Beth Syphers is the third oldest in the family lineup, thequiet one tucked behind her mother's skirt peering out in caution. Found mostdays in the limbs of a tree, watching clouds and birds, or playing beneath theraspberry vines, it's clear that Beth's childhood happy place is outdoors inthe flower garden. Her childhood imaginations have accompanied her to anadulthood filled with equal wonderment.Beth and her husband Jason have two beautifulchildren and they live at Crowley House Flower Farm outside McMinnville,Oregon. Their home and garden gates are always open, as they share theircountry lifestyle with neighbors, customers, and frequent guests. Beth knowshow special it is to earn one's living from her own land, and she cherishes thesensory pleasures of the garden. Moment of joy are found in nature, seasonalchanges, a breathtaking dawn or dazzling sunset on the farm, surrounded by flora,fauna, and gifts from the garden.Sarah Kuenzi is the second oldest of twelve children knownfor dodging babysitting duties to pull weeds, tag along behind her father as hetilled rows of vegetables in the family garden, and harvest lettuce greens,sun-warmed tomatoes and crisp snap peas for the table. She lives in Silverton,Oregon, is married to a grass seed farmer and proud mother to two teenage sons. When not working her "day job" inthe medical field, Sarah fills her evenings and weekends caring for her homeand family. She is happiest in the kitchen braising a fabulous cut of meat,concocting a zesty salad, and sipping a glass of wine, opening her arms andhome for whomever may happen to be included in the circle of her home for ameal.Emma May Dixon is an Oregon-based flower farmer and designer who has a lovefor photography. Through her lens, Emma captures the visual language of thegarden, the home, and everyday moments of life as it unfolds. These are themoments she chases as she works with her family and helps tell their stories.Emma explains, "There are many moments that people are too busy to notice,especially in nature, but those are the moments for which I feel grateful,especially if I am the only observer."
