07/03/2026
Flowers are a marvel of nature — fireworks in their own right — and it's our pollinators who get the best show.
They see these exploding blossoms differently than we do. Many, including bees and butterflies, can see ultraviolet light, so a bloom that looks solid yellow to us may have hidden patterns that point straight to the nectar, acting as a landing strip. Bees are drawn to blues and purples but can’t really see red, while butterflies see a wider range of light, including bright reds and oranges. Moths, who play a significant but often unseen role in pollinating plants, go for really fragrant flowers that stand out in low light.
Like fireworks, flowers display light, color, and smell designed to delight the senses of these small animals (and our own)!
When you purchase bouquets at the Co-op from local flower farms like Broad Leaf Farm (pictured), Free Range Flowers, and Brackenshire Farm, you also help nurture a rich tapestry of "fireworks" for local pollinators to enjoy, since these flowers are grown in our area. Make them part of your Fourth of July this year.
Our stores will close early on July 4 at 8 p.m., with the hot bar and salad bar closing at 7 p.m.
