Hello and welcome!
I’m Alicia and I feel blessed that you’ve taken a few moments to visit. Dragonfly Blooms was born in late 2024 from a moment my soul said, “What if?” Initially hesitant, I received so much encouragement from my family and gardening community, I took a leap of faith. Here I am, starting a suburban flower farm in my own backyard. My wish is to spread light, kindness and hope through local, seasonally grown flowers.
Practically a gardener from birth, some of my earliest memories are working in the garden with my grandpa. Years of working side by side with him taught me how each season brings new life, and fostered an appreciation for beauty in small, often overlooked, details. As an adult, I couldn’t wait to have my own gardens and love watching them grow and change from season to season.
I see the garden as a place where we set a seed of intention and then let nature paint the picture. Much like life, it’s not always what we expect – but almost always what we need (or need to learn).
Garden Peace
Throughout my life, the privilege of being able to garden has saved me. Over time, digging in the dirt and watching blooms thrive became more than a pastime; it became a grounding, calming escape for me. Amid life’s struggles, flowers offered refuge.
Dahlias found me in a very dark time when I was struggling with my physical and emotional health. Tending to the garden became a sanctuary where thoughts would quiet, and the world’s noise would fade. Each bloom, nurtured through care and patience, symbolized resilience and renewal. At the close of my first season growing dahlias, a friend and I gathered all our blooms and created bouquets to give away. I was instantly captivated by the joy in giving something that you've personally nurtured and grown.
Growing Kindness
A few years ago, I discovered the Growing Kindness Project, a wonderful non-profit organization whose mission is to empower, educate, and encourage individuals to cultivate kindness and connection in their communities by growing and giving flowers. I started giving bouquets and grew more flowers to give away more bouquets. This year I am honored to serve as an ambassador for them.