Russell Meadows Floral & Nature Farm

The Farm:
Russell Meadows is a mini farm located in Guilford County.
Damion, Tammy and their daughter Rheydyn are working to create an environment that enriches the lives of their family, animals and friends in the community who visit.

Currently residing on the little farm are Muscovy ducks, chickens, guineas, a lovely herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats, two Miniature Pot-bellied pigs, two cats, Jessi - the mini Lowchen farm dog and two Great Pyrenees named Kya Rose and Lynae Rin who protect everyone!

The Floral Studio:
Russell Meadows is also the home of Tammy's freelance floral design business and studio. Plants, flowers and herbs are an important part of the business, and they are working to grow many of the items used in Tammy's designs. Tammy is AIFD accredited, CFD and a NC Certified Professional Florist, as well as an award winning designer.

After selling her retail florist in 2007, she began freelance designing from home and at select florists in the Triad. For the past several years, she has enjoyed being a full-time mom and homeschool teacher to Rheydyn while working from her private studio designing beautiful arrangements for weddings, special events, churches, businesses, and individual clients in need of her floral services.

Damion works full-time and also has a side business. In his spare time, he enjoys Nature photography and has captured some very beautiful moments in nature such as butterflies, bees and dragonflies fluttering around the Triad, wildlife and the scenic beauty of our Mountain regions, as well as images of wild alligators, birds and other attractions at our NC coasts and various stops around the country! His photos will be available for purchase on their website - www.russellmeadowsfarm.com, facebook and at www.shutterstock.com.

Tammy also enjoys teaching Rheydyn aspects of her business. Together, they forage for natural materials and are developing a new product line of artisan products! A few favorite items include: goat milk soaps, herbal sachets and other nature inspired crafts, a line of nature themed hair clips, bands, combs, etc. for children and adults, artistic botanical jewelry/accessories and much more to come!

Items that are being grown at the farm include: heirloom vegetables, a large selection of herbs and flowers often used in Tammy's designs, and lots of woody stems and branches from trees and shrubs that are trimmed and used in seasonal and holiday decorations. Foraging around the property for assorted natural items such as: feathers, mosses, lichens, pods and cones, etc. is a fun past time for the family! They also have two small seasonal greenhouses utilized mainly in the Spring and Summer.

In the near future,Tammy hopes to offer a variety of classes to individuals interested in learning the art of floral design and crafting with natural materials.