Our story
Elwyn’s Garden is owned and operated by Katie Eastman in our storefront located in Strathroy, Ontario.
Katie is a single mom raising three boys just outside of the London, Ontario area. You can find Katie in a cold arena most weekends in the winter watching her boys play hockey or on the soccer pitch in the summer watching her boys play competitive soccer.
She loves coffee, sunsets, exploring and hiking conservation area trails with her boys, and has a passion for all things flowers and plants.
How it all Started
It all started back in 2019 with the sudden passing of her beloved grandfather (Gramps) Elwyn Eby. Within 3 weeks of receiving a terminal diagnosis of cancer, Elwyn peacefully passed from earth into the arms of Jesus. After such a devastating loss, Katie found comfort working in her gardens to connect with her beloved Gramps. Elwyn was a soft spoken man, always looking for ways to serve others. In a crowded room, he still took the time to make each person feel loved and important. Elwyn was an amazing gardener throughout his life and carried that into his retirement homes. You could always find him in a garden working away, and to say he had the most pristine gardens is an understatement. His little garden in the retirement home was filled with beautiful flowers that he nurtured and grew and later had the most beautiful patio and walkway that led into his final earthly home.
With time, Katie found herself falling more in love with tending to her own garden and coming up with new ways to keep her plants and her fresh-cut flowers blooming as long as possible. She was soon able to maintain a two week cut-life and was excited to show others her newfound tricks. Katie trained with a local florist for a couple seasons and then decided to venture out on her own.
Naturally, when it came to naming her new business, Katie knew that the man who had given her this love for nature should be honored in the title of this business. Katie’s older boys created the name and Elwyn’s Garden began serving the Strathroy-Caradoc community and surrounding area in November of 2021.
Over the years the business has grown allowing us the privilege of helping you celebrate all your special occasions. We began offering bridal packages in September of 2022 and love the joy we see on a brides face when she holds her bouquet on her way to say “I do”. With your continued support, Katie has long term plans to continue blessing you with the freshest flowers in the area, bringing you joy one delivery at a time.
The Elwyn’s Standard.
At Elwyn’s Garden, we take pride in every arrangement that leaves our studio. Click here to learn about our Elwyn’s Standard.
“Beautiful bouquets by Katie at Elwyn's Garden! She has such an eye for colour combinations and the flowers are always so fresh! Such a nice way to brighten up a room, or someone's day. Highly recommend!” Alicia K.
“Beautiful arrangements and the kindest sweetest service” Jerusha L.