Urban Buds: City Grown Flowers

11/19/2024

Noticed that my schedule today was all about myself care and one meeting that was about future care of UB. Note to self: keep it going sister!!

11/14/2024

Hi flower fam!
Cannot believe that it’s November and we are still this warm. Pretty incredible.
We are so excited to be gearing up for our Thanksgiving and are certainly thankful for all of the orders coming our way! We’re loving our decorative pumpkin arrangements and from the orders it looks like you’re loving them too.
This weekend we can’t wait to see you at the first holiday market of the season. Colorful blooming bouquets will still abound at the market!
Our online store is currently open for your Thanksgiving floral needs. City grown, sustainably raised flowers - perfect to adorn your Thanksgiving table. We are truly thankful!
Can’t wait to see you Saturday - it feels like it’s been forever, but we just had one week break! Lolcom

11/13/2024

My Farmer Bailey Flower Tour adventure wouldn’t be complete without a big thank you to home-front hero Cooper. She’s Adam’s nanny turned friend-as-family. This past week she kept dear Adam full time & dear August halftime which allowed Matt to join me. This unexpected gift made the trip extra special. She has cared for Adam since he was 3 months old. The boys love her and so do we. 🫶🥾🕶️🐺🐺🐔🐓🪴🌻🌞🪁🏊🎼🎨🚙🚲🛶🗺️🏖️⛺️🛠️🧰

FYI Cooper’s full time job is as head flower farmer at Cherokee Street’s gem Flowers & Weeds, and where her growing skills delight all. The St Louis flower farming & florist community is small and flower buying population is not huge, and moral values of community over competition can be challenging because it is money from sales that’s keeps our farm open. This personal relationship helps my heart, and especially as many new growers/florists enter the StL marketplace. It is super sweet to experience how she gracefully bridges any awkwardness with integrity, kindness & responsibility. &weeds 👀💐👨‍🌾

Final thought, the automation of the facilities we visited was mightily impressive but I have to admit the $400k robot arm planting stock seedlings wasn’t all that joyful. The coldness of the astonishing cost-saving automation, was unsettling. The reality of the system stirred up the fight in me, pride grew for all the too-legit-to-quit, salt-of-the-earth farmers whose tenacity to do what they love keeps them in the field & running underdog businesses as families, couples, parents. Despite the odds the United States small-scale flower farm movement is GROWING. The farmers on this tour and the Urban Buds project itself proves that small growers using sustainable methods can bootstrap our way into relevance and cultivate a space in the massively massive global flower industry. I am more proud of my flower-farming peers than ever before AND more protective of our special farms. .duschack

11/08/2024

Thank you for all your orders!!Whether you’re picking up from the farm, having blooms delivered to your door, or preparing for Thanksgiving, your support means the world to us. All the local love for our 100% STL-grown flowers reminds us just how much heart and care our city has. We truly come together for our shared love of the beauty of flowers. We thank you!
Just a reminder—no market tomorrow, I”ll Be fryin’ bacon in my P.J’s!! We’ll see you at the holiday market next Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 AM–1 PM Enjoy your weekend and your flowers!
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10/30/2024

Yes it might seem crazy what I’m about to say, but old time heirloom River City is still the mum that can stop me dead walking down the row! They will make their debut this weekend at the final Or they will be in our mixed bouquets from our online store .com

10/25/2024

Launch Announcement: Frosty Buds – Starting November 1st, 2024, at 9 AM
Big news, flower fans! Our monster mums are in the house, looking lush and vibrant, and our ornamental cabbages are coloring up beautifully too. You’ll find these fall favorites in this week’s final Best Buds subscription bouquets, heading out today, and at this weekend’s markets. Come visit us at on Saturday from 8 AM–12:30 PM, or at The on Sunday from 9 AM–1 PM. There are only two more market weekends left to get your hands on some of STL’s freshest blooms!
After the market season wraps up, our online store will remain open for daily delivery orders, Monday through Friday, until the flower fields are finished for the season. No worries—you can still enjoy locally grown Urban Buds blooms delivered right to your door!
We’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our second season of Frosty Buds CSA Subscriptions, opening November 1st at 9 AM! Our 2025 Best Buds CSA Subscriptions will also be live our website. These subscriptions make fantastic gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or simply to say “congratulations” or “get well.” No extra calories and all the beauty—just shop conveniently from your computer and click to send farm-fresh flowers directly to your loved ones.
See you at the market or online!

10/22/2024

🌸 And with this bouquet that’s a wrap for the 2024 bridal season! 🌸
A huge thank you to all the beautiful brides who chose Urban Buds to be a part of your special day. It has been such a joy and honor to bring your floral visions to life. Locally grown flowers, straight from the heart of the city, made it all the more special.

We’re now taking bookings for 2025! Visit citygrownflowers.com (http://citygrownflowers.com/), click on Events, and submit a request to get started.

Thank you for an incredible 2024 season! We can’t wait to see what next year has in store. 💐

10/18/2024

These Glass greenhouses are like prehistoric dinosaurs in our industry and a very specialized craft that very few people still have the skills needed to work on them. We all love having this historic glass greenhouse in the heart of the city!! If there was a weekend that you thought about buying flowers this would be an excellent time! We will have an overstocked booth tomorrow 8-12:30. We would love for you to come & grab some flowers for yourself and a friend! lol see y’all soon & Thank you!!❤️

10/18/2024

Last night marked the final happy hour of the season, and what a season it’s been! All seven happy hours were filled with warmth, appreciation for the farm, and of course, the beautiful flowers we grow here. It’s been such a joy to watch each group—maybe a little timid at first—but by the end of the evening, they were diving in with enthusiasm. It’s been my pleasure to help demystify bouquet-making. Watching the apprehension fade as each group embraced their creativity has been the highlight of my summer, building a flower community and making new friends along the way. I really appreciate each and every one of you who attended. You made the event that much more special! I will miss you over the winter and look forward to seeing you again in the spring!
Each happy hour starts with some libations & a tour of the farm with a little local history weaved in. Then a snacking while I give a short bouquet demonstration, filled with words of encouragement. Then they dive in and it’s all smiles!! Swipe to see the fun last night!! ❤️

10/16/2024

10/14/2024

🌼 Marigold Workshop! 🌼
Join us on October 27th, 2-5 PM at Urban Buds for a fun, family-friendly Marigold Garland & Wreath Workshop! 🧡
Kick off the fall season with a farm tour, handpick your own marigolds, and get hands-on guidance to craft a beautiful garland or wreath. Feeling creative? 🌸 Make a flower crown or let your imagination run wild!
🍂 Cost: $65 per arrangement
📍 Location: 4728 Tennessee Ave, St. Louis
🍷 BYO snacks & drinks!
Sign up now and bring home your own autumn masterpiece! 🎃💐

10/14/2024

The evening was everything I could have possibly dreamed of, the farm, the food, and our guests, It came together flawlessly. & came together as rockstar team providing A-1 hospitality, I couldn’t have been prouder. The food, the farm, the flowers, with the perfect weather created an ambience that was off the charts! Even though we barely knew each other, she came to shopping for the dinner & had to remind me who she was!! We had only met before for about 10 mins several weeks ago, when we hatched the idea of a farm dinner. I promise this will not be the last time we work together. Thank you to all of our guest you added the sparkle to an evening I will always remember❤️ scroll for more pic.
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10/12/2024

The bottom line, every week, we dedicate ourselves to one goal: getting flowers out to you. All summer long, our weeks are comprised of planting, seeding, tending, and harvesting. But on Fridays, all that hard work comes together in a special way. It’s the day when after toiling all week, we finally get to be surrounded by a symphony of flowers, crafting beautiful bouquets.
Fridays are a day of accomplishment!, as we work side by side to create floral amazingness. There’s something magical about watching those bouquets fill buckets, knowing they’re on their way to you at the Saturday 8–2:30 and Sundays 8-12:30. It fills our spirits, knowing these flowers will adorn your dining table, celebrate birthdays, express love, or send a “get well” wish. That’s the beauty of flowers—they can carry almost any message you would like to send!
Fridays are a source of pride for our team. Being surrounded by such beauty fills us with so much joy, and we can’t wait to share that joy with you.
Come on bye joy is waiting!
See you there!
Swipe to see our joy and we had to throw in a pic of the agony of defeat which also happened today!! ( We couldn’t let you think it’s all roses around here!!)

10/08/2024

Wonderful afternoon with self-taught flower geneticist in her learning laboratory. It’s so rare that I’m asking all the questions!! Learned a ton about dahlia & zinnia hybridization, and seed collection. Came home with some seeds I’m excited to test out the theories of this science nerd!! Thanks to August & .walker For making the delicious sushi we had for lunch!,

10/05/2024

💐Long post warning-I’ve tried to write this post a few times now, and each time, I find myself at a loss for words. How do we talk about the beauty of blooms when so many of our friends and fellow farmers are grappling with devastation? Seeing tragedy on the news is one thing, but when you have personal relationships with those affected, it hits on an entirely different level.

This past week, as Hurricane Helene tore through communities, I watched in heartbreak as dear friends—part of our larger flower farming family—struggled in the aftermath. The grief, trauma, and loss they are enduring is unimaginable. These are the people who dedicate their lives to growing beauty, and now, many of them are facing not just the destruction of their farms, but the very livelihoods they’ve spent years building.

But what has stood out to me most in this moment of darkness is their resilience. The flower farmers we know and love are no strangers to hard work—they work with nature, both its gifts and its challenges. In the face of this devastation, I’ve witnessed them digging deep, pooling resources, and figuring out how to rebuild—or in some cases, how to let go and move forward in new ways

The Power of Community
What has emerged from this tragedy is a beautiful reminder of the strength of community. Farmers helping farmers, neighbors coming together, strangers offering support. It’s been a week filled with heartbreak, yes—but also survival, resilience, and a whole lot of love. It’s a powerful thing to see, and it’s a testament to the incredible grit of small-scale flower farmers.

Why Local Matters More Than Ever!!
When we buy local flowers, we aren’t just purchasing something pretty for our tables or events—we’re supporting the people who pour their hearts into their land, their craft, and their communities. Flower farming is more than a business; it’s a passion, a lifestyle, and in moments like this, it’s a symbol of resilience. continued in the comments.⬇️

09/28/2024

Have you ever noticed how extra brilliant all the colors seem to be directly after a thunderstorm? Well it’s real! backed by scientific evidence! The colors so vibrant, they’re vibrating off of the design table! Big , bold and beautiful tomorrow 8-12:30 , 9-1 Sunday. Can’t wait to see you!

09/19/2024

Y’all a fun crew in the house tonight, can only mean one thing! It’s our flower fun social hour night. We have a good crew coming and we can still squeeze in a few more!! Bring your best bud, your bubbly, and a snack to munch on & we will have the rest!! Come play with us & the flowers too! 5:30 -8:00. register .com can’t wait to see you and your besties!!!

09/19/2024

This is our favorite kind of fall color! 🍃It’s a sight we love to see and one that’s incredibly difficult to make happen on a small farm. On urban farms like ours, every stem counts, so we often push until the very end—when the frost brings our outdoor beds to a screeching halt. Overnight, frost settles on the leaves, the plant’s cell walls burst, and just like that, it’s over!
We get it. We’ve been right there, too. But over the years, we’ve been stepping back from that approach, realizing that the rejuvenation of our soil is vital to our seasonal crop plan. Running the beds to the very end just isn’t sustainable for us in the long term.
With our limited land, this means sacrificing some crop production earlier in the season to allow time for fall cover crops to establish. Believe us, it’s a tough decision to make—but it’s necessary. Cover crops provide a winter blanket for the soil, helping to prevent erosion, feed soil microbes, and replenish the nutrients we’ve extracted during the growing season.
We’re still learning as we go—this process comes with a big learning curve. We carefully choose our cover crops since we don’t have the equipment to control or terminate them. That’s why we lean toward crops that will “winter kill,” meaning they’ll die off naturally in the cold. We use Australian winter peas, tillage radishes, and winter wheat. These crops die slowly over the winter and, if we have a mild season and they reemerge in the spring, they’re easily managed.
Flower farming is about much more than just growing beautiful blooms. It’s about best land management practices that enable us to grow those stunning flowers. 🌸
But don’t worry, we still have an abundance of amazing flowers! In fact, we’ve got new crops coming in that you haven’t even seen yet! 🌻 We’re harvesting tomorrow for our and this weekend, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Just wanted to give you a little peek behind the scenes of the sustainable practices we use to bring you incredible blooms. If you’ve had success with other cover crops that are easily managed and don’t turn into weeds, we’d love to hear from you! 🌱