Behind the Blooms
OH HEY!
Welcome to our flower farm, where dirt, blooms, and a whole lot of sass collide! We’re Erin and Graeme Uchtenhagen, the powerhouse duo behind this family-run flower farm in rural Alberta. Since 2019, we’ve been growing everything from specialty tulips to figs, crafting metal art that gets better with age (just like us), and turning our farm into a celebration of all things nature, holistic living, health, good food, and of course, a little metal magic.
Our place is steeped in Italian charm and tile (I'm talkin' tile up all the walls, tile on the floor, and tile countertop—tile, tile, tile), thanks to the old family friends who sold us this gem—an old Italian couple who knew how to make a house feel like home. One of the most special gifts they left behind? A 40-year-old fig tree, which we proudly inherited and continue to nurture. That European vibe is alive and well here, from our beautifully curated garden beds to our signature on-farm events. Speaking of which, if you haven’t experienced our Sip & Snip event yet, what are you waiting for? Sip something delightful, snip your own stunning bouquet, and maybe even add a few more petals to your life.
We love Italy so much, we even got married there in 2019, at a beautiful villa in San Severino. Our hearts are forever tied to the country, and that passion for all things Italian is woven into every aspect of our farm. Oh, and did we mention we make our own homemade wine? The previous owners of the house taught us how to make it properly—and let me tell you, it’s potent! We also whip up some seriously good homemade Limoncello (if you’ve ever been to Italy, you know exactly what that is!).
We’re all about sustainability here, too. We save our own seeds and source bulbs, corms, tubers, roots, and seeds from other small business owners who are passionate specialty flower farmers just like us. Our goal is simple: to share our bounty of beautiful blooms, fresh produce, and maybe even a glass of wine with you.
This isn’t just a business—it’s our passion, our pride, and the place where we live and breathe every bloom. Whether you’re picking up a fresh bouquet, attending one of our fabulous events, or just soaking in the magic we’ve created, we’re thrilled you stopped by. Grab a tulip, sip a drink, and join us in celebrating the good life—one bloom, one sip, and one rusted metal masterpiece at a time!