Rooted Flowers in Agawam is a flower farm fueled by a passion for harmony between nature, land, and family. Since 2019, owner-operator Becky Sadlowski and her family have rejuvenated the property from fallow farmland into a blossoming cut flower nursery.
The vibrant land is a testimony to the renewal of nature, perseverance, and committed vision. Hedgerows border the property and the house with a mixture of native plants and perennials as testing beds for new varieties and evergreens for floral designs while offering pollinator habitat. On this visit, bees dance among thyme blossoms. “Everything we plant, we have to be able to use,” Sadlowski says.
Despite the cottagecore dream setting, Rooted Flowers is a working flower farm. Sadlowski is committed to a holistic approach that anticipates changeable and disruptive weather patterns. She explains, “Our farm’s inception was rooted in a vision to be resilient and adaptable, especially considering the challenging growing conditions New England often presents.” As the region suffered heavy losses in food production due to freezes and flooding this year, the weather also impacted flower growers.
“The challenges of this year’s flooding took a toll on our crops,” Sadlowski explains. “We suffered the loss of all our field dahlias, a cornerstone of our offerings. We’ve been fortunate to have some mitigation in place with rows protected in tunnels and a dedicated greenhouse, which shielded part of our crops. Based on this year’s experiences, our future growing plans will lean more heavily into such protective measures to buffer against unpredictable weather events.”
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