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Pops of Local Color
Posted on Apr 17
These immensely talented florists have grown their business from the ground up.
Flowers form a bit of a symbiotic relationship with those who care for them. Through nurturing, consistent attention from their planters, they grow and flourish. Their beauty becomes a patient reward for the time and effort that’s poured into them. The mother-daughter duo who started Two Little Buds has blossomed from this fruitful relationship. Each and every beautiful bloom comes straight from their personal garden at the Morning Sun Flower Farm.
Plant. Nourish. Grow. Flourish.
Morning Sun Flower Farm was built upon a dream. Mindy Staton and her mother, Alice Stone, attended a flower workshop held by prominent floral designer, Erin Benzakein of Floret. They soaked up every bit of knowledge like sunflowers basking in the sunlight’s glow. They returned home full of inspiration and big ideas.
Mindy and Alice became enamored with the thought of owning their own flower farm. The sustainability and creativity it offered them was exactly what they needed to flourish Two Little Buds. In 2016, these incredibly talented and ambitious women brought their dream to fruition. Spread across two beautiful acres of Oxford farmland, lies the stunning blooms of Morning Sun Flower Farm.
Similar to fruits and vegetables, flowers are best when they’re in season. Through an unheated greenhouse, commonly referred to as a hoop house, flower farmers are able to extend the season of their treasured blooms. By doing so, Mindy and her team can ensure that brides will have the Snap Dragons, Tulips, Anemones, Daffodils and more that they desire, no matter the season.
It all began as wedding and event floral work. While Mindy may have done thousands of weddings over the last decade, each couple only gets one wedding day—so each wedding is important, each couple is important, and each flower is important.
In Spring of 2021, Mindy also started a new project — The Farmers Collective — which is a public market in downtown Hamilton that showcases local Ohio farmers and their goods.
The Farmer's Collective
While the Two Little Buds storefront is open by appointment only, their sister store, The Farmer's Collective, welcomes everyone for farm fresh flowers. Their shop located off Main Street is beyond adorable. Fresh cut flowers and local goods sit atop crisp white shelves, while a vibrant mural welcomes visitors to this little shop.
Beyond local packaged goods, The Farmer's Collective offers an ever-changing menu of fresh sandwiches, charcuterie, drinks, and more, and the outdoor tables and chairs make for a perfect spot to enjoy a quick bite to eat.
A Talented Green Thumb
Mindy’s floral designs are never cookie-cutter. Her creations are full of interesting colors and textures, looking naturally beautiful and home grown.
Photo Credit : Two Little Buds
Schedule an appointment to experience the beauty of locally grown flowers, and be sure to check out The Farmers Collective.
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17 North D Street | Hamilton, OH 45013
*Open by Appointment Only
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