Our journey began in the summer of 2020, when our family moved to almost 2 acres in the village of Braeside, Ontario. We left behind the sun-drenched suburbs just outside Ottawa in search of more space to reconnect with nature—and to give our three children the freedom to run a little more wild.

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That first summer in the Ottawa Valley, my lifelong love of gardening began to grow into something much more. I’ve had my hands in the soil since I was a little girl—learning from my mom, growing vegetables like tomatoes and pumpkins, and tending to the few hardy perennials that could survive in our Northern hometown. But in all those years, I had never really grown flowers.

That changed when we moved to Braeside. I started experimenting with different flower varieties, curious and eager to learn. Each new bloom brought joy, but it was the dahlia that truly captured my heart. When the first purple petals opened in August 2020, something shifted—I was no longer researching tomatoes; it was all dahlias from then on.

 

That winter, I dove into a full-on crash course in flower farming. I read, researched, planned, and dreamed. From late-night planning sessions to early morning seed catalogs, every step has been supported, encouraged, and shared by all of us. By the time spring arrived, my little hobby had turned into a calling. What started as a backyard experiment slowly became a small flower farm—cultivated with passion, dedication, and plenty of love from our entire family.

 

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My husband Chris quickly joined the mission (willingly, I should add!). He now proudly wears the title of Facilities Manager and can often be found building structures, hauling compost, or fixing something I’ve broken with a shovel. Our kids help, too—planting, weeding, and learning right alongside us. This really is a family affair.

 

As we head into our third growing season, we’re feeling deeply grateful and incredibly excited.

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The support we received from our community last year was truly amazing—thank you for cheering us on every step of the way! This year will no doubt bring its fair share of hard work, but we're embracing both the successes and the setbacks as part of the journey.

We can’t wait to connect with you again this season through our flower subscriptions and at our RoadSide Stand. Sharing our blooms with you is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

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Each flower we grow is cultivated with passion, dedication, and a whole lot of love—from our little family to yours. Our hope is that when you hold them in your hands and breathe in their beauty, they bring joy and a little extra happiness to your days and weeks ahead.

 

​​​​​The Terkuc Family