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Open Cooler Events
While the Flower Collective usually operates as an online wholesaler, we also love the chance to get to meet you in person! In late July...

Claire
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Now Offering Standing Orders!
One of the goals of the Flower Collective is to make getting local flowers easier for local florists. Standing orders are one of the...

Claire
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Designing with Eco-Friendly Floral Mechanics
One thing we love and admire about our buyers is their ability to take local flowers and turn them into amazing installments,...

Claire
Aug 7, 20241 min read


FAQ: New Cultivars
Our growers have new cultivars that will be available to purchase soon. Here's what you need to know!

Claire
Jul 30, 20242 min read


New Cultivars We Know You'll Love
Recently, many professional flower farmers have shifted their focus from growing and selling flowers to breeding new varieties. Through...

Claire
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Summer Alternatives to Imported Flowers
From late June through early September, florists have plenty of local crops available to elevate their designs.

Claire
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Same Ingredients - Four Different Arrangements
Early summer is the peak season for many of our favorite local flowers. Last week we took the same ingredients and created four...

Claire
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Frequently Asked Questions: Purchasing
We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding our buying process.
Samantha Ludlow
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Local Peonies That are Worth the Hype
June has arrived and peony season is just beginning. The warmer-than-average winter and mild spring means that our growers are...

Claire
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Reasons to Love Rooted!
Here are our top five reasons to love the Rooted Farmers shopping platform!
Samantha Ludlow
May 28, 20242 min read


Our Weekly Ordering Schedule
We've put together a graphic to help buyers understand how the ordering schedule works.

Claire
May 21, 20241 min read


Get to Know Our Products and Pricing
We've put together a simple graphic to help you get to know the products we offer and their price ranges.
Samantha Ludlow
May 14, 20241 min read


Let's Embrace Shorter Stems
One common trait among flowers is that the first blooms produced usually have shorter stems. As the flowers are cut and the season...

Claire
May 7, 20241 min read


Spring Bouquet Recipes Featuring Local Flowers
We put together a few simple bouquets to try featuring fresh local flowers.
Samantha Ludlow
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Spring Alternatives to Imported Flowers
Currently, as many as 80% of the flowers used in the United States are imported from foreign countries. One of our goals is to make...

Claire
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Common Daffodil Misconceptions
You probably know by now that daffodils, or narcissus are some of our favorite flowers here at the Collective! Our growers have dozens...
Samantha Ludlow
Apr 13, 20241 min read


Four Reasons to Love Daffodils
Over the last week, we have begun to be inundated with daffodils, or narcissus. The start of narcissus season marks the beginning of...
Samantha Ludlow
Apr 13, 20242 min read


A Sustainable Collective
Sustainability is one of the core values of the Flower Collective. Here are the ways we are committed to making the local floral...
Samantha Ludlow
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Flower Farming in a Changing Environment
In November 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture released an updated version of it's Plant Hardiness Zone Map. This map has...
Samantha Ludlow
Mar 19, 20244 min read


What We're Growing this Spring
We're over half-way to the spring equinox and fresh flowers are right around the corner! Here are some the varieties our farms are...
Samantha Ludlow
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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