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Moonlight, Flowers & Local Flavours: Brianna Kumpula of Bar OA Farms

What do sturgeon caviar, cut flowers, and the full moon have in common? A lot more than you’d think.

In this episode, Jackie sits down with Brianna Kumpula—community builder, regenerative flower farmer, and founder of Bar OA Farms—to dig into the story behind her nationally recognized Moon Dinners. These immersive, on-farm culinary experiences celebrate local producers, lunar cycles, and Alberta’s vibrant food scene.

Brianna shares how her passion for flowers grew from a wedding garden to a thriving business that connects people to the land, local chefs, and each other. From forced winter tulips to edible blooms and herbal bath salts, Bar OA Farms is blooming with innovation and intention.

You’ll hear about:

• Why a moon-themed dinner became a game-changing tourism experience

• The surprising science of flowers, farming, and lunar planting

• How Alberta chefs and producers are building powerful partnerships

• The grit and joy behind flower farming—and advice for aspiring growers

To learn more or get your hands on some of those tulips, visit baroafarms.com.