speaking events & podcasts

Fran loves sharing gardening & farming knowledge with others. If you’re looking for a speaker for your event, please reach out here!

APR 2024 - “Search engine optimization” with the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast

Episode 6 coming April 22, 2024 on The Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast

JAN 2024 - “integrated pest management for the regenerative flower farm”

2024 Winter Greenhouse School hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County

SEPT 2023 - “STARTING YOUR FLOWER FARM BUSINESS” with Empowering Entrepreneurs Podcast

Listen to the podcast episode here!

JULY 2023 - “growing Flowers for markets and Pricing market bouquets”

Hosted by Good Farmers Guild of Western New York

Mar 2023 - “Weddings & diy flowers”

Risk Management for Cut Flower Growers Series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Delaware County Horticulture & Gardening Program

JAN 2023 - “PROFIT FROM THE START: Wedding OPPORTUNITIES for the Farmer Florist”

Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference sponsored by The Watershed Agricultural Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County

NOV 2022 - “Regenerative Integrated Pest Management Strategies for a Flower Farm”

Risk Management for Cut Flower Growers Series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Delaware County Horticulture & Gardening Program (view presentation here)

MAY 2021 - “How to Improve Soil Organically and Grow a Nutrient Dense Edible Garden”

Hosted by Kin Loch Farmstead

feb 2020 - “Farmer Florist Experience: Diversifying & marketing a flower farm Business”

4th Annual Cut Flower Conference hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program (in-person presentation)

print magazine features

edible western ny magazine, summer 2020

The story of our flower farm & florist business was beautifully written by Denyel Beiter in a feature article of Edible Western NY’s Summer 2020 Edition.

Cover Photo by Jill Bornand

Other photos provided by Reilley Photography and Heirloom Soul Florals

auxiliary magazine, spring 2020

Our floral design was featured on the front cover and main spread of Auxiliary Magazine’s Spring 2020 Edition.

Heirloom Soul Florals provided three unique garden style bouquets, including the Bride’s large, wide bouquet chock-full of farm flowers and dried foraged elements. With complete creative control of this floral design, our signature style was really able to shine.

Hand ripped & botantically dyed ribbons also by Heirloom Soul Florals.

Contributors: Jennifer Link Photography, Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Alissa Barrett (makeup artist & bride model), Lizzy Dugan at Salon Elizabeth (hair), Reagan Marie (model) and Aislinn Joelle (model)

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wny weddings magazine, winter 2020

Our own wedding was featured with a gorgeous 6-page printed spread in Buffalo Magazine’s WNY Weddings Magazine, January 2020 Edition.

Heirloom Soul Florals completely planned, styled and flowered this wedding at Kin Loch Farmstead. The entire wedding was designed using sustainable floristry methods, avoiding the use of floral foam including our ceremony arbor + installations. 90% of the flowers and foliage were either grown on our farm or responsibly foraged.

Wedding Vendors: Reilley Photography, Kin Loch Farmstead, 80 Main Banquet & Catering (bar service), Lloyd’s Taco Truck, Paula’s Donuts, DJ Jeremy Grodek, Evan Manstey & James Kibby (musicians), All Season Tent Rental

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online article features

3/25/2024 - Meet Fran Parrish interview with CanvasRebel Magazine

7/22/2022 - 20 Rustic Yet Refined Wedding Venues to Book Across the US by BRIDES Magazine

4/30/2021 - DIY Floral Bouquets & Workshops to Let Your Creativity Blossom by Buffalo Magazine

4/22/2021 - Career Inspiration: From Architecture to Farmer Florist by Flourish Careers

Kin Loch Farmstead Lavender Farm & Unique Barn Wedding Venue by Upstate Indie Weddings

1/27/2020 - “Easy DIY Flower Arrangement Ideas” by The Spruce

1/24/2020 - “Cut Flowers Add Color to Ag Industry” by Lancaster Farming

1/13/2020 - “Meet The Rustic-Modern Wedding Venue Of Your Wildest Dreams” by Step Out Buffalo

1/1/2020 "- “Fran and Jesse’s Handcrafted Farmstead Affair” by Buffalo Magazine’s WNY Weddings

1/1/2020 - “New to Western New York’s wedding scene” by Buffalo Magazine

9/27/2019 - “Classes Offered at Kin Loch Farmstead” by Niagara Frontier Publications

7/9/2019 - “Frolic Through Fragrant Fields This Weekend” - Televised by Spectrum News