06/14/2026
Hey, Neighbors! Lately, I've been thinking about all the different ways people have found Bestside Blooms over the years.
Some of you have been here since I was growing and selling cut flowers. Others found me through the free flower stand, Kind Hearts Bloom, garden consulting, or my weekly newsletter.
From the outside, it might look like I've changed directions a few times.
But the more I've reflected on it, the more I've realized the thread has always been the same.
What started as a desire to grow more flowers slowly became an interest in something much bigger.
The flowers introduced me to neighbors I wouldn't have met otherwise. They sparked conversations, acts of kindness, and opportunities to connect with people I may have never spoken to. They made me curious about the relationship between gardens, community, and the places we call home.
Today, Bestside Blooms is where all of those interests come together.
I still help homeowners create meaningful outdoor spaces through garden consultations. I still spend an unreasonable amount of time thinking about plants.
But I'm also increasingly interested in the questions that gardens raise.
Why do certain places bring people together?
What makes a neighborhood feel connected?
How do small acts of care shape the places we live?
Through my writing, consulting, and community work, I've found myself exploring those questions more and more.
If you've been here for any part of the journey, thank you for sticking around.
I'm looking forward to sharing more of what I'm learning along the way.
If you'd like to follow the writing, you can find a link to my weekly essays in the comments.
Stay Kind,
Kristen
