Sweet Peas Flower Farm Opens Family-Friendly Retail Destination
Photographer / Robert Jones
If a stroll through vibrant gardens with fragrant floral notes drifting through the air sounds like your cup of tea, head to Sweet Peas Flower Farm and check out their new retail store, the Bloomery. Located at 11351 East 156th Street, just north of Greenfield Avenue, the Bloomery is a flower haven brimming with serenity and beauty.
A trained landscape designer, Cecily Fox once spent her days planning stunning natural displays for others. Tired of sitting behind a desk and intrigued by the origin of flowers, she decided it was time to grow her own. What began as a dream 10 years ago became a reality when she opened Sweet Peas Flower Farm.
For the better part of the last nine years, Fox focused on the wholesale market, supplying local florists and arranging bouquets for grocery stores. She always knew she wanted something more family-focused. Inspired by the delight she saw when her own children discovered a new flower they wanted to share, Fox knew it was time to bring that joy to others. In March 2025, she opened the Bloomery.
Through the Bloomery, Sweet Peas Flower Farm now offers a serene destination where families can come together, stroll the gardens, pick their own flowers, buy a floral souvenir, watch the kids play, and even enjoy some wine or beer amidst a pretty backdrop.
“Our main goal is to let people connect with their families and loved ones while experiencing something just a little different,” Fox says. “We love seeing people come together, and we want people to be able to do that while encountering new textures, colors, and varieties of flowers.”
Fox also offers preschool events, Ladies Night Out, artist visits, and adult creative classes, giving participants the opportunity to explore the world of flowers. The seasonal classes incorporate unique flora into fun, hands-on projects.
Popular classes have included Easter bouquet arrangements, herb gardens, succulent planters and dried holiday bouquets. Fox is looking to expand creative options to integrate her flowers into the lives of more customers.
She is particularly excited for fall blooms, her favorite time of year.
“If you haven’t seen the beautiful colors of fall blooms, you absolutely need to,” she says. “It’s a very pretty time of year. This year, we plan to do something dedicated to exploring fall blooms and bringing that into people’s homes.”
The Bloomery is open from March through Christmas, with regular hours Wednesday through Saturday. Fox encourages visitors to bring their families and enjoy an afternoon just being together.
Visit bloomery.sweetpeasflowerfarm.com to learn more about Sweet Peas Flower Farm, the Bloomery, and the latest creative classes.
