ABOUT
the FARM
Field Notes is a speciality flower farm & floral design studio nestled in the hillsides of rural Uxbridge, Ontario. Located 75 minutes outside Toronto, the farm is dedicated to cultivating whimsical, evocative flowers and foliage in harmony with the seasons, from bearded irises in spring to dahlias through autumn.
We believe in the power of flowers to inspire and connect us to what matters most- nature, and each other.
“The quality and selection is such that supermarket flowers just don't cut it anymore"
— mary
“Your flowers remind me there is beauty in this world when we can very easily forget.”
— donna
Cultivating
Beauty
We are humbled to grow and share flowers that have a magical ability to spark emotion. Be it joy and levity at a wedding, or tenderness and hope in the wake of loss. We are committed to growing the freshest and best quality blooms, and in turn creating artful, intentional designs with optimism and gratitude.
Planet Before Profit
In every decision we make, be it garden mulch to a boutonniere box, we are thinking of the earth first. We believe in re-thinking the floral design industry. From avoiding chemical fertilizers to building wedding ceremony installations using compostable and reusable materials - we are committed to sustainability.
Building
Community
Whether working with local businesses or opening the farm for a charity initiative, we want to connect and bring nature to others.
Our hope is to raise a farm business that contributes to our local economy and community in an enriching manner. We take care each growing season to donate to those who may especially need to feel the love of home-grown flowers.
BEHIND
the BLOOMS
I'm Marie 😊 A plant nerd, mom, 1st generation Canadian, & Enneagram type 2 (Helper) to my core.
I got hooked on growing flowers when planning my wedding in 2014. What started as a hobby became an obsession passion as I dove deeper into cut-flower production and volunteered with local growers. After experiencing burnout working my health care job, I made the leap to follow my dream and start a farm of my own.
My background is in genetics and bioethics (read: I'm a nerd), and I love that ecological farming is all about learning, problem solving, and advocacy. I'm so proud and humbled that our flowers have been featured in the Toronto Star, Today's Bride, and in numerous styled photo shoots.
Nowadays, I work my health care job part-time and run the farm as well. I'm most content with a cozy mug of coffee, curled up with a new book or a board game with friends. I hope you'll visit our little farm in summer so you can show me your favourite flower, or we can marvel together at the dahlias. XO
“From our first initial meeting with Marie, we knew we had struck gold...
Not only was Marie incredibly kind and professional, but her excitement for our big day made us feel so special. She was able to take every fleeting thought we had and transform it into an absolute vision.”
— tegwyn, wedding client
on my bedside table
weekend indulgence
afternoon naps
KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON
cookbooks & coffee
lost more times than i can count
flower snips
ENTIRELY UNDERRATED
the colour red
favourite flower
bearded iris
books of poetry
the
DREAM
TEAM
Emma Wigglesworth: Field Manager / Plant Mom
Angela Schweinitz: Office Assistant / Bird Enthusiast
Kevin Wayling: Partner / Resident Tool Handler
