The Flora Dispatch
behind-the-scene wedding secrets to houseplant how-tos
Flower House at The Lyndhurst Mansion
In April 2026, we were so lucky to be a part of the Lyndhurst Mansion Flower House flower show and market. We were left to our devices to design a room in this gorgeous gothic mansion in Tarrytown. We took a little time to reminisce on the process, the design and the outcome. Check it out!
Real Weddings: May with Janey and Jeff
We’re back with Real Weddings!, where we take a peek behind the curtain to the nitty gritty of how a Flora Good Times wedding goes from concept to reality!
It’s May! And time to look at an all time favorite from The Roundhouse in Beacon in May 2024. Our couple wanted FUN for their lively and colorful wedding party.
Real Weddings: April at The Roundhouse
Welcome to our new series: Real Weddings, where we take a peek behind the curtain to the nitty gritty of how a Flora Good Times wedding goes from concept to reality!
This month, we’re looking at one of our April favorites from The Roundhouse in Beacon in April 2025. This playful, romantic spring wedding honored the season itself and brought sunshine to a cloudy (snowy!) April day.
Farmer Friends Series: Ellie Limpert & The Hudson Valley Flower Collective
Next up on Farmer Friends, we spoke with Ellie Limpert, founder of the Hudson Valley Flower Collective! This hub is the heartbeat of our local flower scene here in the Hudson Valley, supporting the connection between local flower growers and designers across the region.
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Farmer Friends Series: Treadlight Farm
Welcome to Farmer Friends, our new blog series celebrating the incredible local flower farms that shape our work here in the Hudson Valley. At Flora Good Times, sourcing seasonal, locally grown flowers isn’t just a preference — it’s the heart of our design philosophy. From April through October (and sometimes even November!), we’re lucky to create with blooms grown just miles from our studio.
First up: Treadlight Farm in Kerhonkson, NY.
The October Edit: The Turning of Seasons
This is the moment we've been waiting for all year. If you're getting married this month, you're in the sweet spot. October delivers the richest textures, the deepest colors, and that unmistakable shift into fall that people travel here to experience.
Bramble berries, rose hips, porcelain berry — they’re not flowers, but they’re some of the most coveted elements in fall arrangements and statement vases. Add in the stunning foliage — burning bush, forsythia turning golden, vibrant maples, wild oats, and fiery sumac — and you get the dramatic, end-of-season look the Hudson Valley is known and loved for.
The September Edit: The Peak Harvest in the Valley
September in the Hudson Valley means one thing: dahlias take center stage. It’s peak season for the divas of the flower world—dinnerplates, ball, pompons, karmas—all strutting their stuff in every color imaginable.
But the show doesn’t stop there. Sunflowers, lisianthus, and snapdragons are making a second appearance, this time dressed in richer, moodier fall shades. Celosia, Japanese anemone, asters, cosmos, and amaranth keep the party going (check out our August edit for all their stats) while fruiting branches like crabapple step in to add that storybook autumn touch. The valley is basically cosplaying as a fairytale right now—we see you, Rip Van Winkle.
The August Edit: What’s Blooming Now
August is a turning point. The heat still clings, but the fields start whispering the earliest hints of fall. This month, we get the best of both worlds—late summer abundance meets the first flickers of the season ahead. Toward the end of the month, those autumnal undertones grow louder: deeper colors, sturdier stems, a quiet shift in the light.
You’ll still see the familiar faces from July holding strong: celosia, rudbeckia, amaranthus, larkspur, strawflower, sunflowers, lilies, flowering herbs, echinacea, and of course, the ever-reliable zinnias. They stretch across both months, giving us continuity through the seasonal shift.
The July Edit: What’s Blooming in the Valley Now
Welcome to your wildflower era.
July is the peak of summer magic—when only the strongest and most stunning blooms survive the heat, and almost all of them dry beautifully. If it thrives now, it’s a forever flower in the making.
The June Edit: Wildflowers Emerge in the Valley
We’re calling it: June is peak fluff.
Peonies are still dancing in the spotlight (but not for long—catch them before they make their dramatic exit). Meanwhile, foxglove and campanula continue to charm with their elegant stature and ruffled textures. But the real scene-stealers this month? The summer blooms bring the meadow vibes in full force.
Say hello to the next wave: cosmos, snapdragons, nigella, yarrow, and scabiosa. These summer stars are not only gorgeous and textural, but many of them also dry beautifully, making your bouquets last well beyond the season.
The May Edit: What’s Growing in the Hudson Valley
May is magic in the Hudson Valley. It’s the season of abundance—of color, fragrance, and finally getting your hands in the dirt without gloves. It’s also one of the most dynamic months for cut flowers. Blooms come fast and furious, each with its own fleeting window. Knowing what’s actually in season helps set the stage for arrangements that feel alive, fresh, and honest to the time of year.
Here’s what’s blooming—and what you can expect in your bouquets and Arrangements this month.
The April Edit: What’s Growing in the Hudson Valley
April kicks off one of our favorite times of year—when local flowers start to appear in all their fresh, seasonal glory. Supporting local farmers and living in tune with the season means getting the absolute best of what nature has to offer, while helping build a stronger, more sustainable community.
So, what’s blooming right now?
Early Spring in the Valley
March in the Hudson Valley is a weird in-between. We’re not deep winter anymore, but we’re not in bloom either. It’s mud, thaw, wind, and the first sharp hints of green.
This is the season of waiting—but also of prepping, planning, and watching closely.
Tell us what you’re curious about.
Plants, florals, weddings—we love talking about it all.
Share your questions, story ideas, or what you’d love to see us cover next, and we may feature it in an upcoming post.
