Tide and Bloom
Tide and Bloom is part garden wander, part floral design. A relaxed way to spend a couple of hours learning how flowers actually grow and move. We'll guide you through our small flower farm, Coastal Blooms, near the Bay of Fundy. We'll share about seasonality, regenerative farming practices, and our connection to coastal living.
Bucket in hand, you’ll harvest what’s in season, whatever colours, textures, or shapes catch your eye. The ducks may join us. They tend to supervise and boss us around in the field.
After gathering flowers, we’ll show you how to turn that handful of stems into a natural, garden-style arrangement. You'll learn tangible design principles — how to build shape, layer texture, and work with stems so they move naturally.
This experience is rooted in how we actually grow.
We farm with a regenerative approach, which means we focus on soil health, biodiversity, and working with natural systems instead of against them. We'll share how our ducks play an important role in that. Everything you'll use is grown right here, in season, without unnecessary waste.
You'll leave with more than just an arrangement. You'll take away a new way of looking at what is growing around you and a bit more confidence to cut and create from your own garden.
If you’re travelling and can’t take your arrangement with you, we’ll happily deliver it to Forest Dale Nursing Home, where it will be gifted to a local senior.
And as a small way to keep this work connected to the wider commubnity, $5 from every ticket goes back into the Fundy Albert Community Greenhouse - a local school-based, community-driven initative providing year-round access to fresh, local food and empowering youth through hands on learning in sustainable agriculture.
What’s Included:
• A guided wander through the garden to harvest seasonal blooms
• A chance to meet our duck “farm crew” and learn about our regenerative practices
• Hands-on floral arranging with practical design tips
• Refreshments made with locally sourced ingredients
• Packaging to transport your arrangement home
• A small group setting so the experience stays relaxed and personal
Whether you come with friends or on your own, Tide and Bloom is simply a chance to spend a few hours in the garden, learn something new, and make something beautiful from what’s growing right here.
What to Bring
To help you feel comfortable and fully enjoy your time in the garden, here’s what we recommend:
Reusable water bottle – Stay hydrated as you wander and create - there will be a water station for refilling.
Sun protection – Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses if it's a sunny day.
Dress for the weather – This is an outdoor rain-or-shine experience. Light layers, boots, or a rain jacket might be just right depending on the forecast.
Comfortable footwear – You’ll be walking and standing in the garden, so think practical over pretty.
Curiosity and creativity – No need for experience—just come as you are and enjoy the slow beauty of the day.
We ask that guests arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin right on time and make the most of our experience together.
Parking
There will be a sign to guide you. Please park in the driveway in front of the garage. Kindly do not block the access road, as it’s shared and needs to remain open. We'll keep an eye open for your arrival and assist with parking if spaces are limited.
Where to Go
Head to the front porch, where we’ll gather to go over a few housekeeping details and enjoy a welcome refreshment to ease into the day. From there, we’ll guide you into the garden to begin.
Because our experiences are intentionally small and often have a waitlist, we ask for at least 7 days' notice if you are unable to attend.
If you need to cancel with 7+ days' notice, you can:
- Transfer your spot to another available event
- Receive a gift card to use towards any Coastal Blooms products or future experiences
Cancellations made with less than 7 days' notice are non-refundable, as it can be difficult to fill the space on short notice.
If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else - just let us know in advance.
Thank you for understanding and helping us offer these small intentional gatherings to as many people as possible.