Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Garden Center in Bend, OR
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers is a family-owned nursery dedicated to providing healthy, locally grown plants and expert gardening solutions for Central Oregon's unique climate. Our team of experienced horticulturists combines decades of regional gardening knowledge with personalized service to help customers succeed in their gardening endeavors. We specialize in plant selection suited to our high-desert environment, offering drought-resistant and deer-resistant varieties alongside traditional favorites. Our commitment to customer education is evident through our extensive blog resources, hands-on crew support, and curated selection of gardening products. With over 25 years of combined experience in local horticulture, we've built a reputation as trusted advisors in sustainable gardening practices.Our nursery features specialized growing systems for optimal plant health, including greenhouse operations and customized fertilization programs. We maintain strict quality control standards for all plants and products, ensuring customers receive only the highest quality materials. Our team's diverse expertise in both ornamental and edible gardening allows us to serve a wide range of customer needs, from container gardening to large-scale landscape projects. We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication and practical solutions tailored to individual gardening challenges. Our operations follow seasonal schedules that align with Central Oregon's climate patterns, ensuring plants are available when they'll thrive best in local gardens.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Products
Expert Advice
Workshops
Gift Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined local gardening expertise
- Our team provides personalized plant selection advice
- We specialize in climate-appropriate plant varieties
- We maintain strict quality control standards for all plants
- Our crew offers hands-on gardening assistance and education
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Quality plant selection
Helpful gardening tips
Friendly service
Great local resource
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a wide selection of locally grown plants suited to Central Oregon's climate. Our inventory includes drought-resistant and deer-resistant varieties, annuals, perennials, and edible plants. Each plant is grown using sustainable practices that ensure optimal health and adaptability to local conditions.
Gardening Products
We provide premium gardening products including fertilizers, soil amendments, and pest control solutions. Our product selection focuses on organic and environmentally friendly options that support healthy plant growth while maintaining ecological balance in high-desert gardens.
Expert Advice
Our experienced team offers personalized gardening guidance tailored to Central Oregon's unique climate challenges. We help customers select appropriate plants, develop maintenance schedules, and solve common gardening problems through direct consultation and educational resources.
Workshops
We conduct seasonal gardening workshops covering topics like frost protection, water conservation, and container gardening. These educational sessions provide practical skills for improving garden success in our high-desert environment through hands-on demonstrations and expert instruction.
Gift Certificates
We offer flexible gift certificate options for garden enthusiasts. Our gift program allows customers to purchase physical or digital certificates that can be redeemed for plants, gardening products, or workshop registrations during our seasonal operating period.
People
Holly
Owner/Operator
Holly founded Whistle Stop Farm after moving to Bend in 1999. With extensive experience in local horticulture, she specializes in cottage garden design and plant selection for Central Oregon's climate. She actively participates in daily operations and customer consultations.
Paul
Owner
Paul co-owns the farm with Holly and contributes to operations during his free time. He brings additional perspective to business management while maintaining active involvement in nursery operations and customer service activities.
Tina
Crew Member
Tina has been with the crew since 2011, bringing coastal Oregon gardening experience to Central Oregon. She specializes in plant care and customer service, sharing her knowledge of cottage gardens and vegetable cultivation with customers.
Carol
Crew Member
Carol joined the team in 2015 with 35 years of Central Oregon gardening experience. She focuses on plant maintenance and customer education, particularly in vegetable gardening and perennial plant care for our high-desert climate.
Darlene
Crew Member
Darlene has worked at the farm since 2015, specializing in greenhouse operations and plant watering systems. With 50 years of Central Oregon gardening experience, she provides valuable expertise in plant care and maintenance.
Questions
When does Whistle Stop Farm open for the season?
We typically open in mid-April each year. Check our website or sign up for our email list to receive specific opening date notifications.
What types of plants do you specialize in?
We focus on plants suited to Central Oregon's climate, including drought-resistant varieties, deer-resistant plants, and locally adapted edibles.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced crew provides personalized gardening guidance to help customers succeed with their specific gardening challenges.
What gardening products do you carry?
We offer fertilizers, soil amendments, pest control solutions, and plant protection products specifically selected for high-desert gardening needs.
Can I purchase gift certificates?
Yes, we offer both physical gift cards and printable e-gift certificates that can be redeemed for plants, products, or workshops.
Do you have educational resources?
We provide gardening tips through our blog and offer seasonal workshops covering practical gardening techniques for our climate.
