05/28/2026
Hi, I’m Lauren, the flower farmer behind Patterson’s Backyard Farm. Since the opening of the Powhatan Flower Stand, we have lots of new flower friends, so let me reintroduce myself!
This all started a few years ago as an obsession with flowers that spiraled beautifully out of control. Now it’s early mornings harvesting blooms, late nights answering messages with dirt still under my fingernails, and somehow convincing myself every season that ‘this year will definitely be less chaotic. I’ll streamline my planting plan.’ It never is. I never do (but I try).
After dabbling in growing for wedding florists (which I still do in moderation), I fell in love with growing flowers for real life: birthday bouquets, just because gestures of friendship, Mother’s Day appreciation, I saw these and thought of you flowers, and the stems people buy for themselves after a hard week. Seeing how my flowers show up in your everyday lives makes it all worth it.
When I’m not being the flower lady, you’ll find me juggling my three small children, listening to audio books, singing along to 90s music, enjoying my favorite coffee, and spending time with friends that are family.
I care a lot about growing things locally, making flowers feel approachable instead of fancy, and creating a flower stand that feels like a tiny exhale in the middle of your day.
If you’ve been here since the beginning, thanks for sticking around. And if you’re new here, welcome. I’m really glad you found my little corner of the internet. 🌸
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Local flower farmer, specialty cut flowers, Powhatan, Virginia
