Summer is in full swing, and so are the season’s most striking blooms from Thomas Family Farm. We’re thrilled to offer fresh straight packs of Dahlia, Safflower, Marigold, and Sunflower—perfect for bringing vibrant color and texture to floral sets, displays, and seasonal promotions.

Dahlias are just beginning to shine, showing off with bold, eye-catching hues and whimsical shapes. These blooms add instant fullness and drama to any bouquet or display.

Safflowers stand out with their golden-orange, spikey petals.  Yes, this is the same plant used to produce safflower oil! These flowers dry beautifully and are a favorite among florists for their texture and earthy, untamed look.

Marigolds with their radiant golds and oranges, bring more than just beauty—they carry deep cultural and spiritual meaning. In India, marigolds are used in religious ceremonies and festivals to honor deities, symbolize the sun, and represent purity and devotion. In Mexico, marigolds, or cempasúchil, are sacred flowers of remembrance, central to Día de los Muertos altars and traditions, guiding spirits with their vibrant color and distinctive scent.

Sunflowers are long lasting, bright and cheery and are enjoyed world-wide as an ornamental as well as a nutritious food. Look at any sunflower blossom and it’s no surprise where the name comes from. First domesticated in Mexico over 5, 000 years ago, but cultivated all across the continent, Native Americans used the seeds in bread, medicinal ointments, and dyes. Sunflower seeds were carried to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. We know them as a popular snack food, roasted or raw, or processed into a peanut butter alternative.

Fun Fact: The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. Over 60% of world production is in Ukraine & Russia combined.

Rooted in tradition and bursting with color, these flowers are grown with care by Thomas Family Farm and are a stunning way to celebrate the spirit of summer. Add them to your set and let their beauty, and meaning, bloom.

New & Exciting!

Grape: There’s a lot to love in grape land right now. Murray Family Farms is shipping in snazzy fiber baskets, don’t miss their green Sweet Sunshine and red Mayabelle. They’re also offering a specialty variety called Sweet Romance, with rich, Thomcord-like flavor. From Three Sisters, we’ve got Champagne grapes—tiny berry clusters with big visual impact.

Melon: Keep an eye out for Snow Leopard Melons from Rundle Family Farms. They are a wonderfully crisp, lightly sweet, beautifully speckled variety.

Nectaplum: The perfect mashup of nectarine and plum—complex, juicy, and just the right balance of sweet and tart. Ferrari Farms’ Spice Zee are a staff favorite!

Nopales: A seasonal standout—bright, tart, and uniquely refreshing. These cactus paddles are loaded with summer character.

Onion: New crop have just landed! Aromatic and essential for summer cooking.

Peach: A cult favorite, Masumoto Peaches are here. They are the heirloom peach that started it all (for the Masumoto’s at least)!  We’ve got a great selection of sizes available.

Pear: California Bartletts are here! The new season brings clean, crisp fruit with juicy, classic pear flavor. A refreshing transition into late summer fruit season.

Potato: Bouchey Potatoes’ Yellow Baker potato is here, perfect for potato salads, roa

sting, and summer BBQs.

Purslane from Knoll Farms is available, ask for details on pack types.

Squash: Honeyboat Delicata just landed! One of the sweetest winter squash varieties around, its edible striped skin and compact size make it a fall favorite for both kitchens and displays.

Promotable

Avocado: We have great volume on all sizes of Hass and they are priced to move!

Berry: We’ve got lots of strawberries at great prices. You can’t have summer without them! Blueberries are abundant, we have them coming in from La Pierre Farms.  We also have raspberries from AG Berry Farm and blackberries from Mimi’s Organic Farms, a family run farm in Salinas, California.

Carrots: Jumbo and Juice carrots from Veliz are looking great and tasting extra sweet.

Celery: We’ve still got a steady supply of celery and it is priced to move.

Corn: It’s corn season and we’ve got great supply from Dwelly Family Farms and Terra Firma. Pricing is steady.

Grape: Grapes are really kicking into gear, and all our favorite labels are showing up strong. We have a new 24 pound, 12-count ‘fiber basket’ pack of green, black, or red seedless grapes from Sunview—versatile, sustainable, and retail-ready. Homegrown also started up with their ‘paper tote’ pack in red & green varieties. Black Bond from Anthony Vineyards are a newer addition to their seedless roster. Lots to choose from!

Fennel: Fennel from Blue Heron Farm and Veliz Organic Family Farm is fresh, fragrant, and flavorful.

Melon: It’s a melon explosion! Rundle Family Farms has both seedless and seeded watermelon We also have sugar babies, Canary, Goddess, Galia, orange honeydew, and a crowd favorite, Piel De Sapo.

Okra: We’ve got strong volume on green okra—great for grilling season.

Onion: White onions are plentiful and priced to move.

Pepper: California-grown mini Sweet Peppers from Terra Bella are here. Poblanos are looking great, priced to move!

Stone Fruit: Dapple Dandy pluots are here. Bold color, bold flavor—this season favorite deserves the spotlight.

Potato: Jewel Sweets are perfect for deals—sweet, versatile, and always a good idea.

Tomato: It’s peak season for mixed cherry and heirloom tomatoes with strong volume across growers; it’s the perfect time to add a sea of color to any display.

Zucchini – Zucchini are glossy and tender, and summer perfect from both Coke Farm and the Pinnacle/Foster label from the Phil Foster Ranch. We have mixed summer squash from Comanche Creek Farms, too, which is not to be missed.

Limited or Gapping

Broccoli Crowns – Still tight, pricing remains high.

Cherry: Supply is getting tight! Get ‘em while you can.

Citrus: Lemons & Valencia oranges – Supply is tightening, which leaves pricing climbing. Grapefruit has been inconsistent in the Pauma Valley so keep a close eye.

Cauliflower – Still limited, prices are high.

Lettuce: Green Butter lettuce is gapping. Heat and pest pressure are holding back supply.

Mango: Currently, Ataulfos are not hot water treated! Larger sizes are limited but supply will remain steady. Kents Keitts from Mexico coming in early August.

Done for the Season

Green bell peppers from Rundle Family Farms.

Rainier Cherry