Let Me Introduce You: Floret Original Flowers

[@jsy3359]

Erin, you are Monsanto’s worst nightmare. 😂 Putting seeds out into the world and sharing your product and knowledge to empower budding plant breeders is unheard of in today’s day and age. Let’s hope this inspires breeders in the crop realm as well! I commend you for sharing this with everyone. I live on a farm and we feel the exact same way about selecting, breeding and caring for our animals as you do about your flowers. The more people understand the blood, sweat and tears that all types of farmers put into their products the more they may respect and value those products and the people behind them. Keep at it - you’re amazing!!! 🌸

[@thedivide3688]

What does Monsanto have anything to do with this? So random.

[@katharinavonfreeden8346]

@@thedivide3688 Monsato forces farmers to pay for seeds year after year. It is not allowed to keep part of the harvest and sow it yourself the following year. Originally, this was a core competency of farmers

[@thedivide3688]

@@katharinavonfreeden8346 Well farmers are buying a patented crop seed with Monsanto. They don’t have to. The advantage of Monsanto’s disease resistant and pest resistant seed means higher yield for the farmer and consistent yields equating to more money less work and pain which justifies the cost of buying the patented seed.

[@PS_____]

​@@katharinavonfreeden8346eh. Sounds poor. Let's leave Monsanto out of this.

[@flatcreek4665]

Monsanto is the DEVIL!

[@jennisutherland577]

You guys are the type of very special humans the world wants and needs. Thank you so much for doing what you do 🥰

[@MakeCha0sDance]

Check the price of each pack of seeds

[@debrahightower2807]

@@MakeCha0sDanceis there a point to your suggestion? Just curious?

[@jilllampe9781]

I don't know why I get so emotional watching your documentaries, but I do. Thank you for sharing you and your flowers with the world. Simply B E A U T I F U L.

[@sarabeescutflowersmore795]

It's the bond & love for flowers... sharing the joy.

[@milliebatt]

I'm sniffing and trying to keep tears at bay too. i guess it's okay to cry for joy and beauty and hard work sometimes.

[@nicoledwyer1049]

Totally choked up here, too! What a full circle moment ♥️🎉

[@tammiwetzler6335]

Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one....

[@jilllacina801]

I've had the same reaction - I cried 4 different times. It's so moving and so important. It truly exemplifies how we can each take one small step and grow it into something so much bigger than our individual effort.

[@luminousblooms2848]

I do believe Floret inspired hundreds of farmers to move forward and internally gave lots of courage for others to be bolder and show the world. It all started with that Floret course….such an eye opener.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

In 2023 my sister and I spent a great deal of the first 8 months of the year going back and forth from where we live in south King County to Granite Falls to get my mom and then head to Mt Vernon for pre op, surgery with a hospital stay and then post op appts. During her hospital stay I stayed at my folks home in our RV and went back and forth to the hospital each day. I can’t tell you how many times I thought about you and the beautiful flowers you grow. My love of Zinnias came from first seeing yours only a couple of years ago. Your flowers bring so much happiness to so many people. Your joy in seeing your vision come to fruition is inspiring. Congratulations and best wishes for a productive 2024.

[@cassieferguson2068]

I don't think I've ever been so excited for a pack of seeds before. The time, love, and dedication you've all put into these is incredible. So hoping to be lucky enough to grow these in my own garden.

[@LittleKi1]

Thank you for bringing the magic of open pollinated flower breeding to the world! They aren't going to be uniform and it's going to be amazing for people to learn that that is not just OK but how the world has traditionally worked!

[@kateevans2976]

I just bought the "Bee's Choice" seeds. I'm super excited.

[@lazydaznc]

Erin you are such an inspiration. What a blessing you are to the world especially us flower lovers.

[@michellep1592]

This behind the scenes is so important for people to see how passionate all of you are about sharing this journey of growing and beauty that has a place in all of our gardens. Thank you so much for inspiring the next growing season!

[@sarasimpkins822]

I watched this with tears brimming. The passion you have for your craft, witnessing your dream come to life, the love DC shows when her hands dipped into the seed box, the open heart to share with us. Ugh, it's so overwhelming! Thank you for doing this and congratulations.

[@gemmalake5580]

you are living my dream - this took me to my happy place

[@MoonchildBloomsFF]

Thank you Floret team and dawn creek for starting and working tirelessly on this passion project ❤

[@darinbennett3638]

Erin, I don't understand the flower seed industry like you and many other people do other than as the end-result box store consumer but, from my perspective, what you have created is the 'farmer's market' type of setting for flower seeds. For those of us who no longer want to just buy what's on the shelf and are looking for a healthier more beautiful option you have closed the gap and have provided us with an option. My mind can't comprehend what you have accomplished but I know my wife and I are excited about it and can't wait to see these beautiful flowers growing in our garden. Thanks!

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Beautifully written!

[@Sunny14136]

Wow! Beautiful docu-story of all that has gone into creating these seeds for us to enjoy!

[@SpencerTetik]

Beautiful video! Excited to see these seeds go out into the world.

[@janiebiel2355]

Stunning Erin and Chris! Just wow! Cheers to the years of pouring out your hearts. I am so very grateful for you..

[@BCBRENDA]

Hello, your KZbin just popped up on my phone. To hear how you see your flowers drew me in. I always felt that flowers come from heaven to show us how much God loves us n we should share his love with others thru his beautiful creation, our flowers. God sees us as we see the beauty in our gardens. Thank you for sharing your passion for your garden. New subscriber.

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

That just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for writing that!

[@SuperBlakes2]

That's so beautiful.❤

[@darilynnannescifo]

“…and now it’s your turn.” Can’t wait to plant! As always, thank you for the beautiful images and messages (plus stellar camera work)!! ♥️

[@janetkemper9177]

Thank you! This was so incredibly moving and exciting to watch. I feel like this is such an exciting time. I hope to get some seeds, but really I am just thankful for all the work all of you are doing.

[@myswedishcottagegarden]

Thanks for this video, exactly what I needed today in the cold and snowy Swedish weather. I can´t wait for our growing season to start!

[@candicesmith8543]

21:42 these dark RED colored ones are WOW!

[@maureenfollen3977]

To: Erin, Chris, Jill and all of the amazing flower fairies at Floret Farm, I thank you for looking to the future! I always think of seed packets as packets of hope, things to come, packets of wishes, packets of magic! I sit here in Massachusetts with your beautiful books around me and I am so thankful that you have taken the time in your life, to put out into the world what you have already, thank you! I would like to suggest That you think about writing a children’s book because they are the hope of our future and teaching them about the magic of your flowers and the seeds that they start from it is a beautiful story of nurture and nature, bring the ripple effect to the children of our planet. Thank you for everything, thank you for the hope in packets❤

[@tarotbysemaj2424]

This had me in joyful tears. To find your passion and to have something that lights you up every single day, that must feel like pure MAGICK!!! KUDOS on all the hard, difficult, grinding and dedicated WORK! That's how things become, through the work put in to make it all happen. Thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with us, and for creating such beauty for us to enjoy too!!!!🧡✨🧡

[@dksgardenoasis]

Me too! I am so emotional and inspired with this video. Erin is a great storyteller.

[@paulaleber1283]

Love Chris’ rainbow!

[@mariafolch8067]

Erin, thanks for this warming video. Thanks for sharing and thinking of others been able to do what you do. Your flowers will live forever in homes throughout the world. I can't wait to get my hands in some. Your attention to detail is remarkable!! Thank you and your crew for all you do and the dedication they put into their part of the job. It is a truly tuned orchestra of flowers. Keep on playing that wonderful tune!!

[@heidijones1516]

What an uplifting beautiful video. Your generosity of spirit and love of what you do is palpable and inspiring. Thank you!

[@judydaley4063]

So inspiring and I can’t wait to get my hands on these seeds. I can’t wait to start collecting and saving my own seeds. Thank you Erin.

[@stevemurray6543]

So happy for you, so excited to try some of these and so pleased to be able to be part of this. Stay well and remain positive. Thank you.

[@WendiGardens]

super lovely film. Big congratulations. I've been following you on Instagram for a while and had no idea this whole time that you had this youtube until tonight when saw about your film. I'm excited for your launch of your own seeds. my reminder is all set!

[@highlandgoldendoodlesrobin4828]

This was delightful to watch at 3:30am when I couldn’t sleep. So excited to buy the seed packets next week

The "open and honest" tone of all Erin's videos is what resonates with me, it simply a rarerity in todays world. She has a way of allowing her audience to feel valid, able and full of hope. I really enjoy they way she imparts information and I have so much respect for the staggering success she has achieved in her Flower Farming Journey. I will continue to learn as much as I can from this special lady.

[@3kidmama]

Beautiful = Can't wait! and just a heartfelt thank you!

[@SarahKass]

Every endeavor you take on has the investment of love and mark of the hands of all of your team....because you are the leader and model of care. This is exquisite!

[@RainCityTaiChi]

Congratulations!!!!! I can't wait to grow them! Thank you to each and everyone one of you.

[@gaellealafraiz8645]

Merci ! (from Paris) ...for who you are, and for what you do. Thank you for all this work with this precise organization, the beauty of your soul serving the beauty of Nature... spreading beauty and consciousness in this world ❤☀️ It's good to receive your videos and your vibes!

[@amandam8266]

Started gardening thanks to floret’s generous resources, making it accessible for all!

[@stevo4535]

I just built a DIY zinnia seed separator from a cardboard box and a computer fan, saves soooo much time!

[@bloomingsoularts]

Your heart shines thru this entire video. I sat teary eyed watching all the beauty and the respect for these little souls🌸You are changing the world one flower at a time!

[@RobinGonzalez-p1u]

How exciting!! The beauty you’re sharing in the world is really priceless.

[@donwolff9682]

Beautiful video and wonderful work you are doing! Thank you for the effort you pour into beautifying the earth.

[@deidralewandowski2659]

thank you so much. i needed that. you are so inspiring as is your team. I feel the energy and you are absolutely right - we need to get back to being independent and not having to rely soley on the large corporation for so many reasons. grow something. it is a truism that if we can grow something, our blue herrin will reveal itself.

[@angelawebster9588]

I'm so excited to grow some of Florets Originals!

[@DahliaMom17]

And to think none of this would exist if you were at a typical 9-5! Don’t know what you used to do but I’m grateful you followed your dreams and were brave enough to show others what’s possible! Blessings from Michigan! ❤

[@sarahcopeland3452]

I could feel the love through the screen. This was the most beautiful and peaceful video to watch it made my heart so full thank you for sharing.

[@3in2Art]

UNBELIEVABLE! Awe inspiring to see such passion! Thank you! 🌸🌼🌺💐🥰

[@thetrailwalkers]

Such an amazing video. Thanks for sharing!

[@lydiarajasekar6142]

Wow what an inspiring story. Your voice is so calming and inspiring Erin❤

[@corifry1052]

I’m ready Erin. Last year was a tough lesson to swallow but I learned a lot!

[@kkflower1111]

You brought me to tears of joy 💜 ✨ 💐 you have changed my life so much and in such deeper ways 💚 so happy for your journey! For ever grateful Kelly Kellogg floret flower course scholarship winner in 2019

[@DanaPlummer-y4y]

The passion of this endeavor flows over into flower gardeners like me and so many others, Thank- you, Erin and all of your team for letting us have just a small area in our yards dedicated to you all. I'm so excited to order my small little bundle for my yard. I only wish that there was a bundle to get all of them!! Congrats on all the hard work. : ) My angel will love them

[@boldpicturesgardeners]

Stunning flowers and video ❤❤❤

[@dal8939]

Thankyou beautiful people. You have restored in me faith that there are still folk who are happy to share their knowledge and while you have to make a living you can still give to others.

[@staceydiehl1848]

I can’t wait for Chris’ Rainbow to be released!!

[@mindysdiamondmoment]

Amazing. I'm so excited

[@janetneo4272]

Beautiful flowers n love it

[@evelynelacelle7557]

That is love ❤!! Thank you so much.

[@Tr0uble07]

I’m sooooo excited to grow Floret original seeds!

[@MaryAnn-i]

Such a beautiful journey 🥰 thank you 🥰

[@zekeorsunshinescaff2293]

What an inspirational video! Thank you for dreaming big and inspiring change! I am so excited to grow these seeds in my garden.

[@MrShutterbug321]

Wonderful video. Although we don't share the same taste in flowers, I admire your passion and dedication. You have found your purpose and obviously enjoy what you do, so I am happy for you. And happy that I found your video.

[@jillrenier3194]

The thought care and love that went into discovering these new babies is just ugh ❤️ so thankful that you noticed and took interest in one different flower and it grew into all this new beauty. I can’t wait to grow whatever I can get my hands on out of these seeds this year. Thank you all so much for your hard work and sharing it with us ❤️❤️❤️ so exciting!!!

[@yvonnecox9997]

You, Chris and everyone involved on the farm are a genuine gift to the world. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful flowers with all of us, a breath of fresh air in this crazy world. It always calms me down to watch your videos! Cannot wait to see what is next! This summer I hope to see some of these varieties in my garden. 🌸

[@DawnRegan]

Erin, your passion and love for this just ooze from you! You are such an inspiration and I'm so excited to get to purchase some Floret Originals!! They are all so gorgeous!

[@DigginandDoin]

So happy I acted and bought seeds when I did. I was able to get zinnias, celosia and dahlia seeds. 2024 I wasn’t prepared so I haven’t planted them yet. Can’t wait to grow them in 2025 and collecting the seeds from those! Thank you, Floret! 💕

[@georgepatterson4707]

I just love what you are doing. I can see how much you care about what you are doing.

[@ryleesblooms]

I just posted a video about how excited I am for this release and although my wallet may hurt for a bit after they are so worth it. I even started a deep dive on breeding because I am definitely going to start playing with zinnia pollen this season. Thank you floret team for putting something into the world that will bring communities closer together and hopefully help slow down the carbon footprint of imported blooms.

[@KatieTX_Gardener]

Your guys’ movies always make me so emotional. The love and care that you put into each seed is palpable. Thank you for taking on such an important mission of seed saving, and teaching generations of people the lost art of gardening. I can’t wait to take part in the magic ✨

[@MariaMartinez-l2u]

I love it all the flower and everything bird 🐔🕊️❤

[@rubyord9774]

Love the new seed packet designs❤

[@FlowerPrinceGarden]

I am moved beyond words. Deeply inspiring. Congratulations to you and your team for bringing this dream to fruition. I am so excited to grow some Floret Originals in my garden this year.

[@wagnerab1958]

Wonderful video, you are such an inspiration. I'm looking forward to getting some of these beauties.

[@MRSMANZANO]

Congratulations on years of work coming to fruition. I’m glad you are proud of what you have achieved, you should be those blooms are beautiful. An inspiring watch.

[@lindak7499]

Really good photography and really good information. Thank you

[@PerennialPetals]

So great to hear and see the background reasoning for what you do. Amazing!!

[@nostromo7928]

There is so much love in what you do. Thank you for doing this at a time when the world so needs it. The prayer flags are beautiful and speak to the intention and reverence you feel for your work. ❤

[@DeeAnnKjelshusJohnson]

All of this is so inspiring! You can feel the love that goes into everything you do, and everyone who is involved. What a beautiful journey and message. Thanks for sharing your love of plants and the future with everyone!

[@lisakallunki5042]

Outstanding work in every way and do inspirational!

[@jarani8]

It's flowers but why do I always cry when one of your shows/ episodes come out?! Just bawling my eyes out. You are born to do this, Erin! Thank you for making these flowers available to the world. Your prayer flags in the greenhouse were probably ending you good vibes too. Cheers to you and the rest of the team who made this happen!

[@kathrynsamuelson5541]

i’ve been a farmhand for 2 years at a cut flower farm and we’ve bought seeds from you in the past, the philosophy behind your seeds resonates so hard - putting the control and sense of sustainability and seed saving back into the hands of the growers after all the dedicated years you’ve spent fine tuning the initial breed and seed. Thank you for the work you do! Can’t wait to grow some from this new exciting line 🌸

[@plantsforlife1120]

What a BEAUTIFUL being and beings to have brought this organic power back into the lives of all of us through your love for zinnias!!! Thank you for what you do and continued success!!!!!! A most WONDERFUL story!

[@AlissaatHSPH]

I could listen to you and view your dahlias, all day, every day!

[@AlissaatHSPH]

And zinnias. :). You are just so inspiring.

[@JessMcCrossan]

I missed both ladies names. But seeing that one grower be SO excited to see how her friend/colleague/peer grew her plants up was so heartwarming!! Theyre both so proud and loving.

[@rhondaschenk5727]

This is so exciting, Erin! I agree, this is BIG! What an accomplishment and the fact that you want to share with the world! Just WOW!!! So inspiring!!

[@joepiechura4452]

I'm so happy to be able to grow the product of all your hard work and creativity! In regards to seed saving, if I will grow multiple varieties of zinnias from you, I'm curious if the varieties will be less likely to come back 'true' due to cross pollination.

[@truthbetold2611]

I planted my first zinnia 9 years ago, the Lilliput variety, and absolutely fell in love with the vibrantly colored pompom flowers. Your pastel zinnias are breathtakingly beautiful as well, so bold with their subdued hues. Your mission of growing and spreading an amazing collection of seeds is highly admired and appreciated. Thank you.

[@k8ty_kate578]

Thank you SO MUCH!❤ From St. Lucia 🇱🇨

[@jojowatson1365]

Oh my God Erin and Chris. You guys have been so quiet for so long - just heads down, working away .... and then you come out with this explosion of love! Erin, Chris and your whole team ..... So much love. So much love from the whole team. I cried. And I had already found a way to buy the seeds before I saw your video. I knew it was going to be super special, because everything you do is special. And now the whole world is going to find out how much. So happy and excited to be in the first round of this specialness. I will look after your babies to the best of my ability, and provide a home for them in Australia.

[@n.w.414]

You all are just a blessing. Thank everyone for all they do. We will be forever indebted to “Floret”.

[@mrs.rogers7582]

I bought some seeds, the seeds sprouted and today I planted them outside. I can hardly wait to watch them grow and flower. I'm a part of something special.

[@jeannet9592]

I loved seeing Kori's reaction to seeing her seed stock at your farm for the first time. Such a big moment.

[@sallyloosli4379]

Stunningly flower -romantic video!!❤❤❤❤

[@АннаШиринкина-я3й]

Божественная красота. Безупречное видео.❤

[@morganhillfarmvt]

Excellent! So endearing. If you are a flower grower, you are caretaker of the future. Floret you've brought it all home! I pray I have the chance to grow some of these loveys on our Vermont farm this season. Thank you!

[@andyjack89]

You’re doing it! Happy to see you’re including the progenitor in your journey and story:) Starting on my journey of flowering farming and rose ranching. Hope to bring the world a plant that creates value as yours do!

[@andorkab]

The best part of what you share is just the pure joy coming from you. That is what makes this so special. Watching you bloom is more fun than watching anything.

[@MeeganDavis]

Oh Erin.....I bawled like a baby watching this. As a past (and continuing) student/partial scholarship recipient, fellow flower farmer, and lover of all things flower related, you once again have touched my soul. I WISH I could explain here all the feels I'm feeling right now. My heartfelt congratulations to you and your team! I know how hard you have worked for this! And a HUGE thank you for all you do and continue to do for this industry...you are truly an inspiration and I am so thankful to be able to live vicariously through you! 💝

[@EighteenandCloudy]

This film, and the whole breeding project, is so incredibly beautiful and awe inspiring. I love your passion, and your obsession with seeing this through from concept to release, it's really inspiring. I hope you choked up a little when you first watched this film through, remembering all you'd put in to get here, there's so much to be proud of even as you continue the breeding programme and dream ever bigger! 💛

[@sardiniangirl1866]

Absolutely beautiful i love watching and listening to all your expertise .. i am 54 and determined to stsrt groeing flowers on Australia your knowledge is so appreciated.. i have saved so many seeds from flowers and purchaded many seeds including Florette which finally we can purchase in Australia .❤❤

[@TheMags77]

The love, time, care and attention you have given "these little babies" is inspiring! I am a total novice when it comes to flower farming, but now will look at each seed I touch in a different way. Thank you for bringing so much joy into the world!