Amador Flower Farm will close its retail nursery this Sunday, ending a 30-year run that turned a daylily grower into a regional destination with demonstration gardens and community events. Owner Jeanne Deaver said the decision came down to money: the property relies in part on wine-grape production to cover its mortgage, and with the wine-grape market struggling, those sales no longer bring in enough.
The closure lands hard for more than customers. Sharon Tate has worked at the farm for 20 years, and Deaver described the business in personal terms, calling it a journey and a lifestyle. The news also reflects a broader trend across the foothills, where the wine industry’s downturn is squeezing businesses that never sold a single bottle.
There is a path forward. Online daylily shipments will continue after the retail nursery closes, and Deaver said she hopes potential buyers could purchase the property and restore the business. Her message if that happens was direct: if it reopens, just support us. Have you visited Amador Flower Farm over the years? Share your favorite memory in the comments.
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