Evening Bouquet Bar in July : California Surprise! : Flower Hill Farm

Hi Flower Friends! It's Nicole from Flower Hill Farm- in today's video I show you bits and pieces from my Bouquet Bar that I hosted on a Monday Evening. We had a great turnout! I was also surprised by a flower friend in California with such a kind gesture. Thanks, Nicole from @thehobbyhome
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[@murf80]

Oh I love the surprise bouquet. What a wonderful thoughtful gesture.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It was very special!

[@lisafeck1537]

That was fun.

[@mamamountin]

OH....the little girls with their flowers! How sweet is that? That's worth it right there!

[@catherineengle4196]

Wow....so awesome how many came to the bouquet bar...that is wonderful. You rock those sunglasses 😁😁😁😁😁😁 God bless

[@michaelomahony9801]

That pay it forward gave me goosebumps

[@klcpca]

What a kind and beautiful thing for someone to do.... some don't realize just how much a little random act of kindness can REALLY make a difference in someone's day... Nichole sounds like a wonderful person. Such beautiful flowers!

[@marydrew3568]

♥️🌸♥️🌸♥️ How sweet to pay it forward like that with flowers to a stranger.

[@lululuna3209]

Veda is amazing... She's living my childhood dream

[@findmysoulgarden914]

The bucket with multi colored zinnia's please..😁😁😁😁✌️

[@janekozlovsky9383]

Love your positive, sweet and bubbly personality. You always bring a smile to my face❤ Wishing you much success in all of your endeavors!

[@joannemurphy7407]

The bouquet bar is such a wonderful and friendly thing to do in your community! And OMG the popsicle sunglasses....haha

[@kristinbarbour7899]

It’s like field of dreams- if you build it- they will come. I love how successful your bouquet bars are!

[@dkburruss]

You are so funny, so genuine and no matter what, I feel good after watching your videos, it’s like a little getaway ❣️❣️ thank you!!!

[@turtlelilysgarden5258]

All your hard work is starting to pay off. So happy that things are going well for you

[@ambethk77]

It brings me so much joy to see how your hard work has paid off in terms of customer base! And so many more flowers than last year! 💐🎉

[@heatherbright7214]

You are amazing and you crack me up. Love everything that you do. You give me goals to strive for.

[@micheledeluca2246]

I love watching everyone thoughtfully picking their flowers for the bouquets. 💐

[@cherylpreston4545]

Nicole, I’m so pleased to see all your beautiful flowers. 💐🌻 Bouquet bars selling out, selling flowers at the stores, florists requesting flowers such an exciting year!! Also want to say your new babies are adorable🐣🐔 Busy is great,. Wish I wasn’t so far away. Considering all the rain last month am glad flowers are doing well. Here in western Massachusetts we’ve had double digit rain in July🌧⛈ Thanks for letting us enjoy your journey❤️

[@45jessiemad]

I've had her surprise me too, and pay for a customer at my Farmer's Market. Made that customers day! Your glasses are cracking me up! 😂

[@BramptonGardener]

Brad looked thrilled!

[@chrishobsonwhalen5238]

You never fail to crack me up! Your flower business seems to be really taking off - I wish you so much success. Wish I lived closer to enjoy those Bouquet Bars! You should have a Booze and Bouquet night for girlfriends, give them a little wine or beer, whatever and teach them how to make a bouquet for a set amount of $. Sort of like the Sip and Paint idea...

[@chrishobsonwhalen5238]

Maybe you could partner with that mercantile and have them offer local beers or wines to purchase.... on my!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Sounds like a great idea but technically need a liquor license AND insurance coverage for people consuming alcohol on my property. Pain in the butt!

[@vilmataduyo8347]

I love watching your video.You’re such happy,funny,energetic,entertaining flower friend.I also adore your kids🌺😊🌺.You’re an inspiration to us.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@lyla.aisle.of.blooms]

Dat aster tho!!! 😍😍😍

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Right?! She was special and guess what- I forgot to bring it inside and it was snagged up at the bar! Good thing there are more just like her on the way!

[@faynixon8708]

I have my happy face on every time I watch your vlogs!!!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

You crazy glasses lady, you always brighten my day! Your daughter seems to have inherited that weird sense of humor, nice!!! By the looks of it, you'll have to plant more next year:)))

[@annkendall528]

Beautiful bouquets 💐. I wish you lived close to me I’d be there every time.

[@christyleitner5949]

I never have a chance to comment because I'm usually listening to you while harvesting but I got a few minutes this morning before heading out and have to say I loveeee your videos. Every morning I check for a new one and if not I replay the old ones! Keep them coming 😊🌻💐

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Wow, thank you

[@lisafeck1537]

Living through you on days like this dear. It's a dreamy world for me. I just want to look and look at all of your flowers, and never never stop. Of couse I don't get to feel the affects of all the work that goes into this experience, that's all for you Nichole 😉 I would weed for you if I could, I would do till I drop, no complaints. Not a day trip for me I'm afraid, a little far from central Virginia. Love how you enjoy your shades. So proud of you and the family, everything is growing, children, plants, the business, and you are good at it. Praying for your continued success.

[@norinenagle6730]

The flowers were wonderful. . . and the customers were so into the process. Congratulations on your growth and great ideas!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

It's so fun!

[@suzannem5674]

I just love your cheerful disposition. Also wow such beautiful flowers 💐.

[@littlemissblueyes100]

I have a big bare lot. You have inspired my neighbor and I to make a cut flower patch next year...even if just to give away flowers to people.

[@UnderAPileOfScrap]

I am so jealous of how nice your flowers look!! Mine have been getting eaten by the bugs just as they begin to open. You have an amazing selection and I would totally be a CSA customer if you were near me! I wanted to thank you for opening my world to flowers I never thought of for cutting and you're such a treat to watch!!

[@lisafeck1537]

Squish them, have no mercy. You have to hunt for them, look and look again. I just found 10 green worms stripping my petunias and especially alyssium (?) Cannot remember how to spell that one off hand. Anyway, squish them.

[@UnderAPileOfScrap]

@@lisafeck1537 LOL Oh, I do when I see them! I've actually watched one act like a stalker and move around to the back side of a stem as I moved. He was literally trying to hide. Japanese beetles have gone to town on my Hibiscus and Hollyhocks. Then I get tons of sawfly larvae on them. It's a constant battle. I take a flat rock and just run that along the top and bottoms of the leaves to squish the little greenish worms.

[@letsgotravel7724]

The second pair of glasses cracked me up! You are so much fun. The surprise bouquet was really a great idea.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Glad you liked it!!

[@phoenix0134]

As an Aussie I love the Dame Edna sunglasses!🤣 You have to wear these while harvesting your gladioli.

[@laurenegruett4443]

Bless you Nicole, my garden 'friend'. Laurene

[@phyllisjshilling]

From Michigan..you are awesome!!🌻

[@vilmataduyo8347]

Beautiful flowers 🌸

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!

[@iwant2stayhome]

Your videos make me happy.

[@ahavarichardson5426]

Well, Thank you to Nicole! I've watched, learning and, I set up my 1st flower stand, donation only! Sold 2 of 4, 50/50, I love you! Keep believing! Love, AHAVA

[@shanlynwebb]

Hi Axel .. my son is around your age 😃 have a nice day! 🌻🌼🍀🌺🌷🌳. I love all your mums flowers.

[@filmseedstudio1610]

The first tomato sandwich! 🎉🎉🎉 Also, getting a peek at the vibe of your bouquet bar evening was SO rad! Thank you for sharing that!

[@plot10homestead58]

I so appreciate your willingness to share the process! I'm in the very beginning phase of starting a small scale flower farm and eagerly soaking up all the knowledge and inspiration.

[@beerooted8550]

Hi flower friend was waiting all day to see you... its all so beautiful

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@elizabethwoolley4986]

Thank you Nicole for making a more beautiful, happy and fun world. Got tears in my eyes seeing the first lady gently selecting her flowers. 🌼🌺🌹🌸🌻💚

[@FlowerHillFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@christiensgarden3325]

What a great idea! You should tell Serina since people wanted to donate bouquets

[@gardengirl7446]

Beautiful flowers and people 💕

[@ElderandOakFarm]

That is so thoughtful if that person to do that! The Flowers are stunning as always! I'm thinking of hosting one as well! Such a great idea! But I can't take you serious in those popsicle glasses! 🤣

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

Everything is gorgeous!

[@ssamuel408]

Night out after work? Better replacement than shopping for clothes that one do not need. Happy for you.

[@freshorangina]

Atriplex Hortensis is a beautiful plant! When the seeds properly form and get larger and flatter it will be gorgeous in the bouquets. It is also one of the most NUTRIENT DENSE plants that I grow. 💗😁 I love the pay it forward, I donate extras to the food bank when I can.

[@BrittanyS143]

Your family should all be so proud of you!!💞🍂🍁🌿

[@Nat-mk7gb]

A great way to finish the day is to watch a wonderful video from Nicole 🤩

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Aw, thanks!

[@maribelreyes5151]

So many beautiful flowers, I know how you feel there is a squirrel that is eating all my sunflower heads !!!!!

[@ilenehales7849]

Wow! A nice surprise for one of your customers. Beautiful boutiques.

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

I've said this before, but I so wish I lived locally. I'd LOVE to attend a Bouquet Bar at Flower Hill Farm. All the flowers seem to have a little "extra" in them, and I think it's your passion shining through. 💐

[@christophertaylor9826]

Beautiful flowers, beautiful video.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I Love the sunglasses! I was hoping people were sending you some more crazy shades lol

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

I love your channel!! It’s one of my ocd quirks that I totally prefer single-color bouquets 💐. Mixed bouquets rarely do it for me. Mixed pink flowers. 🤎 Mixed red flowers. 🤎 Mixed white flowers. Etc. Also, when someone brings me a purchased bouquet, I almost always bring out my collection of miniature vases and break up the bouquet to spread it all over the house! - on bathroom counters, on my desk, by the bed, in a random window sill. It makes me happy in every room and then as the miscellaneous flowers begin to fail I can remove them. That’s how I stretch the pleasure, look more carefully at every kind of flower, and I’ve learned a lot about which type last best!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

I have many customers who do the same! Break it up and spread the flowers all over!

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

@@FlowerHillFarm 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤎

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

Wow, no need to buy extras from Gina this year, looks like you have it all covered!! Beautiful 😍

[@marlaschaefer2544]

Learning lots here... You are also very entertaining which is a fun twist on the videos. I have my own yard where I have planted many flowers and shrubs with the hope of sharing the pretties. Don't think I'll ever sell, but I'm always dreaming... -----In Boise, Idaho

[@maggiew7293]

Fabulous. Always great when you can call your passion your career! I❤❤

[@joyhamilton4248]

It is such a pleasure to see your business succeed!! You are so much fun to watch!!

[@ambergreen5531]

As always this was a joy to watch! Thank you!

[@bubbafinerty]

Hey Nicole, great video. I was wondering how much do you charge for filter greenery during your flower bars? Do you typically sell them in a bunch or by the stem? Your flowers are so inspirational!

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Depends- some are 50 cents and some are $2 each

[@nealam100]

Whoohoo!!! I’ve been waiting since last seasons bouquet bar for this video!! 😍💐🥰😘

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Mary7Jean]

That is an awesome story. Love the Pay It Forward ❤💚

[@rosaleepruett3433]

U r amazing! I would love to have some of r energy!! R flowers look so heathy. I love watching r videos! I wanted to tell u the share u did on the business side of r business was so nice of u. U probably saved us from loosing our house ! Lol. Congratulations and continued succes w what u love to do. R place is so pretty. I know it’s hard work. I love watching u. U r funny too.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you so much

[@Pollypole]

It was so fun watching everyone make their bouquets! I loved being a fly on the wall!

[@dlweaver4329]

There ya go,spreading joy again:-) Now your friends are too,haha That was lovely. Your bouquet at the end,special. Donna

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!

[@juneterry8487]

I always look forward to your zany videos. I love your sense of humour, and of course, all the beautiful flowers. I do feel sorry for so many of you in the US with all the problems you have with your squirrels, chipmunks, moles, voles and deer etc etc. Here in New Zealand we are so lucky to not have these little ratbags in our urban gardens. :)

[@rebeccathomas9804]

When I think of tears in my coffee, it usually doesn’t end well for whoever made me cry. In this case…your friend, Kim (?) in California is a super cool chic! Wow! And I’m not an emotional person! Lol I LOVE the surprise flower bouquet. Gave me all the feels this morning! 🥰

[@gardengatesopen]

I just want the Zinnias. THE ENTIRE BUCKET !!! No need for fillers this time! 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@thefarmstandonryanrd8217]

I saw them in the store and I instantly thought of you 😂. Hope you have a good season, those rudbeckia are gorgeous! 💐🧡

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Oh thank you!

[@lyndsayshafer2835]

Gorgeous flowers yet again! Your glads look half the size of mine. I wish mine were smaller, they tower over anything else

[@ambergreen5531]

I know this sounds scary but cut the tops down. Glads keep growing in the vase if you don't snap or cut the top off so florists do it all the time. You can cut it down as low as you want and it gives them a totally different look.

[@lyndsayshafer2835]

@@ambergreen5531 thank you so much, I had no idea!

[@rubyoro0]

Maybe you should also sell coffee drinks and have a few tables out.

[@imprecious5750]

I love all those 🌸

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you!

[@Heartsfor_summer]

❤ all your videos..

[@karenlopez5441]

Nicole, I’m so happy for your success. Everything is coming together for your business and I just LOVE this bouquet bar idea!! You have the perfect porch for it! You are so fun to watch and your passion shows!! Thanks for sharing all your details in your videos. I really look forward to them to see how you do things as I start my small flower biz this year. Isn’t this an awesome business to be in? 🌱🌺🌈😊

[@rosaleepruett3433]

I’m so happy for u! I’m so happy u sold everything! Looks like u had so much fun!

[@BramptonGardener]

That aster is amazing! Adding to my list! Non of my cherry brandy germinated waaahhhh. I love how focused everyone is, as they look through the flowers ahhana. Awwww the baby chicks! So cute! That's awesome you were so busy, wow, congrats. Looks so fun! So good that they cleaned you out. Omg the popsicle sunglasses! Im dying.

[@Andrea-qi5rp]

Sooooo much fun

[@cherylanderson3340]

That big bunch of assorted Zinnias looked so beautiful! How did you care for them? Weekly feedings or just focus on fast draining soil with the right pH & try adding in BORON, ZINK, ETC? What did you do to reduce your mildew probs with your Zinnias? I've heard a strong shower of water to rinse off plants after a diluted but sudsy bath in a Dr. Bronner's Castile soap, then let the herbs & coconut oil clean up the plant, choke out/ smother/dislodge most insects, but then spray with maybe Neem anyway - if it's a new plant...coming into the house. If trying to defeat powdery mildew, on plants - remove the lower leaves so the rain doesn't splash spores in the soil, up onto the lower leaves. Remove any leaf that shows signs of yellowing or becoming mildewed, & put it into a bag to prevent the spores from becoming airborne. Then add X% whole, organic milk to a sprayer, & dilute that with some water, TBD by how big your sprayer is, and how big the job is. Following the water & Castile soap spray bath to remove any dust, loose debris, bugs or bug parts, rinse well with water. Air dry if ending with that step. Good ventilation or sunshine & breezes should dry it thoroughly in just a few hours. It's so useful a step as a preventative & yet is a harmless cleaning project. Otherwise, apply well mixed, diluted milk solution, spraying every square inch of these plants, especially the undersides of the leaves & at the tips of leaves. Be sure to soak the soil in the planter & if possible, keep the plant indoors when the rain is profuse, if possible If mildew starts making a mess of your roses or lilacs, remove any affected leaves, toss in trash.. Don't compost. Clean them with the Castile spray & rinse well, opening up the center of the plants if fruiting or flowering in a roundish shape. With lilacs & roses, remove up to 1/3 of height, width & density, removing any worrisome leaves, developing mildew. Spray well with the diluted milk & allow to dry. Leave the milk coating on until the high humidity passes, & if it rains, spray it again the next morning. Milk alters the pH of the plant leaves surfaces so they seem inhospitable to the mold spores. Once dry weather returns, early in the morning shower off the milk coating & allow it to dry again, thoroughly, ideally before evening.

[@tdwatki]

I love oregano flowers as a filler. I have lots of it

[@yamrector2]

You are such an unique and beautiful woman! ♥️

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@playswithglass9984]

How about bottling up some of that personality and send me some?? Your flowers are so beautiful! It's August and I have three teeny marigolds and one cone flower! You are getting all the rain. We haven't had a drop for 47 days....Seattle area!!! Love your videos and love you! cas

[@kelevettanwajagu5940]

I wish you were located in OKC. 💯👏💯👏💯👏💯🥰💯👏🥰💯👏🥰

[@gardengal26]

I want to come to your bouquet bar!💐🌻🌼🌹🏵 (not possible, I'm in NJ, but I enjoy watching😊)

[@annabland1110]

Every time you talk about the hot biscuits, my brain thinks you’re saying “hibiscus” in a funny way. 🤣

[@sortasar]

I love your videos! I’m starting my journey with flowers in the Fingerlakes Area of NY. If you ever have any workshops please let us know!!

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Gorgeous flowers! How nice of that person to pay for the next customers bouquet! What is your birth flower? What do you think is your favorite flower? I know that is a hard question. Lol 😆

[@annheide8856]

I’ve been enjoying my zinnias this year. I’m using a Chrystal wine glass for a small vase. I included basil for foliage as suggested by you.

[@FlowerHillFarm]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@karenbuchanan2340]

I so looked forward to this. I’m still recovering from surgery…no garden this year but am enjoying yours and others 💐🌻🌸🌺🌻💐

[@khadijakhan2968]

Hope you doing good

[@karenbuchanan2340]

@@khadijakhan2968 I am improving 👍

[@FLlife]

Keep being you!

[@maryday7602]

Thanks for sharing your Bouquet Bar. LOOOVE THE GLASSES!!! Thanks for a glimpse of one of the chicks! Nice to know they will grow up on your “chicken heaven” farm.

[@pathoward5721]

Love this channel ❤❤❤❤

[@fatimaperez9181]

The new glasses are so cute, keep wearing them. 😎

[@saladabrasileira]

I would love to do something like this here in Japan, unfortunately we don’t have big land to buy here 😭

[@elainebautista604]

Oh Nicole, love everything in this vid! I can’t stop by to the bouquet bar in person (am in northern CA) so seeing all your beautiful flowers in the bouquet bar here is amazing! Wish I had thought of the pay it forward - that’s so awesome. I suspect it’ll happen more! And the ‘surprise’ bouquet you showed at the end was absolutely gorgeously delicious! Loved seeing snippets of your family too. You are so amazing and I look forward to each new video. You are absolutely a ray of sunshine!!

[@markvokgaming9889]

Be consistent your channel is growing

[@jillcochran9794]

Are you sure you’re not from the south?! Love the flowers!!

[@jessicaperry4338]

Ooooh!