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MONMOUH — Our Funny Farm is open again for the season. Started in 2017 by Don and Hollis Smith, the perennial business is growing every year with new varieties being added all the time.
The best part of shopping at the Our Funny Farm is that all the perennials are priced at only $6 each and shrubs are only $12 each, which is less expensive than even the big box stores. There are more than 300 varieties available, including shade-lovers, sun-lovers, tall plants and varieties that are perfect for rock gardens. In addition to the many large and small flowering plants. The Smiths also have many edible species, such as rhubarb, raspberries, horseradish, and herbs like oregano, lemon balm and mint.
This year Our Funny Farm also has a growing selection of native plants. There are beautiful woodland species like wild ginger and bloodroot, and butterfly loving natives that do well in full sun, like boneset, culver’s root, and white snakeroot.
“Our strategy is to grow as many varieties from seeds as we can,” Don Smith said. “And we divide our field grown ones. Each year we start new species from seeds and let them grow for a year before we pot them up. All our plants have over wintered in Maine, so you can be sure they are hardy plants that will grow here. We have very little overhead, so we can keep our prices low.” Our Funny Farm is a hobby business for the busy couple, who both have full-time jobs.
Our Funny Farm is at 19 Anderson Road. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and on other days by chance or appointment. Visit ourfunnyfarm.com or call 207-649-4700.
