DIY Bulk Flowers: Loose Stems for Your Own Floral Designs
OFFERED FROM LATE JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
A bulk bucket is a great option if you are looking to source the best of what is currently growing in the field. Each bucket is filled with focal flowers, lush greenery, and textures. Because our bulk buckets are entirely seasonal (down to the day) we are unable to promise to include any specific flower varieties. You can let us know if you have a preferred color palette and a little bit about your design scheme. Or go with farmer's choice and leave the decision making to us!
Why Buy Bulk Flowers?
For a party, business meeting, or fun
Put together your own floral arrangements for a special event. You don't have to be a trained designer to make something beautiful.
Even an interesting mix of flowers and textures loosely placed in a vase can completely change a space!
For your wedding
If you are looking to support a local flower farm but need to stick to a tight budget, bulk flowers are a great option.
Make sure to consider the following before choosing to go this DIY route:
- Do you have friends or family available to help execute your vision? Make sure you think hard about how much time will be available to put flower arrangements together and who can be involved. You will need time (and space in a car) to pick the flowers up, as well as time to put everything together.
- Is there a space at the venue where you can make a mess? Making your own floral arrangements means you will have to trim stems and remove foliage. It can be a wet and somewhat dirty process.
- Will you have a cool place to store the arrangements once they are made? If the flowers are in water they do not need to be refrigerated but we suggest keeping them out of the elements until the morning of the event. Cool and out of the sun is always ideal.
- You may order bulk buckets up to one week before pickup. But we encourage you to place your order as early as possible because weekends in summer often book up quickly.
How Many Buckets Will You Need?
A single bucket will include approximately 50-60 stems depending on the season. This allows for 5-6 small arrangements in a vessel with a 3-inch opening (think wide mouth mason jar), depending on how full you like your arrangements. If you are filling bud vases, imagine around 3 stems per vase. If you are making bouquets, one bucket can make one medium sized handheld bouquet and 2 smaller "attendant's sized" bouquets.
A curated bucket with a preferred color palette from the list below is $125 (neutral, soft or bright) and a farmer's choice of colors is $100.
Pickup/Delivery
Pickup is available at Broadturn Farm, Monday-Saturday. Delivery within 60 miles of the farm for orders over $2000 may be available based on our schedule, and can be coordinated over the phone or by email.
Tips for Ordering & Using Bulk Flowers
- You should plan to pick up your buckets 1-2 days before your event to give yourself time to make your arrangements. It is not advised that you pick them up more than 3 days before or on the day of the event.
- Make sure there is plenty of room in your car and that the vehicle has working air conditioning. A flat cargo space in the rear of a hatchback or SUV is ideal. The back seats of a car may squish blooms and are not recommended; we also do not recommend the flatbed of a pickup truck.
- You will need your own clippers, tools, vases, tape, etc. We do not rent or provide them.
- Strip the leaves off any part of the stem that will be below the water line. This will keep the water fresh by reducing bacterial growth and ensure that you can enjoy your flowers for days to come!
- Top off all arrangements with cool, fresh water once they are placed at their final destination.
- Think outside the box! White and blush flowers can be beautiful but a colorful palette can be surprisingly elegant as well. You can trust us to pick a mix that will exceed your expectations.
Placing Your Order
Bulk flower orders are self directed DIY-type projects. Please read this entire page thoroughly and
Still not sure how many vases you need or what you want to arrange? Consider doing a little mock-up at home with some flowers from a farmer's market near you, or check out our online SHOP during the growing season to pre-order a few bunches for testing out your vision!
Looking for some design work (i.e. handheld bouquets and wearable flowers) plus some bulk flowers for your wedding?
Take a look at our A La Carte Flower Menu and then fill out the questionnaire via the button below.
