24/08/2026
Let’s talk about why my homegrown flowers are grower’s choice.
“So, does the customer not get any say in the customization of the bouquet?” is an email I recently received.
And I actually think it’s an important question, because homegrown flowers are a little different.
My flowers are grown right in my backyard on a much smaller scale and that’s exactly what makes them special.
I’m intentional about keeping my garden as natural and sustainable as possible. I don’t use chemical pesticides or herbicides, I prioritize pollinators and healthy soil, and I’m mindful of the carbon footprint associated with traditional floral production.
These flowers aren’t flown in from another country and dipped in chemicals. They’re grown right here in my backyard, harvested when they’re ready, and placed into your hands locally.
Because I grow on a small scale, I also grow lots of different varieties in very limited quantities. Many of the flowers I grow simply aren’t available through traditional wholesalers or florists; a rare Aussie dahlia, an unusual zinnia, a special lisianthus, or a color combination you might never find in a typical bouquet.
And that’s where grower’s choice comes in.
I don’t have an endless supply of every flower in every color. I create with what the garden is giving me that day; what’s blooming, what’s at its peak, what looks especially beautiful together.
You can absolutely share your color preferences or flowers you love, and I’ll always do my best however I can’t promise a specific variety or exact recipe, because I’m not working from a wholesaler’s catalog. I’m working from my garden.
And honestly, I think that’s the magic.
Homegrown flowers are seasonal. They’re a little unexpected. They support small. They have personality.
I completely understand that grower’s choice may not be for everyone and that’s okay.
But if you choose local, you’re choosing something grown with intention, harvested in its season, and grown right here in our community.
Thank you for choosing local, trusting my garden, and helping support a slower, more sustainable way of enjoying flowers.