Our Philosophy
For years we’ve been on board with the farm-to-table movement, and it’s time to include flowers too. It’s time that flowers don’t just enrich our homes, but our local communities and environment.
Why? Because flowers don’t need to ride on airplanes to be gorgeous. Local flowers are different. They have an energy that can stop you in your tracks. They slow you down. When you smell a flower, you are taking a purposeful breath.
Discovering local flowers changed my relationship to them, and I hope it does the same for you.
Hand sown, Hand picked, Handled with love.
The Farmer
Hi I’m Emma! I’m a farmer-florist and mom of three little kids. Your flowers were very likely harvested with the ::help:: of a preschooler.
I am the great-granddaughter of a farmer florist. I don’t know if it’s the trickle down of stories from childhood, or if these things really are in the blood, but when growing flowers became more and more of a reality in my life, it felt right. There is a degree to which I need to be in the dirt and the sun. I love the creativity and surprise of designing. I find pride and hope in cultivating a small part of the earth with the goal of excellent stewardship. I believe we are made to live seasonally.
I am here to share all of those things with you. I hope you find as much joy in our flowers as I do.
Meet Melane
Cut Clover is where it is because of Melane Kinney Hoffman, who has been growing flowers and foliage in the agricultural reserve for over a decade. She made space for us on Hidden Ridge Farm and is a constant source of mentorship and support. My farm journey has been completely transformed by our relationship.
Hidden Ridge is a 50 acre property that Melane and her husband Tom have stewarded over the last several decades. They continue to work to nurture the property, protect agricultural land and support their community.
Our Promise
Locally Grown
Our flowers and foliage are grown right here less than an hour drive from DC. If we need more than we can grow, we source from our fellow farmers in the DMV region.
Unique
Every single bouquet is different and made from what is thriving the week they are cut. I love to grow varieties that you don’t see everyday.
Considered
I believe in an organic, holistic approach. We work to promote a healthy, biodiverse environment from soil microbes up to foxes and birds. Our goal is to leave the soil healthier, the fauna more numerous and diverse, and the air a little bit cleaner.
Committed to the Environment
Reusing, recycling, composting: wherever we can, we do! We grow our seedlings peat-free. Bouquets are packaged in stamped paper with natural rubber bands. Whenever possible we thrift vases before buying new. Are you a zero waste household? We can accommodate that!
