Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there is no more universal love language than flowers. From “I love you” to “I miss you” flowers can be used to say something profound without saying anything at all. When deciding where to purchase flowers this Valentines Day think about purchasing from a Maryland cut flower grower.
Why?
““A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” but it will smell sweeter if it is locally sourced from Maryland. That’s because locally flowers last up to three times as long as flowers shipped internationally! They have stronger scents and brighter colors.
When you purchase locally sourced flowers you are also able to get a better, more diverse variety then those that are shipped internationally which largely make up the top three; roses, chrysanthemums and carnations.
When you purchase local flowers you are putting money back into the local economy and investing in your local community and farmers. To learn more about Maryland Cut Flowers: www.marylandgrownflowers.com
Here is a list of some Maryland Specialty Cut Flower Growers who will have product available for Valentines Day: APRICITY FLOWERS, HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
What’s Available: Chesapeake Holly, Yew, Tulips, Dried Statice, Dried Hydrangea, Dried Nigella Pods
Contact: ApricityFlowers@gmail.com
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.com, 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
And remember you can extend your gift by purchasing a CSA, some can be delivered directly to your doorstep, weekly.
