A few things
you might be wondering.

A little of both—but I’m a grower first! I grow specialty cut flowers here in Olathe, Kansas, and love gathering what’s blooming into garden-inspired bouquets and arrangements. I’m self-taught when it comes to arranging, rather than a professionally trained florist, and The Bloomstead isn’t a full-service floral shop. My style starts in the field: seasonal flowers, thoughtful color combinations, and a little of that just-gathered-from-the-garden feeling.

Most of what I offer during the growing season is grown right here. Occasionally, I bring in a few extra stems—preferably from other local growers when possible—to fill a missing ingredient, work around a crop failure, or make something special for an occasion like Mother’s Day. Kansas weather occasionally has opinions about my plans. Wherever the stems come from, I choose them with the same care I put into the flowers I grow.

First, I love a good Trader Joe’s run—and yes, I love their flowers, too! There’s room for both. But there are some real differences behind the bouquets.

Flowers moving through a global supply chain need to travel well, sometimes over thousands of miles. That influences which varieties make it to the grocery store. Growing for local pickup gives me the freedom to choose flowers for their beautiful colors, unusual shapes, delicate textures, and how they come together in a bouquet, without needing them to survive a long journey in a shipping box.

It’s a lot like buying produce from a local farmer. Large retailers buy and move flowers in enormous quantities; a small grower can’t match those prices and still cover the work of planting, tending, harvesting, conditioning, and arranging. My prices need to support the care—and the person—behind the flowers so I can keep growing them.

Buying locally is also a chance to know where your flowers came from, who grew them, and what’s actually in season here. When you choose Bloomstead-grown flowers, you’re supporting a small business in your community and helping keep locally grown flowers an option. You get a little piece of the garden to bring home, too.

My main flower season typically runs from April through October, beginning with spring favorites like tulips and ranunculus and finishing with those much-loved fall dahlias. Some years, heirloom mums carry the season into November. The exact start and finish depend on Kansas weather—especially spring temperatures and that first killing frost. Flowers are offered as the harvest allows, so availability changes throughout the season. Check Order Flowers or join Field Notes to hear what’s ready and what’s coming next.

You’re welcome to tell me what you love! I have favorite flowers and very strong feelings about color combinations, too. Availability comes down to what’s blooming and ready to cut, so please check before ordering if a particular flower or color is essential. Seasonal bouquets are my chance to pull the prettiest things from the field and make them feel like they belong together.

Head to Order Flowers to see what’s available and how to order. The selection follows the harvest, and some offerings are available only during announced sales windows. If you like a little heads-up before the good stuff is gone, join Field Notes for seasonal updates and upcoming offerings.

Flowers are available for pickup at the farm in Olathe, Kansas. I don’t offer delivery at this time. Keeping pickup here helps me spend more time growing the flowers and putting your bouquets together.

Stay tuned for the 2027 season!

Coming soon!

I love when Bloomstead flowers become part of a meaningful celebration! At this time, I don’t offer full-service wedding design, but I do offer DIY flower buckets and a fun bloom bar experience. A bloom bar gives your guests a chance to get creative with flowers, help create the floral table décor, and leave with a take-home gift—a little beauty that becomes part of the memory. Check out the DIY Flower Buckets page to learn more.

Yes—when the harvest and my schedule allow! I’ve created florals for rehearsal dinners, milestone birthday parties, celebrations of life, showers, graduation parties, and other meaningful gatherings. I love seeing Bloomstead flowers become part of the moments people remember. Send a request with your date and a little about what you’re planning, and I can share my offerings and availability. Event orders are limited and depend on what’s blooming and what’s already on the calendar.

The Bloomstead is both a working flower farm and our family’s home. Please visit only during announced shopping or event hours, or by a prearranged appointment. Flower pickup doesn’t include a field visit. I appreciate you helping me keep a little breathing room between farm life and family life.

I understand the appeal—the field can be pretty magical when the light is right. Photography sessions need advance approval, so please contact me before booking clients or coming out.

A little attention goes a long way. Use a clean vase and fresh water, remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline, and follow the care instructions included with your flowers. Check the water daily, refresh it regularly, and keep the bouquet away from direct sun, heat, and ripening fruit. Remove stems as they fade. And if you’re carrying flowers home in Kansas summer heat, make them your last stop before home.

It depends on the flowers, the room, and a little help from you. A mixed bouquet changes over time: some blooms have their moment sooner, while others keep going. Pull out stems as they fade and give the remaining flowers fresh water. I love moving the last few blooms into a little bud vase—it’s a nice way to enjoy them a bit longer.

Join Field Notes for what’s blooming, what’s coming next, and a little life behind the bouquets. You can also follow @thebloomstead.flowers for glimpses from the field. There will be pretty flowers, of course, but also the growing, learning, and occasional Kansas-weather plot twist that happen along the way.