Ruth LaHue
Ruth LaHue is founder and President of My Secret Garden. Since 1979, My Secret Garden has developed a brand known for a distinctively different approach to floral design. Using nature as her guide, LaHue never puts limits on her approach to floral design. "The elements and principles of design must be mastered, but you should not let them hold you back. Reach a little further. Let your creativity guide you." LaHue graduated from Albuquerque Floral Art School in 1974. She studied art, horticulture and science at the University of New Mexico and the University of Missouri and continues to study in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana (Japanese floral design). After working in the floral industry for 46 years LaHue says of her career,"There are always new discoveries to find, flowers I've never seen before, design techniques and color combinations to try. To be a florist is an ever changing, always evolving, continually interesting occupation" LaHue's work has been seen in national publications: Grace Ormond Wedding Style, Colonial Homes, and Women & Success magazines, as well is also regularly featured in local newspapers and magazines. Among the awards My Secret Garden has received, LaHue is most proud of: The Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Small Retail Business of the Year", recognition from Partners in Education for her continued work with children and flowers in elementary schools, and Peoples Choice awards from UMC's Museum of Art and Archeology for her creative designs in Art in Bloom, among them "Best in Show". Voted by readers of Inside Columbia Magazine as "The Best Floral Shop, The Best Place to Buy Flowers for Weddings, and The Best Place to Buy Christmas Decorations" My Secret Garden is a destination floral boutique. LaHue knows how important personalized attention to decorating is. Whether it's a conference, holiday decorating for the home, a wedding, or personal event; LaHue's attention to detail, inspired creativity, and open minded approach to floral design has earned her an impressive repeat clientele. "To share the beauty of flowers on a daily basis is a wonderful way to make this corner of the world a little brighter. I love my work"
823 E Broadway
Columbia
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About My Secret Garden
My Secret Garden is known for beautiful, unique, one of a kind, made to order floral arrangements. Our award winning designers are constantly searching, finding, growing and purchasing the healthiest, most amazing, premium flowers , locally and from around the globe. We take the utmost care processing, designing, and arranging, using a combination of time tested and modern techniques from over 60 years of experience. This ensures your arrangements will be at their highest possible quality.When in season, we utilize flowers and greenery from our own local farm, located just outside Columbia. This commitment to local plants and flowers sets us apart from flower shops everywhere.
We never compromise quality.
From our owner, Ruth LaHue; "To share the beauty of flowers on a daily basis is a wonderful way to make this corner of the world a little brighter. I love my work"
Where we deliver
My Secret Garden delivers to the following cities: Columbia
