Culture | Dec. 2025
TRENDING: THE ACCIDENTAL FLOWER FARMER
By Morgan Hogerty
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA PONCE
STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA
HAIR & MAKEUP BY LEANNA ERNEST
Jamie Klein wearing L’AGENCE, Neiman Marcus Northbrook
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote by Maya Angelou defines Jamie Klein’s surprising journey into the world of flower farming. As a mom of four (ages 17, 15, 10, and 8), Klein never imagined “Flower Farmer” would appear on her life’s resume. But in 2022, upon the gentle advice of fellow hockey mom Stacey Laschen of @sweet_es_flowers, Klein started by growing 10 dahlia plants. Today, her Trails Flower Farm, a micro flower farm in Highland Park, has just completed its fourth growing season. Being part of an entire life cycle—from selecting the varieties to planting, watering, harvesting, and arranging to giving the blossoms away through @growingkindnessproject or selling to florists—is deeply fulfilling. Between tending to her fields and creating bouquets, Klein shares how she stays inspired and connected.
ON HER NIGHTSTAND
“Fresh flowers, of course! The Johnny’s Selected Seeds 2026 catalog (fun fact: we are nearly done buying for 2026 and will soon begin 2027). I am currently reading Cancer is Complicated by Clea Shearer, an amazing read. You’ll also find my Coco Wyo coloring books with Ohuhu Markers, and my favorite goop lip balm that I use religiously before bed and in the morning (highly recommend as a holiday gift/stocking stuffer).”
IN HER EARBUDS
“Taylor Swift always and forever. I’m obsessed with the new album. Also loving Justin Bieber’s latest, anything by Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, AJR, and Sombr. Recently, I started tuning into podcasts—I love deepening my knowledge with flower industry podcasts. While I am working in the fields, I switch to The World’s First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster, Not Skinny But Not Fat, and Call Her Daddy.”
ON HER MOBILE
“Instagram is my only form of social media. It allows me to connect with all my passions—flowers, yoga, interior design, and Diet Coke. For flowers, it’s amazing because we’ve connected with growers all over the country—with plans to visit some in person, @rivermerlefarm, you’re up first! Other favorite flower accounts are @mackenzienancarrowdesigns, @yodanigirl, and @lexi.lexi.lexi. On the aspirational side, I love following The Food Nanny and Ballerina Farm. Learning to make sourdough is on my 2026 wish list!”
