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Jerí and Matt Irby of Petal Pusher Farms
A FARM IS BORN Petal Pusher Farms is a top pick for plucking native stems BY A D I M C CA S L A N D P H OTO S BY R AC H E L M AU C I E R I
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hen a forester and a soil scientist marry, a thriving farm is all but inevitable. It was 2017 when Jerí Irby, a forester, and her husband, Matt, a soil-scientist-turned-attorney, purchased the land they were leasing in Purcell to start Petal Pusher Farms, a sustainable flower farm with an ironic name. Blooms this brilliant needn’t be pushed onto anyone. “He knew everything about the soil, and I know about the plants, so we joined our expertise to grow some beautiful f lowers. It’s really just a side hustle,” Jerí Irby said with a smile, “but it’s a pretty successful one.” Quick ticket sales to their summer events demonstrate this as an inarguable truth, and it all started with letting a few people come pick their own flowers.
SUMMER EVENTS For a hands-on experience, register for one of these events offered July through September: • Summer Evening U Picks offer a stunning opportunity to browse the farm, cutting flowers you fancy while enjoying the peaceful country sounds. • Floral Design Classes are an educational and fun way to spend an evening, learning to make your own exquisite arrangements. • Date Nights on the farm will make you swoon, as you and your partner pick your favorite flowers and then enjoy an evening under the stars with charcuterie by Graze OKC and live music by Grant Scowden. To ensure people have room to roam, ticket sales are limited — and go quickly. Visit petalpusherfarms.com for details.
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