Comments on: The Story of the Floret Workshops Part 2

By: Md Sourav (DM2225)

Md Sourav (DM2225) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:47:38 +0000

I loved the course, and being a full-time teacher, I appreciated being able to work at my own pace. I loved the encouragement to try things, see what worked, make mistakes, change course and keep going

By: Md Sourav (DM2225)

Md Sourav (DM2225) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:45:37 +0000

By: Big Picnic

Big Picnic — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:56:01 +0000

Amazing.
Thank you.

By: Kathleen Miller

Kathleen Miller — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:02:56 +0000

Dear Erin, Jill and Team Floret,
I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the joy that the Floret Online Workshop has brought me this year. I loved the course, and being a full time teacher, I appreciated being able to work at my own pace. I loved the encouragement to try things, see what worked, make mistakes, change course and keep going. I have learned so much about farming. Each morning my dog and I “walk the farm”, which is actually a undersized city lot stuffed with flowers. I love seeing all the beauty in my garden. The joy that growing flowers and gifting them to people has made the last year bearable. Next year, I have plans to get my timing tighter and start a CSA. Thank you for all the support and learning you have provided. I am a happy city flower farmer! Kathleen Miller

By: Sue Rosenfield

Sue Rosenfield — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:57:17 +0000

Words can’t express my gratitude and admiration to the Floret family & team. I sit here while surrounded by bouquets and vases of flowers from my own garden, I give away arm loads of flowers to neighbors, friends and strangers, and my payment is the joy on their faces. Over the course of the last year I’ve gone from a little idea, “I think I want to learn this” in the 2021 workshop to an astonished “oh my god” each week when I find a new bloom in the garden. The healing of those that walk through it who saw it when it was a frozen weedy patch, to now, watching a bumble bee sleep under a dahlia petal, is priceless. This year I plan on picking up on all the learning I didn’t get to last year. Now that I know I can grow flowers, I want to work on the marketing part of it. I was too shy to sell more than $11.00 of flowers this year, but that $1.00 bill-my first, is nailed to the shed wall as a reminder and pledge to my future. Thank you guys for bringing life to the farm again. Much healing joy to you all.

By: Team Floret

Team Floret — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:43:50 +0000

In reply to Mary Barry-Magsamen. Hi Mary! Yes, alumni will be able to purchase the new course book. Stay tuned for more info soon.

By: Diane Astarita

Diane Astarita — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:42:36 +0000

Dear Erin & Floret Team,

A bit teary eyed here , sitting on the couch surrounded by the most amazing flowers and thinking of myself last year at this time. Thank you Erin for “cheering me on”! It was your encouragement that helped me make the decision to become part of the 2021 Class. Although this year has been filled with many unexpected financial challenges I’m pleased with the decision to invest in myself.and our community It has been a year filled with the most stunningly beautiful flowers! Although it’s been my pleasure to grow flowers here in the Sierra foothills for several years now, this year was off the charts, beginning with the first spring bulbs, then continuing with a consistent and flow of stellar flowers many of which we have never grown before. They have graced our community and my life. So looking forward to continuing to grow together!

By: Kerri Coleman

Kerri Coleman — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:09:38 +0000

My one comment about the course last year- I wanted the course book to lie flat when I was referencing it. This is very exciting and with new material! I can’t wait. I am winding down in my first year flower farming. I have plenty of room to grow professionally. I have started a registered business and have made lots of friends. Tomorrow, I am donating 10 small table arrangements to the local YMCA fundraiser. I have found joy in doing flowers for our neighbors baby shower and several other occasions. The coupon codes in the back of the book have been helpful and provided the nudge to activate on some parts of the plan. I am excited for round two of the workshop. With knowledge there is power. Thank you, Erin! We are all very blessed.

By: Mary Barry-Magsamen

Mary Barry-Magsamen — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:28:02 +0000

I am part of last years class, though I’m still re-watching the videos and learning! Is there any chance we can purchased the new workbook? Seems like with all of the new info, it would be great to add to our toolbox! I still love the class and avoid saying it’s over since I’m still using it. Just Love Everything Floret.

By: Gail Butler

Gail Butler — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:11:13 +0000

I am a retiree, looking for a way to give something pretty back. I took the workshop last year and planted my first ever cut flower garden this year, with the goal of ten bouquets a week to deliver to our local senior housing. I’m in the Sierra foothills so we have been smoked in for weeks now but still, I cannot express how wonderful it’s been! Me, my mask and my flowers! My little patch is churning and I can’t wait for next year to try new and different varieties. My smile is always as big as my bouquet recipient’s. Thank you Erin and Jill for making it doable for me!