MeliNDa nordell

In 2016 I retired from my full-time job to care for my elderly parents, both with varying degrees of dementia. It is during this part of my life that I started planting flowers around my yard. I had vegetable gardens in the past, but never really dabbled in flowers. The more they bloomed, the more obsessed I became.

In fall of 2018, I planted 1600 tulip bulbs and made plans to grow annuals in 6, 4’x75’ raised beds. This experiment, to see if I could actually grow and sell flowers, was successful. I started to sell arrangements from a small kiosk in my yard. I learned a lot that first year. In January 2020 I attended the Floret Flower Workshop, and that was the start of “B. Blossoms”. Although I’m not certified as organic, I use organic practices. I've expanded to growing on 1/10 of an acre and have a heated high tunnel so that I can grow year round.

My business has morphed into a flower 'boutique' as I cater to a few local florists.  However, you can still find me and my blooms at the Salem and Candia farmer's markets and at my self-serve stand.

Give flowers and spread the joy!