Organic Flowers: The Greener Way

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We are very pleased to introduce our very own organic flower expert, Lyn Hicks. This is the first article in Lyn’s brand new organic flower series. She will be sharing interesting tips and advice on organic flowers to inspire and guide not only florists, but anyone who loves flowers and wants to make a positive “Green” contribution to our planet.

Over to you Lyn…

My name is Lyn Hicks and I grow and design organic cut flowers in Pennsylvania, the eastern region of the USA. I specialize in Green Weddings and Events and am active in the Green Movement in my area. I am very excited to share my wisdom on organic flowers and hope to educate you on ways to enjoy nature’s wonderful gifts and how organic flowers and green choices can enhance your wellbeing!

We are currently in a transition period in our industry. Many large farms across the world are

Delightful Tulips

growing organically and organic flowers are readily available to us through many channels, including the internet. This higher quality product that was grown with the utmost care is the culmination of ethical floral design which provides us with a safer, healthier product for ourselves, our customers and the people who grow them. This is about wellness and making the most of our land. Grown with the intention to enhance its beauty throughout the entire process, is the essence of organic flowers. So wherever possible consider organic in your world and business.

Harmony Hill Gardens – Brief Background

Harmony Hill Gardens began organically growing field flowers to offer arrangements for events and

Organic Brides Bouquet

weddings as well as weekly flowers to businesses and homes. Bouquets with unusual accents and offerings, and whimsical designs inspired by nature are my specialty. I do not profess to be a designer of great flowers as many florists are. My expertise lies in using what’s available to me, I harvest what I grow and from there the flowers come together naturally for the celebrations they adorn. Many people, including florists grow their own selection of plants and flowers, so I will share some unique ideas and techniques with you in upcoming articles!

Organic Spring Flowers

Many beautiful flowers awaken in the Northeast from the snow cover.  Daffodils, tulips, Siberian irises, grape hyacinth, hellebores, snow drops and many others come to life soon after the snow. Spring flowers are effective in bunches by themselves, so the colors and intricate designs are

Wedding Cake with Wheat Grass Base

often showcased this way.  Using many different sized containers together on a table is the perfect design for the varying sizes and colors of these delightful flowers. Many are small, but don’t let this keep you from using them for this type of presentation. People love seeing them in displays because they are not the standard flowers in the industry. You can even grow wheatgrass in a container which is the perfect base for spring arrangements. The first colors of spring are purple and yellow, reminding us of the floral holidays around spring such as Easter and Mothers day, etc.

Spice up your displays using common flowers that are growing around you in your area and not always available through a wholesaler or florist. This will add variety, freshness and uniqueness to your designs that will set you apart from the other florists! Stay tuned for my next article on Green Weddings and Events so you may capitalize on this growing market.

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Written by

Lyn Hicks
Harmony Hill Gardens