Located in North Tallahassee, Florida, at Bannerman Crossings, The Highland Gardener is more than a floral design shop—it’s an atelier of artistry, intention, and refined floral expression. Walking through the doors offers a quiet escape into a curated world where natural beauty is elevated through elegant, unexpected design.
The shop features a rotating collection of fresh, seasonal flowers, hand-tied bouquets, custom arrangements, and botanical curiosities. Each bloom is thoughtfully chosen, with a focus on novelty flowers, organic textures, and rare varieties that reflect our elevated aesthetic. You’ll also find unique potted plants, seasonal wreaths, dried arrangements, and artful accents for home and gifting.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking something beautiful for the everyday, The Highland Gardener offers a place of inspiration, connection, and timeless floral design—crafted with care and intention right here in the heart of Tallahassee.
We welcome you to visit, linger, and let flowers speak for you.
Catherine Shock is the creative force behind The Highland Gardener, a luxury floral design atelier celebrated for its sophisticated, garden-inspired aesthetic and poetic sensibility. With an intuitive eye for composition and a reverence for the emotive power of flowers, Catherine brings over two decades of floral artistry shaped by diverse cultural influences and vibrant cityscapes.
A Milwaukee native, Catherine began designing at the age of 15 alongside her Scottish-born mother, who ran a successful wedding and corporate floral studio. Immersed in her family’s rich Scottish heritage and a natural flair for European design, she was introduced early to the rigors of large-scale floral productions—assisting with more than 80 weddings annually and floral installations for prestigious clients such as Harley-Davidson, Miller Brewing Company, and luxury hotels and restaurants. These formative years instilled in her a foundation of creativity, discipline, and timeless elegance.
After earning a degree in Economics with a Business minor from Florida State University, Catherine cultivated a parallel career in finance. Later, she formalized her floral education with a Certificate in Floral Design, mastering technical disciplines across wedding, sympathy, novelty, and seasonal design.
Her design journey continued in Chicago, where she was deeply inspired by the city’s elevated floral aesthetics and refined visual language. Back in Milwaukee, she expanded her craft while designing for several high-end floral boutiques. In Tampa, she honed her skill for grandeur and detail, working with a luxury florist known for lavish, couture arrangements. These immersive experiences across metropolitan markets continue to shape her deeply layered, romantic, and intentional design style.
Catherine has owned and operated floral businesses in both Wisconsin and Florida, serving a discerning clientele that includes Florida State University, Hotel Duval, the Governor’s Club, the Mayor’s residence, and private clients across Tallahassee, Santa Rosa Beach, and Thomasville, Georgia.
With The Highland Gardener, Catherine has come full circle—merging her entrepreneurial spirit and creative lineage into a refined floral atelier rooted in European traditions, story-driven design, and rare botanical specimens. Each arrangement is more than a centerpiece—it is a sensorial experience: lush, layered, and emotionally resonant.
Catherine has come full circle, opening a floral shop as a tribute to both her creative lineage and entrepreneurial spirit. Her design style draws inspiration from European floral traditions, garden-grown blooms, and an affinity for rare, specialty botanicals. Each arrangement tells a story—lush, thoughtful, and emotionally layered. Catherine is drawn to the joy of helping others celebrate life’s most cherished moments through the language of flowers.
In some instances, our photo may represent an overall theme or look and include a one-of-a-kind vase which cannot be exactly replicated. Although the actual floral arrangement, bouquet, and/or product may not precisely match the photo, its temperament will. Occasionally, substitutions of flowers and/or containers happen due to weather, seasonality and market conditions which may affect availability. If this is the case with the gift you’ve selected, we will ensure that the style, theme and color scheme of your arrangement is preserved and will only substitute items of equal value or higher value. If any design elements are of major importance to your order, please include them in the florist instructions at checkout or contact us to ensure availability.
At The Highland Gardener, every floral delivery is an opportunity to make a moment extraordinary. We take great care in preparing and delivering each arrangement so it arrives beautifully and is received with the thoughtfulness intended.
Delivery Area & Fees
We offer floral delivery throughout Tallahassee and select surrounding areas. Delivery fees are based on the delivery destination and are displayed at checkout or confirmed when your order is placed.
Some locations outside our standard delivery area may require additional fees or advance arrangements. Please contact us before placing your order if you have questions about delivery to a specific address.
Delivery Dates & Timing
We make every effort to deliver orders on the requested date. While we accommodate delivery requests as closely as possible, specific delivery times cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed by The Highland Gardener in advance.
Deliveries may occur throughout our scheduled delivery hours. During holidays, peak floral seasons, and periods of unusually high demand, delivery windows may be broader than usual.
For weddings, funerals, corporate events, and other time-sensitive occasions, please provide the event date, location, and required arrival time when placing your order so we can confirm availability and timing.
Same-Day Orders
Same-day delivery may be available depending on order volume, flower availability, staffing, and delivery schedules. Same-day orders are subject to confirmation by The Highland Gardener.
Because our designs are created with fresh, seasonal flowers, same-day selections may be limited to blooms and materials available at the time of ordering. For the best selection and the closest match to your desired colors and design, we recommend placing orders at least 24–48 hours in advance. Custom arrangements and special flower requests may require additional notice.
If we cannot reasonably fulfill a same-day order as requested, we will make reasonable efforts to contact you to discuss available options before proceeding.
Recipient Availability & Delivery Instructions
A recipient does not need to be present for delivery. Please provide a complete and accurate delivery address, recipient name, and telephone number. Apartment numbers, business names, suite numbers, access codes, and other relevant instructions should be included at checkout.
When appropriate, our delivery team may leave flowers in a safe, suitable location at the delivery address. This decision is based on the conditions at the time of delivery, including weather, accessibility, and the security of the location.
For locations where leaving flowers unattended is not appropriate or practical, we will make reasonable efforts to contact the recipient or purchaser to coordinate delivery.
The Highland Gardener does not charge redelivery fees. If an initial delivery cannot be completed, we will work with the customer to coordinate an appropriate alternative delivery arrangement.
For flowers being delivered to businesses, hospitals, funeral homes, schools, or other facilities, please provide any necessary department, room, or service information and confirm any applicable delivery restrictions.
Delivery Confirmation
We make reasonable efforts to ensure each order reaches its intended recipient. Delivery confirmation may be provided when available. Once flowers have been delivered to the designated address and left in an appropriate location or accepted by the recipient or another authorized person, the delivery is considered complete.
Weather & Circumstances Beyond Our Control
Flowers are perishable and sensitive to extreme temperatures. Severe weather, road conditions, facility restrictions, unexpected disruptions, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control may affect delivery timing.
If a significant delay or delivery issue arises, we will make reasonable efforts to communicate with the customer and determine an appropriate solution.
Floral Availability & Substitutions
Flowers are seasonal, and availability can change quickly, particularly for same-day orders and during major holidays. While we make every effort to create arrangements consistent with the selected design, occasional substitutions may be necessary.
When substitutions are required, we strive to preserve the arrangement’s overall style, color palette, quality, and value. If a significant change to the requested design is necessary, we will make reasonable efforts to contact the purchaser before proceeding.
Delivery Issues & Customer Support
Your satisfaction matters to us. Any concerns regarding delivery, the condition of the flowers upon arrival, or the arrangement received must be reported within 24 hours of delivery. The 24-hour reporting requirement applies to delivery-related concerns and remedies are assessed individually.
Please contact us at hi@thehighlandgardenerflorals.com or (850) 825-1806 and include your order number, a description of the concern, and photographs of the arrangement and packaging when applicable.
Reporting concerns within this timeframe allows us to assess the situation while the flowers and delivery details are still current. We will review each concern individually and work with you toward an appropriate resolution.
Our Commitment
The Highland Gardener is a family-run floral design business built on thoughtful design, personal service, and lasting customer relationships. We appreciate the trust you place in us to be part of your meaningful moments, and we are committed to treating every order with care.
We accept returns within 3 days of delivery. Please contact us to arrange your return. Refunds are processed immediately. Please allow 5–10 business days for the refund to appear on your statement.
Our subscriptions allow you to select a delivery frequency that best suits your needs - either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
You will be billed 5 days before the delivery schedule you select (either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). This is to ensure your florist will have adequate time to prepare your order.
You can call the florist any time before the scheduled delivery or pickup date to make changes to your subscription plan and orders.
Yes, you can! contact us at (850) 825-1806, let us know the next best delivery date and we’ll pause your subscription.
We’d be happy to take care of that for you! Please contact us at (850) 825-1806 and we’ll cancel your subscription right away.
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Florists that offer same-day delivery display their same-day delivery cut-off time in
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following day. Please note some florists may not make deliveries on Sunday.
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during checkout. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Before major holidays, we recommend that you place your orders at least five days in
advance.
The Highland Gardener proudly serves Florida State University, Wakulla Springs, Miccosukee, Cario, Florida A & M, Bainbridge, Madison, Havana, Midway, Carrabelle, Quincy, Crawfordville, Tallahassee, Thomasville, Monticello
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Hospitals we deliver to: HCA Florida Capital Hospital, Publix Pharmacy at Village Square, Archbold, Tallahassee Memorial Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, VA Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic, Publix Pharmacy at Bradfordville Center, Archbold Memorial, Capital Health Plan, Select Specialty Hospital - Tallahassee, Bond Community Health Center Inc., Capital Health Plan, Tallahassee Memorial Urgent Care Center on Tennessee Street, Memorial Hospital And Manor, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee, Jet Medical Center - Tallahassee, Publix Pharmacy at Lake Ella Plaza, FSU PrimaryHealth, FSU Academic Health Center, Sergeant Ernest I. Boots" Thomas VA Clinic", Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Care Point Health & Wellness Center, Publix Pharmacy at Ocala Corners, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tallahassee Memorial Ortho / Spine / Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
Cemeteries and funeral homes we deliver to: Bevis Funeral Home & Crematory, Tallahassee National Cemetery, Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Old City Cemetery, Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Haymons Monument Co, Tillman Funeral Home, Skipper Cemetery, Peace Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Abbey Funeral Home, Bryant Funeral Home, LLC, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Columbarium, Neptune Society, Woodberry Cemetery, Strong & Jones Funeral Home Inc, Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Florida Law Enforcement Memorial, Fairchild Funeral Home-Crmtry, Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, Allen & Allen Funeral Home, Cox Cemetery, Gulf Coast Crematory, Barber Cemetery, The Richardson Group Funerals & Cremations Inc, Second Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Poitevint Cemetery, Kelley Cemetery, Hopkins Mortuary, J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, Faith Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Nicholson-Freeman Cemetery, Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Mount Ararat Memorial, Allen-Williams Mortuary, Cannonball Adderley's grave, Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Williams Funeral Home, Beggs Funeral Home, Spring Hill Church, Weston's Funeral Home, Pearce Cemetery Corporation, Lifesong Funerals & Cremations, Taylor Cemetery, Beggs Funeral Home (Monticello Chapel), Collins Family Mortuary LLC, Old Cemetery, Oakland Cemetary, Haun - Barnes Cemetery, Saint Matthew Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, White Church Cemetery, Reed & Hall Mortuary LLC, Southside Cemetery, EverVow Memorial Care, Steward Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Woodland Cemetery, Aenon Cemetery, Broomsage Cemetery
Wedding venues we deliver to: The Lodge at Wakulla Springs, Hotel Indigo Tallahassee - Collegetown by IHG, Holiday Inn & Suites Tallahassee Conference Ctr N by IHG, Fish Camp Tally, Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection, Staybridge Suites Tallahassee I-10 East by IHG, Creativibes Venue, Holiday Inn Tallahassee E Capitol - Univ by IHG, Goodwood Museum & Gardens, South Eden, Candlewood Suites Tallahassee by IHG, Governors Club, Collins Place, The Retreat at Bradley's Pond, Loblolly Rise, Monticello Opera House, Cow Beach At Lee Green Farms, Havana Springs, The Glade Venue, The Clarke House, The Woman's Club Of Tallahassee, Popes Museum, Old Post Office, The Ball House at SouthWood, Lewiswood Farm, Old Willis Dairy, Woodberry, The Homestead Barn
Other venues we deliver to: Doak S. Campbell Stadium, Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, The Wine House on Market St. & The Wine Bar, Upstairs, Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, North Florida Fair, The Golf Club at Summerbrooke, Valentine Lodge 147 F&AM PHA, Sweat Train Live UKC, Tallahassee Automobile Museum, Holiday Inn Express Tallahassee-University Central by IHG, Potbelly's, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, The Moon, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Golden Eagle Country Club, Banquet Facilities At Samaj, Bradfordville First Baptist, St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Business Exchange, The Hub at Feather Oaks, Deer Lake Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tallahassee Conference Center, Canopy Roads Baptist Church, Receptions For You, The Getaway Grille and Bar, Blue Collar Banquet Facility, DEEP Brewing Company, The Downtown Club, Grady Cultural Center, Bragg Memorial Stadium, A K Consulting Group, SASS! The Sweet and Savory Sisters, Lincoln Center, Your Social Butterfly, Sunrise Community Inc, 926 Bar & Grill, Northside Community Center, SouthWood Community Center, Walker Ford Community Center, University Center Building A, FAIRGROUNDS EXHIBIT HALL, Sue Herndon McCollum Community Center, Lawrence-Gregory Community Center, Jack L. McLean Community Center, Jake Gaither Community Center, University Center Building B, Leverne F Payne Community Center, Woodville Community Center, Miccosukee Community Center, Wakulla County Community Center, The Episcopal University Center of FSU, Camellia Oaks Condominiums, Southwood Town Center, Canopy Amenity Center, Lafayette Community Center, Tallahassee Florida Temple, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Whigham Community Club, City Church Tallahassee, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Good Samaritan Super Thrift Store, Celebration Baptist Church, Immanuel Baptist Church, The Salvation Army Tallahassee, First Baptist Church of Tallahassee (FBCTLH), District 90, Faith Presbyterian Church, Shiloh Farm Church & Barn, Downtown Community Church, Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, Wildwood Church, RIDER - Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response Center, Transformation Church, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Killearn Methodist Church, Temple Israel, Temple Israel Preschool, St Peter's Anglican Cathedral, Bnai Israel Synagogue, Islamic Center of Tallahassee, Islamic Center of Tallahassee, Masjid Al-Noor (Islamic Society of Tallahassee), Temporary Masjid, USPS WACISSA, FL, Hindu Temple of Tallahassee, Thomasville Road Baptist Church, Verno, East Hill Baptist Church, Masjid Al-Nahl, Congregation Shomrei Torah