Our Story
Hello flower friends! My name is MiKelle Barney. I am a flower farmer growing fresh cut flowers in the Salem Rexburg Idaho area. I’m also a High School Counselor and mother of 6 children. My other hobbies include riding dirt bikes, reading, playing the piano, and of course spending time with family and friends.
I would like to share my story of how Krayton’s Garden blossomed into a beacon of joy and renewal in my life. My journey began back in 2013 when I met and married a wonderful man from Rexburg, Idaho. In 2014, we made our home in the charming Salem, Idaho area, excited to transform the two and half acres we now called home into a haven of beauty and possibility.
We were a typical family tending to five children, juggling work responsibilities, and the chaos of family life when tragedy stuck with the unexpected passing of our youngest child, Krayton, at the tender age of four. In the wake of our loss, grief became an unwelcome and constant companion.
Finding my path forward amidst the grief and heartache was a difficult and unchartered journey. I yearned to honor my son’s memory in a way that resonated with my soul, like I had seen so many others do. It was during this period that I found myself tending to my flower beds, seeking solace and simplicity when I had very little to give. Over the seasons, I discovered the profound beauty and peace that accompanies witnessing the growth of flowers. It reminded me that even the most majestic blooms begin their journey in darkness, serving as a catalyst for growth and transformation. Watching this process had a profound effect on me as it nurtured my heart and eventually healed my soul.
The subsequent year, I acquired fifty Rocket Snapdragons from our local nursery and shortly thereafter found myself overwhelmed with gorgeous breathtaking blooms. Inspired by this beautiful floral abundance and having a desire to share their beauty, I soon became the flower fairy amongst neighbors and friends. Smiles bloomed upon the faces of friends and neighbors and I felt a profound sense of gratitude for the gift of healing and hope that blossomed within me.
And so, the Story of Krayton’s Garden began, unfurling a bouquet of blessings along its path. Since its inception, it has illuminated my life and the lives of those around me. In the tranquil moments amidst these magnificent blooms, I am reminded of a timeless truth – that adversity, though formidable, yields to the resilience of the human spirit. Krayton’s Garden stands as a testament to this enduring spirit, where tears are transformed into laughter and every bloom whispers the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
