The Urban Botanist was founded in 2018 by Owner and Lead Designer Ashley Polverari. Ashley's passion for floral design began when she attended the Vocational Agriculture Program at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, Connecticut. During her four years there, she studied plant science and floral design.

Her love for floral design continued to blossom; she went on to work at a local flower shop in Branford, Connecticut, where she continued to learn more tricks of the trade.

Craving sunshine and palm trees, Ashley relocated to Miami, Florida, where she worked with a few of the most talented designers in South Florida. It was there that she fell in love with a style unknown to her. Ashley became inspired by these designers and decided to take the plunge in pursuing her dream career as a floral designer.

As a New England native, Ashley returned home to Connecticut when she noticed a need for a different style of floral design. She decided that she wanted to bring a unique look to her small town.

Ashley focuses on arrangements created with unique florals and texture and hand tied bouquets. The Urban Botanist provides a trendy non-traditional vibe for any occasion.