Meridian is full of unique and small family-run businesses. When Meridian Lifestyle was pulling together its April ECO Edition, we came across Ribier Gardens and ended up featuring owner Jen Zissou on our April cover.
For the past four years Jen, along with her husband, Jeremiah, and her mother, Carol has been operating Ribier Gardens, a small 2-acre farm in Meridian. Following her heart, Jen left behind a more conventional and reliable life as an attorney, starting their farm, initially growing organic fruits and vegetables.
They later found their niche specializing and growing cut flowers for the Boise Farmers Market, the Boise Co-op and specialty floral designers. For brides looking to have sustainable grown flowers on their special day, Ribier Gardens also sells buckets of seasonal flowers, including certified organic peonies and dahlias, allowing men and women to personally design their own floral arrangements.
"As Ada County becomes more developed, we are constantly reminded of how lucky we are to live and work surrounded by nature and farmland,” says Jen. She, Jeremiah and Carol are proud to be a part of the Treasure Valley's agricultural community and look forward to seeing you at the Farmers Market.
Ribier Gardens have their booth at the Boise Farmers Market, located at 10th and Grove, on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, April through October. Their products are also available seasonally at the Boise Co-op and at your local floral designer and sustainably-minded restaurants. To learn more visit RibierGardens.com.