In September, Amber began transitioning to hospice care. When she turned 42 on October 25, with help from family and friends, Amber made and delivered 42 bouquets to strangers who looked like they could use some extra kindness. Amber passed on November 30. Cancer took so much from her, but never her radiant light, kindness,…
Our mission is to help more people grow and give flowers in kindness. As a new non-profit organization, we’re constantly asking ourselves how we can best fulfill our purpose. One way we do this is by providing garden resources to help our team members plant and grow flowers. For the past 3 years, we’ve been…
Chelsea’s experience was in supporting young people, so that’s where she gravitated when it came to sharing flowers. Chelsea said, “I’ve had a lot of experiences with kids who are in the hardest moments of their life and they come out on a farm and just watching that process always kind of blows my mind.”…
The next year, Ganjana later applied and was accepted as a 2021 Ambassador. Being a part of the team brought her into even more community, connection and support. Ganjana made friends with members across the world including Sally, from England, who is now her best friend. Ganjana is currently an Ambassador Alumni and continues to…
Written by Growing Kindness Ambassador Leahy Meyring 2022 Growing Kindness Project Ambassador Jenn Koym of Fern Creek Florals has a unique insight into the needs of families with children in hospital care. Her own experience of having a child who needed hospital care led Jenn to a unique way of sharing flowers in her community….
*Edited: Book Giveaway is now closed. Cheryl, you are our winner! If you’re new to growing cut flowers, are a beginning flower farmer, or are a floral designer expanding to growing, this is one book that you’ll certainly want to add to your library! We’ve found that most “beginning” flower growing books are either overwhelming…
What if we told you that you can successfully start seeds without: A greenhouse Expensive grow lights and heat mats A dedicated, climate controlled space for rows of seed starting trays Investing in plug trays, liners or soil blocking tools? Hours spent adjusting lights, rotating racks, and watering? What if we told you that all…
So many of us can relate and empathize with the beauty – sometimes almost accidental – that can come from challenging seasons. Head down, focused on the next right thing, showing up every day…something comes alive. For Kayla, that was during the pandemic. Floral design became an important tool for mindfulness, and she fell more…
Each year, the end of January arrives and can feel a little…dreary. Holiday decorations are packed up and stored away. Days are still dark for longer than they are light. The cold somehow feels colder minus the twinkle lights. And then that day comes along. You catch the golden-pink glow of the sunrise on your…
While oft over-looked as “landscaping plants”, perennials are hands-down one of our favorite plants to cultivate for beautiful blooms, unique textures and fragrant foliages to add to bouquets and arrangements. Not only do perennial plants add incredible diversity to your floral designs, unlike growing tender annuals from seed, perennials are both cost and labor efficient….