Bestside Blooms is a urban flower farm located on the Westside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our bouquets are grown and designed at the home of Farmer-Florist, Kristen Freeland.
What began as a cutting garden in the backyard, the garden now comprises most of the yard space on a residential lot. It has become a source of joy and inspiration to the neighborhood. Now each bouquet offers a glimpse into what is blooming and beautiful in the garden.
We use sustainable and environmentally friendly growing practices, like no-till farming, composting, and companion planting to grow strong plants in healthy soil. We also grow native and pollinator friendly perennials alongside our beautiful annual blooms, resulting in a buffet of color and interest for our backyard wildlife.
You can be sure when you receive a Bestside Blooms bouquet, the flowers are fresh, local, and grown with love.
Meet the Farmer-Florist
Howdy, Neighbor! I’m Kristen, the face behind Bestside Blooms. What started as a love for gardening, evolved into a passion for cut flowers and floral design in 2020. Like so many others during the pandemic, I found healing in the process of nurturing my garden when the world felt lonely and isolating. As a form of self-care, I treated myself to a store bought bouquet on grocery runs. Soon, I was researching how to grow my own cut flowers and learning skills to create beautiful and long lasting bouquets.
In 2023 my family and I moved to Grand Rapids after living all our lives in the South. We still miss the Sweet Tea, but have found a welcoming and supportive community in West Michigan. I am so excited to bring beauty into the homes of our neighbors and friends!