Beautify Quincy: The Flower Basket Project

Bringing vibrant seasonal colors to the streets of Quincy and East Quincy through community cooperation and commitment.

Community Pride in Full Bloom

Every spring and summer, the streets of Quincy and East Quincy burst into color thanks to our downtown Flower Basket Project. More than just a seasonal decoration, these vibrant hanging baskets breathe life into our commercial districts, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. It’s a true labor of love that reflects our deep community pride and our shared dedication to making Quincy a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.

69 Beautiful Baskets

Spread throughout Quincy and East Quincy (including the Sav Mor shopping center).

Water-Smart Technology

Upgraded baskets feature built-in reservoirs and insulation to prevent evaporation.

Locally Replanted

Baskets are wintered and beautifully replanted each year by Country Gardens in Standish.

Become a Financial Sponsor


Your generous donations keep this program alive. Funds go directly toward our core expenses, including initial soil and planting by Country Gardens, heavy-duty chains and carabiners, off-season storage, and our downtown watering crew.


  • Donate Online: Click below to make a quick, secure donation via credit or debit card.
  • Mail a Check: Prefer to mail your sponsorship? Download the Sponsorship & Donation Form here.
  • Give In-Person: You can also drop off donations locally at Plumas Arts or The Quincy Hub.

Become a Host Business


Are you a local business along Main Street or Highway 70? Partner with us by hosting one of our beautiful baskets right at your front door!


What the Chamber Provides:

  • A fully planted basket with fresh soil and beautiful seasonal flowers.
  • Hanging chains and a sturdy carabiner clip.
  • Delivery to your business at the start of the season and pickup in the fall.


What Our Host Businesses Provide:

  • Hardware & Placement: Installing the necessary hooks on your property to display the basket prominently.
  • Regular Watering: Maintaining and watering the flowers (usually twice a week, or more in direct sunlight) to keep them looking their best from spring through October 15th.
  • TLC: Replanting flowers if needed during the season and taking the baskets down a day before our scheduled fall pickup.


Rooted in Community Support 

  

Projects such as these require a lot of community cooperation, participation, and commitment!


In 2018, the Quincy Chamber of Commerce was asked to assist with advertising for the flower basket project. 


In 2020 the Quincy Chamber of Commerce used the rest of the funds donated by the Estate of Captain Carl to purchase flower baskets to replace the baskets that had been used downtown.  Thanks to the generosity of Captain Carl's Estate, we were able to not only replace but also purchase several new baskets and spread them throughout Quincy and East Quincy.  This brought our flower basket count to seventy.  The new flower baskets contain a built-in reservoir and insulation to prevent evaporation and provide for longer periods of time without needing to water them every day.


In 2021 we were asked to take over managing the project entirely.  This process includes arranging for the flower baskets to be delivered to Country Gardens in Standish each October, where they are stored and re-planted for next spring.  In May, we arrange for pickup of all the baskets and deliver them throughout Quincy and East Quincy.  We also hire and manage an employee to take care of watering and caring for the baskets downtown and at the Sav Mor shopping center throughout the growing season. Many thanks to Kevin Davis for use of his water trailer and to Wild Hare Signs for providing the plaques.