Frequently Asked Questions

  • We do not have a storefront as we are flower farmers, not florists.

    We rent land through the Westerly Land Trust and grow most of our crops at the Barlow Preserve at 449 Westerly Bradford Road in Westerly. This is the location for all custom orders (i.e. bulk buckets) and subscription bouquet pickups. To find out all the locations you can find our flowers click here:

  • We are a seasonal farm that runs from the end of April to November with fresh flowers, then we finish the year with potted holiday Amaryllis in December.

  • Technically the Barlow Preserve is open to the public. There is a hiking trail that takes you around the perimeter of the property. From this vantage point you can see the field and get an idea of our operation. You can not, however, enter any of the gated areas as those are off limits.

    Our private, ticketed events are the only time guests have access to the flower field directly.

  • Yes! It’s a real hub of activity.

    The Barlow Preserve is a Westerly Land Trust Property. The house you see on this property holds their offices and is where board meetings and certain events take place. It is also where their incredible volunteers meet, where youth education field trips and adventures take place, and it is home to the Barlow Nature Preserve hike.

    It is also home to our beloved Farm Stand (thank you Saint Construction!). In season, you can stop by the Farm Stand every Thursday and Friday 3:00 - 6:00. Pull in the driveway and park on your left. The Farm Stand is also where my customers pick up their orders.

    Two farms work the land on this property: Echo Rock Flowers and Frontier Farm. Cassidy of Frontier Farm grows exquisite vegetables and herbs. Be sure to check out her website and support her!

  • If you purchased one of my bouquets through any of my retail locations and/or through the subscription - thank you!

    You’ll want to get the most out of your fresh-cut flowers, so here’s some best practices to keep in mind:

    1. Make sure your vase is clean enough to drink out of so bacteria doesn’t grow (this leads to premature wilting), fill with fresh cold water and sprinkle in the flower food that is stapled behind the label on your wrapped bouquet.

    2. Unwrap your flowers, cut off the rubber bands, and give the stem ends a fresh cut with snips at a 45° angle. This will ensure that each stem can drink up the water that it needs to stay hydrated.

    3. It’s best to keep your vase away from intense light or heat.

    4. Keep an eye on water levels daily as fresh flowers are extra thirsty!

    5. For bonus points you can recut the stem ends and change out the water after 3 or 4 days and it’ll likely extend the life of your bouquet.

    6. Different flowers last different lengths of time. As certain blooms fade, just simply pluck those out so the bouquet continues to look fresh. Customers often whittle down their initial bouquet to a sweet bud vase that will hold some blooms for up to 6 weeks!

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  • We do not offer full service weddings. This means we do not provide consultation services, onsite set up or breakdown, or do installations. We recommend that you seek out a traditional florist or a floral designer that specializes in weddings.

    We do, however, now offer an à la carte style wedding menu. This means that if you are having a more intimate, backyard-type of wedding then you can simply choose the few items that you need to add some fresh flowers to your special day. This is a great fit for couples on a budget who do not require a specific color palette and who know and love our signature garden-fresh style.

  • We are farmers first and our priority is in growing beautiful local flowers in a sustainable and responsible manner. Our farm is teeny tiny at just about 1 acre, so we are limited in what services we can provide. Unlike a florist, who orders in all of their flowers from all over the county and the world, we only use what we grow. That means that when you support us you are supporting 100% Rhode Island grown flowers. No plastic, no cardboard, no emissions, no waste.

    That being said, over the years we have received so many inquires about weddings. We have lots of loyal customers that have come to know and trust our signature style. We decided it was time to make a streamlined option available for those of you who simply want our flowers for your special event.

  • Unfortunately, no. If this is what you require you’ll need to seek out a traditional florist.

    Your flowers will be in season. This means that your early June wedding will have Peonies and your September wedding will have Dahlias, for example. Our style is whimsical with a wildflower vibe.

    For the Bridal and Bridesmaids bouquets you do get the choice between: I love color! And, Go easy on the bright colors please. This will help give me a little guidance while still having the freedom of designing with what’s at its peak in the field for that weekend.

  • This is dependent on availability in the field (season-wise, for example most of June there just isn’t enough blooming yet to confidently offer presale). Also, we have other events in the books and have to limit our offerings based on that.

    I do need a 6 week lead time on orders. As we hit that 6 week mark for each date, those dates will no longer be available on the website. So it’s best to get your order in early if you can!

  • Yes of course!

    My services are a great fit for the following: rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, dinner parties, and birthday/anniversary celebrations.

  • Unfortunately, because of the lead time I require for event work, this means I cannot put together pieces that you would need on short notice. You could always purchase flowers at any of my retail locations. Local florists would be glad to help you further.