As someone who grows flowers naturally on my small farm just outside Toronto — and presses every petal by hand — I’ve come to appreciate the quiet magic of pressed botanicals. Each bloom captures a moment in time: the exact shade of a summer sunset, the curve of a delicate stem, the softness of a petal that once held morning dew.
Pressed flower art has been around for centuries, yet right now it’s having a beautiful resurgence in Toronto. From handmade bookmarks to botanical wall frames, there’s a growing community of makers and shops across the city offering unique pieces that feel meaningful, natural, and deeply personal.
If you’re searching for pressed flower gifts in Toronto, whether for a birthday, housewarming, wedding, or simply because you love nature-inspired art, here’s where to find them — along with a little about how I create my own botanical pieces too.
1. Local Artisan Markets & Pop-Ups
Toronto’s artisan markets are some of the best places to discover one-of-a-kind pressed flower pieces. Many makers only sell in person, so you’re likely to find designs you won’t see anywhere else.
Look for events such as:
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Toronto Artisan Market
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The Trinity Bellwoods Flea
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Stackt Market pop-ups
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Local farmer’s markets in the GTA
I often sell my original pressed flower artwork and gift pieces at seasonal markets, and I love getting to chat with customers about the flowers themselves — especially since most are grown right on my farm near Toronto and pressed using traditional, natural methods.
2. Independent Toronto Gift Shops
Toronto is full of small boutiques that champion local makers, especially those working with natural materials. Many carry pressed flower cards, journals, ornaments, framed art, bookmarks, and resin pieces.
Shops that often feature nature-inspired and botanical gifts include:
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Artisanal lifestyle boutiques in Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and The Junction
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Eco-friendly gift shops focusing on sustainable, handmade goods
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Local gallery shops that showcase work from Ontario artists
Inventory changes often, so popping in regularly can help you discover new pieces.
3. Online Toronto Makers & Etsy Shops
If you prefer to browse from home, many Toronto and Ontario artists offer pressed flower gifts online. Search terms like:
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pressed flower art Toronto
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botanical gifts Ontario
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pressed flower jewellery Toronto
This is also where you’ll find crafters who use locally grown flowers, small-batch processes, and original handmade designs.
I also sell my pressed flower pieces online — from minimalist bookmarks to framed botanical arrangements. Every flower used has been planted, harvested, and pressed by hand on my Ontario farm, so each piece feels genuinely personal and tied to our growing season.
4. My Own Pressed Flower Creations (Locally Grown & Naturally Pressed)
Alongside growing and drying flowers for crafters here in Toronto and across Ontario, I create my own original pressed-flower designs as well.
Some of the pieces I offer include:
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Framed botanical wall art
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Pressed flower bookmarks
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Keepsake cards and mini frames
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Custom pieces for gifting or memorials
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Loose pressed flowers for makers and DIY artists
Because everything starts right on my farm — grown without chemicals, air-dried or hand-pressed, and arranged carefully in studio — each piece is truly one of a kind. No two stems ever press the same way, and I love that. It’s nature’s art.
Why Pressed Flower Gifts Are So Loved
Pressed flowers make meaningful gifts because:
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They’re timeless — both nostalgic and modern at the same time
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They’re sustainable, especially when locally grown
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They capture real, seasonal blooms from Ontario
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They feel thoughtful and personal, perfect for any occasion
Whether framed as artwork or tucked into a bookmark, pressed flowers are a gentle reminder of the natural beauty around us.
Where to Start Your Search
If you’re in Toronto or the GTA and looking for pressed flower gifts:
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Explore local markets and pop-ups
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Visit independent gift shops
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Browse Toronto makers online
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Or, of course, connect with me for locally grown pressed flower art or custom pieces
Pressed flowers have a way of slowing us down — letting us appreciate details we might otherwise miss. I hope you find something that speaks to you, whether it’s a small handmade bookmark or a larger botanical frame for your home.
