Market bouquets

In the beginning, pulling together bouquets was almost effortless. A quick stroll around the yard and I could gather more than enough ingredients to put together something beautiful. But as time went on and my hobby turned into a business, having a steady supply of the right kind of ingredients became tricky. It’s one thing […]

In the beginning, pulling together bouquets was almost effortless. A quick stroll around the yard and I could gather more than enough ingredients to put together something beautiful. But as time went on and my hobby turned into a business, having a steady supply of the right kind of ingredients became tricky. It’s one thing […]

Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm, on how to grow and display the gorgeous flowers of the season.

Use these recipes to create a gorgeous late-summer bouquet of locally grown flowers! I include sample flowers that I would use together to create a great color palette. Feel free to substitute any variety or color that you prefer.

Late Spring bouquets for sale at the Arcata farmers market

Creating beautiful bouquets is simple when you have these 3 ingredients.