Astone Protea

Michael and Bettina Astone
7160 Freedom Blvd
Aptos, CA
831-662-3735

Markets: Aptos and Monterey

Products: South African and Australian protea, leucadendron and banksias (over 200 plus varieties); wreaths and basket centerpieces; wedding floral services available

History/Philosophy: Something special about the farm is that they are a “dry farmed” flower producer. They use no fertilizer or mulch to grow their very unique varieties of flowers in the Proteaceae family. The Astones have been growing proteas organically for 26 years in Aptos.