Question 1

How do I place an order for a bouquet?

Accepted Answer

You do not need to have a bouquet subscription to place an order for flowers! Subscriptions, however, are a guaranteed way to receive fresh blooms every week for your subscription period.

You can always request a bouquet or small cup arrangement by messaging through the Thistle & Daffodil FB page or calling/texting 706-963-0119.

Question 2

Do you set up weddings or do events?

Accepted Answer

The answer to that is no.

I grow and sell cut flowers but I don't set up for events. Kaitlin Long's shop Downtown Flowers in Toccoa and All In Bloom Studio are wonderful florists. They are set up to make your events shine. I would recommend a florist for planning and arranging your wedding flowers. However do ask your florist, to try to source their flowers locally if they can!

That said, I do offer grower's buckets of my flowers (DIY) if you want to set up simple arrangements on your own. I realize not all brides have the cash resources to pay for all the flowers they want at their wedding. If you just need some beautiful, fresh, local flowers to enhance your tables at the reception or rehearsal dinner, you can order a few grower's buckets from me!  I promise, you will get the best of what is in season.

Question 3

How does the bouquet subscription work?

Accepted Answer

Bouquet subscriptions run for a total of 4 weeks. Every subscriber gets a fresh wrapped bouquet each week during their subscription period.

Subscription bouquets are picked up at either Ash-ling Booksellers in Toccoa or Cowboy Bob's in Clarkesville on Fridays during their store hours. I cannot ship bouquets at this time.

Every Friday morning a text message goes out to current subscribers reminding them of their bouquet pick-up. If you will be unable to pick up your bouquet, please contact the farm by Wednesday at (706) 963-0119.

Question 4

Is your farm organic?

Accepted Answer

The farm is not certified organic but we do everything we can to protect our pollinators and beneficial insects. Thistle & Daffodil farm does not spray weed killer and pesticides. Instead we strive to feed the soil and promote beneficial insects and birds. Healthy soil means healthy plants and healthy plants become beautiful blooms.

Question 5

Do you grow all the flowers you sell on the farm, in Toccoa?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every bouquet you purchase is grown right here in Toccoa, Georgia.

Many flower varieties grown on the farm are unique and unusual. Not all flower types ship well and some, like dahlias and sweet peas, are best when they don't need to travel far.

Just like your local veggies, local flowers are often superior in quality too.

Question 6

Do you grow in a greenhouse?

Accepted Answer

No, I don't have a greenhouse. (Though I would like one in the near future!) Everything I grow and sell is planted outside directly into the field. I use row cover to help protect my plants early in the season but I have no hoop house/ greenhouse.

There are a few tricks and trade secrets to growing flowers early in the season. I am always trying to see how I can push the limits,  just a little bit, to get flowers just a little earlier.  In the end, I am at the mercy of the weather and sometimes it doesn't work . . . but it is always worth trying!

Question 7

Can I come and visit the farm?

Accepted Answer

Right now the farm is not open to the public due to insurance cost. However you can visit us anytime at the Stephens County Farmer's Market on Saturdays. We love to see our customers!

Question 8

Can I buy a bouquet and have it shipped?

Accepted Answer

No, shipping plant materials across state lines requires special permits. The farm does not have any special permitting to ship at this time.

Question 9

Do you sell to florists?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We love our local floristry artists at Thistle & Daffodil. If you are a local florist (Stephens or Habersham Co. GA) and wish to source flowers, reach out! We would love to serve you if we can.

Question 10

How can I contact Thistle & Daffodil farm?

Accepted Answer

You can contact the farm by phone at (706) 963-0119 or online through Facebook or Instagram.

We also can be reached by e-mail at:
thistleanddaffodil@gmail.com

Our Venmo account is : @Thistle_and_Daffodil

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