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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We lease 7 acres of farmland from Eliot Coleman at Four Season Farm in Harborside Maine. You are welcome to come visit the farm anytime and we would be thrilled to see you at one of our seasonal farm stand days.
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Yes! When we started leasing land at Four Season Farm we also started growing vegetables. I’d say we are just about 50/50 flowers to vegetables these days. You can find our products here
Do you have a storefront? Yes! We have an on-site Farm Stand that is open seasonally. Find more about our Farm stand here
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We sell mixed bouquets at our farm stand in Harborside, The Blue Hill Co-op, Precipice Coffee in Ellsworth, Beech Hill Farm in Somesville and The Salt Market in Northeast Harbor. We also sell flowers wholesale to local florists and through the Maine flower Collective. Find our products
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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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We sell vegetables and fresh herbs at our farm stand in Harborside, the Blue Hill Co-op, and several other local restaurants and cafes. Find our products
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We do not deliver personal flowers and we cannot offer same day arrangements at this time. If you are interested in pre-ordering a bouquet or arrangement with pick up at the farm, please reach out and allow at least a 2 week lead time.
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We offer bulk buckets of blooms for you or your wedding party to DIY. If you are interested in bulk event flowers, please reach out and allow at least a 2 week lead time.
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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.