Flowering Wild — The Department of Illumination

Flowering Wild is a collective of independent florists, growers, and land-connected creatives, convened through Studio Free Folk who come together to create immersive floral installations rooted in seasonality, place, and community care. We gather around a shared belief that flowers are both art and offering—ephemeral, expressive, and deeply tied to the land.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026 Flowering Wild presented its latest site-specific installation at a private heritage farm in Prince Edward County. This restored location, celebrated for its land stewardship and adaptive reuse of historic agricultural buildings, serves as the canvas for a collaborative floral exhibition.

The installation featured the distinct voices of:

Alysia Ausubel (Begonia Moon Flower Studio)

Alexis Bouma (Alexis Joy Florals)

Sarah Crawford (East Lake Farm)

Marilou Perron (Early Grey)

Bethany Puttkemery (Smells Like Flowers)

Lori Richards (Lori Richards)

Kate Turkington (Westbriar Floral)

Interactive programming throughout the day:

The Department of Illumination: Family-friendly creative activities inviting youth to engage with art and ecology.

Kenhte:ke Seed Sanctuary & Learning Centre: Insights into Indigenous seed stewardship, seed rematriation, and community-based food systems.