A New Dawn

A kindness Initiative by Petal by Petal

I know how heavy grief and loss can feel. I also understand the quiet strength it takes to face an unknown diagnosis or to care for someone you love through illness. These seasons can feel long and lonely.

A New Dawn was created from that place, in honor of my sister Dawn, as a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, there is always light ahead.

During our growing season, one bouquet each week will be gifted to someone in our neighboring communities who could use a little extra kindness, encouragement, or hope during a difficult season.

How it Works

To nominate someone for an A New Dawn bouquet, please share a brief story about why they could use a little extra kindness, encouragement, or hope right now.

Each week during the growing season, one A New Dawn bouquet is gifted to someone who could use a little extra kindness. Recipients should live in Thomaston, Northfield or Watertown for local delivery; if they are outside these towns, we’re happy to coordinate a porch pickup instead.

Each bouquet is thoughtfully designed using what is most beautiful in bloom that week in the garden. Once a recipient has been selected, we’ll coordinate delivery directly with the person who submitted the nomination.

All submissions are kept private and reviewed with care. While we wish we could honor every nomination, selections are made thoughtfully based on the stories shared and the season’s availability.

Our hope is simple, to bring a small moment of beauty during a hard season.

Know someone who could use a little light right now? You can nominate them below.

Nominate Someone for A New Dawn

No two bouquets are ever the same—each one is created with the season’s freshest blooms and made especially for its recipient.