Bristol, Tennessee
Barker's Blooms
Bristol, Tennessee
years of flower farming
Armed with advice from local grower, Linda Doan, I started planting lisianthus, which continue to be one of my favorite blooms and still grow to this day! In the five years that I've been growing flowers I've learned so much about making the soil healthy and it’s truly one of most important things about growing lovely blooms.
The thought of being a flower farmer never occurred to me, even after we purchased 50 acres of land in Sullivan County. That is, until I found information about flower farming from Floret Flower Farm. So, I did as Erin from Floret said – “just plant something in the ground!”.
6
lb Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
100
varieties of floral blooms
50
expected peony stems per week
250+
She's passionate about breathtaking flowers!
Since she was little, Jean has admired the beauty of flowers and continues to marvel at all of the different varieties of blooms to this day. (She currently has 50+ and counting at Barker's Blooms!)
She knows a thing or two about the value of good soil
Over the 5 years she's spent flower farming, Jean has an endless amount of knowledge regarding the best soil practices for growing. She'll be the first to tell you that she knows the University of Tennessee's Soil Plant & Pest Center information by heart!
Connection is what it's all about!
For Jean, getting to build relationships with customers and other flower farmers truly helps her passion for flowers flourish. She loves providing the highest quality stems and getting to see her customers value them.
Enjoying the great outdoors just so happens to be a favorite pastime
Whether she's out flower farming, hiking, biking, or chasing the grandkids around--you'll find Jean soaking up the fresh air and sunshine whenever possible!
