Behind the Scenes at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom: Meet the Florists

Floral designers installing large-scale blooms at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom festival

From May 8–11, 2026Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom returns, transforming Old Town and surrounding venues into a vibrant, immersive floral experience. 

While visitors see the finished installations, each display begins with months of planning, sourcing, and design. This year’s festival brings together some of Niagara’s most talented floral designers, each contributing their own style, creativity, and interpretation of the 2026 theme: All Creatures BIG and Small.

Meet the Floral Designers at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom 2026

Kalin Falconer of Bloom and Co creating floral installation for Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom

Kalin Falconer – Bloom & Co.

Founder of Bloom & Co., Kalin Falconer is known for her refined, nature-inspired floral designs that blend texture, colour, and balance. Her work often focuses on intentional layering and seasonal blooms, creating installations that feel organic, elegant, and immersive within the festival setting.

 

Melanie Ripa designing lush floral installation in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Melanie Ripa – Lush Florals and Events

Melanie Ripa’s signature style is romantic, full, and expressive. Through Lush Florals and Events, she creates designs that emphasize abundance, softness, and movement, carefully selecting blooms to achieve a rich, layered look at scale.

Myrica de Haan, a florist at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom

Myrica de Haan – Roses + Twine Floral Studio

With a lifelong connection to florals, Myrica de Haan brings a strong focus on seasonality and natural composition. Her installations often highlight locally inspired blooms, designed to reflect the beauty of Niagara in spring.

Joanne Bassie creating garden-inspired floral display in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Joanne Bassie – June Floral & Garden

With a background in horticulture, Joanne Bassie blends floral design with garden principles. Her work incorporates living elements, greenery, and layered textures, creating installations that feel like an extension of the surrounding landscape.

Brad Baker building large-scale floral installation for n Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom

Brad Baker – BBBlooms Floral Studio

Brad Baker is known for bold, imaginative floral storytelling. His work often involves custom structures and large-scale builds, transforming creative concepts into impactful visual installations throughout the festival.

Clippings Floral Design team installing florals at Vintage Hotels properties

Jennifer Holmes – Clippings Floral Design

As the in-house floral team for Vintage Hotels, Clippings Floral Design plays a key role across festival locations. Led by Jennifer Holmes, the team manages concept development, installation, and styling, helping create a cohesive floral experience throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom.

Dawland Farms team constructing large-scale outdoor floral installation

Dawland Farms & Landscaping

Dawland Farms brings decades of expertise in landscape design and construction. Their behind-the-scenes work focuses on building the structural foundations that support large outdoor installations, ensuring both durability and visual impact.

3 Girls Floral team designing romantic floral installation

3 Girls Floral – Bev, Kaitlyn & Alyssa Van Buuren

This mother–daughter trio creates floral designs rooted in storytelling and connection. Their work blends timeless elegance with modern detail, resulting in installations that feel warm, personal, and expressive.

Jade Maloney creating whimsical garden-style floral installation

Jade Maloney – Mint & Magnolia

Jade Maloney’s designs are inspired by natural movement and seasonal blooms. Her approach focuses on creating soft, flowing compositions, bringing a whimsical, garden-like feel to festival installations.

Niagara Parks horticulture team preparing large-scale floral displays

Niagara Parks – Horticulture Team

Led by experts in horticulture and landscape design, the Niagara Parks team contributes deep knowledge in plant selection, sustainability, and large-scale garden planning, ensuring installations thrive throughout the festival.

Moooi Fleur for modern floral installation design in Niagara

Elizabeth Kim – Moooi Fleur

Elizabeth Kim of Moooi Fleur creates modern, understated florals that highlight natural form and subtle detail. Her installations focus on refined simplicity, allowing each element to stand out within the larger design.

Fête Events team designing floral installations for Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom

Jen Feschuk – Fête Events

Fête Events specializes in immersive event design and production. Their role in the festival often includes transforming spaces through layered décor and custom installations, blending florals with broader event styling.

Lady Lavender Floral mother daughter team creating floral display

Shannon & Karen Troupe – Lady Lavender Floral

This mother–daughter duo brings a fresh, community-driven approach to floral design. Their work focuses on seasonal arrangements and thoughtful details, adding warmth and personality to each installation.

Cristina Sacco, florist at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom

Cristina Sacco – Full Bloom Florals

Cristina Sacco’s designs are expressive and story-driven, built around texture, colour, and emotion. Her installations aim to create immersive floral moments that feel both intentional and memorable.

The Watering Can Flower Market floral and plant display in Niagara

Sue Dodd – The Watering Can Flower Market

The Watering Can Flower Market brings a European-inspired approach to florals and plants. Their contributions often include lush plant displays and curated floral elements, adding variety and texture to the festival experience.

Sharon Abramovich organic floral installation design

Sharon Abramovich – Rose of Sharon Floral

An award-winning designer, Sharon Abramovich creates organic, garden-inspired arrangements rooted in sustainability. Her work emphasizes movement, texture, and locally sourced blooms, aligning closely with the natural theme of the festival.

Plan Your Visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom 2026

From the first concept sketch to the final bloom placed on-site, Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom is a true collaboration between designers, growers, and creative teams. When you visit, you’re experiencing the result of months of design, craftsmanship, and creativity.

Plan your visit to explore the finished displays, meet the designers, and experience Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom from a whole new perspective.

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