Author - Erin Benzakein on Floret Farm

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Erin & Cris Benzakein

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About The Author

Erin Benzakein is a world-renowned florist-farmer and founder of Floret Flower Farm and now American seed company.

Considered to be one of the country’s most influential farmer-florists, Erin has shaped floral design trends, redefined small-scale farming, and inspired others to grow, buy, and share seasonal flowers.

She pushes the limits of what can be.

Erin trials an enormous selection of unique varieties of flowers, each season on her small-scale, high-intensity farm, and her work has been featured in numerous books, websites, and magazines including Martha Stewart, Living, Sunset, Country Living, Organic Life, and more. 

She  farms, designs, writes and lives from her home in Mt Vernon, Washington's scenic Skagit Valley, with her husband and 2 children.

Erin and her flower farm have amassed prestigious awards including the Martha Stewart American Made award for Floral and Event Design and a Better Homes & Gardens’ blogger award.


Biographical Note - it takes a team:

  • Chris Benzakein is a photographer and the manager of Floret Farm's operations. He farms alongside his wife, Erin.
  • Jill Jorgensen is the creative director of Floret Farm. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.
  • Julie Chai is a writer and editor of lifestyle content. She lives in Los Altos, California.


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