I must first and foremost say thank you to my family for giving me the time to create and helping me when I needed it the most : My husband for his endless support and guidance, my mother for her selflessness and help, and my son for inspiring me to do well and not cut corners for the future environment’s sake.

I also must thank Sean for his help, advice, and photography, my father for teaching me the foundations of gardening, and all of my extended family for their love and encouragement. There are also a lot of people who have made and continue to make a large impact on me in the floral community; my mentors Nancy, Jen, and Mieko, as well as Gloria, Gaby, Jamie, and Ulrike. Because of them I look forward to learning something new every day for the rest of my career.

A very special thanks is also owed to the following people: Luis(the website creator) & Lori, Karina & Rudy, Kiren & Aditya, Susan & Mike, Andrew & April, Mary& Fred, Bill, Laura I., Aunt Liz, Terry & Beverly, and J. Herndon.

To Ann, Nikki, and Jen: You have each inspired me and guided me with your own special talents, (from super moms to super business women and everything in between). Thank you for listening and giving me advice.

I realize daily how lucky I am that all of you came into my life at the perfect time and have devoted so much time and energy to this project and to me. Thank you from my heart!

Karin Woodward