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On Saturday, September 12th, the Field to Vase Dinner welcomes you to Jello Mold Farm, a Certified American Grown Farm in Washington State. Veteran flower farmers Diane Szukovathy and Dennis Westphall view everything that grows on their eight-acres in Washington's verdant Skagit Valley as a potential design element for a gorgeous centerpiece or gift bouquet. |
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In 2011 Jello Mold joined with more than 15 specialty cut flower farms in Oregon, Alaska and Washington State to form the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, a producers' cooperative with the mission: CULTIVATING A NORTHWEST FLORAL INDUSTRY THAT VALUES AND SUPPORTS LOCAL GROWERS. The bounty of this innovative collective will be showcased as part of our Field to Vase Dinner's table decor. All of the flowers, foliage, branches and buds will be harvested from Jello Mold's fields, as well as from fields, orchards, meadows and greenhouses of Seattle Wholesale Growers Market member farms. You'll enjoy every amazing moment that you spend here at Jello Mold Farm, where more than 150 botanical varieties flourish. Our evening begins with a guided farm tour, as Diane and Dennis share the story of Jello Mold Farm. You'll be wowed by more than 5,000 dahlias blooming at the peak of the season -- proving that local flowers are always the best choice for any party! Bring your camera and be prepared to ask lots of questions! |
Melissa Feveyear, the visionary of Terra Bella Flowers combines her obsession with all things rooting, with her background in Environmental Studies/Hazardous Waste Management. After working in the field and becoming aware of the amount of pesticides used in the production of cut flowers, she couldn’t consciously support the conventional side of the floral industry. Melissa created Terra Bella Flowers to prove that the business of flowers can be a beautiful thing, from the time the seed is planted, until they arrive at your door. Melissa's story can be read in The 50 Mile Bouquet, by Debra Prinzing, a book which speaks on the slow flower movement. She Is a founding member of The Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, one of the nation's first cooperative marketplaces connecting flower farmers with floral customers. Read more about Melissa and her philosophy here. |
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This summer, Charles opened Charles Smith Wines Jet City in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, just blocks away from the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market's warehouse. The urban winery and two-story tasting room is the largest urban winery on the West Coast.
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Please note: All Sales are FINAL. The Field to Vase Dinner will take place Rain or Shine. Please visit our FAQ Page for more details.