NEW BULB DROP!
A beautiful spring starts with good bulbs.
Three curated mixes of 15 specialty tulip bulbs, handpicked for beautiful colors, interesting textures and overlapping bloom times.
Preorder through November 8. Local pickup at our Flower Shack in Weston, November 13–14.
Soft, layered and quietly beautiful.
Named for its creamy, barely-there palette, Crème brings together 15 specialty tulip bulbs in white, ivory, cream, blush, peach and soft pink tones. Designed to be planted together for a coordinated spring display you can enjoy in the garden or cut for the vase.
We chose a mix of classic blooms and fuller, peony-like doubles so the planting feels soft and textured without being too sweet. The varieties are selected to bloom within a similar part of the season, so expect the mix to unfold over a few weeks rather than all at once.
Best expected bloom window in Fairfield County: mid to late April.
This is a pre-order only drop. Orders close Sunday, November 8, with pickup at our Flower Shack in Weston on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. We’ll email pickup details before your order is ready.
Local pickup only.
Bright, cheerful and full of personality.
Named for its sunny, high-energy palette, Soleil brings together 15 specialty tulip bulbs in lavender, ivory, apricot, peach, pink, red, yellow and orange tones. Designed to be planted together for a colorful spring display you can enjoy in the garden or cut for the vase.
We chose a mix of striped blooms, warm doubles and fringed tulips so the planting feels playful and layered without looking random. The varieties are selected to bloom within a similar part of the season, so expect the mix to unfold over a few weeks rather than all at once.
Best expected bloom window in Fairfield County: late April into early May.
This is a pre-order only drop. Orders close Sunday, November 8, with pickup at our Flower Shack in Weston on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. We’ll email pickup details before your order is ready.
Local pickup only.
Deep, dramatic and a little unexpected.
Named for its midnight-dark palette, Minuit brings together 15 specialty tulip bulbs in rich purple, deep burgundy, near-black and raspberry tones. Designed to be planted together for a coordinated spring display you can enjoy in the garden or cut for the vase.
We chose a mix of lush double blooms and dramatic, ruffled forms so the planting feels layered rather than like one flat block of color. The varieties are selected to bloom within a similar part of the season, so expect the mix to unfold over a few weeks rather than all at once.
Best expected bloom window in Fairfield County: late April into early May.
This is a pre-order only drop. Orders close Sunday, November 8, with pickup at our Flower Shack in Weston on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. We’ll email pickup details before your order is ready.
Local pickup only.
The little stand at the heart of it all.
Our Flower Shack is where our homegrown blooms land when they’re in season. We’re between blooms right now, so follow @blackshackct on Instagram and Facebook to see when we’re open.
Outside looks good on you
A classic black, washed cotton cap with a reminder we could probably all use a little more often: GO PLAY OUTSIDE.
Soft, broken-in and intentionally unfussy, with an unstructured six-panel shape, curved brim and adjustable brass buckle in back. It’s the kind of hat you throw on for the garden, the sidelines, the farmer’s market, a dog walk, or pretty much anywhere you’d rather be outside. The blank cap itself is 100% cotton twill and designed to fit most adults and teens.
One size fits most. Put it on. Go Outside.
For little explorers, big adventures, and kids who aren't afraid to get a little dirty.
With bold lettering across the front, it's a reminder of what we're all about at Black Shack: raising curious kids, getting outside, and making memories. Made from soft, breathable cotton with a classic, comfortable fit, this tee is ready for whatever the day brings. From school days to muddy weekends, it's the kind of shirt they'll reach for again and again.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
For sunshine seekers, backyard wanderers, and anyone who'd rather be outside.
Our Go Play Outside Boxy Tee is an easygoing everyday staple with a little attitude and a whole lot of fresh-air energy. Made for farmers market mornings, garden days, weekend adventures, and those afternoons when you head outside for five minutes and somehow stay for hours.
With bold "GO PLAY OUTSIDE" lettering across the front, it's a reminder of what we're all about at Black Shack: staying curious, getting our hands dirty, and spending more time doing things in the real world.
Made from 100% cotton with a relaxed, unisex boxy silhouette, dropped shoulders, and roomy sleeves, it's effortlessly cool without trying too hard.
The details:
Bold "GO PLAY OUTSIDE" graphic on the front
100% cotton for everyday comfort
Relaxed, unisex boxy fit with a modern streetwear feel
Dropped shoulders and wide sleeves
Classic ribbed crew neckline
Durable double-stitched hems
Lightweight 5.3 oz. fabric
Easy to style, layer, and wear on repeat
For little adventurers with big imaginations (and absolutely no reason to stay inside).
Our Kids Go Play Outside Hoodie is made for muddy shoes, backyard discoveries, climbing trees, collecting bugs, and all the adventures that make childhood fun.
Made from soft, cozy fleece with a durable cotton exterior, this hoodie is built to keep up with busy kids. It's warm enough for chilly mornings, comfortable enough for everyday wear, and perfect for layering through the seasons.
Made just for you: Each hoodie is printed on demand when you order, helping us avoid unnecessary inventory and reduce overproduction. That means shipping takes a little longer, but it's a more thoughtful way to make the things we love.
Why Black Shack
The name comes from the little black shack at the end of our driveway, the place all of this somehow grew around. It’s where projects start, flowers get hauled past, syrup season takes over and someone is usually covered in dirt.
What began as a shed became the center of a much bigger idea: grow more, make more, learn as we go and share it.
Zylo hard at work boiling a batch of syrup.
Meghan inspecting one of the hives.
Grumpa enjoying the boil!
Olivier & Zylo collecting sap.
Zylo and his zinnias.
Alistair manning the smoker.
The Team
We’re Olivier, Meghan, Alistair and Zylo. In 2021, we traded a tiny NYC apartment for nearly three acres in Weston, Connecticut. We started small: tapping maples for syrup and planting a few window boxes. Then came the garden, the flowers, the bees, the DIY projects and eventually the Flower Shack. Things escalated.
Along the way, Black Shack became more than a hobby. It became a way to raise our kids to work hard, get dirty, stay curious and try things even when we’re not completely sure how they’ll turn out.
Now we get to share what we grow, make and learn with our community. That part has been pretty special.
