Frequently Asked Questions

All orders are pickup only — there's no delivery. Your bouquet is left on our pickup stand at the end of the driveway at Scotch Pond Place, Quincy MA. You don't need to knock or ring — just walk up, choose one, and go.

Subscription pickups happen Saturdays after 11AM, weekly through the season (July or August through October, depending on weather). Pre-order bouquet pickup days are confirmed individually when you opt in. All flowers are harvested fresh the morning of pickup.

Missed pickups are not refunded or carried over. Flowers are cut specifically for claimed orders — if you don't pick up, your bouquet was still harvested for you. If you know you'll be away, ask a friend or family member to pick up for you. They'll love getting farm-fresh flowers.

No — you don't need anyone to be home. Your bouquet will be on our pickup stand at the end of the driveway at Scotch Pond Place. Just walk up and choose one. No knocking, no waiting.

Subscription pickups happen Saturdays after 11AM. The pickup window typically runs a few hours into the afternoon. All bouquets are harvested together that same morning, so the earlier in the window you pick up, the fresher your flowers.

If you need to pick up outside the announced window, email us before ordering and we'll let you know if it's possible. We can sometimes accommodate — but because all flowers are harvested at the same time, a later pickup means a slightly less fresh bouquet. We'll always be upfront about that.

Subscriptions can be purchased anytime — we hold your slot for the season. For single bouquets and pre-orders, we recommend ordering at least a week before your desired pickup week. During peak season (July–September), slots fill quickly.

We accept payment via Venmo @fieldandwild. After you submit your order on the website, you'll be shown the Venmo payment step with a pre-filled amount and your order number. Your order is confirmed once we receive payment — we check within 24 hours. If you're new to Venmo, it's free, takes 60 seconds to set up, and is owned by PayPal. You can connect a bank account, debit card, or credit card.

All three tiers run during the same season — July or August through October, depending on the weather and when the field hits peak bloom. Once the season starts, subscription pickups happen weekly on a consistent day. What's in your bouquet varies week to week based on what's at its best.

All Season ($350): 10 weekly bouquets — the full peak-season experience.

Bi-Weekly ($175): 5 pickups, every other week. Same farm-fresh quality, half the commitment. Great if you travel frequently or want flowers without the weekly cadence.

Starter ($105): 3 consecutive weekly pickups, any window during the season. The lowest-risk way to try farm flowers. You can upgrade to All Season anytime — we'll credit what you've already paid.

July or August, depending on the weather and when the field hits peak bloom. Pickups run weekly through October. We can't pin down the exact start date until we see how the season is shaping up — flowers don't follow a calendar. Once we have a firm start date, we let subscribers know directly and announce it on Instagram @field_and_wild.

Want flowers earlier in the season? See "How do pre-order bouquets work?" below.

Pre-order bouquets ($35) are how you get flowers before subscription pickups start. They're available April through June and reflect whatever is blooming that week — tulips early in spring, then ranunculus, anemones, and other spring flowers as the season moves along. You don't pick the variety; you get what's at its best.

To opt in, DM us @field_and_wild on Instagram or email fieldandwild@gmail.com. If you're already a subscriber, pre-order pickups count toward your subscription weeks.

Sometimes — it depends on demand and how much we have available that week. The summer harvest is largely committed to subscriptions and weddings, but if there's room we're happy to add a one-off. DM @field_and_wild or email fieldandwild@gmail.com and we'll let you know what's possible.

Subscriptions don't have a built-in skip option — bouquets are cut for every scheduled pickup, so each week is harvested whether you're in town or not. The simplest fix is to send a friend, neighbor, or family member to pick up on your behalf. If you're going to miss a week, reach out — we may be able to be flexible depending on what's happening at the farm that week. No promises, but always worth asking.

Subscriptions are non-refundable once the season begins. If you need to cancel before the season starts, email fieldandwild@gmail.com with the subject "Cancel Subscription" and we'll confirm cancellation within 2 business days. Per Massachusetts 940 CMR 38.00, cancellation is available through the same method you used to sign up.

No — and that's intentional. Every bouquet reflects what is genuinely at peak bloom on the day of harvest. That's what makes farm-fresh flowers different from a florist. You'll get the most beautiful version of whatever the garden is producing that week, not a standardised product. We grow dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, lisianthus, sunflowers, ranunculus, tulips, and more — what shows up in your bouquet depends on the season and what's blooming.

Most varieties last 7–10 days with proper care. The exception is dahlias, which typically last 4–8 days — they are a moment flower, at their peak briefly and then they go. This is their nature, not a defect. You'll receive our free Bouquet Care Guide with every order, which covers conditioning, water changes, and variety-by-variety vase life tips.

It depends entirely on the week and what's blooming. April brings tulips. May and June bring ranunculus, anemones, peonies, and other spring blooms. July or August through October is the peak summer mix — dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, lisianthus, sunflowers, and whatever else is at its best. We don't do standard grocery-store arrangements. No two bouquets are identical.

We grow using standard horticultural practices. Our flowers may have been treated with pesticides, fungicides, or fertilizers. All cut flowers are non-edible and not for consumption. Keep out of reach of children and pets. We try to minimize chemical use and lean toward integrated pest management, but we don't claim organic certification.

Farming is unpredictable. In the rare event that a pickup has to be cancelled or significantly reduced due to crop failure, extreme weather, pest damage, or any condition beyond our control, affected subscribers receive a credit toward a future pickup or a subscription extension. Cash refunds are not issued for force majeure events. We'll notify you by email as soon as possible and make every effort to supply alternative stems.

Standard pickup is April of the year following your order. Tubers are dug in October but need to cure and overwinter before they're ready to plant — they can't go in the ground until the soil is above 60°F anyway. If you have your own climate-controlled overwinter storage, we can arrange an October pickup. Email us to discuss.

We grow named varieties selected for cut flower production — strong stems, long vase life, and exceptional color. Current varieties include Cafe au Lait, Labyrinth, Karma Choc, and others that rotate season to season. Each tuber is labeled with the variety name. Every tuber order comes with our free Dahlia Growing Guide PDF.

We're at Scotch Pond Place in Quincy, MA — on Boston's South Shore. Easily accessible from Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Milton, Dorchester, and the broader South Shore area. Exact address and pickup instructions are in your order confirmation email.

field & wild is run by Chris and Josi — a husband and wife team. While researching the history of their property, they discovered the land was once the site of the Field and Wild granite quarry in the late 1800s. After the quarry closed, the land was left to recover, but invasive species moved in and crowded out native plants. The flower garden is their first act of restoration — planted for pollinators, biodiversity, and the community. The name is a nod to the quarry that once stripped the land bare.

Yes — we offer bulk seasonal stems for DIY weddings, showers, dinner parties, and events that you arrange yourself. We supply the flowers; arranging is done by you. We have three tiers: Intimate ($400, up to ~20 guests), Full Wedding ($800, up to ~75 guests), and Large Wedding ($1,500+, 75+ guests). Availability must be confirmed before any order is finalized — email fieldandwild@gmail.com with your event date and we'll confirm within 2 business days.