ABOUT
Q: You’re a Growing Kindness Gardener. How did you get involved with that initiative?
A: I read about the Growing Kindness initiative online and thought it would be a good idea to try. It’s all about making people feel loved or cared about through simple acts of kindness, like giving them fresh flowers.
Q: What inspired you to start Grow Flower & Plant Co.?
A: I have always liked flowers and thought it would be fun to try working with them and growing them. Me and my mom came up with the idea of starting a plant company, because busy work environments and strangers often make me feel uncomfortable and this is something I can do from home. We researched and purchased seeds and have been germinating so many types of flowers, plants and vegetables. I measured our backyard and we planned raised beds and I am even going to try straw bale gardening for some of my growing. I am trying my hand at propagating some houseplants too!
Q: What’s your favorite flower? Why?
A: Hibiscus is my favourite flower because it reminds me of beautiful sunny Hawaii.
Q: Describe yourself in three words:
A: Creative, helpful and kind.
Q: What do you love most about being an entrepreneur?
A: Trying something new that I didn’t think I would have ever been able to do. My learning disabilities make it hard for me to find work in a traditional setting and plants are quiet and it's easy for me to learn and understand what they want – not like people!
Q: If you were a colour, which colour would you be and why?
A: I would be a rainbow because it has all the colours! Depending on my mood or how I’m feeling on a particular day.
Q: Night owl or early riser?
A: Early riser!
Q: If you could have one super power, what would it be?
A: Sun power! To make the weather always warm and sunny.
Q: Ice Cream or Chocolate?
A: Ice Cream
Q: What do you like to do when you’re not growing or working on your business?
A: Going for walks with my dog Bodhi, cooking or baking, or being with family and friends.