During a recent catch-up with a fellow business owner, they asked me a pretty simple question: “What’s keeping you up at night with the peony farm?” I gave them the quick, surface-level answer, but later that day, as I was walking the rows, the question really dug its hooks in. It got me thinking: If Read More…
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We Aren’t Just Peony Growers; We’re in the Peony Business
Peony Growers Growing up on a sheep and beef farm, I learned a lot about what it means to be a commodity producer. It’s a lot like the traditional flower business. You grow the product, you send it to the market, and then you cross your fingers and hope for a decent price. The market Read More…
Peony Power: A Family Business Crafting Skincare Inspired by Nature
Hiya, I thought I’d start my first blog post off by just introducing myself and our business so you can get a sense of who we are and what we are all about. I’m Emily, and together with my mum, Jo (and dad, Owen), I run a flower farm located in Nelson, New Zealand. Read More…