FAQs
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Just email us at bestsideblooms@gmail.com
Let us know what you’re looking for (gift bouquet, special event, etc.), any preferences (colors, vibe, flower types), and your ideal pickup date. We’ll confirm your order and give you pickup details.
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Nope! We’ve moved away from the self-serve model. All flowers are now made to order and available for scheduled pickup only.
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Not through Bestside Blooms—but you can absolutely subscribe to a weekly summer bouquet CSA through Kind Hearts Bloom! It's the same beautiful, local flowers, and 100% of the funds go to the nonprofit’s mission. Learn more and sign up here.
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Not at this time.
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Kind Hearts Bloom is a nonprofit organization founded by Kristen, the creator of Bestside Blooms. Its mission is to foster kindness and community connection through gardening and flowers.
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While Bestside Blooms continues as a social enterprise offering beautiful flowers and services, Kind Hearts Bloom focuses on community-building programs, like teaching neighbors to grow flowers/food and donating blooms to brighten lives across Grand Rapids.
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We wanted to expand the ways we can serve our community by focusing on education, community connection, and accessibility. A nonprofit structure allows us to host programs, apply for grants, and partner with other organizations to create a bigger impact.
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There are so many ways to help us grow! You can:
Volunteer at a Neighborhood Blooms garden or workshop.
Donate to support our programs.
Follow us on social media to share our mission.
Spread the word to friends and family about what we’re doing.
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You can visit the Kind Hearts Blooms website or follow Kind Hearts Bloom on social media for updates, volunteer opportunities, and stories about how flowers are making a difference in Grand Rapids.
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No. Please understand this is our family home and we value our privacy. You are welcome in the Flower Stand and driveway!
Through Kind Hearts Bloom, the garden is used as a teaching space - check out our volunteer opportunities to join and get hands on experience in the garden.
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At this time our flowers are only available to our retail customers.