Local Artisans & Craftspeople
Potters, birdhouse makers, woodworkers, garden furniture makers, metal artists, custom planter builders, and creators of handmade garden decorations.
Buckets n Blooms
101 W. Main Street, Suite B, Rockton, Illinois 61072
Buckets n Blooms is a locally owned floral design business specializing in creative, handcrafted arrangements that celebrate the beauty of flowers. From fresh bouquets and custom wedding florals to preserved botanical keepsakes, their work combines natural beauty with artistic expression.
In addition to everyday floral arrangements and special-event designs, Buckets n Blooms offers floral preservation services, including pressed flowers displayed in floating frames and dried arrangements in shadow boxes. Visitors can also explore houseplants, gifts, and opportunities to learn about floral design.
Specialties: Custom floral arrangements, wedding and event flowers, floral preservation, houseplants, flower subscriptions, and floral design workshops.
Local Delivery: Available in the surrounding community. Flower subscription deliveries serve Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Website: https://www.bucketsnblooms.com
Selah & Ash
Specialty Herbal Teas & Handcrafted Foods
Selah & Ash offers a creative selection of specialty herbal teas, botanical blends, and small-batch food products. Their thoughtfully combined ingredients include flowers, herbs, spices, and fruits, bringing a variety of distinctive flavors to everyday tea drinking.
Their collection includes Sweet Immuni-Tea, Mediterranean Mint, Fine & Dandy, Deja Blue, Steep & Sleep, and Rockford Chai, along with ginger flakes and flatbread.
Ordering: Products can be ordered online, with local pickup and delivery options available.
Website: https://selahandash.com
Alpaca Pines Farm & Fiber Mill
21756 Beaverton Road, Poplar Grove, Illinois 61065
Alpaca Pines is a family-owned working farm and fiber mill where visitors can experience the wonderful world of alpacas and discover the art of transforming natural fibers into beautiful, handcrafted products.
Established in 2011 by Vicki Donley and her family, the farm is home to alpacas, a llama, and other friendly farm animals. Their on-site fiber mill processes natural fibers into yarn, roving, felted materials, and other specialty products. Visitors can also browse their yarn and gift shop, featuring fiber products and carefully selected gifts.
Throughout the year, Alpaca Pines offers educational farm tours, fiber arts workshops, open houses, and seasonal events, making it a unique destination for families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in traditional crafts.
Farm Visits & Tours: Private and group tours are available by arrangement. Check their website for seasonal events, workshops, and visiting opportunities.
Phone: 815-292-3222
Email: alpacapines@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.alpacapines.com