Episode 5: Gretchen O'Neil is Full of Ideas
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Today we\\u2019re sitting down with Gretchen O\\u2019Neil (pictured above right) of\\xa0Petals, ink.\\xa0&\\xa0Grassdale\\xa0Flower Farm to discuss:
- how she finally recognized the constant pull of the floral industry on her career path choices
- a pivotal moment which left her inspired to grow flowers in the challenging Texas climate
- the heartfelt letter that won the hearts of the previous owners of her flower farm, Grassdale
- her newest project: Austin\\u2019s first 100% locally grown mobile flower truck
- and a special interview with her daughter, Aiwyn
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Anthropologie \\u2018Blazing Poppies\\u2019 wallpaper
- Kickstarter: the world\\u2019s largest funding platform for creative projects
- Floret\\xa0workshop with Erin Benzakein &\\xa0Amy Merrick
- Portland Design Institute
- Arnosky Family Farms \\u2013 Texas Specialty Cut Flowers