Easier & smarter shopping
Greater access to a statewide network of growers, resulting in fresher, higher quality products and reduced reliance on wholesale imports.
Ability to purchase from multiple farms at one point of sale via the Rooted Farmers online platform instead of having to manage multiple transactions, deliveries and pickups.
Click here to learn more about the Collective’s ordering schedule & delivery logistics.
sustainability
Convenient, consolidated product delivery direct to buyers or pick up locations.
Limit material waste and save time processing flowers, compared to imported flowers, due to minimal packaging and lesser likelihood of shipping damage.
Reduce your company’s carbon footprint.
Buying Local
More access to delicate and unique Maine-grown flower varieties that otherwise are not conducive to commercial shipping.
Support our local economy, while helping Maine flower farmers grow and expand their offerings.
Check out our Look Book to get an overview of some of the varieties you can expect to see in our offerings during each season and our Bloom Calendar for a more thorough list of when local varieties are available.
am i eligible to join?
Do you have a floral business and a resale certificate? If so, the answer is likely yes! Find the eligibility requirements for buyers who are interested in joining the Collective as either an Annual Users or a Member-Owner by clicking here. Applications for the 2024 season are now live and will be accepted on a rolling basis.