About Me

Hi, I’m Eva—the gardener, seed saver, and bouquet maker behind Backyard Bannan.

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I have fond memories of making snapdragons talk, finding Easter eggs hidden in tulips, and the scent of blooming jasmine. Maybe this flower farming journey is a return to my childhood joy. 

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"Maybe what we can do when we feel overwhelmed is to start small. Start with what we have loved as kids and see where that leads us." - Aimee Nezhukumatathil, World of Wonders. 

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From my backyard in Kenton, I grow seasonal flowers and create fresh, joyful bouquets for the Portland metro area. Every year I tuck more perennials and annuals into the ground while marveling at how many creatures benefit from the plants around us.​

The first flower I planted when we moved into this house was a sunflower. I have saved seeds each year since that first one bloomed. That's where "Plant seeds. Sprout joy." comes from. It is a simple reminder that small acts of growth can bring light-not only in the garden but in life. Sunflowers will always be my favorite flower. 

The garden helped me through years of infertility.

It helped me through the unknowns of a pandemic. 

Watching seeds sprout and flowers bloom reminded me that life goes on, even in the hardest seasons. 

Now I get to share the beauty of the garden with you.

Thank you for supporting locally grown flowers. Whether it's a seasonal subscription or a one-time bouquet, my hope is that these flowers brighten your home and lift your spirits.