Few people have the opportunity in life to walk onto a piece of land and know instantly that it’s their forever home; Lindsay Lochkart experienced exactly that when she visited an acreage in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Little did she know that it would end up being the beginning of Rookie Blooms Flower Farm.
Lindsay had grown up on ten acres, surrounded by animals and plenty of room to roam. She wanted the same for her own children, and so the adventure began with a whirlwind of painting the house and planting the gardens. In November 2021, five months after purchasing the property, devastating floods swept through the family’s new home and fields. Lindsay recalls leaving with her kids in the early morning hours, returning to save the animals, and watching her once-vibrant land turn bleak. She felt tremendous grief, but when you know you’re meant to be somewhere, you do anything to stay.
Lindsay turned to her garden for therapy, working tirelessly to bring life back to her farm. As the plants flourished again, so did her spirit. She rebuilt the surrounding ecosystem, connecting deeply with nature. She spent the winter reading gardening books and listening to podcasts. After watching the documentary series ‘Growing Floret’, Lindsay knew she wanted to transform her property into a flower farm. She gathered the courage to say it out loud to her family, setting off a wonderful chain of events; there was no turning back.
Today, the farm offers a wide range of cut flowers grown with the seasons and using eco-friendly practices; Integrated Pest Management and organic fertilizers minimize the environmental impact. The blooms are cut fresh at their peak of beauty for every bouquet. Customers can purchase seasonal wreaths, floral arrangements, and porch installations. End-of-season U-Pick events are a lot of fun, and so are the magical long table dinners the farm hosts and the wide variety of workshops for young and old. To deepen the connection with the community, Lindsay has launched a “Sponsor a Senior” program; for $20, a fresh bouquet is delivered to a local retirement home, spreading joy and kindness to those who may not get out as much as they’d like.
In addition to flower subscriptions, Rookie Blooms also offers a bi-weekly Fall Harvest Box subscription. Customers receive a selection of seasonal produce, supporting local agriculture while enjoying fresh, nutritious food. Farm-fresh, free-range rainbow eggs are also available for purchase, with shells ranging in colors of soft blue, brown, and more.
At the end of every growing season, planning the next one begins. In the spring, Lindsay’s dining room turns into a jungle with seedlings waiting to be transplanted outdoors. Nobody says small-scale farming is easy, but Lindsay wouldn’t have it any other way. Surrounded by mountains, animals, and beautiful blooms, it’s no wonder she never wants to leave.
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