Freshly Cut Flowers Are Sold On The Honor System At This Local Shop In Maine
A great way to spruce up your space is with fresh flowers. During the spring, wildflowers are easy to find on a variety of fun hikes throughout the state. But when you want something to truly liven things up you’ll need a bouquet and our favorites can be found at this little shop in southern Maine! The best part? They offer some at their own stand on the honor system.
Backyard Blooms in Portland came to be almost by mistake! Jason Aucoin and Kate Hanavan grew up as childhood friends, but lost touch over time. But, without knowing it, they both followed similar paths moving to San Francisco and then to Maine. They only reconnected after realizing they'd bought houses next to each other!
Jason transformed his yard into a large garden, eventually selling his flowers at a roadside stand. Kate soon got involved and Backyard Blooms was born!
Today they offer some of the most beautiful and inventive arrangements, perfect for special events, weddings or anything else that needs a fun, fresh pop of color.
And the coolest part is that it's all sold on the honor system. Simply choose your arrangement, send your payment through Venmo or by leaving cash and go home with the creation that you love most.
During the summer you're likely to find them open, but in the fall be sure to check their social media before making the trip.
The Backyard Blooms stand is open most weekends throughout the summer as well as some into the fall. The best way to keep track of when you can snag some blooms is by following them on Facebook or Instagram. They also offer a CSA, which you can learn more about on their website. They’re great at creating beautiful flower arrangements for special occasions. They can be reached on 207-776-4256.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
