Why Fresh Flowers Actually Make You a Better Human (And Why I’m All In)

If you’ve been around here for a minute, you know I believe flowers are way more than just “pretty.”

They’re medicine. They’re memory. They’re a full-on rebellion against the chaos of the world we live in.

Well, guess what? Science finally caught up.

There’s a new study that shows what I’ve felt deep in my bones for years:

Having fresh flowers in your house actually makes you happier, more compassionate, and less of a stress-ball. (Okay, they didn’t exactly say “stress-ball,” but you get it.)

Researchers from Harvard and Rutgers found that when people live with fresh flowers—even for just a few days—they feel more kindness toward others, more gratitude, more connection. They also reported less anxiety, less depression, and just… more life.

More life.

Isn’t that the whole point?

It’s not just about having a pretty vase on the kitchen table.

It’s about coming home at the end of a long, brutal day and seeing a small, stubborn reminder that life can still be beautiful. That there’s still good stuff worth slowing down for.

That’s why I do what I do.

That’s why I walked away from the “safe” corporate life (and the 401k and the bonuses and the shiny titles) and planted this farm instead.

Because I needed to believe in beauty again.

Because I wanted to put something good back into the world.

And because, honestly?

I think we all deserve more moments that stop us in our tracks and remind us:

You’re alive. You’re here. And that’s a miracle.

So when you order a bouquet or sign up for a subscription with Hamilton Farms, you’re not just buying flowers.

You’re choosing more compassion.

More gratitude.

More joy.

You’re planting little flags of hope in the middle of your daily life—and trust me, we need all the flags we can get right now.

So if you’ve been thinking about bringing a little more life into your space (or sending some to someone you love), this is your sign.

I’d be honored to grow, harvest, and handcraft that beauty for you.

Because you deserve it.

Because beauty matters.

And because flowers are never just flowers.

They’re everything.

🌸 — Courtney

P.S. If you're interested in reading more of the science behind the power of flowers, you can read more about the Harvard study here, and the Rutgers study here.