Meet the Farmers

Emily, steward of Frayed Knot Farm, is our west side connection. Many of you may recognize her from her successful CSA pick up in Ohio City. Having apprenticed in New York, we are grateful that Emily has set her roots here in the Cleveland area. She grows regeneratively and brings much knowledge to The Collab. She also stewards breathtaking cuts. From fabulous foxglove to brilliant sunflowers and other heirloom varieties, this farmer is definitely going places.

Elizabeth of Red House Florals knows her flowers! Having worked in her Mayfield Heights garden for over eight years, Elizabeth has grown her passion into a beautiful (sub)urban flower farm. Elizabeth has a fantastic rose garden and is always looking to add "just a few more" plants to the collection. She is constantly testing new annual cut flowers as well as perfecting the favorites. In addition to her beautiful blooms, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to The Collab. Keep an eye out for her roses, tulips, sunflowers, zinnias and dahlias.

It takes creativity to work with flowers. Sandy of Feathered Cottage has perfected the art. She grows over 90 varieties of flowers and shrubs for cut flower production in her garden in Mayfield Heights. Sandy is always excited to take on a new project and willingly shares from her archives of experience. Feathered Cottage supplies The Collab with stunning annual cut flowers as well as that creative "je ne sais quoi" we all need from time to time.

The most kind-hearted of us all, Patty's nickname of The Shady One comes from her area of expertise: lack of sun. Patty has been growing and arranging flowers for over a decade and has ventured out to grow elegant cuts on her wooded oasis in Auburn, OH. Patty is meticulous and patient, the perfect combo to adhere to every dappled detail at Shaded Valley Flowers. Some of Patty's area of expertise include astilbe, solomon seal, foxglove and ferns.

Having over 20 years of growing experience, Rosie from Field of Blooms has seen it all. Rosie's farm is host to workshops and fabulous projects. You name it and Rosie has done it. She brings a wealth of knowledge to The Collab as well as drive and motivation. Rosie is our "go to" for ranunculus. She has mastered the art of the year long eucalyptus harvest and boasts a stunning portfolio of greens and dahlias.

Catie is owner and operator of Dottie's Flower Farm. She specializes in annual cut flowers with an ever-growing CSA delivery. Catie's incessant need for efficiency has made her a great candidate for organizing and hosting The Collab. As a mother and farmer, she appreciates the value of your time. Dottie's has a large selection of daffodils, tulips, summer annuals and specialty sunflowers coming up this year.

Mary Beth and Christopher own Heaven Scent Cut Flowers. They run like a well oiled machine to pump out dreamy stems. Mary Beth chooses and grows the perfect color schemes: Think cremes and blushes and salmon. And Christopher does everything from heaving and hauling to marketing and networking. Their teamwork pays off with some of the most exquisite blooms to contribute to The Collab. Heaven Scent Cut Flowers provides roses, ranunculus, larkspur and dahlias as some of their signature cut flowers.

This crew of ladies is a core player in The Collab. Katie and her three sisters operate Sweetbay Flower Farm as a true family affair in memory and honor of their late mother and garden guru, Karen. They plant flowers, crunch numbers and host events in seamless coordination. Sweetbay offers an abundance of perennial cut flowers, which are the true heart of any garden. They have a vast selection of hellebores, peonies, clematis and dahlias to offer to the group.

For over 20 years, Shari had been perfecting production from her gardens in Hiram, OH. Shari's Berries and Gardens produces jams, cut flowers and annual plants. Her established gardens allow for a variety of perennial and specialty annual cut flowers. Shari brings a great collection of Limelight hydrangeas, lupine, lilacs, zinnias and celosias to The Collab for your floral enjoyment.