Growing Local

Fresh flowers feed the soul, but where do they come from? Imported flowers are ubiquitous at florists and grocery stores, but there’s a growing movement of local farmers who cultivate blooms that thrive in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Listen as Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm in Candler, North Carolina harvests poppies, and hear Katie Grear of Lady Luck Flower Farm talk about why local farmers are digging into flowers.