Surrounded by the Perry State Forest in the rolling hills of the Hocking Hills region, Down the Road Farm grows a wide variety of high quality, specialty cut flowers and foliage using sustainable growing techniques to bring you unique, local, long-lasting blooms. Read on to learn more about our: fresh cut flower bouquets, flower bouquet subscriptions, seasonal flower availability, wedding and event flowers, wholesale flowers, and frequently asked questions.
Fresh Cut Flower BouquetsFind our fresh cut flowers and bouquets seasonally at the following locations:
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2022 Flower Bouquet SubscriptionsFlowers you can feel good about all summer
SOLD OUT FOR 2022! During this 10 week subscription, we'll provide you with the highest quality, sustainably grown flowers and foliage fresh from our field each week. Choose between our standard ($135 for 10 weeks) or premium ($225 for 10 weeks) bouquet option and select your pick up day and location (see options below) during check out. Each handmade bouquet will be wrapped in a paper sleeve with a packet of flower food included. Read subscription FAQs. Your subscription commitment helps give our farm the security it needs to invest in seeds, supplies, and equipment before our growing season begins to take bloom--thank you! |
Flower Subscription Pick Up Locations
SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON! When you sign up for your subscription, you'll need to decide what day and location you'd like to pick up your flower bouquets. Your choice will apply to the entire 10 week season. In 2022, we're offering four options:
Lancaster Farmers MarketSATURDAYS July 16-September 17
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Chestnut St. Parking Lot downtown, Lancaster, Ohio SOLD OUT FOR 2022 Pick up your flowers straight from the farmers! We're outside under the green tents. If you'd prefer a later pick up window, or to have your flowers stored in air conditioning, please select Keller Market House (which is right around the corner!) as your pick up option. |
FreshORR Family FarmsSATURDAYS July 16-September 17
9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6312 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd. (US Hwy 22), Rushville, Ohio SOLD OUT FOR 2022 New this year! Located just minutes from Somerset in Perry County, you can also stock up on pasture-raised chicken, turkey, pork, eggs, and other products at this family farm stand. |
Keller Market House SATURDAYS July 16-September 17
9 a.m.-3 p.m. -or- TUESDAYS July 19-September 20 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays 134 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio SOLD OUT FOR 2022 Choose this Saturday option for the longest pick up hours and to keep your flowers in air conditioning inside Keller until you arrive. Choose the midweek Keller option if you commute or need maximum pick up flexibility! |
Flower Availability
Subject to change
JuneBee balm
Canterbury bells China aster Cynoglossom Dianthus Feverfew Foxglove Snapdragons Sunflowers Wheat (fresh) Yarrow |
JulyAmaranth
Blackberry Celosia China aster Cynoglossom Dianthus Feverfew Gladiolus Gomphrena Lisianthus Marigolds Rudbeckia Russian sage Sea oats (fresh) Snapdragons Sunflowers Wheat (dry) Zinnias |
AugustAmaranth
Artemesia Celosia Cosmos Dusty miller Gladiolus Gomphrena Lisianthus Marigolds Rudbeckia Sea oats (dry) Sedum Sunflowers Wheat (dry) Zinnias |
Sept.Amaranth
Artemesia Celosia Cosmos Dusty miller Eucalyptus Gomphrena Lisianthus Mahogany splendor Marigolds Rudbeckia Sea oats (dry) Sedum Sunflowers Wheat (dry) Zinnias |
Early Oct.Amaranth
Celosia Dusty miller Eucalyptus Lisianthus Mahogony splendor Marigolds Sea oats (dry) Sunflowers Wheat (dry) Zinnias |
Wedding and Event Flowers
Now booking for 2023! We love to provide lush, one of a kind, fresh cut flowers from the farm picked just for the important days in your life. Let us help you with flowers for any event you're planning, like a DIY or farm-style wedding, dinner party, funeral, Lancaster Festival table, baby shower, birthday, or anniversary.
DIY Flower BucketsThroughout the peak of the growing season, we offer buckets of fresh cut, sustainably grown flowers and foliage for DIY weddings and special events. Each 5 gallon bulk bloom bucket is packed to the brim with an assortment of colors, shapes, and textures for you to make beautiful arrangements all your own.
ORDER DIY FLOWER BUCKETS ONLINE Order DIY flower buckets for pick up at the Lancaster Farmers Market in our online store; contact us before purchase to enquire about other locations. |
Event Bouquets and Table ArrangementsWhile we do not offer full-service flower design as busy farmers, we can provide key elements, allowing you and your team to create the rest. We can design bridal bouquets, throw bouquets, or bridesmaids’ bouquets and centerpieces for dinner tables, cocktail tables, the guestbook table, or entry ways.
PLACE A CUSTOM ORDER If you would like to customize your DIY flower buckets or purchase bouquets or table arrangements for your event, please complete our special order form to start the discussion and to begin the quote process.  |
Wholesale Flowers
If you're a florist in southeast Ohio who is interested in our fresh cut flowers, please contact us. We can add you to our email list and provide you with a 2022 projected wholesale availability and price list.
Flower Bouquet Subscription Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still sign up for a 2022 flower bouquet subscription?
No, we are sold out of 2022 flower bouquet subscriptions for the season, but you can still find our flowers at the Lancaster Farmers Market, our online farm store, and community marketplaces in southeast Ohio. 2023 flower bouquet subscriptions will go on sale in January 2023.
How does the flower bouquet subscription work?
Sign up for a 10 week subscription in our online store, choosing your option of a standard or premium bouquet and your pick up day and location. You'll receive an email confirmation after you place your order. In early July, before the subscription begins, we'll email you with more information. We'll also send you an email reminder the day before every pick up. Then, you just need to show up at your selected location during pick up hours for your weekly flower delight!
What happens if I'm not available to pick up my flowers on a particular date?
If you are unable to pick up your flowers as scheduled, we encourage you enlist a friend, family member, or neighbor to pick them up on your behalf and spread some joy through flowers! Alternatively, if you contact us 24 hours or more in advance, you can request an alternate bouquet on another pick up date at your regular location at no cost. Our partner locations graciously give us their space and time, so help us keep the process easy for them by notifying us in advance or making other arrangements whenever possible.
If special arrangements have not been made...
What's the difference between a standard and premium bouquet?
Our standard bouquets are essentially the same size and mix as the ones you'll find us selling each Saturday at the Lancaster Farmers Market. Purchasing a subscription ensures you have a bouquet waiting for you (we often sell out) each week with your name on it! Your standard bouquet subscription also means you'll get the best price on our bouquets for the 2022 season. Due to an increase in the cost of supplies and to better reflect the value of our labor, we plan to increase market bouquet prices this year. The premium bouquets are larger, with about 60 percent more stems, and they receive first selection of any seasonal, limited availability stems.
How long will my flowers last?
We grow many varieties of flowers and each has a different vase life, but you should generally expect a week's worth of enjoyment from most flowers, if properly cared for.
How can I make my flowers last longer?
Sanitation is key. Use a clean vase and change the water often, ideally once daily. Keep your flowers in a cool location, out of the sun, and away from ripe fruit and breezes. Re-cut the stems at an angle to increase hydration. Remove leaves below the water line to prevent rot. Remove any wilted stems from the bouquet as needed.
How long can my flowers be out of water when in transit?
The answer is dependent on conditions, but we recommend no longer than 30 minutes in a cool vehicle.
What if I'm purchasing the flower subscription as a gift?
We love that! In the notes field during check out, be sure to tell us. Include the name, phone number, and email address of the gift recipient, so they can receive our weekly pick up email reminders. Check in with us if you have any questions about giving the gift of flowers.
No, we are sold out of 2022 flower bouquet subscriptions for the season, but you can still find our flowers at the Lancaster Farmers Market, our online farm store, and community marketplaces in southeast Ohio. 2023 flower bouquet subscriptions will go on sale in January 2023.
How does the flower bouquet subscription work?
Sign up for a 10 week subscription in our online store, choosing your option of a standard or premium bouquet and your pick up day and location. You'll receive an email confirmation after you place your order. In early July, before the subscription begins, we'll email you with more information. We'll also send you an email reminder the day before every pick up. Then, you just need to show up at your selected location during pick up hours for your weekly flower delight!
What happens if I'm not available to pick up my flowers on a particular date?
If you are unable to pick up your flowers as scheduled, we encourage you enlist a friend, family member, or neighbor to pick them up on your behalf and spread some joy through flowers! Alternatively, if you contact us 24 hours or more in advance, you can request an alternate bouquet on another pick up date at your regular location at no cost. Our partner locations graciously give us their space and time, so help us keep the process easy for them by notifying us in advance or making other arrangements whenever possible.
If special arrangements have not been made...
- and Keller Market House (740-277-6305) is your pick up location, all flowers not claimed by 6 p.m. Wednesday will be forfeited.
- and FreshORR Family Farms (740-243-9085) is your pick up location, all flowers not claimed by 12 p.m. Saturday will be forfeited.
- and the Lancaster Farmers Market (614-772-8394) is your pick up location, all flowers not claimed by 12 p.m. Saturday will be taken to Keller Market House.
What's the difference between a standard and premium bouquet?
Our standard bouquets are essentially the same size and mix as the ones you'll find us selling each Saturday at the Lancaster Farmers Market. Purchasing a subscription ensures you have a bouquet waiting for you (we often sell out) each week with your name on it! Your standard bouquet subscription also means you'll get the best price on our bouquets for the 2022 season. Due to an increase in the cost of supplies and to better reflect the value of our labor, we plan to increase market bouquet prices this year. The premium bouquets are larger, with about 60 percent more stems, and they receive first selection of any seasonal, limited availability stems.
How long will my flowers last?
We grow many varieties of flowers and each has a different vase life, but you should generally expect a week's worth of enjoyment from most flowers, if properly cared for.
How can I make my flowers last longer?
Sanitation is key. Use a clean vase and change the water often, ideally once daily. Keep your flowers in a cool location, out of the sun, and away from ripe fruit and breezes. Re-cut the stems at an angle to increase hydration. Remove leaves below the water line to prevent rot. Remove any wilted stems from the bouquet as needed.
How long can my flowers be out of water when in transit?
The answer is dependent on conditions, but we recommend no longer than 30 minutes in a cool vehicle.
What if I'm purchasing the flower subscription as a gift?
We love that! In the notes field during check out, be sure to tell us. Include the name, phone number, and email address of the gift recipient, so they can receive our weekly pick up email reminders. Check in with us if you have any questions about giving the gift of flowers.
HERE'S WHAT ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS HAD TO SAY:
"Everyone LOVED the flowers and were so happy when a person from each table got to take one home. They were stunning and were among the many things that made the night special!”