Growing flowers is a large part of who I am as a floral designer. I actually consider myself a farmer florist, someone who grows the flowers they design with. My garden in the Seattle area is a source of constant inspiration for me and a place where I find peace. I realized I tend to only take pictures of my finished floral designs, not of the process that leads up to it. A goal of mine this year is to capture the process, starting with planting in the Spring. Starting in February, I start seeds inside my house. Some plants take as long as 12 weeks before they are ready to be placed in the garden outside. I am always amazed at how quickly a seed can turn into a plant in such a short time. These seeds and plant are scabiosa zinnias. I source seeds from many places, including harvestingRead More
