Earlier this year, BYRDIE did an article about The Healing Magic of a Black Woman Gardening and when I tell you, there are few articles that stuck out to me more this year, I mean it.
In a world that too often attempts to drain the life and joy from Black women, there exists a profound and restorative power in the simple act of nurturing plants.
The connection between Black women and the earth is deep-rooted, a relationship that provides not only beauty but healing and renewal. As Black women seek pathways to catharsis and rebirth in the face of everything society says we are, aren’t, should be and shouldn’t be – gardening and floristy have become more than hobbies – they’re acts of resistance, self care and spiritual rejuvenation.
Gardening, for Black women, is an act of resistance, a way to reclaim space in a world that often tries to diminish them. It’s an affirmation of life, of beauty, and of the power to create and nurture. In a society that constantly seeks to take from them, Black women find in gardening a way to give back to themselves, to breathe life into the world, and to foster growth—both in their plants and in their souls.
As more Black women discover and embrace the joys of gardening, they are not just growing plants; they are growing themselves, their communities, and a legacy of resilience and beauty that will continue to bloom for generations to come.
To celebrate and support the incredible work of Black women in floristry, I’d love to highlight some amazing Black-owned florists right here in our community.
These women are breathing life into our neighborhoods with their beautiful creations, and they deserve all the recognition and support in South Carolina:
Upstate
Mahaba Floristry – Greenville, SC
Signature of Elegance – Greenville, SC
