Keynote Speaker
Brenna Estrada
Camano Island, WA
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Photo by Kelly Bowie | © Timber Press and Brenna Estrada
Brenna Estrada is a flower farmer, author, and passionate advocate for the beauty and versatility of pansies. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Brenna owns Three Brothers Blooms, where she specializes in growing and making unique pansy varieties and seeds more accessible to gardeners and flower lovers around the world.
She is the author of Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber Press, 2025), winner of the 2026 American Horticultural Society Book Award. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset Magazine, The Seattle Times,and Elle Decor Italy, among others.
At the 2027 Kruse Flower Show, Brenna will share her expertise in growing and designing with pansies, including seed collection, soil preparation, and maximizing their potential as cut flowers. She’ll also share inspiration from her recent travels to Japan and Italy, where she met with some of the world’s leading pansy hybridizers.
Join us for an inspiring look at these extraordinary little flowers and discover why Brenna is bringing pansies back into the spotlight!
Event Activities
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Demonstrations
Special presentations from the main stage throughout the event Saturday.
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Workshops
Saturday workshops will be held throughout the venue and hosted by our talented experts and vendors.
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High Tea
Enjoy a classic High Tea on Saturday afternoon at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Time slots are limited to 16 people.
