The Adorable Flower Stand In Middletown For All Your Summer Bouquet Pics

As we coast into what I’m going to call peak sunflowers-on-social season around these parts (you know, that time of the summer when your feed starts filling up with fotos of people suddenly and inexplicably standing out in the middle of a sunflower field, holding bunches of them, or at rustic tables decorated with - you guessed it - SUNFLOWERS), you may be in search of something, and some place, a little bit different.

With that in mind then, might I humbly suggest throwing on some farmer chic attire and motoring on over to the Dahlia Shed in Middletown.

As I understand it, now (thru September) is the time when the dahlias are blooming big time.

Despite having an impressive following and tons of gorgeous photos, I feel like a lot of locals outside of that neck of the woods aren’t aware of them. That means it’s NOT going to be overrun with groups carrying smart phones, cameras, and related accoutrements.

First of all, you can go and pick up bunches of fresh dahlias from their self serve stand for all your summer bouquet snap needs — because being out in the middle of a flower field and actually PICKING on an especially hot, humid day only looks glam in those influencer photoshoots that are ubiquitous every summer.

Behind the scenes, it’s anything but.

So, when the choice is picking up vs. picking (or in some cases, pretending to), you know what to do.

In addition please be aware that they only take cash or local checks. No plastic or Venmo. And this is an honor (unmanned) stand, otherwise I’d be asking you to let them know that you found out about here.

Next, let me say a few words about the flower crown phenomenon. Up until the last 2 or 3 years, I would have said it’s more of a West Coast thing, but Dahlia Shed was one of early adopters as far as hosting diy classes for grownups and kids, teaching how to make them from scratch.

I mean, besides Frida Kahlo or Liz at her first wedding to Richard Burton, who looks better in flower crowns than kiddos?

And again, dahlias, darn it! They are, after all, said to be a symbol of elegance, dignity, creativity, and inner strength.

You could also think of it this way: You’re not only differentiating yourself from bunches of peeps online, you’re also supporting local Rhody farmers.

Dahlia Shed is located at 644 East Main Road in Middletown, RI.

Photo Credits: All Images In The Gallery Above Are Courtesy Of The Dahlia Shed Instagram.