【新唐人2016年08月29日訊】在美國西雅圖以北90公里的斯卡吉特河谷有這樣一個小農場，專門種植培育各類花卉植被，現在已是instagram上受到20萬粉絲關注的一家頗具人氣的花卉供應商。36歲的美麗花農Erin Benzakein及其先生則是這家花卉農產的主人，兩人從2008年開始搬到這裡，起初只購買了2英畝大小的土地，然而就在這塊不大不小的土地上盛開著各式各樣的花卉品種，四季不止，錯落有致的競相開放。每逢周末都會吸引眾多攝影愛好者及很多喜歡賞花的民眾們前來駐足觀賞。

It’s been a really long time since I’ve written anything for the blog. I haven’t been intentionally quiet, but in the blur of finishing my book, teaching four workshops and running a farm, that space has sadly taken a backseat. Well, today I finally sat down and wrote an update. If you’ve been wondering what’s been going on around here, then this one’s for you. Link in profile. Enjoy! #farmerflorist #floretseeds

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Jul 14, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

I had no idea when I posted photos of our little farm truck filled to the brim last week, that the images would connect with so many. The amount of times the pictures have been reposted and shared is a little mind blowing. I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself to those of you who are new here. Welcome🖐🏼. My name is Erin Benzakein ( pronounced Ben-zo-cane. Yes, like the drug ) and I run a small 2 acre flower farm and seed company with the help of my husband, two children and the amazing ladies of #teamfloret. My first book, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden, is going to be published by @chroniclebooks this coming February. There’s nothing I love more than sharing the beauty that surrounds me and it’s such an honor to have you join me on this wild, flower filled ride. 📷: @copterchris #farmerflorist #flowerfarmer #floretseeds

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Jul 13, 2016 at 6:56am PDT

不像其他農場主那樣傾向於種植蔬菜及糧食，Erin將自己的全部精力都投入到種植鮮花上，在種植培育的過程當中，她將自己的點滴經驗一一記錄下來，傳授給那些前來學習花卉種植的農業愛好者們。起初，夫妻二人只是在instagram上註冊了一個名為@florestflower的賬號，來和大家分享種花經驗及生活中的點點滴滴。隨著拍攝出的作品越來越受到大家的歡迎，Erin的花田漸漸變得有名氣起來，甚至很多婚禮籌辦的客人們都會上門來找Erin為他們進行設計和籌劃現場的鮮花布置。不久兩人便開起了屬於自己的花卉設計工作室，將這裡變成了一個熱鬧的花卉教學基地，讓更多的人們喜愛上這一職業。

Sometimes it feels impossible to get anything done, with so many beautiful flowers around to distract me. Working on our 2017 calendar today, having the hardest time staying focused on the actual shot list. #farmerflorist #dsfloral #floretbulbs

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Jul 6, 2016 at 9:40pm PDT

Picking Rose heads for today’s shoot with @gemmaingalls and @ingallsphoto. #farmerflorist

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on May 23, 2016 at 5:50pm PDT

如今他們已經將自己的農場業務做成一條產業鏈，不僅出售自產的鮮花給周邊各大花店及婚禮籌辦公司，還提供各項種植培訓服務，除此之外，他們還出售收集來的各種花子，以方便花卉愛好者們回去直接種植。各種美麗的花卉攝影也被製作成日曆及雜誌封面銷往各地。

My favorite little flower picker, Cora, visited today. I love that she and her baby brother Felix get to come with their mama @jillmjorgensen every week for our office/planning meetings. Watching all of our kids play in the yard while we talked life and biz reminded me what a special thing we’re doing here at Floret. As this little business grows, our biggest goal is to continue to have family stay the heart of it all. #farmerflorist #workingmom #flowerfarmer #FloretBulbs

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:14pm PDT

My favorite view from yesterday. Picking and packing till dark. I guess this means flower season is officially underway. #farmerflorist #flowerfarmer #FloretBulbs

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Apr 1, 2016 at 8:24am PDT

Erin表示：美國70%-80%的花卉都要依靠從南美洲進口，應該要為本土的自產自銷多做一些努力了。隨著農場的生意越來越好，Erin夫婦並沒有急於擴大自己的農場規模來增加收入，而是更想要專註於花卉的設計及花農培訓上，更加細心的培育農場的花卉，精心研究各種花卉的搭配設計，希望越來越多的人能夠真正喜歡上花海中的生活。

Harvesting armloads of Tulip ‘La Belle Epoque’ tonight and I’m having trouble breathing because they are so freaking beautiful. #farmerflorist #flowerfarmer #tulips

A photo posted by Erin Benzakein – Floret (@floretflower) on Apr 6, 2016 at 6:41pm PDT

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