Comments on: A Rose Story Part 4: An Interview with Anne Belovich

By: Tammy Hawkins

Tammy Hawkins — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:09:49 +0000

I am turning 60 this year in August. My father died from alzheimers last July. As did his mother and sister years before. All getting around 65. I woke up this morning so depressed it was raining out and I have planted over 200 dahlias this year trying to start a cutting garden to sell cut flowers. I’m starting this with my daughter who has a autistic son and needs to be able to be stay at home mom for him. I have spent the past year feeling like I was just getting to old to start a new business venture and missed so many things in life I wanted to mark off my bucket list but was running out of time. Everyday just feeling like my clock was ticking. So just by chance I was back at Floret reading and exploring as I love all the info and the images of beautiful flowers. What a inspiration has this article been to me. Wow. I have a whole new outlook, im not almost 60. Im barely 59 lol. I told myself if I didn’t get a lot of my contract work this spring I wouldn’t worry. I would just know it was God telling me to dive deeper into my floral passion. And this article definitely has me knowing I need to stay on track with my dahlias and keep pushing forward. Someday i will see Floret farms in person in all its beauty. Thank you so much for all you pay forward to the flower community. God has put you on the perfect path. I love what you do and God bless you for caring and sharing.

By: Laura Bane

Laura Bane — Wed, 31 May 2023 18:46:10 +0000

Thank you for all of the helpful info!

By: Cara B.

Cara B. — Wed, 31 May 2023 15:23:43 +0000

I don’t need biceps and a beard to build my dream garden and cultivate flowers and roses. Thank you Floret!

By: Sonja Smith

Sonja Smith — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:58:29 +0000

I was so excited to read that at 60 years of age, she started doing so many ambitious things in life!!! I will be turning 60 this year. I’ve had the mindset that I’m becoming old. Today, I’m changing that mindset, and I’ll start trying new things that I love and sound interesting!!! Thank you very, very much!!

By: Autumn

Autumn — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:30:11 +0000

I just love seeing Anne’s gardens! Her generosity is insipring!

By: Deb Moss

Deb Moss — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:43:02 +0000

I found her comments on how to achieve difficult goals to be very inspiring. I raised twin daughters telling them they can do anything they want. Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t do that because you’re a girl. They have both grown into very independent women.

By: Dianne Jardine

Dianne Jardine — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:26:46 +0000

Like a lot of other comments I found it to be great advice to say that it’s never too late to start something. Life-long learning, staying engaged and active very important however, I most liked her talk about “big biceps” I’ve been in male dominated industries for two careers… computer programming (when I started it was very male dominated) and plumbing. I’m not a plumber but I run a plumbing shop and can’t tell you how many times I’ve had people ask to talk to my boss!. Anne is simply inspiring all the way around! From the age is just a number, women can do it too, biodiversity, animal care and welfare… all of her careers. Absolutely remarkable… a truly amazing women. She is the epitome of “Girl Power!” and I will have my grand-daughter read this interview.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:47:33 +0000

I loved reading this interview back when it was first published and I still often think of Anne. She decided to make roses her work and it didn’t matter her age. She was interested in roses and therefore dove right in. I just love that.

By: Gail Tryon

Gail Tryon — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:31:14 +0000

So much can be accomplished after others think you are too old…we love roses on our farm as well.

By: Megan Pressley

Megan Pressley — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:27:59 +0000

I love that age is really just a number and if you want to do something in your life, you shouldn’t let that be a factor to stop you. The fact that she accomplished so many things amazes me. Her passion for always wanting to keep learning really spoke to me. I think I resonate more with the age statement because often I feel discouraged and think that I got a late start and I won’t be able to accomplish my dreams. That’s just more motivation for me to keep pushing and to keep learning so I can better accomplish what I have sat out to do.
So thankful that a person recommended floret in a group that I’m in. Ever since discovering it, it’s gave me hope. Everytime I watch your episodes it always pulls on my heart strings. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I hope there is a season 3!