About
The sanctuary is her way of bringing them back. It’s a space created with intention, to support butterflies and other pollinators,
create some beautiful enchantment, and restore a small piece of balance for us humans to indulge in.
What is our mission?
Create moments of enchantment and awe where the noise of the world dissolves because a fascinating flower just made you forget your own name!
Plant native and beneficial flora for the enrichment of pollinators.
Share information about gardening, habitat creation and the role of pollinators in increasing food security and beauty.
Enhance biodiversity to stimulate the health, resilience, and productivity of ecosystems.
What are our values?
Collaboration: It takes a village to raise a baby. The web of connections between our values, talents, forms and contributions runs deep, deeper than the daydreaming in a hammock can comprehend sometimes!! We believe the more we can interconnect the more that every connection point can prosper. And not just us as humanoids, we’re talking interspecies play between peoples, soils, rocks, butterflies, flowers, fires etc. The cascading chain of support never ends, so let’s get together and ripple out some goodness.
Awe: Does it inspire profound wonder, respect, and amazement? If it leads to feelings of being humbled, and snaps you into the here and now, we’re down to align with it.
Revitalization: Empowering the neglected to fly, fall and reform in it’s fullest fervency!
Sanctuary: Petals up, worries down!! By offering the feeding, breeding and shelter grounds our flying pollinator friends need to thrive we help them to stay alive. In turn, by creating sanctuary for them they create sanctuary for us by giving us a magical meadow to relax, play and luxuriate in.
What is our future
We are thrilled to offer The Petal Paradise, our not for profit flower farm and pollinator sanctuary for all to enjoy in Delta, BC – just minutes before the Tsawwassen BC Ferry Terminal. We currently rent this cozy slice of land. Our long term vision is to acquire a larger area of land that will be a dedicated pollinator sanctuary which will inspire deep nature connection and care. We endeavour to create expansive magical meadow landscapes, artfully ordaned with large scale living sculptures to spark that little bit of awe and action.
In the lead up to our public opening in July 2026 we have over 50 species of ornamental, edible and native flowers.
In the spirit of enhancing the web of connectivity, biodiversity and awe on site, we aim to increase our species to 100 by 2029. With a special focus on native plants which provide the host, nectar and pollen sites for our local wildlife, and are well adapted to thrive in their south coastal BC home.
THE PETAL TEAM
MARY MURPHY
Mary, marketing and tech, brings the farm to life in colour
POLLY ORR
Polly, our writer extraordinaire, curates every word with care
FIONA HEANEY
JACK SUTHERLAND
Jack, horticulture honcho, hands-on keeping things running and stunning
BUDDY ROO
Buddy is our professional greeter and head of security
UPCOMING EVENTS
Come Plant a Little Sunshine With Us: May 10th
Join us for a joyful sunflower planting party where we’ll create a beautiful wall of sunny sunflowers together, one seed at a time. Learn about these magical flowers, watch them grow through the season.
All materials are provided. Family-friendly, kids welcome, and yes… pets too 🐾
Moments From Our Community
At The Petal Paradise, community matters. We pride ourselves on connection and collaboration. Join our planting parties, or volunteer with us, we would love to have you join our network of petal paradisers
DONATE TODAY
Your donation to Petal Paradise supports a vital wildflower sanctuary, preserving habitats for animals, flowers, and pollinators. Funds directly aid habitat restoration, protect endangered species, and foster community education. Your generosity ensures a thriving ecosystem where nature and people coexist. Join us in safeguarding Petal Paradise for future generations.