How does a Bouquet Subscription work?
As a consumer you are paying a farmer in advance for a share of the flowers we will be growing during the next season. Purchasing a share is a great way to get the highest quality, locally-grown flowers at an affordable price.
Subscriptions/CSAs are also a wonderful way to support a small family farm like ours that is committed to sustainable, chemical-free agriculture practices. This means no pesticides on your flowers!
How long do your Flower Bouquets last?
Every flower has a specific vase life. One of the most popular late summer flowers, the splendid dahlia, has a relatively short vase life at 4-6 days. Conversely, other flowers can last 10+ days with proper care.
Our flowers tend to have a longer vase life vs. flown-in flowers because we are growing them in Gurnee, Illinois. The flowers will not fly in a plane and travel over international borders. They are grown mere minutes from your home. From the time we pick the flowers, process, condition and deliver them to your door, only 1-3 days will have passed.
Tell me more about your bouquet subscriptions. Is there any fine print?
Bouquet subscriptions are non-refundable.
We cannot switch delivery locations once the season has started.
We will do our best to leave your bouquet in a safe location until you can bring it inside, but cannot guarantee the condition of the bouquet once it’s been delivered. Please follow the instructions received in your subscriber emails.
If you are unable to accept your bouquet delivery at any time we ask that you gift the bouquet to a friend, family member or neighbor to enjoy.
Bouquet subscription pricing includes: fresh flower bouquet in a paper sleeve and delivery to one location for the duration of the subscription (Illinois tax is calculated at check-out).
Why are the Bouquet Subscriptions non-refundable?
When you place an order for a Bouquet Subscription, the money is immediately allocated to the needs of the farm’s operating expenses for the upcoming season. In short, we modify our crop plan based on the number of subscriptions ordered. Seeds and bulbs are ordered (and planted!) months ahead of the season to ensure we meet the expectations of all our subscribers.
If you are unable to use your Bouquet Subscription after its been purchased, we ask that you find a friend, neighbor or loved one to enjoy it.
Can I purchase a bouquet subscription as a gift?
Yes. Gift subscriptions are purchased all the time, for one or many recipients.
Please note that the recipient(s) MUST be within our delivery area.
Upon purchase, simply send us a message indicating who the subscription is intended for and include the following information: Name, Email + Physical Address.
Once we have this information we can send you a PDF gift voucher to print if you’d like.
Can I use your bouquet subscriptions for my office or restaurant?
Absolutely! The current subscription system is set-up to deliver approximately every 1-2 weeks. If your office or business needs a defined delivery schedule, please contact us.
Can I add an extra bouquet or two to my subscription one week?
A Seasonal Bouquet would likely fit your needs. We’d be happy to deliver it with your subscription bouquet if it’s convenient for you.
Do you really grow all the flowers you sell.
Yes. And only those flowers.
Can we visit your farm? Do you offer photography sessions at your farm? Do you have a U-Pick at your farm?
We are not offering on-site visits of any kind at this time.
Can I choose what is in my bouquet?
We deliver bouquets made from the freshest flowers available during that week in the growing season. As such, we do not offer custom bouquets with our subscription service. However, we’d be happy to put together a special bouquet for you. Check out our seasonal bouquet page.
Will there be bugs in my bouquet?
It is unlikely, but not improbable. If the thought of getting a small, non-offending hitchhiker in your bouquet bothers you, we’re probably not a good fit for your flower needs.
Do you sell your flowers to florists?
On occasion we may have an excess of flowers that can be made available to florists.
Do you offer flowers for corporate events, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, graduations or anniversary parties?
Yes! We can accommodate the needs of many types of special events. We would love to hear about your small, à la carte event to see if we are a good fit. Check out our Event Flowers page or send us a message to get started.
Who we may be a good fit for: Small-scale events, those seeking flexibility in flower choices and color palettes, individuals who value seasonal, locally grown flowers.
Who we are not a good fit for: Large, full-service events, clients with a strict color palette or specific flower requests, those with a highly detailed vision for their event, individuals seeking out-of-season flowers, or those with very specific requirements. We respect your vision, so we believe in being upfront about what we can and can't offer.