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Floodwaters threaten iconic Pike Place Market flower farmers

Tags: county, family, farmers, flower, future, general, Hmong, money, spring, story

Historic flooding submerged dozens of Hmong family farms in Snohomish County, threatening spring income, generational businesses and the future of some flower farms. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/floodwaters-threaten-iconic-pike-place-market-flower-farmers/vi-AA1WHYZj

Hmong Story Cloth: Preserving history

Tags: arts, culture, flower, history, Hmong, news, paj ntaub, story, videos

Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or “flower cloth.” It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-story-cloth-preserving-history-135537088.html

‘Labor of love’: Hmong couple turns flower, vegetable farm into a refuge for visitors

Tags: business, farm, flower, garden, Hmong, Lee, love, Minnesota, pandemic, story, Vang, work

Yia Lee and Chong Ge Vang opened Rainbow Garden Farm in Harris, Minnesota, to the public after the pandemic to offer a refuge for citydwellers. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/rainbow-garden-farm-hmong-owned-harris-minnesota/

Rise and Grind: The life of a Hmong flower farmer

Tags: arts, culture, farmer, farmers, flower, Hmong, life, story, work

It’s farmers market season — and that means fresh-picked, fresh-cut flowers and bouquets. But where do those flowers come from? And who is behind all the work? Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/arts-culture/2025-07-31/rise-and-grind-the-life-of-a-hmong-flower-farmer

Hav Paj Garden, the ‘valley flower’ in Oregon

Tags: flower, garden, hav, news, people, story, valley, Vang

To most people, time is marked by the four seasons. To David Vang at Hav Paj Garden, time is marked by tulips, irises, daffodils and peonies. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6841c4de0ee944bc8d5a43380589439e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.koin.com%2fnorthwest-grown%2fhav-paj-garden-the-valley-flower-in-oregon%2f&c=12829627105298745978&mkt=en-us

What hopeful gardeners can learn from Oregon experts in new book ‘The Flower Farmers’

Tags: book, farmers, flower, garden, story, writer

“Many gardeners admire the talents of flower farmers and want to borrow their know-how for our own cutting garden,” said flower writer Debra Prinzing. Full story: https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2025/05/what-hopeful-gardeners-can-learn-from-oregon-experts-in-new-book-the-flower-farmers.html

AAPI Heritage Month: 40 years of legacy for Pike Place flower farmers

Tags: AAPI, farm, farmers, flower, heritage, Hmong, month, project, story

Then they had to find a way to survive. That’s where the market’s Indochinese Farm Project comes in. “It pioneered a lot of Hmong farmers to start coming into the Pike Place Market,” said Scott. “The … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/aapi-heritage-month-40-years-151227851.html

Culture through cloth: Hmong artisans pass down traditions of ‘flower cloths’ and ‘story cloths’

Tags: community, culture, flower, Hmong, news, paj ntaub, race, story, tradition, traditions

Paj Ntaub, Hmong for ‘flower cloth,’ is a tradition with many variations stretching back centuries. Two Hmong textile artists are making sure it isn’t forgotten. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/hmong-artisans-traditions-flower-story-cloths/103-acb993f6-9494-4235-8ad5-22e1f827f418

A symphony of diversity, art and identity

Tags: Asian, diversity, flower, help, heritage, identity, story, table, university

A dashing red carpet and flower decorations accenting every table greeted attendees on the evening of April 19 as Klas Center hosted Asian Heritage Night. With the help of the Hamline University … Full story: https://hamlineoracle.com/13036/showcase/a-symphony-of-diversity-art-and-identity/

Fresno dispensaries Dr. Greenthumb’s, Sweet Flower prepare debut

Tags: city, flower, Fresno, story

Fresno recreational cannabis dispensaries are about to hit double digits with two more opening soon. Sweet Flower, based in Culver City, will be opening its first dispensary on April 13 at 3123 N. Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-dispensaries-dr-greenthumbs-sweet-flower-prepare-debut/

12 of the best places to visit in Vietnam

Tags: Asia, flower, Hmong, king, local, minorities, story, traditions, travel, Vietnam

Find villages of Red Dzao, Flower Hmong and other local minorities, markets, eco-stays and a window into a rural world of timeless traditions such as weaving. Don’t miss the palace of the Hmong king … Full story: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/vietnam/best-places-to-visit-in-vietnam

Sisters crowdsource for ‘world’s largest’ piece of traditional Hmong embroidery

Tags: embroidery, flower, Hmong, museum, news, paj ntaub, project, sisters, story, talk, Vang

Paj ntaub means “flower cloth” and it’s a traditional Hmong artform. Youa and Wone Vang joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about their project, which is a fundraiser for the Hmong Museum’s new … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2023/12/20/sisters-crowdsource-for-worlds-largest-piece-of-traditional-hmong-embroidery

One of the families behind Pike Place Market’s famous flowers

Tags: business, Chang, family, farm, flower, Lee, summer, work

Born into the flower business, Scott Chang grew from being resentful of the long summer hours to having deep respect for his family’s hard work. Discover the subtle beauty of See Lee Farm and the … Read Full Article

Join the discussion: She launched a veggie and flower subscription service amidst a pandemic. But she says she’s not an entrepreneur

Tags: community, discussion, entrepreneur, flower, Hmong, pandemic, service, state, system, Vang, Washington

Early in the pandemic, when farmer’s markets in Washington state closed, Friendly Vang-Johnson launched a new community-supported agriculture system that provided a lifeline in the Hmong community. Read Full Article

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