Nurturing with Nature Farm
We are so grateful to partner with local flower farmer Ariel of Nurturing with Nature Farm—a woman whose love for flowers is rooted in sustainability, care, and connection to the land.
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Twisted Cedar Farm
At the end of a winding country road in west central Missouri is Ann and Joseph Miller’s flower farm. Twisted Cedar Farm, which they tend to with their five daughters, is an expansive collection of flower plots, hoop houses, and an orchard. We had the chance to visit Twisted Cedar...
Linda Hezel of Prairie Birthday Farm | Part Two
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 just scratching...
Cider Hill Flowers
Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting the Diliberto family at their flower farm, Flowers at Cider Hill. In 2020, Matt & Amy took the opportunity to purchase the 5 acre property next door to Amy's family apple orchard, and they quickly began learning and planning how to grow...
Foraging for Matt Castilleja
The floral world is generally one of collaborations. Flowers transport you into a seasonal display for the senses that can harmoniously combine nature with the interior styling of any space. This past May, Matt Castilleja, founder of Castilleja, asked us to take part in his exhibition at the Midwest Design...
How To Store Your Peonies
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...