Welcome To Sue's Garden

Where Flowers Are Forever

Have you fallen in love with your flowers?

Preserving your special occasion flowers into a custom designed keepsake is the perfect way to showcase and remember the day these flowers became part of your story.

Resin Casting Shadow Boxes Dome & Pane Wall Frames Tabletop Glass Domes

Pressed Designs Custom Creations

Floral Preservation Is Our Passion

Let’s Get Started

• Contact us via email, text or phone call for your complimentary consultation before your event or to arrange for drop off of your flowers if your event has taken place.

• If your event has taken place and you have your flowers in hand don't delay! It is urgent that your flowers are processed for preservation as soon as possible while they are fresh for best results. 

•  Keep your flowers in water and refrigerated. This will help them stay fresh until you get them to us. We may lose a few blooms and petals as time goes by but we can salvage them. We have a few tricks up our sleeves.  

• Once we receive your flowers along with a deposit we immediately begin the preservation process. There is ample time while your flowers are preserving to decide on design details and pricing options.

It's Never Too Late

 If your flowers are starting to wilt or dry we can still work with them. We can recreate any arrangement or design from a photograph or memory. If your flowers are dried and forgotten in a box in your closet… we can work magic!

Investing In Memories

Let’s Keep It Simple

If you’ve made the decision to preserve your flowers, let’s get them in the preservation stage as soon as possible. Your deposit get’s you started. For a medium to large bouquet or arrangement the deposit will range from $150.00 to $200.00 and will go towards the final price. Your flowers will take at least 6-8 weeks to be ready to work with. You have time to think about your budget, design and display. Below are some guidlines on pricing to be aware of…

• Your keepsake is so unique to you, that each order requires a custom quote.

• A Deposit based on the Size and Amount of your flowers is required to get started. This will go towards the final agreed pricing.

• We are always happy to work with your budget. Large or Small. Displays come in many different sizes and styles. We are sure to find something that will work for you. We know how special these flowers are.

• Bridal bouquets and various arrangements are priced based on the amount and size of flowers, foliage and other items you wish to add to the design (invitations, photos, heirlooms, memorabilia, etc…) as well as display type.

• The current average price for a medium to large bouquet or arrangement starts at $600.00. This price can go up or down depending on the size and display choices that you make. This applies to flowers that are preserved whole in their original shape and size.

• Pressed designs require detailed artistry and time as they are delicate and labor intensive to create. If a pressed design is the look you want, we need to know when you place your order and the flowers are still fresh.

• All Memorial keepsakes are custom quoted as they are all very personal and unique.

• Price quotes include floral preservation, color enhancement, additional items (photos, invitations, memorabilia), design and display.

• All Resin Casting is custom quoted based on size and mold choice as there are mamy options and price points. Please be aware that over time Resin will Amber and Yellow as a natural occurance. Your piece will still be beautiful but it will have a different look to it over time. Every resin piece will have small imperfections and we may get some small bubbles. This is what makes your piece unique and one of a kind.

• The final balance less your deposit is due when your keepsake is completed and ready for pick up.

• We accept Cash, Venmo or Zelle

 The Preservation Process

  A Labor of Love

We have adapted the ancient art of using specialized sands to dry and preserve your flowers and foliage. This method is cost efficient and energy free which helps to keep our overhead in check so we can pass the savings to you.

• As soon as we receive your flowers they are photographed. Bouquets and arrangements are disassembled so we can inventory and hydrate each flower before we start the preservation process. If a Pressed Floral Design is your vision, we need to know before this stage.

• When the flowers are ready for processing whole they are placed one at a time into the sand. Each flower is carefully buried making sure every petal is in its place. If they are being pressed we will be taking time to remove individual petals, select flowers and foliage to be placed into the flower presses.

• When the flowers are dry and free of all moisture (6-8 weeks) they are carefully removed from their sandy nap or floral press.

• If you have not already decided on how you want to display your flowers and received a quote, will be contacting you to schedule a Design Session Via Zoom. In person sessions are available upon request. Display sizes, styles, colors and designs will be discussed during this session. Once decisions are reached (no rush) we can then give you accurate price points and quotes.

• Flowers are then sealed and painted one at a time using airbrushing and other techniques depending on the types of flower and the natural fading that occurs. This process will ensure that colors won't fade over time. Because every flower, leafage and bit of foliage is a unique plant and texture we can not promise that they will be the exact same color or shape as when they were alive and fresh. We do our best to get as close as we can.

• Flowers are then designed along with items of your choice into your display option to reflect the original arrangement or custom redesigned per your request.  Layouts and apporvals are available upon request or you can let us work our Magic to create your perfect heirloom piece.

• There a many steps and decisions to be made to create your keepsake memory. We are here to help you every step of the way.  There is no hurry on our end and we understand that these decisions take time.  

Sue’s Garden

Since 2000

Orange County California

Susie Clisson is a native California Girl who grew up playing in her father's rose garden in the City of Orange California, USA. It was during those years she became obsessed with flowers and foliage. Susie experimented with pressed petals and different drying methods and turned these experiments into floral art. These pieces of floral art made perfect gifts for her friends and family. Soon she was receiving special requests and decided to turn her passion into a business.

Susie knows that each keepsake is a very personal and special memory. Her passion and love for preserving flowers and memories is sprinkled into every piece she creates in her garden.