SWGMC 2021 Farm to Florist Series: PEONIES

A visit to Ojeda Farms in Ethel, Washington, to meet flower farmer Gonzalo Ojeca during the May 2020 peony harvest. You’ll also meet florist Maura Whalen of Casablanca Floral, and watch her design demonstration with all locally-grown botanicals to highlight Ojeda Farms’ peony crop. Ojeda Farms is a member of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. Creative Credits: Funded by USDA Rural Development’s Socially Disadvantaged Group Grant. The primary objective of the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant program is to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups through cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers. The Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider. CREATIVE CREDITS: @seattlewholesalegrowersmarket Flower Farmer: Gonzalo Ojeda Flower Farm: Ojeda Farms, Ethel, Washington @ojeda_farms Florist: Maura Whalen Floral business: Casablanc