How one gardener’s neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business
Summary
Marisa Mender-Franklin started a flower business in Memphis by using unused yards and gardens shared by her neighbors through a local Facebook group. Her community support helped her grow flowers on nine different plots of land, leading to the creation of her full-time business, Midtown Bramble & Bloom.Key Facts
- Marisa Mender-Franklin wanted to grow flowers for her wedding in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- She did not own any land, so she asked her local Buy Nothing Facebook group for unused garden space.
- Within minutes, many neighbors offered their yards and gardens for her to use free of charge.
- By 2021, she was growing flowers on four different plots and receiving help like supplies and labor from the community.
- Today, she runs nine flower farms and employs 10 people at her flower shop in Memphis.
- Her business held 57 workshops in one year and provided flowers for 44 weddings and large events.
- The idea was inspired by a Canadian flower gardener named Sarah Nixon, who also worked with shared land.
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