Episode 19: Emily Avenson — Flower Love in the Belgian Countryside

Today we’re sitting down with Emily Avenson, owner of Fleuropean in Aubel, Belgium to discuss: what inspired her to begin growing flowers some of her favorite varieties to grow (hint: Creme Brulee Phlox and Sahara Rudbeckia made the list) how she’s managed to combine the vegetable garden culture of Europe with her flower garden blooms making plant-dyed ribbon the Slow Flowers movement & culture in Belgium why she started The Lonely Bouquet Links mentioned in this episode: Santa Cruz Dahlias Madison Hartley | Hart Floral Susanne Hatwood | The Blue Carrot Anna Doshina Photography