Regenerative Farming
In part two of our three-part series on sustainability we explore living soil and regenerative farming.
Sustainability–Buying Local
We are partnering with local flower farmers because the first step towards sustainability is buying local.
Local Flowers Lend a Unique Signature Look
At Fantasy Floral, Wednesday is our favorite day of the week. It’s the day we receive our order from Old Dominion Flower Cooperative! The cooperative was formed at the end of 2020 and already has over 20 local flower farmers.
Sustainability Practices
Fantasy Floral is looking for ways to incorporate sustainability practices. This summer we will start incorporating local flowers in our arrangements!
The Wildflowers Around Us
I love to camp, and I got to go camping last weekend! The last time I went camping was long before I started working at Fantasy Floral. As I crawled out of the tent Sunday morning, the first thing I
Flowers Grow Right Through the Cracks
I was listening to NPR this morning driving into work. They were interviewing Katy Perry about her latest album, "Smile." As the interview was ending, a clip of her song, "Resilient," came on with these lyrics, I am resilient, born to
What to Do When Stuck at Home (part 2)
You’re quarantined at home, and there are only so many movies you can watch. We’ve got some unique ideas for what to do when stuck at home, and of course they’re all related to flowers! Dried Flower Projects Drying the Flowers There are
Flowers, Weeds, Butterflies, and Bees
With the loss of our pollinators, including bees and monarch butterfly, wild flowers, what some consider weeds, serve a purpose. They're also beautiful!