Our Story

Experience the joy of locally grown blooms

Did you know that 80% of flowers in today’s market are imported? By the time they reach your table, they have often traveled thousands of miles and lost their vital freshness. At Purple Tuteur Farm, we are changing that dynamic for our community here in Blythewood and the Columbia, South Carolina area.

We provide local, fresh-cut flowers harvested right at their peak. By choosing a local farm, you enjoy delicate, fragrant varieties that simply don’t survive the shipping process, alongside classic favorites that outlast any import.

Our Mission: From Our Garden or Yours

Since 2017, it has been our mission to make the natural beauty of specialty flowers available to everyone. Whether you are looking for a seasonal bouquet subscription or high-quality bulbs and tubers to grow your own "hard-to-find" treasures, we are here to serve you.

Why Choose Purple Tuteur?

Unique and Heirloom Varieties Discover blooms you won’t find at a standard florist—including forgotten varieties that evoke cherished memories of loved ones.
Sustainable Growing Practices Our flowers are grown with care for the environment, ensuring they are a healthy choice for your home and our local ecosystem.
Floral Education and Community Join one of our farm tours or floral classes to deepen your connection to the seasons and gain hands-on knowledge of these beautiful blooms.

We’re honored to serve our customers across Columbia, Blythewood, Forest Acres, and surrounding areas with sustainably grown flowers that are beautiful for your home and healthy for the environment.

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A smiling woman wearing glasses, a lavender cap, and a light purple shirt holds a bunch of pink and peach tulips in front of a beige wall.

Meet Your Farmer

Hi! My name is Linda Bradley. We’re so glad you’re here.

My love for flowers began with my grandmother, who cultivated beautiful roses and nurtured my appreciation for their beauty. Flowers have an extraordinary ability to soothe our minds, lift our spirits, and even contribute to our well-being.

In 2006, I became a Master Gardener, embracing the opportunity to deepen my knowledge and connect with a community of passionate growers. That same year marked a significant turning point in my life—the loss of my mother. Her passing inspired me to pursue this journey in earnest, honoring my family’s memory through the joy and connection flowers bring. Each bloom allows me to feel close to them while brightening the lives of others.

Growing has always been a part of my life. Some of my earliest memories are of working in our home garden with my father, a shared passion that planted the seeds of my lifelong interest. In college, I studied botany, horticulture, and French, dreaming of traveling the world to discover new food sources. However, hours spent staring into microscopes led me to pivot toward a fulfilling career in technology while continuing to cultivate my love for gardening at home.

Today, my husband Rufus, our small worker team and our dogs Kenzie and Lucy all share in the efforts on the farm. We bring my passion for flowers to life, sharing with the community their beauty and their power to inspire, heal and bring joy. I am forever grateful.