Matthews Flower Farm has a long history in Southeast Missouri. Originally known as Matthews Iris Garden, our farm has been featured in local and regional publications for decades. From the Southeast Missourian in 1997, to modern highlights in 573 Magazine, B Magazine, and the Southeast Missourian again in 2025, our story blends tradition, resilience, and innovation. Explore the press features below to see how our farm continues to grow while staying rooted in family and community.

We’re proud to have our farm and story shared by local and regional media. Each feature highlights the values we carry forward in farming: family, tradition, and innovation.

• May 13, 1997 — Southeast Missourian
  Chicago Man Tends Treasured Irises in Garden at Randles
  The Southeast Missourian once highlighted Matthews Iris Garden, where my uncle, Charles Pickett returned from Chicago each May to work among the irises. While the fields look different now, with fewer irises than before, that same land and tradition have grown into what is now Matthews Flower Farm.

• Read the Southeast Missourian feature on Matthews Iris Garden

• June 26, 2025 — 573 Magazine

The Perfect Backdrop
Our farm was featured in 573 Magazine as a one-of-a-kind destination for photo shoots. With scenic flower fields, natural light, and unique backdrops, it’s a space designed to make moments—whether weddings, proms, or portraits—visually stunning and unforgettable.

• Read the full article here

• August 2025 — B Magazine

Generational Farming: Blending Tradition and Innovation
Our farm was first featured in B Magazine, which highlighted how we carry forward family farming traditions while embracing innovative practices for the future. The article shared our story of balancing time-honored methods with modern approaches to keep the farm thriving for generations to come.

• Read the full article at B Magazine

• September 21, 2025 — Southeast Missourian

Generational Farming: Blending Tradition and Innovation

The Southeast Missourian recently featured our farm in a special story on Generational Farming in Southeast Missouri: Blending tradition and innovation.

We were honored to be highlighted alongside other hardworking farmers from our area, all sharing how family traditions, new ideas, and dedication to the land keep our farms growing strong for the future.

• Read the full article on the Southeast Missourian website