forest (24"H)
#3 Sahara (20"H)
#4 Prairie Sun (30"H)
#5 Cappuccino (18-20"H)
#6 Chim Chiminee (20”H)
#7 Irish Eyes (28”)

You will get loads of enjoyment from these. They will add such color for a long time.

They will freely self-seed and fill in an area over time if you let them. If this is not desired, just clip off the spent blooms.

I grow the plants in "clumps" of 6 to 8 plants. The clumps are just $12 each. All sales are by appointment, generally Monday through Saturday 1000AM to 430PM on the half hour. I have a short stock of most varieties. Contact me today to reserve a slot.

Payment is by cash, local check or PayPal. Pickup is at my location in Deerfield MA. Delivery will be considered for sizable orders. Mass sales tax will be added to all orders picked up or delivered in Massachusetts.

Go to my dedicated page to see all my current offerings in one place:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555630982652

These plants are not from Canada or New Jersey or Georgia like you will find at national chains. They have spent their entire life right here. I personally start everything that I sell from seed, no pre-started plugs, no shortcuts. I grow plants the old-fashioned way.

Take advantage of this offer. You will NOT be disappointed with these! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy planting! This farmer thanks you!

Rob Schulze
Not Your Garden Variety
Deerfield MA

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Deerfield, MA
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