Recommendations
Giving credit where credit is due.
It takes a village and these incredible humans and resources are part of ours.
This is a work in progress - resource recommendations are being added soon!
Businesses
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Ally Slaw Design
Ally designed our logo and branding. She also illustrated the forest critters you see on all of the tags and printed material. She’s a phenomenal artist and an exceptional human being!
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Blenheim Wood Company
Jason milled our beloved cedar tree that is the literal heartwood of the Heartwood shelves. He has a mobile saw mill and will travel to you and get the job done!
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Corner Store Garden Center
An amazing, family-owned garden center in Ruckersville, Va.
I started working there in fall of 2023 and that was the best place I could’ve landed after going through a layoff. They gave me the hope, advice, and encouragement I needed to figure out my next step.
Their knowledgeable employees and local, seasonal selection beat any big box store any day!
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Daily Grind Cville
Sam and Alison at Daily Grind Cville were supportive of me before I even had a name for the company! They are big supporters of the local community and I am honored that Giardino Foresta was welcomed as part of their local offerings.
They were a huge part of my first year and I’m looking forward bringing fresh flowers to the community again in the spring!
If you need a caffeine fix or a spot to shop offerings from multiple local small businesses, stop by!
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Gardener's Workshop Farm
Lisa is an inspiration and a treasure trove of information! Her farm is located in Newport News, VA, just a few hours away from Giardino Foresta.
She generously opens her farm to tours every summer and is so friendly and ready to help! I particularly gravitate to her methods of natural gardening and letting Mother Nature take care of herself so that no pesticides or chemicals are needed.
She also has a literal warehouse of reliable equipment and seeds, which is an incredible source for any flower farmer.
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J&G Landscaping
Johnathan, Paco, and the team with J&G Landscaping came to my rescue when I needed to clear a patch of invasive plants. We’re talking Tree of Heaven, Japanese honeysuckle, knotweed… it was something I couldn’t handle on my own. I’d been trying for years and finally called in the pros who took care of it in a few hours! They have the know-how and the equipment to do the job right!
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Panorama Paydirt
If you’ve used their products, you know - there’s no beating their compost! Locals call it “black gold” for a reason.
They have amazing quality products and use all local ingredients in their certified organic compost. A lot of local garden centers also carry bags of their compost.
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Southern Blooms
My husband and I used to work in the world of special events and Pat and Sherry were always a welcome presence at load ins/outs. Now their support and advice is helping this first year flower farmer flourish!
If you’re in need of event florals, let them work their magic with flowers for you!
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Suzanne Crane and Mud Dauber Pottery
Suzanne’s work utilizes local plants to add to her stunning creations, so when she reached out to collaborate to help get the Giardino Foresta name out to the community, it was a no-brainer to say “yes!”.
She is an amazing artist and her studio is a must-see if you’re in the area.
