When we moved to the country in 2020, I started planning for a cutting garden for one of my flower beds. As I researched plants, I was quickly drawn to the beauty and diversity of dahlias. My first purchase soon turned into 50 tubers at which point I was “both feet in” and the dream of launching a flower farm began to take shape. Upon reflection, I realize my dream was years in the making. When my twin babies were 4 weeks old, my husband and I and babies were involved in a serious car collision. For myself, some injuries have been long-lasting, including the diagnosis of PTSD. As a result, I struggled returning to the world of nursing, my first career. Starting a business and growing flowers has been a pathway of healing from a painful experience to new birth and a new beginning.

During my first year of flower farming, the idea of “pick your own” bouquets emerged. I hosted a yoga night amongst the flowers and participants picked flowers that they could enjoy at home. I have also planted and grown a vast variety of pumpkins. The fall provided opportunity to host workshops in which participants could choose a pumpkin as a “container” for a beautiful fall themed arrangement.

Flower farming has become a family affair, my husband and now 10-year old twins have been excited about the growing possibilities.