Picking the Perfect Bouquet

Fill each day with something that brings you joy.

The Frase Farm is a U-Pick flower farm just north of Buffalo, NY. The owner, Morgan, began growing flowers as a way to cope with postpartum depression in 2021. When the blooms brought their family back to life, she felt compelled to share them with her community. She and her husband, Alex, declared a No Pesticide Promise, the most important thing to them as they raise three kids on the farm.

Picking the Perfect Bouquet

At most flower farms, you’re greeted with all the supplies you need: a bucket of water, pruners, and brief instruction of the flowers they grow. Then, the experience is yours! Immerse yourself in dozens of rows of zinnias, celosia, sunflowers, rudbeckia, snapdragons (and more!) and build a bouquet uniquely yours.

Many flowers, but specifically zinnias, benefit from the “wiggle test.” Grab the stem 6 inches down and give it a wiggle. If the flower head feels sturdy, it’s ready for cutting. If it’s floppy and weak, it needs a few more days.

For many flowers, such as sunflowers, you want to cut them as they’re just starting to open. They will continue to open at home, which extends their vase life by several days.

Choose a variety of flowers! Start with focal flowers, like zinnias and sunflowers. Add line flowers, like celosia and snapdragons. Don’t forget filler flowers, such as yarrow and feverfew, and head to our greenery section for a final touch!

Cut your stems long! This will give you room to play with the height of your vase but also allows the plant to focus its energy on growth. Just make sure to leave a set of leaves at the base of the stem.

Follow aftercare instructions at home, like changing the water daily and giving stems an angled trim to allow for better water absorption.

Finally, enjoy! At Frase Farm, their No Pesticide Promise means you can rest assured you and your loved ones are breathing in nothing but nature.