I’m the farmer behind Brave Blooms, a Native-owned flower farm, botanical apothecary, and licensed plant nursery in Rochester, Washington. I run the farm alongside my husband, Matt.

With a B.S. in Environmental and Biological Sciences and training as a Master Esthetician and herbalist, I bring a science-based, plant-centered perspective to everything I do at Brave Blooms. We grow flowers, herbs, and botanicals with a focus on healthy soil, biodiversity, and thoughtful land stewardship. What begins in our fields extends into our nursery and apothecary, from dahlia tubers, ranunculus corms, peony roots, plants, and seeds to small-batch botanical soaps, skincare, and seasonal goods. I also maintain a small flower breeding program, developing new dahlia and specialty flower varieties.

My son and I are enrolled members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and our farm sits near our ancestral homelands. That connection to place deeply influences the way I grow: working with the seasons, nurturing healthy soil, creating habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and caring for the land. As an Indigenous woman, mother, farmer, and scientist, I’m proud to carry that connection forward. Our family’s presence here today is a reflection of the strength and resilience of the generations who came before us.

Brave Blooms is where my love of flowers, science, plants, and botanical skincare come together. Every flower, seed, plant, and botanical good you purchase supports a Native-owned family farm and helps strengthen Indigenous representation in agriculture. Whether you’re here to grow gorgeous flowers in your own garden or bring more botanicals into your everyday life, I’m so glad you’re here!

With love,
Iesha