Through the Years
Take a trip down memory lane with us to see how far we've come!
The plants at Wildly Native Flower Farm are grown here right on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. For generations this farm has grown amazing things... from the crates of tomatoes that left stains on the floors of the old farm house in the early 1800's, to the Christmas trees of my Pop-Pop and so many other crops from generations ago, Wildly Native Flower Farm focuses on hand-selected, in season flowers that are harvested at the peak of bloom. Locally sourced and delivered fresh minutes from the field instead of trucked in days away from locations far away.
1980s
I have been growing plants pretty much my whole life. It all started in the garden with my Mom – I was always outside whenever possible or somewhere stuck in the mud! Flowers have always been my thing and I often convinced my folks to let me dig up “just a little section” to add some more flowers here and there in the yard.
2018
Lizzie was in school and did floriculture ag competition, which was great practice for what was to come!
2020
We installed our road sign, managed through COVID and even had in-person classes! This is when Kenly joined our team as well as our first employee. And, our first 100' Hoop House was installed! We also delivered our first out of state wedding to Corolla, NC!
2022
Nicole joined our team! We also refreshed our branding and brought in the purple we are known for now!
2024
Seven years in, I still can't believe this is my life! This year, we started our podcast called "The Flower Files" and updated our website to maximize our online orders!
1953
For generations this small family farm has grown a variety of crops: the floors in the old farmhouse tell it best with the stains left by crates of tomatoes that used to be grown here before my Pop-Pop brought the first automatic hay baling machine to Kent County, this farm has always grown a variety of crops but done it a little different. While my Pop-Pop was remembered for his pipe, tractors, sense of humor, and of course, growing Christmas trees - he was always known first and foremost for being a farmer. Being in Ag was in my blood from day one! Today, we still have the more traditional corn, soy, and wheat growing here on some parts of the farm.
2017
WILDLY NATIVE WAS BORN.
A graduate of Delaware Valley University, a Certified Professional Horticulturist, FFA Member, previous Ag Teacher, and all-around outdoorswoman, I love to be outside or in the garden. I learned to smell the flowers & in 2017 stepped into the adventure of growing plants on a larger scale and created Wildly Native.
2019
We had our largest harvest to date, started doing local wholesale deliveries, had our FIRST holiday order (Mother's Day) and our first styled shoot was published!
2021
We trenched for water and electric for the tent patio and started exploring with design more -- even with wearable flowers! We also hosted our first dinner at the Farm, Taste of the Wild!
2023
Wildly Native was honored to be a part of the NGS Internship program! Lizzy graduated from DVU in May of 2023 and started working full time in the business!
