Allyson Longmuir
A Bit About Me
East Van Blooms was born in 2019 from a love of fresh cut flowers and the desire to grow them locally in my urban environment at that time, East Vancouver, British Columbia. My love of flowers likely began in my mum and dad’s rose garden. The summer colours and scent were so captivating I was always snipping the best blooms and bringing them in the house.
Me, Allyson, loving the harvest.
When you buy fresh cut flowers from East Van Blooms, you’re supporting a venture that belongs to a larger ecosystem.
We are now able to grow unique cut flowers in our own sunny half acre paradise in the beautiful Comox Valley. We grow flowers and also love growing community. East Van Blooms allows me to build local appreciation of sustainable, small-scale grown flowers and add to the colour and resourcefulness of this beautiful island community in my own small way.
a few of my favourite things…
Arranging some of my backyard blooms in my favourite enamel pitcher. Jelly, the cat, is a poser.
Educated as a biologist, I have a passion for natural systems and the beauty of science. I also love “makers”, roller skating, the desert (more flowers than you think!), and dancing with my friends.
Astrantia! I could stare at their delicate, intricate structure for days. I still struggle to grow these from seed, apparently a tough task. If you have any tips let me know!!
Muddy boots and buckets of blooms! This definitely make me a very happy flower grower.
