Sustainable Flowers for Your Wedding: Serving the CT Shoreline & Beyond

“So glad we found Poquonnock Plains for our June wedding. MaryAnn was so helpful, talented, and attentive. She created beautiful centerpieces, bouquets, and an arch for us, all in the design and aesthetic I was hoping for! I cannot recommend this business enough.”
— Maggie C.

Poquonnock Plains Urban Farm

Owner, farmer and floral designer. I love to create unique and beautiful floral creations using local flowers and foraged items.



Welcome to Poquonnock Plains Urban Farm, doing business as PQ Farm Flowers. I am a small business owner, farmer, and floral designer, MaryAnn. This urban farm in Groton, Connecticut, has been in operation since 2012. Originally a small vegetable and egg CSA, the farm was dormant for years while I traveled, worked on other farms, and engaged in food justice work.

Eight years later, in the middle of the COVID pandemic and following a PhD defense, I returned to this little urban farm with a new passion for nourishing souls as well as bodies …and that is how PQ Farm Flowers began.

I love to design beautiful floral creations with an environmentally conscientious touch. I believe that sets my work apart from other local florists. I care deeply about what matters most and treat every element of the process from seed through design with great reverence and respect.

What is a Farmer/Floral Designer

A farmer/floral designer combines the art of growing specialty cut flowers with expert floral design. From seed to design, we provide a unique wedding experience that extends far beyond what standard florists offer. When clients ask for a bespoke wedding experience, that is truly what they get with me. For example:

  • We work with fresh flowers grown on our farm or sourced from other local farms.

  • Our offerings often include heirloom varieties and seasonal flowers not available from a florist who is completely reliant on imported wholesale flowers.

  • We have a focus on sustainability because locally grown flowers have a lighter carbon footprint and are chemical-free. Design elements are foam-free, and all materials are recycled. Supporting local ecosystems and reducing waste are core values that are reflected in every design

  • We offer unique designs and have creative expertise that comes from learning to work with what grows seasonally, rather than ordering the same typical flowers 12 months out of the year to create the same arrangement or bouquet recipe. We specialize in natural, rustic, or wildflower-inspired designs that incorporate the amazing textures and colors of the season and the local environment.

  • We are also willing to talk with you about your big dream wedding day that may include things I do not grow.