
DIY Flower Buckets:
Available June Through September
Current Status: Field in Transition. We aren't harvesting for DIY buckets quite yet. Please use the guide below to plan your summer events and see exactly what fits in our signature buckets.
Fresh from the field. Designed by you.
There is a unique magic in creating your own arrangements. At Skywyld Farm, we provide the premium, locally-grown ingredients so you can tell your own floral story. Our DIY Buckets are the perfect fit for the hands-on host who wants the freshest seasonal blooms for weddings, showers, or community celebrations.
The "Farmer's Choice" Experience
Our DIY buckets are a curated collection of the very best stems blooming in our Cottonwood fields the week of your event. We focus on a balanced mix of:
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Focal Flowers: Bold blooms to anchor your designs.
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Textural Fillers: Airy elements to add movement.
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Lush Greenery: The essential framework for every arrangement.
Perfect For Your Personal Touch
Whether you’re planning an intimate backyard wedding or a lively neighborhood flower bar, our buckets offer a creative and accessible way to bring professional-grade, vibrant flowers to your table.
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DIY Weddings & Elopements
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Baby & Bridal Showers
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Family Reunions & Birthday Parties
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Backyard "Flower Bar" Gatherings
The Skywyld Quality
Every stem is harvested at the ideal moment and conditioned in our studio, ensuring you receive the same high-quality, long-lasting blooms we provide to our professional partners across the North State.
DIY Event Flowers
Planning Your Order: How many buckets will I need?
To help you estimate, one Skywyld DIY Bucket (50–70 stems) typically provides enough for:
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4–5 Classic Mason Jar Arrangements (Lush and full), OR
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15–20 Simple Bud Vases (3–5 stems each), OR
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1 Large, Dramatic Bridal Bouquet, OR
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3 Petite Bridesmaid Bouquets, OR
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2 Large Table Centerpieces, OR
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A "Flower Bar" for 6 Guests (Approx. 10 stems per person)
Pro-Tip for DIYers: 2–3 buckets is the "sweet spot" for a small shower or rehearsal dinner, while 5+ buckets are usually needed for a full DIY wedding.
How to Reserve Your Blooms
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Check Your Date: Summer 2026 dates are limited to ensure the highest quality for every order.
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Order Your Buckets: Determine the quantity that fits your vision.
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Pick Up & Create: Pick up your hydrated stems at our Cottonwood farm and let your creativity take over.
When you email us, please include the following:
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Event Date: So we can check our harvest calendar.
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Estimated Bucket Count: Use our guide above to estimate.
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Color Palette: Are you looking for "Farmer’s Choice" or a "Custom Palette"?
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Pickup or Delivery: Pickups are Friday/Saturday 8–10 AM; Delivery is for 3+ buckets within 35 miles.
New to DIY? Click here to read our Flower Care Guide and learn how we prep your blooms for maximum vase life.
About DIY Flower Buckets
Pricing & Seasonality
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Farmer’s Choice Bucket: $110
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Custom Color Palette: $140 (Subject to availability)
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Availability: June through September (The height of the North State growing season).
The Palette: Nature’s Best
Each bucket is a reflection of what is most vibrant in our fields on the day of your harvest. While colors vary from "Soft & Subtle" to "Bold & Bright," we always curate a cohesive mix.
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Pro-Tip: To see what’s currently blooming in Cottonwood, follow our Instagram journey @skywyldfarm here.
The Harvest: What’s Inside?
Each 10" bucket contains between 50–70 stems, depending on the size and variety of the blooms.
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Early Summer: Expect closer to 70 slender, "wildflower-style" stems.
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High Summer: When our Sunflowers, Snapdragons and Giant Zinnias take center stage, expect closer to 50 large-headed, high-impact blooms.
Fulfillment & Pickup
We want your flowers to be as fresh as possible, so we stick to a strict harvest and hydration schedule:
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Farm Pickup: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
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Delivery: Available for orders of $300+ within a 35-mile radius of the farm (Redding/Cottonwood area) for a $50 fee.
Special Requests: Need a different pickup day? Let us know in your inquiry and we will do our best to accommodate our farm schedule for you.
