Island Flower Growers
Island Flower Growers is a producer-owned co-operative of cut-flower growers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada.
We help build the strength and vitality of Vancouver Island's local flower community by:
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Operating a weekly wholesale market and pre-order system, which make high quality, specialty blooms and foliage more accessible to our discerning clients
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Helping local growers build successful and rewarding businesses around their exceptional product
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Advocating for flower farming's significant role in stewarding our region's environmental and community wellbeing
Our Values
Quality: Our experienced growers specialize in producing hard-to-find, on-trend blooms at a professional level. This special product—alongside an abundance of everyone’s beloved favourites—must meet our rigorous standards before it is delivered to your door.
Local & Fresh: Because we grow in the same region as our clients, we strive to make the field-to-table journey short so that our beautiful blooms can be enjoyed for as long as possible.
Seasonal: We take advantage of one of the most beautiful climates in North America to grow gorgeous varieties in their appropriate season.
Future-focused: We think about what we can do to leave the land we grow on in good condition for future generations. For us, that means avoiding chemical fertilizers or sprays, synthetic pesticides and herbicides, and choosing growing practices (such as certified organic, non-certified organic, beyond organic, no-till) that we research and believe in.
left: Erin Wallis Photography; right: Ninebark Farm
Board of Directors & Members
Our Board Directors and Members are committed, professional growers who have each amassed years of experience in the floral industry. Florists, designers, event planners and other industry professionals can access our exceptional product through our wholesale market.
Many of us also offer direct-to-consumer opportunities, including "a la carte" and full-service wedding and event design. Check the Producer Directory below for details, and to contact the growers directly.
Read our profiles to learn more about our flower-farming journeys and growing practices, and the challenges we face as small-scale producers.
natalia solis vermette
Board Member
(industry consultant)
Owner, ingrid rose floral artistry
PRODUCER DIRECTORY
The Producer Directory is designed to help Flower Appreciators everywhere improve their access to locally-grown blooms. Please read the information provided by each producer to learn how you can connect with their product.
Producers marked with the Island Flower Growers logo are Members of the Co-op, while blue tags indicate Guest Growers. They contribute to wholesale initiatives, retail partnerships, and other opportunities in the floral industry. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please use the Contact Form below.