About Petal & Pistil Flower Farm

Behind the flowers…

A woman holding a bouquet of blue flowers in a grassy field with mountains in the background on a sunny day.

Meet Tara:

Hi! I’m Tara, the woman behind Petal & Pistil Flower Farm. Growing and creating with flowers is my passion, and I feel so fortunate to share that joy with you! I love finding ways to bring the beauty of nature into everyday life through flowers.

Outside the farm, you might also know me from my work as a pelvic physical therapist. I wear both hats proudly and I love having this balance in my life.

A woman standing in a greenhouse, smiling, wearing sunglasses, a black floral jumpsuit, and a pink sweater tied around her waist, surrounded by various potted plants and gardening tools.

The Story of Petal & Pistil

Petal & Pistil began in the winter of 2024 with a dream of growing beautiful flowers to share. Since then, a lot has changed, but the passion behind the flowers remains the same.

Located on our home property off Mullan Road in Missoula, MT, our small-scale flower farm continues to evolve and expand. With limited growing space, I thoughtfully select each flower variety to offer premium blooms in a range of colors, shapes, and textures throughout Montana’s growing season.

Before

Before I fell in love with flower farming, this space was simply a grass lawn with a humble veggie garden. That garden is where I learned the basics of growing and starting plants from seed. After 20 years of veggie gardening, I slowly added in more flowers to the beds. Now the space is 95% flowers, with just enough room left for a few of our favorite veggies to eat.

A backyard garden with a green lawn, yellow and blue string lines forming a square, a flower bed with various plants, and a backdrop of mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Winter Farm Views

Summer Farm Views

Meet the Farmer Family

Petal & Pistil Flower Farm wouldn’t be what it is without the help and support of family. Tara is married to Bob, who is truly the best farm hand anyone could ask for. Not only does he take care of the heavy lifting, but he is quick to offer help wherever it’s needed, and often does it with a smile. We also have two grown kids who pitch in with marketing, social media consulting and general advice-giving. Teenagers are remarkably good at that!

Four people standing outdoors on a sunny day, dressed in winter or outdoor gear, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

A smiling man and woman standing outdoors by a lake, with greenery in the foreground, a grand white building with a mountain in the background, both wearing sunglasses, the man in a light blue T-shirt and the woman in a white shirt with a gray overalls.