The Fifty State Flower Garden Project
As part of the American Horticultural Society’s Centennial Celebration this year, it is partnering to highlight 100 flower farms in the United States that are modernizing the notion of “state flowers” with beauty and inspiration. At the heart of The Fifty State Flower Garden Project is the idea of expanding the definition of state flowers (last updated in the 1900s) to showcase the diversity of botanical varieties nationwide, and the stories – and people – behind them. The project has enlisted partnerships with great companies like Gibson & Dehn candles, who are developing customized scents based on the state flowers and renowned designer of hand-painted porcelain, Anna Weatherly. You’ll enjoy learning more about this exciting program here.
Over the past two years, more than 20 million people have turned to gardening as a way to enjoy nature and improve their home environment. Studies reveal that more younger people are choosing to make a living as flower farmers and focusing their efforts on biodiversity and eco-friendly innovations. Collectively this means that it’s time to examine flower farming, circa 2022, and share the stories of the people and places making a difference in one of the nation’s most important agricultural sectors.
