Bloom to Grow
It started with a truck.
A 1965 Ford Econoline truck to be exact.
Meagan Moore left TV news in 2018 to pursue a dream of bringing a little more joy and beauty to people. That idea blossomed into “Cincinnati's Original Flower Truck.”
“When I first started the flower truck I knew flowers had a special way of bringing people joy,” says Moore. “But that became even more evident throughout the pandemic.”
Along with the original truck, the business now includes a 1961 Ford Econoline truck and a storefront in Walnut Hills. As the demand grew for wedding and event flowers, the Daisy Jane team expanded to incude Sam Meece, a floral designer, and Erika Holt, Moore’s cousin, who operates that second flower truck.
“So many people come to the truck or flower bar to build a bouquet and it becomes a form of self care, which has been really beautiful to be a part of,” says Moore. “Studies show the positive impacts flowers and plants have on your mental health, from relieving stress and brightening your mood, to even helping boost creativity. It is so important to bring a piece of nature inside, especially if you work from home. Flowers really help people feel connected.”
Though we are enjoying some beautiful Spring days now, we also know a cold snap could be just around the corner. If your own garden isn’t in bloom just yet, Daisy Jane’s can help.
“We've been fortunate to work with incredible spring blooms we source from local flower farmers. You'll find native tulips, hellebore, anemones, ranunculus and poppies at Daisy Jane's Flower Bar,” says Moore.
“It is so important to bring a piece of nature inside, especially if you work
from home. ”
The flower trucks are popular destination at outdoor markets and craft shows, but the the trucks (or the mobile flower bar) are also available for private parties and events. For those who want to learn a bit more about planting and flower arranging, the shop offers classes.
“We are really passionate about what we do and love to share those fun skills with customers through our classes,” says Moore. Along with public classes, the shop has private classes on Sundays.
“You can get together with a group of friends and learn how to arrange flowers, make flower crowns, or make a wreath,” says Moore. “Everything we offer at the flower bar is hands on, so you can come in anytime and play with flowers and plants!”
Handle With Care
“We get a lot of questions about the flowers themselves when people stop in and oftentimes we are asked to help make the bouquets, which we are always happy to do,” Moore says.
We like to educate our customers about the flowers in their bouquet, which ones they can hold onto that will dry really well and how best to care for their bouquet to get the longest life out of their blooms.
We always encourage you to keep your water fresh. Change the water every day or every other day, and give the stems a fresh cut when you do.
Keep your flowers out of the sun and away from drafts. We clean up your stems for you, but a good rule of thumb is to make sure there are no leaves in your water as that will cause bacteria to grow and contribute to your flowers dying quickly.
“We love to share fun facts about the blooms and plants in our shop so we love it when you come with questions!”
But if you can’t make it to City Flea and don’t have time to stop in the store, you can still enjoy gorgeous, fresh flowers any time. Daisy Jane’s delivers flowers seven days a week. All of the arrangements include a vase and are custom made, using the freshest seasonal blooms available the day your flowers are delivered.
Beyond flowers for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, or just because, Daisy Jane’s also offer a subscription service, with monthly and bi-weekly deliveries available.
“It is so fun seeing people light up when we deliver bouquets!” Moore says. “It gives you a boost to know someone is thinking about you and that someone took the time out to brighten your day.”
Moore adds that people stop in the store to pick up plant babies as well. Along with the plants, they also offer advice, helping you find the right plant for the right space, sharing information about the best lighting and a proper watering schedule for your choice.
“Getting your hands on flowers and building your own bouquet, whether at our truck or at the flower bar is really therapeutic and gives you an opportunity to be creative!” says Moore.
Daisy Jane’s Flower Truck, 772 E McMillan St., daisyjanesflowertruck.com