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John Pouw

Rosa’s Secret is the result of (1) a promise to my Canadian buddy, Burke ‘Bruno’ Cullen. We share the love of myth, beauty and Stroh-inspired story-telling. And (2) my grandfather Jan Pouw, who set up his own flower growing business a hundred years ago and who taught me never to give up on a dream, work hard and discover and tap your talents. Today, I divide my professional time between teaching and developing Viking Roses.

Shares on Thursd by John Pouw
Floral Books Chapter Seventeen, Blaze of Glory John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jul 26 | 12 min read
Floral Books Chapter Zero, The Preface John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Dec 28 | 4 min read
Floral Books Chapter Sixteen, Floating Giraffes in Africa, pt. 2 John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jul 27 | 11 min read
Floral Books Chapter Fifteen, Floating Giraffes in Africa, pt. 1 John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jul 26 | 8 min read
Floral Books Chapter Fourteen, Criminal Eva John Pouw, a founding father of today’s rose world. His novel in the making; from an old boys’ industry to a competitive business.
Jan 11 | 15 min read
Floral Books Chapter Thirteen, A Bush Pilot's Dream John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Aug 11 | 18 min read
Floral Books Chapter Twelve, Missed Wedding in Quito John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Mar 11 | 44 min read
Chapter Eleven, Fishing In the Desert John Pouw, a founding father of today’s rose world. His novel in the making; from an old boys’ industry to a competitive business.
Jan 11 | 11 min read
The Preface John Pouw, his novel in the making
Oct 21 | 4 min read
Floral Books Chapter Ten, The Golden Rose John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Aug 11 | 11 min read
Floral Books Chapter Nine, Fanfare® Wake-up Call John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jul 30 | 9 min read
Floral Books Chapter Eight, Red First, Premier Rouge® John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jul 08 | 11 min read
Floral Books Chapter Seven, Old Boys in San Remo John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jun 09 | 20 min read
Floral Books Chapter Six, Smörebröd John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
May 04 | 13 min read
Floral Books Chapter Five, Seedy John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Apr 01 | 5 min read
Floral Books Chapter Four, The Twins John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Mar 06 | 6 min read
Floral Books Chapter Three, The Photography Cabinet John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Jan 08 | 4 min read
Floral Books Chapter Two, Hare in the Elzas John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Dec 04 | 3 min read
Floral Books Chapter One, Coming Out John Pouw - a founding father of today's rose world and a novel in the making, from an old boys' industry to a competitive business.
Nov 02 | 6 min read
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