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Willow & Mabel Garden Co.
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I am an English transplant living outside of Seattle, USA. For most of my life I have enjoyed growing vegetables and flowers but just as a hobby and a way to relax after a day at the office. A couple of years ago, my husband and I and our two teenage boys moved from our beautiful self-built house into a 100 year old dilapidated farm house on 5 acres of land. I think that everyone thought that we were crazy and had taken on a DIY project bigger than even my carpenter husband could tackle. Well, it did not beat us. My husband and two teenage boys, with help from lots of friends, transformed that dilapidated farm house into a wonderful, welcoming home that we are all so happy living in.
Last year I was flicking though a magazine and came across an article about two women who gave up their office jobs and followed their dream of becoming farmer-florists. I read, and re read this article and thought how I would love to do that. The magazine article floated around my head for weeks thinking about it. I mentioned it to my husband, who never shy’s away from a challenge and he said “what are you waiting for? Do it!”
So here I am making my first tentative steps towards achieving my dream. I am very nervous and very excited too. The fear of failure keeps churning in my stomach, but as my husband says, “what is the worst that can happen? – We will have a lovely flower garden and green house.” I cannot afford to dive into this as a full time project but I am going to make baby steps towards that goal with the help and support of my family.
So that is how Willow & Mabel Garden Co. started – which is lovingly named after our two Pygmy Goats! Now you can follow my muddy footsteps down this road & see what happens. As I was told recently – “Never die not knowing”.
Last year I was flicking though a magazine and came across an article about two women who gave up their office jobs and followed their dream of becoming farmer-florists. I read, and re read this article and thought how I would love to do that. The magazine article floated around my head for weeks thinking about it. I mentioned it to my husband, who never shy’s away from a challenge and he said “what are you waiting for? Do it!”
So here I am making my first tentative steps towards achieving my dream. I am very nervous and very excited too. The fear of failure keeps churning in my stomach, but as my husband says, “what is the worst that can happen? – We will have a lovely flower garden and green house.” I cannot afford to dive into this as a full time project but I am going to make baby steps towards that goal with the help and support of my family.
So that is how Willow & Mabel Garden Co. started – which is lovingly named after our two Pygmy Goats! Now you can follow my muddy footsteps down this road & see what happens. As I was told recently – “Never die not knowing”.
4 recommendations and reviews from 2 people
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Referral from
January 30, 2016
Kate J. asked:Referrals for a florist for a Poulsbo wedding on June 4th. Not sure of budget but not a huge budget and I think they are mostly looking for only wedding party flowers. I will update the post of I get a better idea of budget.Rosanna N. replied:Definitely check out Willow & Mabel Garden Co. - local to Poulsbo!
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Referral from
April 5, 2016
Karen M. asked:Hello all, has anyone used the flower vendors at our wonderful local markets to provide bridal/centerpiece arrangements for their wedding? I was advised to visit the vendor a week prior and give them the logistics for pickup the following week. Any insight/experience with this is much appreciated!Carolyn T. replied:I'm a local farmer-florist so I grow all my own flowers to use in events on my flower farm and then will design for your wedding too. The best of both worlds, supporting the domestic flower movement & and have having your wedding flowers designed for you. Contact me if you would like to talk more. www.willowandmabelgardenco.com
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Referral from
February 12, 2016
Terri D. asked:Looking for a florist for an August wedding, my wedding is located in Seattle!Carolyn T. replied:Terri - I'm a farmer florist over in Poulsbo - just a short ferry ride away. I grow all my own flowers here. I'd love to meet up with you to talk flowers. My web site is www.willowandmabelgardenco.com
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Referral from
January 8, 2016
Yvette O. asked:Looking for an amazing/creative/reliable florist without the extreme cost in Seattle, WA. Any ideas on who to connect with?Carolyn T. replied:I would love to speak with you. https://www.facebook.com/willowandmabelgardenco/
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