I run Brave Blooms alongside my husband, Matt, and our son. We are a Native-owned flower farm and licensed Washington State nursery in Rochester, Washington, growing premium, pesticide-free flowers for our farm stand, seasonal CSA, and thoughtfully designed event florals. We also maintain a small flower breeding program, developing new dahlia and specialty cut flower varieties, and offer dahlia tubers, ranunculus corms, peony roots, live plants, and hand-selected seeds through our online shop.

Working with plants is both my life's calling and my healing path. My son and I are enrolled members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and our farm sits near our ancestral homelands, which extend from the base of Mount Rainier to the banks of the Columbia River. With a background in environmental science, I strive to honor my ancestors by farming with reciprocity, growing with the seasons, nurturing healthy soil, and creating habitat for pollinators and wildlife. As an Indigenous woman, mother, farmer, and scientist, I carry that legacy forward. Our family's presence here today is a testament to the strength and resilience of my ancestors, whose sacrifices made it possible for future generations to continue calling this place home.

Native American farmers make up less than 2 percent of all U.S. farmers, and Native flower farmers are even fewer. Every bouquet, seed, and plant you purchase helps preserve Indigenous voices in agriculture while supporting a small family farm dedicated to caring for the land. Thank you for supporting our farm, our family, and our culture. I hope our flowers bring beauty, warmth, and a sense of connection into your life.

With love,

Iesha