The happiest people romanticize their life because they know magic exists where they choose to find it.
About Old Town Botanical
We grow cut flowers sustainably in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. As a one-woman shop, we’re focused on sharing the way flowers make us feel with as many people as possible. That’s through seasonal market bouquets, wholesale offerings to local florists and event designers, and empowering garden growth as a coach and consult.
Our “why”
Put simply, I’m a gal who loves to grow things. My general interest in houseplants and a few herbs evolved into a full-fledged obsession with growing my own cut flowers from seed around 2020, when I discovered that the desperate, scared, stuck feeling so many of us experienced in that era could be soothed by watching seedlings come to life. No matter how many things I grow, I never stop feeling like plants are amazing, and I hope I never do.
When I’m not gardening, I’m raising three rescue pitbulls, traveling, and constantly in the middle of some kind of home project. I’ve lived in the DMV area for 13 years now and spent 9 of those years in the district before going suburban. Old Town Alexandria possesses a special spirit and I love building community here through blooms.
As I scale up my footprint, I’ve begun churning out more and more stems. Every bloom I produce is hand-grown with love using all organic and seasonal practices. I’m committed to sharing the same ethos with other gardeners, and I love seeing how the common challenges we face can also inspire more people to turn to the dirt.
Picked with care, for care
Fresh blooms at your table can offer tremendous benefits and go beyond simple beauty. According to a behavioral health study conducted by Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital, people who keep cut flowers in their homes:
Feel less worry and anxiety
Feel more compassionate toward others
Are more likely to feel happy, with more energy and enthusiasm, both at home and in other parts of their lives
