Do you ever find yourself scrolling around online when you stumble on images of a place that evokes your inner Liz Lemon from “30 Rock” saying, “I want to go there”?
That was my reaction as I sorted through our photographer Anna Hoch-Kenney’s pictures from a recent visit to Forever Bloom Farm, a 5-acre farm that grows nearly 300 varieties of flowers surrounded by a sea of trees. Flower varieties include everything from dahlias and cosmos to zinnias and strawflowers.
The farm is also home to a 24/7 farm stand stocked with flowers, home-baked goods and eggs, and it’s open for tours and workshops. Megan Brogdon interviewed owner Tammy Bloom to learn more about the regenerative, small-scale cut flower farm bursting with brightly colored blossoms.
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Feeling fresh as a daisy,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
This hidden San Mateo County flower farm has a 24-hour farm stand and weekly tours
Tammy Bloom is the unexpected but committed on-site steward of Forever Bloom Farm — a place where no two days, or strawflowers, look quite the same.
Savor summer fun with these July and August events in Silicon Valley
From art and wine festivals to movie nights and live music, here’s what’s happening on the Peninsula.
Beloved Palo Alto wine bar relocates to Sunnyvale
Wine lovers on the Peninsula have two new reasons to raise a glass. In May, Moods. Wine Bar & Bistro reopened in a new Sunnyvale location, while Rouge Lounge made its debut in San Carlos.
Congrats to Ellen G. of Palo Alto, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center in Palo Alto!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
BraveMaker Film Festival: July 10-13 Redwood City’s annual film festival celebrating independent cinema returns with screenings and special events.
Los Altos Art & Wine Festival: July 12-13 The annual Los Altos Art & Wine Festival offers live entertainment, food and drinks and the work of hundreds of artists from California and beyond.
Canoes in Sloughs: July 12 Explore the Bair Island wetlands by canoe, guided by naturalists from the Marin Science Institute.
Victorian Days Walking Tours: July 12-Aug. 31 Tour cemeteries, a private slot machine collection and more as part of a series of free walking tours throughout San Mateo County this summer.
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival: July 12-13 The annual festival features more than 100 California clay and glass artists, plus hands-on activities, food trucks and more.
One Man Gone: July 13 Grateful Dead tribute band One Man Gone and opening act Redwood Souls perform a concert to benefit Grateful Guitars Foundation, a Bay Area nonprofit that provides instruments to musicians.
Mocktails Mixer: July 18 Sample a menu of custom mocktails made with garden-fresh ingredients, along with snacks and information from Gamble Garden’s horticultural team.
Music@Menlo: July 18-Aug. 9 The annual summer chamber music extravaganza returns. This year’s theme is “Constellations: Ensemble Magic.”
July Meadow Dance: July 19 The HomePie String Band and caller Nina Berry lead an evening of joyful folk dance at Pie Ranch.
IMUA Hawaii Festival: July 19 Ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro is joined by friends, including Paula Fuga and Seven Suns, for a concert celebrating the sounds of Hawaii.
Plan Ahead:
Pacifica History Walk: July 26 The Pacifica Historical Society leads a history walk through Pacifica’s Sharp Park district, followed by refreshments at the Pacifica Coastside Museum.
Vintage Computer Festival: Aug. 1-2 Get hands-on demos of historical computer systems and check out all manner of vintage computers at this annual showcase.
Jane Austen is 250: Aug. 5 Kepler’s celebrates the genius of Jane Austen with an evening of trivia, treats, prizes and author talks. Regency costumes encouraged!
Maren Morris: Aug. 5 Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris comes to the Mountain Winery.
Shakespeare in the Park: Aug. 9-24 San Francisco Shakespeare Festival brings its free Shakespeare in the Park production of the romantic comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona” to Redwood City for three August weekends of open-air theater.
Weird Al Yankovic: Aug. 22 The one and only Weird Al plays at Shoreline Amphitheatre, along with the “saddest clowns in town,” Puddles Pity Party.
Kings Mountain Art Fair: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 The Labor Day weekend favorite features arts, crafts, activities and treats under the redwoods, with all proceeds going to the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and elementary school.
Summer Nights at Filoli: Through Sept. 18 On Wednesday and Thursday nights during the summer, Filoli is open late for sunset strolls, acoustic music, food trucks and sweet treats.Â
Escape to Pescadero for historic sights, diverse bites and wondrous wildlife
A packed itinerary awaits on the rural South Coast
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