When you grow flowers for a living, you naturally keep an eye on others in the space—especially the ones shaping how customers understand dried flowers. One company I’ve watched closely is Vyn Inc. As a small-scale flower farmer based near Port Perry, I find it both inspiring and grounding to see how different approaches can exist within the same industry.
How Vyn Inc. Got Started
From what I’ve learned, Vyn Inc. began with farming roots in Lancaster, Ontario, operating on a large-scale family farm—around 150 acres. That kind of scale immediately sets them apart from growers like me. Their foundation is agriculture-first, and that shows in how they’ve built their dried flower supply chain.
Over time, they expanded beyond just growing. To meet demand year-round (which is no small feat in Canada), they incorporated additional growing operations, including some production in Colombia. This allows them to offer consistent inventory even when Canadian fields are covered in snow.
What They Offer
Vyn Inc. focuses on naturally dried flowers and home décor products, positioning themselves as an alternative to imported preserved flowers. That distinction matters. A lot of dried florals on the market are chemically preserved overseas, often dyed or treated. Vyn leans into more natural drying processes and large-scale local production where possible.
They’ve become a go-to wholesaler, especially for:
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Florists
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Retail shops
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Event designers
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Dried flower artists
I’ve noticed many environmentally conscious creators gravitate toward them. When you’re trying to avoid overseas imports and reduce your footprint, having a Canadian supplier at scale is a big draw.
How They Became a Wholesale Leader
Scale and consistency are really the key here. By combining:
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Large acreage in Canada
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Supplementary international growing
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Streamlined wholesale distribution
They’ve positioned themselves as a reliable, bulk supplier. For businesses in cities like Toronto searching for wholesale dried flowers, that reliability is often the deciding factor.
Cost of Dried Flowers
Vyn Inc has a $500 order minimum, and most flowers are priced by bunch, with a minimum number of "cases" that you must purchase. For example, statice is priced at $6.00 per bunch of ~10 flowers (so, about $0.50 per stem), and you need to order a case of at least 15 (minimum spend of $90.00 on statice).
Pros of Using Vyn Inc.
From my perspective as a fellow grower, there’s a lot they do well:
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Consistency year-round – thanks to diversified growing regions
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Large-scale availability – ideal for big events or retail chains
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More natural product offering compared to heavily processed imports
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Established wholesale systems – easier for high-volume buyers
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Trusted by many in the industry, especially eco-conscious designers
Cons of Using Vyn Inc.
That said, no model is perfect:
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Less personal connection – you’re buying from a system, not the grower
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Potentially less transparency on exactly where each stem is grown
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Some reliance on international production to maintain supply
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Business account required to access price list
- Order minimum of $500
My Approach: Small-Scale, Hands-On, and Local
My flower farm is the complete opposite in scale—and intentionally so.
Every stem I sell is:
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Started from seed by me
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Grown naturally on my farm near Port Perry
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Harvested by hand
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Dried slowly in our barn
There’s no outsourcing, no imports, no shortcuts. It’s farming in the most literal sense.
I ship dried flowers nationwide across Canada, working with:
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Florists
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Crafters
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Workshop hosts
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Small and large businesses
For those searching specifically for Toronto dried flowers, I aim to be a local option that still works at scale—just with a different philosophy.
What Makes My Farm Different
When you order from my farm, you are working directly with the grower. Every stem is grown, harvested, and dried right here, with no imports and no outsourcing, just truly local Canadian flowers shaped by the season. I focus on unique varieties you will not find everywhere, and I create everything in house, from everyday bunches to dried wedding bouquets. I also work closely with brides who want something lasting and meaningful, designing pieces that hold onto their story long after the wedding day. I even do every email, phone call, and weeding by hand.
Pros of Ordering From Me
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Full transparency from seed to stem
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One-on-one customer service
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Affordable pricing for naturally grown product
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Support for small-scale Canadian agriculture
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No order minimums and transparent ordering
- All flowers are hand-weeded and grown without pesticides
Cons of Ordering From Me
I’ll be honest—small-scale farming comes with limitations:
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Limited stock due to growing and harvesting windows
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Sell-outs happen, especially with popular varieties
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Less uniformity compared to large-scale suppliers
That said, dried flowers do have one big advantage: a long shelf life. So while availability can be tight during the season, planning ahead goes a long way. I can overproduce during my harvesting season to ensure I have enough stock to last me for orders going into the next year.
Final Thoughts
There’s room in this industry for both models.
Companies like Vyn Inc. make it possible for large businesses and designers to access Canadian-grown dried flowers at scale. And farms like mine offer something slower, more personal, and deeply rooted in the land.
If you’re sourcing wholesale dried flowers in Toronto or across Canada, it really comes down to what matters most to you:
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Consistency and volume
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Or connection and craftsmanship
Both paths support a shift away from imported, chemically preserved florals—and that’s something I think we can all stand behind.
