FLOWER AND INSECT SOURCING:

I hand-forage and hand-press all the wildflowers you see in Cast & Clover pieces. I forage my wildflowers all over the United States, but my main areas are: Southern California, Northern Utah, and the DC/Maryland area.

 

Many of the flowers I forage are invasive species and classified as weeds- including sunflowers, dyer's woad, buttercups, daisies, queen anne's lace, and many more. I am very conscious of the environment when collecting wildflowers. I never pick a flower that is a lone beauty- I make sure to forage a variety of flowers to ensure I am not over-picking a certain species. 

I only forage native wildflowers private land with owners permission- never on protected state or federal land. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact me! 

I work hard during each plant's season to collect enough flowers to create with (without over-sourcing!). That is what makes each piece so unique. If you see a flower you like, don't let it pass you by! I supplement flowers throughout the colder seasons from local florists and growers. 

All butterfly wings, bees, and other insects you see in Cast & Clover products are cruelty free- that means they all died of natural causes and then collected for use. Many are found around my home, and some donated from local beekeepers. All butterfly wings come from sanctuaries that help protect and repopulate their species. Once they have naturally passed away, I am able to purchase the wings from them.