The Flower Farmers Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers Book

I’m honoured to be featured in The Flower Farmers: Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers, a new book by Debra Prinzing of the  Slow Flowers Society and Robin Avni of Bloom Imprint.

This beautiful volume highlights 29 inspiring flower growers across North America—each one sharing their unique path, practices, and passions.

To be included in this publication alongside some of the most inspiring and thoughtful growers and designers I’ve long admired feels surreal and deeply affirming. It’s a celebration of the dreams we sow into the soil, and the hope we cultivate season after season.

I’m proud to represent the lush and soulful growing world of Vancouver Island, and to share my love for one of the quieter stars of the cutting garden: the astilbe. It may not shout for attention like the showy ranunculus, Icelandic poppies, roses, or dahlias we grow among over 400 varieties of flowers—but its feather-soft plumes are a textural dream, fresh or dried, and add gentle elegance to any garden-inspired floral arrangement or garden. A true workhorse with poetic charm.

📦 Books will begin shipping on May 6, 2025.
Available for scheduled pick-up at Fleuris or delivery within Canada only.

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