The April Edit: What’s Growing in the Hudson Valley
One of our favorite things about spring in the Hudson Valley is how the landscape reawakens, one color at a time. After months of muted winter tones, speckles of purple pop onto the scene as crocuses and tulips emerge in March. As we roll into April, the first flashes of yellow—from daffodils and forsythia—feel like a promise of renewal. Then come the soft pinks of cherry blossoms, the fresh green of budding trees, and suddenly everything is alive again. The colors layer week by week, building toward something wild and complex. It mirrors how we all start to feel this time of year: more open, more awake, more alive.
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 throughout the valley.
So, what’s blooming right now?
Hellebore
Scientific name: Helleborus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Helleborus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ranunculales
Hellebores are moody, early bloomers that come in greens, blacks, purples, and whites that quietly steal the show in March and early April with their dusky petals and graceful presence.
Daffodil
Scientific name: Narcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Narcissus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asparagales
Aka Daffodils are the true early birds of spring. From classic yellow trumpets to soft creams, serbert pinky oranges and whites, these cheery blooms bring immediate joy.
Tulip
Scientific name: Tulipa
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Tulipa
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Liliales
Tulips are next in line, and trust us, the local varieties go way beyond grocery store basics. Think fringed petals, vibrant parrots, and soft pastel doubles that look more like peonies than anything else.
Poppies
Scientific name: Papaver
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Papaver
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ranunculales
Poppies bring bold color and delicate, tissue-like petals. Their fleeting nature makes them all the more special—catch them while you can.
Butterfly Ranunculus
Scientific name: Ranunculus asiaticus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Ranunculus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ranunculales
Butterfly ranunculus aka persian buttercups are a springtime favorite, with their airy, delicate petals and long stems that move like they’re dancing in the breeze.
Branches - Pussy Willow, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythia
And don’t forget about the flowering branches. April gives us dramatic stems of pussy willow, cherry blossoms, and forsythia that instantly bring height, texture, and movement to any arrangement or can brighten a stale corner into something magnificent in your home.
When you buy local flowers, you’re getting blooms that haven’t traveled thousands of miles. They're fresher, they last longer, and they reflect the real rhythm of where we live. Plus, you’re supporting Hudson Valley farmers who pour love and effort into every stem and make our community the special place it is.
Whether you’re picking up a bunch for your table, gifting a bouquet, or stopping by our flower bar, April is the perfect time to celebrate what’s growing right here, right now.
Come see what’s in season! Our shop is bursting with the best of April’s blooms—grown with love, right in our own Upstate backyard.