Looking for a little something extra to wow your Valentine’s Day customers? Locally grown flowers can add extra meaning to your designs this year.
While ten years ago, florists in the Greater Washington-Baltimore area would have been hard pressed to source local flowers for Valentine’s Day, there are many options today. Two things are happening to increase availability of locally grown flowers and foliage in time for Valentine’s Day sales: the number of growers is, well – growing! Likewise, with every year that passes, growers are gaining more experience, expanding their infrastructure, and extending the season by learning new tips and tricks.
Below is a partial list of offerings and contact information to order in time for Valentine’s Day. Note that most deliver or ship, as well as offering pick up. To find more in your area, sign up for a free account at RootedFarmers.com, visit http://www.marylandgrownflowers.com/flowerfarms, or e-mail FindFlowers@googlegroups.com.
Including locally grown product in your offerings will sweeten your designs, delivering an extra lovely valentine for your customers.
COOL HOLLOW FARM, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Tulips
Contact Info: Coolhollowflowers.com/tulips-2023 or e-mail Laura Zimmerman at
Lauraz9898@gmail.com
DERBY MILL FARM, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
What’s Available: Sweetheart Wreaths, Dried Flower Hearts
Contact Info: derbymillfarm.com
GRATEFUL GARDENERS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Tulips, Hyacinth, Amaryllis, Cosmos, Sunflowers, Flowering Dill, Statice, Stock, Marigold, Feverfew, Dara, Dahlias and Anemone.
Contact Info: sarah.daken@gratefulgardeners.co, www.gratefulgardeners.co, @grateful_gardeners
LAVENDER AND POSIES, HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Tulips
Contact Info: Text 410-598-3805 or DM through IG @lavenderandposies
PLANTMASTERS, MONTGOMERY AND HOWARD COUNTIES, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Red, Peach, Yellow Twig Dogwood, Curly Willow, French Mini Pussy Willow, Paper White Narcissi
Contact: plantmastersflowers@gmail.com
WHISPERING FLOWER FARM, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Tulips
Contact: yeon@whisperingFlowerFarm.com
APRICITY FLOWERS, HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Chesapeake Holly, Yew, Dried Statice, Dried Hydrangea, Dried Nigella Pods
Contact: ApricityFlowers@gmail.com