🌿 Frequently Asked Questions

🌸 WHAT WILL BE IN MY BOUQUET EACH WEEK?

Each week’s bouquet is designed around what is at its absolute peak in the field.

You can expect a thoughtful mix of premium, locally grown flowers such as Lisianthus, Snapdragons, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Scabiosa, Strawflower, and other seasonal highlights.

No two weeks are exactly the same — that’s part of the experience!

Becoming a member means embracing the season as it unfolds.

🌿 WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE HERB BUNDLE?

Each herb bundle is curated to be both beautiful and genuinely useful in the kitchen.

Most weeks include:

  • A generous bunch of basil

  • Supporting herbs like parsley, cilantro, or dill

  • Rotating herbs such as thyme, rosemary, sage, chamomile, lavender, or eucalyptus

Everything is harvested fresh and intended to be used throughout the week.

💐 WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE SOMETHING IN MY Bouquet or Herbs?

Part of joining is trusting the process and enjoying the variety of the season.

That said — if something isn’t your favorite, we encourage you to:

  • Share it with a friend or neighbor

  • Try something new in the kitchen

  • Enjoy the experience of seasonal diversity

Most members find they quickly discover new favorites.

⏰ WHAT IF I MISS MY PICKUP?

If you know you won’t be able to make it, we appreciate a quick heads up.

  • Shares will remain in the pickup area through the end of the day

  • Any unclaimed shares after that time may be donated (But we will try to work it out with you first!)

Because everything is harvested fresh, we are not able to hold or replace missed pickups.

🚗 CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY SHARE FOR ME?

Yes — absolutely.

You’re welcome to have a friend, family member, or neighbor pick up on your behalf. Just make sure they have your name and understand the pickup process.

📍 WHERE AND WHEN IS PICKUP?

Pickup will take place weekly on Wednesdays (time frame TBD) at Top Secret Orchard - 100 Whitman Rd in Groton, MA.

Exact pickup days and times will be shared with members prior to the start of the season.

🧺 WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO PICK UP?

Your bouquet and/or herb bundle will be prepared and ready with your name.

You may:

  • Bring a reusable bag or container

  • Or simply take your bundle as provided

We aim to keep pickup simple and efficient.

💳 WHY IS THIS A PREPAID MEMBERSHIP?

Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model allows us to plan, plant, and grow specifically for our members.

Your upfront commitment:

  • Secures your spot for the season

  • Supports the farm at the start of the growing cycle

  • Ensures consistent, high-quality harvests each week

🌼 HOW MANY MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?

We are intentionally limiting the season to 50 total memberships.

This allows us to focus on quality, consistency, and a truly premium experience.

Once memberships are filled, enrollment will close for the 2026 season.

🌿 CAN I PURCHASE HERBS WITHOUT FLOWERS?

Yes — we offer a Chef’s Herb Bundle subscription on its own.

However, availability is limited, and priority is given to Flower CSA members.

🌸 WHICH OPTION IS MOST POPULAR?

Most members choose the Flower + Herb Bundle.

It offers the best overall value and creates a complete weekly experience — fresh flowers for your home and fresh herbs for your kitchen.

🌱 ARE YOUR FLOWERS AND HERBS ORGANIC?

We grow using thoughtful, responsible and regenerative practices with a focus on soil health, freshness, and quality. We use co-planting and organic oils to control pests and regenerative farming practices whenever possible. So although we have not gotten a “USDA Organic” label, we are as close as you can get.

Everything is harvested locally and handled with care — never shipped, never stored long-term.

🌿 WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT FROM BUYING FLOWERS AT THE STORE?

Everything.

Our flowers and herbs are:

  • Grown locally

  • Harvested fresh (often the same day)

  • Selected for beauty, fragrance, and uniqueness

These are specialty varieties you won’t typically find in grocery stores — designed to feel alive, seasonal, and abundant.

🌼 Still have questions?

Still have questions?
Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help. Best way to reach us intially is to send an email to TopSecretOrchard@gmail.com.