The 50 State Flower Garden Project

Welcome to “The 50 State Flower Garden” story.  

Did you know that a hundred years ago, many state flowers in the United States were determined through state legislatures? However, in the ensuing decades, as flower farming evolved, so did the varieties of flowers grown in each state.

For example, in Alaska, the state flower may be the forget-me-not but it has become one of the world’s most prolific peony-producing states with over 200 peony farms. Virginia, home to the American Horticultural Society’s epicenter,  known as River Farm, calls the dogwood its state flower. But yet the state also has one of the most innovative hydroponic tulip farms. 

I find these stories so interesting and want to share them with you.

Plus, there are now more than 20 million additional people since the pandemic who are aspiring, novice, and avid gardeners. Studies also reveal that young adults are focusing their efforts on biodiversity, eco-friendly innovations and flower farming.

Collectively this means that there are more people and places making a difference in flower farming.and interesting stories to discover.

Visiting these farms is also such a great way to spend a day.  Few other activities are so multi-generational where kids, to grandparents, can enjoy quality time together. Even better, nature’s beauty captures everyone’s attention and you want to learn more.