Mary Mae Gardens is a flower farm established in 2024, nestled on a small patch of Silverthorn Farm, a hobby farm established in Fairview, PA in 1837. Mary Mae Gardens is rooted in Erie soil. Many of our flowers are grown right here on our farm, and all are selected with care. Whether it's a single bouquet, a floral gift, or a wedding celebration, we create designs that feel fresh, thoughtful, and full of life. Our gardens feature waves of sunflowers, lilies, snapdragons, ranunculus, zinnia, dahlias, and so much more.

Mary Mae Gardens is owned and operated by Jordan Cirillo and Emily Chivers Yochim, who met in the construction industry and quickly discovered a mutual love of gardening and florals. Jordan and Emily are dedicated to cultivating a joyful space that nurtures both land and community. Flowers are grown with regenerative and organic farming techniques, and we pay close attention to the health of our soil and consider it to be a living partner on the farm. We minimize tillage, amend generously with rich compost, and allow our plants to naturally decay and return their nutrients to the soil. We plant with pollinators in mind, surrounding the garden with native wildflowers and avoiding toxic pesticides. And we cultivate cover crops to amend the soil throughout the year. Our aim is to enrich the farm as we live and garden in it.

Mary Mae Gardens is named after Emily’s mother, Mary Josephine, and grandmother, Mary Agnes, and Jordan’s great grandmother, Elva Mae, all of whom shared their love of gardening with their families. We’re committed to honoring their legacies by creating a beautiful and generous space that highlights the simple joys of life outside. Our gardens and bouquets will be buzzing with life, and time at the farm will fill our guests with a sense of peace and connection. We can’t wait to share the gardens with you!