August Flow

🌻 August Newsletter – Catching Up from the Farm 🌻

Hello friends!

It’s hard to believe August is here already. You may have noticed we missed sending out newsletters the past couple of months—once the farm season hits full swing, time seems to grow wings. Between planting, harvesting, markets, and caring for all the things (and creatures), sitting down to write can be a challenge. But we’re back, and we’ve got lots of exciting updates to share!

🌼 Farmers Market Season – So Much Gratitude

This market season has been an incredibly rewarding one. We’ve truly felt the joy of reconnecting with so many of you and are reminded again and again how special the farmers market community is. The friendships, laughter, collaborations, and simple conversations that bloom between booths and baskets remind us of why we do what we do. We feel exceptionally blessed to be a part of it.

🌸 Flower Fields & What’s Next

We had a beautiful and successful flower-growing season! While we’re still exploring the best ways to share our fresh-cut flowers locally, we’ve also been busy drying blooms for what’s to come. This fall and winter, we’ll be rolling out dried flower workshops and offering handcrafted dried floral goods as part of our seasonal offerings. Stay tuned for dates and details!

🏡 Lee’s Summit Market Pavilion – Grand Opening August 16th

We’re thrilled to be part of the new Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Pavilion, opening Friday, August 16th! This beautiful space will be a vibrant home for growers, makers, and shoppers alike, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

🌾 Our On-Farm Stand is Now Open!

We’ve officially opened our little farmstand on-site here at Shelti Farms! Follow “The Nook at Shelti Farms” on Facebook for up-to-date offerings and hours. Right now, you’ll find:

• Fresh-cut flowers

• Tomatoes & peppers

• Lavender honey

• A rotating collection of Shelti botanical products

  
  

🐐 New Goat Herd Additions

Big news on the farmstead—our goat family has grown! We welcomed five Mini Nubian does to the herd. Mini Nubians are the perfect blend of the classic Nubian personality in a more manageable size, ideal for small family milk production. If all goes well, we hope to offer our first babies in spring 2027!

🕯️ Introducing: The Folklore Candle Collection

Just released—our Folklore Collection of hand-poured candles is now available online, at market, and in select shops! These small-batch, seasonal candles bridge the golden days of summer and the early stirrings of fall. Each scent is crafted to evoke mood, memory, and a touch of story:

✨ Porch Swing – Apricot, nutmeg, tonka, musk, and lavandin. A slow, late-summer evening wrapped in nostalgia and a whisper of spice.

🌿 Verdant Wilds – Wild herbs, fresh moss, vetiver, and a hint of citrus. An ode to overgrown paths and the untamed edge of summer.

🍅 Heirloom – Tomato leaf, vetiver, basil, cypress, and lemongrass. Green, bright, and a little wild—like a late July garden bursting at the seams.

🌸 Cottagecore – Pistachio, nutmeg, tonka, oud, and cedar. Cozy yet grounded, this scent evokes warm kitchens, heirloom wood, and slow, intentional living—like a well-worn story passed down with love.

🌲 Whimsy Wood – Fig, coriander, sage, jasmine, and balsam. Enchanting and a little mysterious—spice-laced air and deep woods in bloom.

These will only be around for a short while, so grab your favorites while they last!

As always, thank you for supporting this little farm and all that blooms from it. Whether it’s at the market, through your messages, or visits to the farm, your encouragement means the world to us.

With appreciation and lavender-scented joy,– The Shelti Farms Crew 🌿💛