Hello. I’m Kari, the owner of Pistil Production.  Working with nature and creating expressive floral design are closest to my heart.  

Kari comes from a family of carpenters, designers, and teachers. She studied the fine arts, printmaking and sculpture and also botany at UVM. Pistil Production was born from a fervid love of physical labor, art, and nature.

Tradition, process, intent, beauty- all equally embody farming and floral design

At Pistil Production, we are floral growers and designers, with degrees and backgrounds in agriculture, the science of botany and the fine arts.  This allows us to provide the healthiest and most interesting varieties for our floral design.  

Our floral design is rooted in nature.

Local flowers are true organic beauty that bring great joy and health to us, to you, and to our environment.   

certified organic.

We apply all organic growing practices and also implement a low/no-till system.  These methods are important not only for the best blooms, but for the greater care of pollinators, wildlife, soil biome and the overall sustainability of our natural world.

field to vase.

Our flowers are super fresh always! There is no wasteful packaging or high energy use involved with refrigeration and transport from afar. This also enables a much longer vase life for each bloom.  

local.

Community is important to us. We love our relationships with other stellar designers, flower shops, restaurants and retailers. It is a pleasure providing weekly orders to local businesses that create their own beauty with Pistil Production’s blooms.

women owned/operated.

Pistil Production is proud to be run by women. We value strength, courage, endurance, communication, experience, and evolution.

respectful.

Pistil Production embraces all walks of life and any reason to celebrate. We fully respect all races and identities. Diversity and equality are essential and a rite for all.

dynamic.

The growing season in northern Vermont is fast and furious. We love the challenge of the arduous, long work days, while facing dynamic weather throughout the seasons. We continue to push boundaries by always growing the most interesting flower varieties.

“You are a joy, Kari!  Not only are your flowers delightful, but you are, too.  Thanks again for your expertise, and for your kindness.  We are all so grateful!”

-B.D.