Where It Grows:Visit To Bandy Ranch Floral
Seeing where the product we love grows from the earth is a wonderful experience. I think floral artists take for granted all the hard work and years of planning it takes to grow the items we make beautiful floral creations with. It does not just happen. There is planning, propagation, irrigation, care, harvesting, processing, packaging and transporting before it ends up in our hands. Bandy Ranch is doing it with love!
As part of the Bandy Ranch family, I was able to tour the enormous fields in which their beautiful product grows. Steve (BR owner) took me on a tour of their properties on one of my trips to California. ‘Magnificent’ does not do it justice nor do the images captured by a camera lens. The farmland is something you need to see to believe.
Steve explained to me the planting process as well as the irrigation system they installed. I was extremely impressed by how earth conscious Bandy Ranch is. They understand the need to conserve water and recycle when possible. The things we cherish most are grown from the earth and we need to respect it.
When was the last time you were able to stand in a field of waxflower…. this was the first time for me!
Back at the facility, Steve and Rosie showed me up close and personal the product and how they continually provide fresh and environmentally friendly product to their customers. This husband and wife duo work hard to make sure BR runs smoothly and efficiently while providing amazing product and employing many hard-working individuals.
Portion of the Bandy Ranch Warehouse
A few of their items are shown below: leucadendron, protea, eucalyptus varieties, boxwood, ranunculus and waxflower were gorgeous.
I am sure it gives Steve and Rosie a warm heart knowing all of their beautiful floral/foliage that is grown with love will end up bringing a smile to someone’s face they never met. Share the love of flowers and you share the love of creation!
It is a pleasure to work with Steve and Rosie at Bandy Ranch. These are the moments I will continue to treasure, and I am so thankful my floral journey has led me to their door.