Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh Flower Care
Always choose a clean vessel that is large enough the support the weight of top heavy flowers. Fill it ¾ of the way full with lukewarm water, add flower food if desired.
Always remove any foliage/plant matter that will fall under the waterline. This is necessary to prevent nasty, murky water.
Trim the tips of the flower stems ⅔” to encourage proper hydration.
Refresh water and re-trim stems every 2 to 3 days for extended vase life.
Keep blooms out of excessive heat and sunlight to prevent drooping.
Local flowers last anywhere from 4-14 days in the vase. If you find that some flowers are drooping faster than others, simply remove them from your arrangements and freshen the remaining blooms.
Dried Flower Care
We select for dried flowers that hold up to the test of time. We mean it when we call these bouquets and arrangements everlasting! Follow these guidelines to keep your dried flowers looking good forever.
Some natural fading will occur with dried flowers, but the darker the room you keep them in the longer the vibrancy of the colors will last. If you expose your dried flower wreath to direct sunlight and weather (front door) your wreath will last a significantly shorter time than if you had hung it on a bedroom wall.
As you notice dust beginning to build up on your dried flowers simply blow off the cobwebs and discard any broken or crumbling stems. I use the ‘cold blast’ setting on my hairdryer on the *lowest airflow setting possible*
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Both! We are farmers by trade and specialize in growing premium cut flowers, we add value to our crops by offering floral design. We use the little red truck to transport our blooms from the field to the studio and then deliver them to your door. Our designs tend to be lush, textural, and seasonally inspired. We promise a truly unique, handcrafted and locally made design.
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We grow ¼ acre of woody shrubs and perennials in permanent, no-till, raised beds at our home in Ellsworth and lease one acre of field space from Fountain Farm in Hancock to grow our annual crops. We grow more than 50 varieties of unique flowers, grasses and grains and line-dry about 30 of those varieties.
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No. We have a small, home-based studio in Ellsworth that we can offer custom order pick-up from, but we are not a traditional flower shop.
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We offer CSA bouquet subscriptions, custom orders, Beech Hill Farmstand, Precipice Coffee, Blue Hill Farm Drop, custom events and workshops.
Visit the Find Our Flowers page for more information.
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Our fresh flower season begins in May and ends with the first frost in October. We offer dried flower arrangements and wreaths starting in October through the winter months. Evergreen wreaths are offered starting in late November through the holiday season.
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Yes! We have a small delivery route from Downeast to MDI to Blue Hill to Bangor. Submit a custom order form and I will be in touch with your options.
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Yes! Choose local flowers for your big day and you will be rewarded with the most beautiful, fresh and fragrant flowers available. Visit our Events page and fill out a wedding client questionnaire to begin the wedding floral journey!
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Yes! We love sharing the floral joy and can pop up anywhere to teach a seasonal, floral-themed class.
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Yes! Our farm is a proud member of the Maine Flower Collective and Rooted Farmers network. We post our weekly availability there, and shopping through Rooted Farmers allows our designers to place their orders online, in real time.
Please reach out if you are interested in joining the Maine Flower Collective to purchase our stems wholesale.
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Each stem you purchase from our farm has been thoughtfully selected and cared for from seed to bouquet. We lean on learned knowledge of what grows best in our environment, attract beneficial pollinators and rely on low impact farming practices. Our flowers are grown with organic practices in mind, and by purchasing them you are supporting sustainable agriculture and your local economy.
Learn more about our philosophy
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Visit the website of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers to find local flowers in your state.