DIY Flower Buckets
Interested in a low-key local flower option for an event? Feeling creative and ready to D-I-Y?
Reach out to our flower team at flowers@bumblerootorganicfarm.com to reserve your 2024 buckets! Pricing annd examples of our bucket options can be found here.
DIY Bucket Details.
Our DIY buckets are available are filled with certified organic flowers grown and harvested on our farm in Windham, Maine. All of our buckets include a mix of vibrant focal flowers, filler flowers, and lush greenery - check out our color options here. We always fill our buckets with seasonal and stunning blooms that work well together in arrangements. Please note that due to the uncertainties of flower farming in our region we cannot accept requests for specific flower types or varieties.
Booking Process.
To reserve your date, please email flowers@bumblerootorganicfarm.com. Our DIY buckets are available from Memorial Day through the first weekend in October. We will send you a form to fill out with your details including your preferred pick-up date, what types of buckets you’d like, and how many you need. We will be in touch within one week to confirm that we are able to fill your order. Find pricing details here.
Pick-up Details.
For DIY buckets, our clients pick up at our farm in Windham, Maine 1-2 days before the event. If your event will take place on a Saturday, we can have your buckets ready as early as Thursday at noon. We are located about 25 minutes, or 10 miles, west of Portland, so please consider this in your planning. We suggest that you set aside at least a few hours for floral design in the days leading up to your event as it takes time to cut and arrange all the stems! It always takes a little longer than people expect.
Flower Care.
Our customers often ask where the flowers should be stored once they are picked up. We recommend keeping them in a cool, dry space like a basement or air conditioned room, out of direct sunlight. Please check your buckets when you arrive at your destination after pick-up to make sure they are at least 2/3 full of cold, fresh water, just in case any splashed out in transit. When it comes time to make your arrangements, make sure you have: a space that allows for a bit of a mess; clean, sharp clippers; a receptacle for cut stems (preferably compost!); and lots of table space. We always recommend filling your vases & vessels 2/3 full with cold, fresh water before you start your design work. Have fun & get creative!
Farmers Choice Buckets
$100 per bucket, Memorial Day - September
Our Farmers Choice buckets are a mix of the most beautiful in-season blooms available on the farm. You can expect 75+ stems per bucket - a variety of focal flowers, filler flowers and foliage or greenery. The farmers will select a seasonal variety of colors and textures - the best and brightest blooms we can find. You can expect to make 4-6 medium-sized arrangements or bouquets per bucket. Please note that we do not accept requests for specific flower types.
Color Preference Buckets
$125 per bucket, Memorial Day - September
This option leaves the color scheme up to you - we ask that you select 3-4 colors that match the theme of your event and we will work within your palette (for example: burgundy, blush, white and green). We will fill your buckets with the highest quality blooms and greenery from the field in those colors. You will receive focal flowers, filler flowers, and foliage in a wide array of textures, and can expect to make 4-6 medium-sized arrangements or bouquets per bucket. Please note that we do not accept requests for specific flower types.
