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Step 1
Visit your locally owned florist. Even if you buy flowers from a variety of sources, a florist is a wonderful source of information. Ask about the origins of their flowers, and what is seasonal and local. Expect to see a wide variety of flowers, including flowers shipped from all over the country. Do buy, even if only a few early spring tulips or fall sunflowers or a bouquet of local wildflowers. Let the florist know you are especially interested in seasonal plants native to your area and grown locally.
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Step 2
Make a trip to your local farmers' market. Often, you will find local flower growers selling their seasonal flowers at the market. This is one of the best ways to buy seasonal flowers and typically prices are quite reasonable. If you do garden, buying plants from local growers is also ideal to allow you to grow your own fresh, beautiful cutting flowers.
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Step 3
Know your local growing seasons. Take a look at a garden zone chart, and be aware that your zone will impact what seasonal flowers are available. In a very warm climate, a wide variety of flowers will be in season year round, whereas a cold climate will have a much shorter growing season and more cold-tolerant flowers.
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Step 4
Buying seasonal flowers is affordable, especially if you buy directly from the grower. For beautiful seasonal arrangements, buy greenery, baby's breath and other small flowers to accent your larger flowers. You may also want to opt for casual arrangements of seasonal flowers, choosing just one type of seasonal flower and placing it in a vase in a large quantity.
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Step 5
Accent your home with seasonal flower arrangements. Sunflowers and mums will look beautiful in the fall, while tulips and other bulbs look bright and cheerful in the early spring. Adding seasonal flowers is a charming and natural way to mark the passage of time in your home. You can even find seasonal options in the winter, including evergreen greenery, forced bulbs like amaryllis and herbs like rosemary.
