New Coy & Co. Vases Thanks to Lelu!

6 years have gone by here at Coy & Co. and with it has come many beautiful iterations of our standard Shop Vase. We generally only offer the one option because most of our customers are already overwhelmed with decision fatigue on the color palette to chose, haha! That and the environmental factors of keeping the production of new retail offerings to a minimum, of course. Our wonderful last ceramicist closed up shop and so we put out a call for a new friend to partner with! That’s when Lelu answered the call!! A bit different than our standard white vases we’ve offered in the past, but we’re positive you’ll love these special freckled locally made beauties just as much. PLUS look how cute the custom stamp is that she made for them?! Get yours through our online store to support not just our local small sustainable flower shop, but a local ceramicist with a heart of gold too!! :)

Redecorating for Spring? Check out ApartmentGuide's 20 Ways to Boost Happiness at Home this Spring!

Another amazing opportunity to share the world of sustainable flowers here in Portland! Apartment Guide asked us for our tips on how to boost happiness in your homes for spring and we didn’t hold back!

Here’s what we had to say: “Contact local flower farmers for 100% locally grown blooms; many offer fantastic subscriptions and CSA programs for a variety of stunning arrangements every week,” suggests Lynsea Coy, owner of Coy & Co., a sustainable florist in Portland, OR. “Avoid using floral foam or flowers treated with harmful chemicals like dyes, paints, bleaches, or preservatives, as they are detrimental to the environment and your health. The best way to keep your space alive is to pay tribute to the land you're occupying by celebrating those that honor and steward it carefully and sustainably.”

Read the full article here!

Coy & Co. on Why Venues Should Care About Sustainable Floristry

“Lynsea Coy, owner of Coy and Co breaks down sustainable floristry and dives specifically into sustainable floristry practices that wineries can adopt.”

Read Our Interview with the Quickbooks Team!

“What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs in the community?

Ask questions! If you are trying to do something sustainably and are finding a lot of barriers, ask why. In our case, we had a hard time finding affordable, locally-made vases in the beginning until we started asking why. We cut out the middle-man (the wholesalers who were purchasing internationally imported products) and found a local ceramicist who custom makes all of our beautiful vases now. Find ways to shop local for everything you buy and sell and your community and customers will support you ten-fold.”

Portland Seasonal: May, 2021

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

May 2021

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Peonies

• Snapdragons

• Spirea

• Viburnum

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Standard & Garden Roses

• Bells of Ireland

• Ranunculus

• Dogwood

• Billy Balls / Craspedia

• Lilies

• Calla Lilies

• Delphinium

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Ornamental Kale

• Dianthus

• Larkspur

• Hellebore

• Irises

• Icelandic Poppies

• Anemone

• Lilac

Portland Seasonal: April, 2021

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

April 2021

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Peonies

• Freesia

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Standard & Garden Roses

• Ranunculus

• Dogwood

• Billy Balls / Craspedia

• Lilies

• Tulips

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Eucalyptus

• Dianthus

• Daffodil

• Hellebore

• Irises

• Icelandic Poppies

• Anemone

• Lilac

Portland Seasonal: March, 2021

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

March 2021

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Daphne

• Freesia

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Ranunculus

• Magnolia

• Orchids

• Lilies

• Tulips

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Eucalyptus

• DIanthus

• Daffodil

• Hellebore

• Hyacinth

• Icelandic Poppies

• Anemone

Portland Seasonal: February, 2021

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

February 2021

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Cherry Blossom

• Freesia

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Pieris

• Magnolia

• Orchids

• Lilies

• Tulips

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Eucalyptus

• Camelia

• Daffodil

• Hellebore

• Hyacinth

• Forsythia

• Anemone

Portland Seasonal: January, 2021

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

January 2021

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Cherry Blossom

• Pieris

• Magnolia

• Orchids

• Lilies

• Tulips

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Eucalyptus

• Camelia

• Daffodil

• Hellebore

• Hyacinth

• Forsythia

• Anemone

Portland Seasonal: December, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

December 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Garden, Standard, and Spray Roses

• Orchids

• Lilies

• Holly

• Juniper

• Pussywillow

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Poinsettia

• Eucalyptus

• Rosemary

• Sage

• Chrysanthemum

• Ilex

• Amaryllis

• Evergreens

• Paperwhites

Portland Seasonal: November, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

November 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Garden, Standard, and Spray Roses

• Orchids

• Lillies

• Holly

• Juniper

• Pussywillow

• Dried Flowers

• Chrysanthemum

• Ilex

• Amaryllis

• Evergreens

• Paperwhites

Portland Seasonal: October, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

October 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Garden, Standard, and Spray Roses

• Dahlia

• Orchids

• Lilies

• Pussywillow

• Dried Flowers and Foliage

• Zinnea

• Sunflowers

• Cosmos

• Chrysanthemum

• Ilex

• Rosemary

• Rudbeckia

• Crabapple

• Lisianthus

• Pampas Grass

Portland Seasonal: September, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

September 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Rosemary

• Amaranth

• Strawflower

• Celosia

• Scabiosa

• Sunflowers

• Dried flowers and foliage

• Zinnia

• Rudbeckia

• Lisianthus

• Standard, Garden, and Spray roses

• Sun-bleached Lepidium

• Dahlia

• Pampas Grass

Portland Seasonal: August, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

August 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Sunflowers

• Garden, spray, and standard roses

• Zinnia

• Hydrangea

• Dahlia

• Celosia

• Delphinium

• Cosmos

• Allium

• Rudbeckia

• Statice

• Amaranth

• Lisianthus

• Nigella

• Globe Amaranth

• Dried Flowers & Foliage

• Japanese Anemone

• Chinese Lantern

• Chinese Aster

Portland Seasonal: July, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

July 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Sunflowers

• Garden, spray, and standard roses

• Zinnia

• Hydrangea

• Dahlia

• Celosia

• Delphinium

• Allium

• Rudbeckia

• Beebalm

• Statice

• Stock

• Amaranth

• Shiso Leaf

• Nigella

• Shirley Poppy

• Globe Amaranth

• Campanula

• Lavatera

• Ornamental Kale

Pride Month at Portland's Sustainable Florist

June was Pride Month at Portland’s Sustainable Florist, Coy & Co.!

We donated 25% of our Pride Rainbowquet sales for the the entire month of June to a different LGBTQIA+ Organization or Charity of our client’s choice!

Some of the incredible organizations we featured this month:

Q Center

Basic Rights Oregon

The Trevor Project

Transgender Law Center

Pride NW

The Audre Lorde Project

Why does Coy & Co. dedicate such a large chunk of their sales to different LGBTQIA+ Organizations and Charities during Pride Month?

Lynsea Coy, Founder of Coy & Co. was Ms. Junior Gay Pride of Portland 2013 and believes that philanthropy and stewardship goes beyond her time serving under this title and into any opportunity she has to support her community. Join her June 2021 for another round of PRIDE!

Portland Seasonal: June, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

June 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Garden, Standard, & Spray Roses

• Ranunculus

• Phlox

• Feverfew

• Sunflowers

• Poppy pods

• Nigella

• Sweet Pea

• Hydrangea

• Zinnea

• Cosmos

• Campanula

• Eucalyptus

• White Lavender

• Scabiosa

• Godetia

• Snapdragons

• Xeranthemum

• Queen Anne’s Lace

• Yarrow
  
  

Portland Seasonal: May, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

May 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• Garden, Standard, & Spray Roses

• Ranunculus

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Columbine

• Lilies

• Foxglove

• Campanula

• Orchid

• Pastelegance Peony

• Coral Charm Peony

• Bartzella Peony

• Silver Dawn Peony

• Sweetpeas

• Dogwood

• Icelandic Poppies

• Freesia

• Corncockle

• Blueberry Greens

• Forget-Me-Not

• Japanese Anemone

• Allium

• Ornithogalum

• Snapdragon

• Geum

• Nigella

• Bachelor Button

• Green Wizard Rudbeckia

• Yarrow

• Ammobium

• Lisianthus

• Globiosa

• Scabiosa

• Bearded Iris
  
  

Portland Seasonal: April, 2020

A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon

“Not until I began volunteering on farms around the Pacific Northwest did I really know what was in season or possible to grow in Portland. Just taking a stroll through the grocery store, you’d assume roses bloomed year round. Having everything the world has to offer available at all times had disconnected me from my home. In an effort to reacquaint myself and others with what the PNW has to offer, I present, Portland Seasonal: A Monthly Flower Blog Documenting What Grows and What’s Available in Portland, Oregon.”

— Lynsea Coy, Owner Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral

Note: Every year is different. With the affects of Climate Change the variability of the seasons often yield surprises. This blog series serves as a record of what’s bloomed and available by month and year.

A few other considerations: we source exclusively from farms in Oregon and Southern Washington. These are in Plant Hardiness Zone 6a - 8b. We focus on working with small farmers who promote sustainability.

April 2020

The main flowers & foliage that were available and came into Season this month in Portland, OR

• ROSES!!

• Ranunculus

• Butterfly Ranunculus

• Columbine

• Lilies

• Foxglove

• Campanula

• Orchid

• Lilac

• Sweetpeas

• Dogwood

• Icelandic Poppies

• Freesia

• Anemone

• Forget-Me-Not
  
  

Portland's Sustainable Florist & COVID-19

You’ll notice things look a little different at the shop, too! We block the door with some pretty plants to keep a little distance between us all and you’ll also notice ourselves and our neighbors have boarded up our windows! This is to protect these spaces during this time, but we didn’t let that keep us from having a good time! Meet Abbie! Once a fellow flower lover, now a flower friend! We hired her to paint a mural on our boards to tell you all just how we feel: “All Day Missing You!” Thank you, Abbie, for helping us convey this message so beautifully and accurately!

“All Day Missing You.”

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures! As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has struck our city and country, we offered free no-contact delivery for the first week of the “stay home, stay safe” protocol introduced by Governor Kate Brown. After an overwhelming response from you all we returned to charging for delivery again (at a reduced rate) to cover the carbon offsets we purchase to offset the gas we use in our delivery vehicle! Next, we opened our online store to make it easier for our community to order no-contact delivery and pick-up! Following CDC recommendations, we consistently wear fresh, clean, cloth masks, we wash our hands and surfaces consistently, and sanitize before and after every delivery. We’ve been having fun finding creative ways to avoid touching the surfaces at your delivery locations like leaving them in your beautiful mailboxes!

We’d like to thank everyone who has supported not only us but all of our small local growers who have lost their wedding and event work during this time. Until the Multnomah County has been approved for reopening we will continue to follow these protocols and do everything we can to continue to support the farmers we love! Shout out to Leah at Indigo Gardens for letting us come down and poke around your beautiful fields so often, we wouldn’t be where we are today without you.