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.

Stand hours are irregular but reliable September through October, announced on WhatsApp, Instagram, and email as flowers come in. Pre-order pickup times are announced on WhatsApp, Instagram, and sometimes email. All flowers are harvested fresh and grown right here in Quincy.

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.

Stand hours are irregular but reliable September through October, announced on WhatsApp, Instagram, and email as flowers come in. All flowers are harvested fresh and grown right here in Quincy.

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 — flowers are harvested in batches, so a later pickup may be slightly less fresh. We'll always be upfront about that.

Pre-orders can be placed anytime to guarantee a bouquet from the next flush — we recommend ordering at least a few days ahead of when you'd like to pick up. The stand itself is first come, first served with no advance ordering needed, just show up while it's open.

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.

First come, first served. You can pre-order a bouquet, $35, or walk up and see what's available. You can pay via Venmo @fieldandwild right at the stand. Hours are irregular but reliable September through October, and are announced on WhatsApp, Instagram, and email as flowers come in.

Join the WhatsApp group or the email list to know the moment it's open. Want a bouquet guaranteed instead of relying on the stand? See "How do pre-order bouquets work?" below.

Pre-order bouquets ($35) let you pay ahead through the site to guarantee a bouquet from the next flush, instead of hoping the stand still has flowers left. Available year-round — tulips in April, then ranunculus, anemones, and other spring flowers, dahlias and zinnias reliably September through October. You don't pick the variety; you get what's at its best.

Pickup time is announced on WhatsApp, Instagram, and sometimes email once your bouquet is ready.

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 flowers can't be supplied due to crop failure, extreme weather, pest damage, or any condition beyond our control, you'll receive a credit toward a future order. This applies to pre-orders, stand purchases, and event flowers alike. 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). We only book event dates in September and October, when the harvest is reliable enough to guarantee bulk stems. 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.

We typically can't accommodate requests for specific flower types, varieties, or colors — you'll receive whatever is grown and blooming on our small lot at Scotch Pond Place at the time of your event.