Rachel Forrer Flowers

08/04/2022

BOUQUET PICK-UP!
Hey local people, it's been a while, but tomorrow is the first bouquet pick-up of the summer!

*Please note the location change*

Friday, August 5th
Self-serve pick-up any time after 10:30 am at our home
13619 Rehm Rd. Orrville, OH (Witmer Farms on Google Maps)
$18/bunch
Venmo -forrer, Cash App $rachelforrerflowers, cash or check payable to Rachel Forrer.

You can come by any time between 10:30 am and 8 pm.

If you would like to reserve a bouquet, send me a message and I will set one aside for you! Let me know if you have any questions.

05/06/2022

Mother's Day Pick-Up
Tomorrow, Saturday May 7

Time to love on some Mammas this weekend!

Details:
Pick-up ANY TIME after 12 noon.
Flowers are $18/bunch, payment through Venmo (-forrer) Cash App ($rachelforrerflowers) check (made out to Rachel Forrer) or cash.

To reserve a bouquet, just comment or send me a message and I'll have your name on it!

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11/15/2021

Concerning Pumpkins:

We had our first snow over the weekend! So this is your annual reminder that those pumpkins on your front porch are FOOD. NOT TRASH.

If you're already starting to ditch the squash for some evergreen (I'm only judging you a little bit) please remember not to send your pumpkins to the landfill. A collective 1.3 BILLION POUNDS of American pumpkins get thrown into landfills each year. That's absolutely nuts. You guys know how I feel about organic matter ending up in landfills, so I'm not going to go on and on about it again.

Things to do with your pumpkins instead of tossing them:

1. Eat them! The answer is yes, the pumpkin on your porch is edible. As long as it's a squash not a gourd, it will be tasty! No matter what shape or color it is. Just halve your pumpkin, roast it skin side up until fork tender, then puree to make everything from granola to pie to muffins. It freezes beautifully.

2. Feed the wildlife! Toss them in a field, a woods, even a ditch. Almost all herbivores and omnivores love pumpkins, and they are super nutrient rich and helps the critters pack on the winter weight. The rabbits, mice, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and decomposers will all love you for it.

3. Bring them to my house! Or any other farm/homestead with livestock. Pigs, sheep, horses, cows, chickens (especially chickens) also love pumpkins. They're good for their guts and a great food source.

4. Compost them. Or toss them at the edge of your property to decompose. Just please, please, please don't throw them in the trash.

I will happily answer any questions you have about your pumpkins before I climb off this soapbox!

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

09/08/2021

BOUQUET PICK-UP
Hey everyone! It's been a while (thanks to this little flower child) but I'll be offering a bouquet pick-up on Thursday morning at Venture Heritage Farm].

This will be my first time bouquet-slinging with a little one, so I'm not sure how many I will be able to pull together. I recommend reserving a bunch if you don't want to miss out!

Details:
Pick-up Venture Heritage Farm] ANY TIME after 10am.
Flowers are $15/bunch, payment through Venmo (-forrer) Cash App ($rachelforrerflowers) check (made out to Rachel Forrer) or cash.

To reserve a bouquet, just comment or send me a message and I'll have your name on it!

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09/08/2021

Two weeks with our little Eliza 🤍

Time, please slow down!

Breathtaking photos by . Thank you so much, friend!

07/21/2021

BOUQUET PICK-UP!
Wednesday July 21

Hey everyone! I'm FINALLY offering another bouquet pick-up on Wednesday morning.
I know it's been a while!

So what is a bouquet pick-up?
I've never actually explained this in detail on here!
I'm a farmer-florist, meaning I grow and arrange flowers that I use in wedding and event work. I have fantastic brides who trust me to use the best of what's in season to fill their wedding day with gorgeous 100% local blooms.

Sometimes, these weddings use nearly every bloom I have (like the past month) and sometimes I'm over flowing with extra flowers (like this week!)

So bouquet pick-up days are when I pass this extra beauty on to you in the form of paper-wrapped bunches of blooms. It's 100% self-serve, meaning I won't likely be there when you come by, so you can come ANY TIME throughout the day. If you want to be sure to snag one, I can reserve one with your name on it. (P.S. If you reserve a bouquet, PLEASE make sure you A: Actually come get it! And B: Take the one reserved for you. Swapping from the non-reserved buckets is fine, just place your reserved bunch back into the non-reserved bucket for someone else to enjoy!)

Details:
Wednesday morning pick-up any time after 10 am at
$15/bunch
Pay cash, check, Venmo (-Forrer) or CashApp ($rachelforrerflowers)

Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to reserve a bouquet!

06/16/2021

BOUQUET PICK-UP
Hey everyone! Last minute bouquet pick-up for tomorrow (Thursday) at .

Flowers are still a bit scarce, so if you want to be sure to snag one, message me to reserve a bouquet!

Self-serve pick-up after 10 am at Venture Heritage Farm
$15/bunch
Cash, check, Cash App ($rachelforrerflowers) or
Venmo (-Forrer)

Let me know if you have any questions!

05/17/2021

BOUQUET PICK UP!

Who needs some more springtime beauty in their lives?
Tomorrow morning (Tuesday) will be my next bouquet pick-up at .

Bouquets are $15/bunch
Pick-up at VHF anytime after 10am
Self-serve payment by cash, check, card, Cash App ($rachelforrerflowers) or Venmo (-Forrer)

If you have any questions, or would like me to reserve a bouquet for you, send me a message!

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05/03/2021

MOTHERS' DAY

To celebrate Mothers' Day this year, I'm teaming up with Jani from to offer a wonderful gift for all of the mothers in your life!

This Mothers' Day package will include a bunch of fresh seasonal flowers, and a box of delicious pastries baked by Jani. Each box will include a sourdough cinnamon roll, chocolate croissant, cardamom morning bun, and a rhubarb pie.

There is also the option to upgrade to a larger vase arrangement, and/or to add a dozen pastured eggs for Sunday's breakfast!

Pick-up is on Saturday from 10-noon.
We will have pick-up locations in Canton and Dalton.

For more information and to order your box, head to the link in my profile.

Let me know if you have any questions!

04/30/2021

BOUQUET PICK-UP!
So it begins again! First bouquet pick-up day of the year 🤍

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 1)
Self-serve pick-up
Venture Heritage Farm
Any time after 10 am
$15/bunch
CashApp, Venmo, cash or credit card

Message me if you'd like me to reserve one for you. Otherwise, it's first come first served!

Bunches will have tulips, ranunculus, and other spring bits and pieces. So excited to be offering flowers to you all again!

05/20/2019

Spring, you are everything 🧡

I have been waiting to share this amazing collaboration with you guys, and I am so in love with everything from this day!! Brace yourselves, so many of 's mind-blowing photos coming your way, and more of work by the other amazing contributors.

Just look at all of the silk ribbon dreaminess from !

These stunning spring blooms were grown by us and arranged by me, @ Blue Heron Lake Wedding Venue

03/21/2019

I'm sooo ready for spring blooms!

It all feels so close, yet so far away. The crocuses and snowdrops are pushing out of the ground and the hellebores are on their way. You can almost feel the life in the high tunnel, getting ready to burst with color.

Oh, the waiting. Seasonal shifts are so exciting!!
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01/10/2019

Remembering this windy farm-meets-fairytale wedding from late October.

I loved this bouquet full of interesting textural elements. Post-frost weddings are exciting and stretching since I can't rely on tons of big showy blooms for impact. Fortunately, Audrey loves dried flowers and grasses! She spent years growing, harvesting and drying the lavender she used for her wedding. It was so special to weave those blooms with wheat from her fiancee's fields and elements I foraged from her family's farm. Add in my last surviving dahlias, strawflowers and gomphrena from the high tunnel, and you get the loveliest rustic, lavender-inspired color palette with the best textures!
Every season has it, folks. You just have to look.

Also, this one is extra special because this insanely gorgeous bride is my sister-in-law! (Swipe to see me in full bridesmaid mode 👉)

Epic photos by Perception Studios (those clouds! F'real!)

12/05/2018

Foraged beauty, creating with creation.

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11/28/2018

FORAGED WREATH WORKSHOP

In case you haven't heard, is hosting another foraged wreath workshop this year! Join us this Saturday at Venture Heritage Farm for a foraging walk and wreath making tutorial, then go home with your own beautiful foraged wreath made by YOU!

All materials are provided, no experience needed. We will be there to help you every step of the way. Head to for more info and a ticket link.

I hope you'll join us! What a perfect way to start off this Christmas season.

Incredible photos by ❤

11/21/2018

Sooo in love with this flowering cabbage + heirloom mum combination! (The mums are from ) took this amazing shot of the styled table at Saturday's Local Makers & Growers Market.

And by the way, the market was amazing. So many of you showed up to support your local community of creatives. My heart was so full, and my body was sooo tired. You know, the kind of tired that pairs pride and euphoria and hard-work-exhaustion that feels amazing, but the next day you feel run over by a truck? It's a very unique feeling, and I'm so, so grateful.

By the way, I spontaneously decided to have some flower bunches available for pick-up tomorrow (Wednesday) , and there are still more turkeys! Don't forget to pick up your bread loaves for those who preordered them too! If you want me to reserve something for you, comment below or DM me.

10/17/2018

If you're looking for a little seasonal magic for your home, head to the link in my profile to order a wreath! Each one is filled with elements grown, foraged and dried by hand.

Wreaths are made-to-order, each one a unique piece of seasonal art created just for you.

Pick-up only. Order online or DM me for more details!

To see more images go to our online farm store. For more farm and floral goodness, head to our farm page .

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10/16/2018

If you're looking for a little seasonal magic for your home, head to our new farm store at landwellfarm.com/online-store! Each one is filled with elements grown, foraged and dried by hand.

Wreaths are made-to-order, each one a unique piece of seasonal art created just for you.

Pick-up only. Order online or DM me for more details!

To see more images go to our online farm store.

Image by Jani Hershberger

09/28/2018

Ever been to a floral potluck? Basically, it's where you bring a bucket of flowers from your garden, we put them all on a table, and everyone takes what they like to create a lovely arrangement to take home.
Pressure level = extremely low.
It's just a fun networking/hang out time with other flower loving friends.

Find all the details below!
(Sorry I'm just now sharing this here! I'm the worst! 🙈)
We're finally back with a new event! ☺️🌻
Floral Potluck
Saturday, September 29 from 1-3pm at Heritage Farm 13777 Arnold Rd, Dalton

One of our Seasonal Collective members just got married (congrats Shonda!) so instead of our usual full blown design workshop, we are planning a more laid back event.

We invite everyone to bring:
• a bucket of flowers/greens from your garden
• a vessel or two for arranging
• a pair of your favorite snips
• a seasonal snack to share

We will provide a basic design demo, some fun flowers from our gardens (hello dahlia season!) and garden tea to go along with the snacks.
Whether you're a professional or a beginner with flowers, you can come enjoy an afternoon of connecting, learning, and of course beautiful flowers.

Cost is $10/person. Please RSVP to Karen Geiser at [email protected]
or 330 857-1995 by Thursday, September 27. Pay when you arrive.

05/14/2018

Spring was a little late this Mother's Day, but I'm not even mad because that means lilacs, hellebores, dogwood and snowball viburnum get to party with the ranunculus and anemones this year. And they had a mighty fine time together.
To everyone who ordered this year, thank you for supporting your local flower farmer. You're making a difference! ♥
Also, Adrienne Ge**er Photography (as always) making my flowers look so, so good. Thank you friend!

05/11/2018

MOTHER'S DAY
Ok children and fathers, it's time to get some fresh, local flowers into your mama's hands. If you don't know this already, freshly cut flowers are so much more beautiful, ethical, and sustainable than your typical floral shop fare. Like these hellebores, HELLO.
Head to the link ⬇ to get the best for your mom this year.

https://rachelforrer.wixsite.com/site/online-store
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04/27/2018

There's still time to join The Seasonal Collective at Timbercrest Farm for our workshop tomorrow!
Head to cuttinggardenworkshop.eventbrite.com for more info and registration.
It's supposed to be cold and rainy tomorrow, so come dream about flowers with us!
📸 Adrienne Ge**er Photography

02/11/2018

Happy birthday Dad! Here's to 60 more years of love and perfectly wonderful strangeness.

11/08/2017

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, and I'm not asking you to start playing Christmas music or anything, just to mark your calendars!
Come and learn how to forage for wreath making materials, then wire them all together into something truly lovely. All materials (plus yummy snacks and warm drinks) provided!
The workshop will be held at Venture Heritage Farm in Kidron, Ohio on December 2nd. Go to scforagedwreath.eventbrite.com/ for more info. Your front door will thank you!

09/19/2017

Finally posting the as-promised "more information" about our fall workshop! Yummy snacks, good friends, and flowers. Lots and lots of flowers!
Join us at September 30th to learn about seasonal flowers, assist with a large floral installation, and create a lush, loose, garden style arrangement to take home. No experience required, all materials provided. Come make all of your flowery dreams come true! We hope to see you there!
www.fruitsoflabor.eventbrite.com

09/06/2017

This summer has been full of new and exciting things, particularly my involvement in The Heritage Gathering with Jani Hershberger Photography and Kirsten Detweiler at Venture Heritage Farm.
We love what we are doing, and we love sharing our passions with our guests. Each gathering is filled with food, flowers and great people, and Adrienne Ge**er Photography was there to capture it all last month. I'm so excited for you all to read her blog post and learn more about what we are doing! The link is in her profile.

09/02/2017

The Heritage Gathering

We've added two gathering dates for September!
If you'd like to be notified as soon as tickets become available, send us an email.

photo : Adrienne Ge**er Photography
florals : Rachel Forrer Flowers
venue : Venture Heritage Farm

08/22/2017

Mark your calendars FLOWER LOVERS! We are doing another workshop!
Part 2 in this year's workshop series is about using "the fruits of our labor," the flowers we learned to grow in April's workshop, infused with seasonal fruits and vegetables!
Attendees will learn about seasonal flowers, assist with a great big floral installation, and go home with an arrangement of their making.
More info coming soon. We hope you can make it!

07/25/2017

Jani Hershberger Photography

When your favorite photographer captures one of your favorite weddings of the year 😍
Jani Hershberger Photography

Joas and Tabitha's wedding is blogged!