Susan Kegley is the co-owner of Bees N Blooms, with her husband Geoff. Susan’s background as a PhD chemist and founder of the Pesticide Research Institute, has inspired and informed the creation of the farm. She, Geoff, and staff are demonstrating healthier, organic agricultural practices that sustain animals, plants, and people alike. She loves farming and beekeeping because they provide a never-ending source of engagement with nature, opportunities for puzzle-solving, observation, learning new things, and having access to breathtaking beauty and wonder. When she’s not busy like a bee, Susan can be found chasing ducks out of her vegetable garden and cuddling with baby geese.
About Our Staff
Emma Davis. Emma is the Sales and Marketing Assistant here at Bees n Blooms. Emma studies at Saint Leo University, majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. Emma strongly believes in the power of using digital media to drive positive social change. She recognizes the vast opportunities that arise from utilizing digital platforms to create awareness and make a difference in society. Emma’s enthusiasm for the environment and biological sciences is palpable, and she believes that incorporating her love for the natural world into her work will not only inspire greater environmental consciousness but also help communicate the message of Bees N Blooms to visitors. When Emma isn’t busy at work, you can often find her at the beach, enjoying the sun and sand, and being close to the water.
Lily Viera. Lily is a recent high school graduate who joined the farm at the start of the Summer as Event Assistant. She has big aspirations and is planning to travel to college abroad. Growing up on a farm in Sonoma County herself, Lily has an acute understanding and deep respect for nature. Through her work she strives to see the beauty in the little things, especially baby geese. This summer she hopes to gain a strong work ethic and sense of experience, and is looking forward to meeting people on the farm! In her free time, she writes short stories and watches movies.
Seth Gowans is the owner of Sidekick Flowers, leasing his growing space from Bees N Blooms and bringing additional beauty to the property and cut flowers to our farm stand. He helps out on the farm as part of the Agricultural Operations Team. In search of agricultural knowledge and education, Seth found his way to Northern California 6 years ago, moving from his home-state of Idaho. After an apprenticeship at Love Apple Farms in Santa Cruz, and two seasons farming for a Bay Area Michelin Starred restaurant, Seth began working at Bees N Blooms in the Spring of 2017 and was promoted to farm manager in spring 2019. In the fall of 2019, Seth started Sidekick Flowers, leasing land here at Bees N Blooms. He grows his own local flowers and works with Gather Flora and other local flower growers to supply the San Francisco Flower Mart with Sonoma County’s most beautiful export. When he is not at the farm, Seth can be found at a local dog-friendly beach with his sidekick pup Mika.