A guide created from our time with our very own Kansas City local peony farmer, Julie of Julie Pal Peonies. First of all, everyone, we’d like to Introduce you to Julie! Julie is a peony farmer as well as an OT- specifically a certified hand therapist. We had the honor...
This past week, a few of us from the Verdant, myself (Kelsey) and Grace, had the privilege of visiting the property where Julie, of Julie Pal Peonies, cares for and grows over a thousand peony plants. Grace and I were welcomed to the property with open arms by Julie and...
We're very excited to offer a hand-selected variety of seeds from Floret Flowers this spring! These are extra special for a variety of reasons. Here’s why: Firstly, Floret is an authority in the flower industry Floret Farm is a family-run flower farm in Washington's Skagit Valley that specializes in growing...
The holiday season is often busy and can fly by. We find that taking a few moments for ourselves and setting our intentions during these whirlwind months – planning, gift-giving, traveling, meal-prepping, taking care of loved ones, and participating in festive celebrations – helps us stay grounded and present. Here's...
In mid-August, our team visited wedding florist and boutique grower Kirsten Bosnak of Blue Morning Glory at her floral farm in Lawrence, Kansas. We were drawn to Kirsten’s eco-conscious and educational approach to floral design and growing, so our visit to her farm was an enlightening and beautiful experience. What’s...
In the summer of 2021, some of our Verdant and Convivial staff visited Linda Hezel’s captivating Prairie Birthday Farm in Kearney, Missouri. During our visit Linda gave us a guided tour through her buzzing ecosystem she has stewarded and cultivated for nearly 30 years. To say it was educational and inspiring is...
