Seasonal Flowers & Farm Offerings
CSA subscriptions, seasonal bouquet preorders, and farm-grown dahlia tubers grown in rhythm with the New England seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We are able to make cat safe CSA shares during the summer session, many summer annual blooming flowers are listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. If you would like a cat-safe bouquet or CSA share, leave a note during checkout or contact us before pickup.
Again- ONLY for the Summer CSA share.
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Flower farming in New England changes quickly with temperature, daylight, rainfall, and seasonal timing.
Some flowers bloom for only a few weeks each year, while others thrive during heat or cooler weather. Rather than offering the same bouquet year-round, we embrace those seasonal shifts and allow the flowers to reflect the time of year they were grown.
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Yes. Flowers are grown on the farm in Essex , Massachusetts using ecological growing practices and seasonal field production.
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The farm is located on privately rented land, so regular public visits are not available. Occasionally, small educational visits for garden clubs or community groups may be possible
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At this time, Sunspell Flora does not offer full-service wedding or event florals. Running the farm and growing flowers is already a full-time job. We’re always happy to recommend talented florists who prioritize local flowers.
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No.
Sunspell Flora is a seasonal flower farm, so flower availability varies throughout the year depending on weather and growing conditions.
The farm is most active from spring through fall.
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A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription is a way to receive seasonal flowers grown locally throughout the growing season. Each week’s bouquet reflects what is naturally blooming on the farm at that moment in time. CSA are our only direct to consumer sales, our flowers are otherwise only available for florist wholesale.
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No. Flowers shift naturally with the season, weather, and field conditions, so every bouquet is a little different.
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Current pickup locations are:
Meander Coffee/Couch Dog Brewing in Salem
Soy Much Brighter in Beverly
Pickup details and reminders are emailed weekly during the season.
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Yes. CSA subscriptions make wonderful gifts, and gift recipients can be notified by email or postcard, depending on the season.
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We believe locally grown flowers should feel more accessible.
Our sliding scale model allows community members who are financially comfortable paying a little extra to help support lower-cost CSA tiers for others. Every CSA member receives the same flowers regardless of which pricing tier they select.
This system is built on trust, community support, and the understanding that financial situations look different for everyone.
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Both CSA pickup locations will hold bouquets for one more day if you miss your pickup day. After that, I ask a team member to take the flowers home so they don’t go to waste.
We are unable to accommodate scheduling individual pickups if you miss a share pickup. You are welcome to send a friend, family member, or neighbor to grab your flowers if you’ll be unable to pick them up.
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Absolutely.
Many CSA members occasionally send a friend, partner, or family member to pick up on their behalf.
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Fresh flowers and CSA bouquets are currently local pickup only.
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Yes, wholesale flowers are available for registered florist clients with a valid ST-4.
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Please reach out through the wholesale inquiry form or email sunspellflora@gmail.com. Please send in your ST-4 form.
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Yes. All tubers are grown and harvested on the farm.
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Not always.
Many varieties sell out quickly during tuber season, and availability can vary significantly year to year depending on storage success, field production, and winter survival.
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Dahlia tubers shipping begins in April- I will only ship tubers when temperatures are warm enough. I do not ship early. No one wants frozen tubers.