It is well into the summer months, and picking your own flowers — to give you a sense of freedom and enhance that summery feel — still remains one of the most blissful, rewarding, and peaceful activities you'll want to start! All that picking also creates some buzz on the shop floor, which is useful on hot summer days.
As a flower lover, you'd agree that, perhaps, not many other activities are more fun than paying a visit to your favorite flower shop — or garden — and getting excited as you hand-pick your own flowers. It gives you a kind of satisfaction that you, perhaps, only dream of.
A Real Seasonal... And Still Yet Year-Round Activity
Could you imagine life without flowers? Certainly, the world would not be the same, and everyone can agree. Flowers add the most real, deepest, most sincere, and pure connection to the greatest gift in life: nature. So, if you have a flower shop close by, how about going for a walk and feeling the joy of picking your own flowers at your own taste and time?
Make sure to take your time picking your favorite flowers, as they will keep you in beautiful company for at least a week. Your nearest floral shop's owner will be ecstatic with your visit and very, very joyful to let you pick the best flowers for yourself. This, of course, is an activity you can do every single season! Whether it's winter, spring, summer, or fall, there are flowers for everyone and every occasion.
A Day Among Flowers – Pick, Smile, Repeat
Spending a whole day surrounded by flowers feels like stepping into a world where time slows down. From the first stroll through dew-kissed rows in the morning to the golden light of late afternoon, each moment is marked by color, fragrance, and the simple act of reaching out to pick your favorite ones.
The hours are filled with small joys—pausing to admire a delicate petal, breathing in the scent of freshly cut stems, watching your bouquet grow one flower at a time. It’s the kind of day that leaves you lighter, smiling without realizing it, carrying not just flowers but also the calm and happiness that comes with them.
Give Floral Shop Owners (And Gardeners) a Little Dose of Happiness
When people say you can literally create your own garden, it's because you really can. It just takes an hour of your day to pick the flowers that best go with your personality and bring them back home to arrange them in the best way you know.
At the moment of picking your own flowers, you'll be giving both yourself and the floral shop owners something to smile about. Especially now, during summer, there are gorgeous and colorful flowers waiting to be yours to make a statement in your house.
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto
PS: If you're a flower shop owner, you might want to place the complete range of flowers and colors outdoors so more people get attracted to the flowers you offer. You’ll surely be noticed.
Creating a 'Pick Your Own' Garden
A 'pick your own' garden takes a few steps, and here are a few tips to guide you through the process clearly. This activity consists of choosing your favorite vases (possibly placed in a wooden container or cart) and filling them with the finest flowers for picking (preferably varieties that can take a knock).
For customers to enjoy their flower journey, especially those who are just getting themselves involved in the flower world, it's best to let them pick their own flowers. This will allow them to enjoy the moment and experience. Are there broad smiles? Well, yes, that’s the joy and beauty of picking your own flowers.
Tip for a Uniquely Satisfying Flower-Picking Experience
Clearly indicate how many flowers each customer should pick to create the ideal flower combo, or how many flowers will look great in a bouquet, for example, for a center table or house decor. Come up with three price categories, and let them choose the most convenient option for them.
Also, be sure to inform them about the range of flowers available and the vase life of the different types of flowers. This will make their flower-picking experience a lot easier and worthwhile.
Feature image by Ketut Subiyanto, and header image by senivpetro.
