Co-authors Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni’s lushly photographed just-published book, “The Flower Farmers: Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers” (Abrams Books), spotlights 29 stand-out growers, including a bracing mix of established industry leaders and innovative newcomers, many from our region. Each grower shares their story and passion, detailing their specialty knowledge, seasonal practices and favorite new varieties. Dedicated sidebars share these experts’ tips on everything from raising a unique cultivar to the best floral varieties for long lasting arrangements. Debra and Robin will generously present some of the book’s most valuable information and inspiration, and will take part in a Q&A and book signing after their presentation. Peonies from Monroe-based JARN Co. Flowers will be available for purchase!

Speakers’ Bios:

Seattle-based NHS member Debra Prinzing is a champion of local, seasonal and sustainable flower producers, author of 12 books and the voice of the Slow Flowers Podcast. She is the founder and producer of Slow Flowers, the online directory of American and Canadian flower farms, florists, shops and studios who supply domestic and local flowers. In 2015 she founded American Flowers Week and for the past seven years she has produced the annual Slow Flowers Summit (AKA “the TED talk for floral professionals”).

Robin Avni is a creative director and designer in the media and high-tech industries based in Gig Harbor. Her specialties include creative management of award-winning teams and content development for high profile projects, including 18 floral and lifestyle collaborations with Debra. In 2020, they formed BLOOM Imprint, a publishing venture whose mission is to work with creative floral entrepreneurs to produce floral, garden and design lifestyle titles.

Photo credits: Lia Crowe, Mary Grace Long, Heather Marino, Yumi Nagumo, Missy Palacol, Tracy Yang

NHS thanks the Woodinville Garden Club for sponsoring this event.