OUR STORY

Welcome to Peticote Junction, a woman-owned business proudly founded by Jennifer Pettit. Nestled on our family-run farm in Southampton, New Jersey, we specialize in cultivating rare heirloom flowers with natural and sustainable methods. In our newly opened Farm Shop, you’ll find our farm-fresh honey, seasonal flowers, and curated products from inspiring women founders and artisans. Visit us in Southampton or explore our selection online—bringing the beauty of our farm to you.

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ABOUT ME:

 

As one of six children, I grew up on a dairy farm in Southampton, New Jersey, where my roots in nature and family first took hold. After college, I moved to New York City, building a career in fashion and curating a beautiful life in the heart of the West Village. For fifteen years, the city was my canvas, and my summers were spent out east, surfing and running along the shores.

When the pandemic hit in March 2020 and the fashion industry paused, I found myself on a new path. I returned to the family farm to be closer to my loved ones during lockdown. While there, I missed my weekly trips to a favorite NYC florist, sparking memories of flower-filled afternoons in my great-grandmother’s garden. At the same time, I was helping at the family’s veterinary practice, which had become busier than ever. Seeing the full parking lot each day, with people waiting for their pets, I thought, “If it were me, I’d rather be shopping.” And with that, the seed of Peticote Junction was planted—a farm market brimming with fresh-cut flowers, just like my grandmother used to grow.

In the summer of 2020, with the help of my parents and dear family friends, we planted fields of sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias on the farm. I built a small farm stand, inviting the community to pick their own flowers. The joy and smiles on the faces of visitors were contagious, convincing me that this idea was just the beginning of a journey to share my love of flowers with as many people as possible.

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