What’s Actually Inside a Sassy Sprigs Bouquet (Hint: It’s More Than Pretty Flowers

Felicia
Sep 21, 2025
3 min read

People often say the bouquets at the stand “feel different.” They’re not sure why—they just know they linger longer. That they smell better. That they make the room feel real, not staged.

And I think I know why.

It's More Than What's in the Jar

A Sassy Sprigs bouquet is not just a handful of flowers in water. It’s a living story.

There’s the snapdragon that started as a seed last September—yes, a full year ago. It overwintered, pushed through cold soil, and showed up strong in spring.

There’s the zinnia I planted in a dusty row during a dry spell, only to come back the next morning and see the squirrels had rearranged the bed (and left footprints, of course).

There’s the purple basil grown between rows of veggies—not because it was planned that way, but because the bees insisted on it.

And sometimes there’s a wild thing or two—beautyberry, fennel, celosia—that joined the party because the season said “now,” and I said yes.

Behind Every Stem…

Here’s what goes into every bouquet I wrap:

The planning – Choosing varieties in January that will match September colors I haven’t even seen yet
The planting – Starting seeds in trays and tucking them into composted soil while sweating through a Georgia spring
The tending – Watering, checking for pests, staking, netting, cutting, composting, watching, waiting
The harvesting – Early mornings with dew on my boots and clippers in hand, sorting stems by feel, not formula
The wrapping – Picking just the right blooms for each bouquet, laying everything on kraft paper, tying it with twine, and stamping it with Sassy Sprigs approval

Some stems bend. Some break. Some get saved for just the right combo.

But every single one is handled with care and intention. Because I don’t grow for volume—I grow for meaning.

Why It's Not Just “A $25 Bouquet”

Let’s talk about the number, since people sometimes flinch at it.

A $25 bouquet at the stand isn’t “markup.” It’s margin for survival.

It covers:

Seed trays, soil blocks, compost, and row covers
Organic inputs, shade cloths, irrigation lines
The actual physical work of it—harvesting, conditioning, wrapping
And yes, the creative energy it takes to make this bouquet different from last week’s

But most of all, it covers love. Not the fluffy kind. The gritty kind. The kind that shows up before sunrise and doesn’t clock out when the stand is closed.

So when someone takes a bouquet home, I’m not just grateful for the sale. I’m proud. Because you saw the value—not just the vase.

You’re Part of the Story, Too

Some of my favorite moments have nothing to do with flowers.

A woman once told me she picked up a bouquet for herself after a long work week and cried when she put it on her kitchen counter. Not because the flowers were sad. But because they were soft. And she hadn’t felt that in a while.

That’s what you support when you shop the stand.

It’s not just the blooms. It’s the space they make—for rest, beauty, gratitude, and joy.

If this post made you pause—or reminded you why little things matter— Join the Sass and I’ll send more real life like this (plus what’s blooming, when, and why it might be your week to grab one).

Sometimes we all need a reminder: what’s small isn’t always simple. And what’s grown with care tends to show up right when it’s needed most.

💛 Felicia