Early Spring in the Valley
March in the Hudson Valley is a weird in-between. We’re not deep winter anymore, but we’re not in bloom either. It’s mud, thaw, wind, and the first sharp hints of green.
This is the season of waiting—but also of prepping, planning, and watching closely.
What’s Starting to Show
Hellebores are punching through the last frost. Tough as hell, always the first to show up.
Snowdrops and crocuses are blooming in pockets—early signs that the soil is waking up.
Willow branches are flexible and in season—great for structure and subtle drama.
Dried materials are still in play. Last year’s foraged bits pair well with early spring’s soft tones.
The first pops of forsythia, a very welcome yellow against the sticks and dirt. i know it’s invasive, but we can’t help but feel warmer just looking at its sunny blooms.
We’re sourcing from cold-frame growers and early-forced stems when we can, but this is still a lean time for local cuts. Expect a majority of imported blooms if you’re getting married in March or early april—no shame in it, just facts.
For Wedding Work
Right now, we’re talking tone. Couples getting married in late spring or early summer are finalizing palettes. Our advice?
Don’t fight the season. Let it lead.
Early spring isn’t about lush volume—it’s about texture, branches, line.
Poppies, anemones, and ranunculus shine here. Same with sweet peas, if you can get ‘em.
In the Studio
We’re:
Cleaning tools, resetting workstations, and organizing hard goods (candles, vessels, so. much. glass).
ordering new vases, candles and decor for this season’s events. and purging the old. (can anyone say garage sale?)
Composting last year’s leftover dried stock.
Repotting houseplants that need a size up. (If your Monstera’s roots are wrapping the nursery pot, it’s time.)
Houseplant Notes
It’s almost safe to start feeding your plants again—just wait until you're seeing consistent new growth. And hold off on propagation unless you’ve got a warm, sunny window. They know what time it is.
This season is slow and subtle—but it’s coming. Watch the snow melt. Watch the buds form. There’s beauty in the buildup.