About Us
Danielle (Dani) Gent is the green thumb and flower addict behind Full Stem Ahead. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence and Global Studies from American Military University and 23.5 years experience in various leadership roles in the US Navy. She is a Certified Master Gardener through the University of Maryland Extension. She also completed the Boots to Bushels course through the University of Rhode Island, the Floret Flower Farming Workshop, Boots to Business Workshop through the Veterans Administration and the Boots to Business AG focus Workshop through the USDA.
Dani was an active member in the National Capital Dahlia Society and the Gettysburg Dahlia Society and a board of trustees of the Maryland Orchid Society and is currently a member of the New England Dahlia Society and the American Dahlia Society. She was awarded the Hellen B. Smyth Memorial Award and President’s Award at the Maryland State Fair for her excellence in growing Dahlias. She received several awards at the National Capital Dahlia Society shows to include Junior Grand Champion for her prized Verone’s Obsidian Dahlia and Court of Honor for her Rancho Dahlia.
Christopher Eads is the “man with the shovel” and can divide a dahlia tuber like a professional. He has Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has 21 years of leadership experience through his service in the US Navy. His woodworking, construction and engineering skills are an asset in planning and building the entire infrastructure of the farm.
Our Primary Goals
No-Till
Annual machine tilling disrupts the soil content, reducing the quality of the flowers. We are committed to planting by hand every season.
Sustainable Growth
Sustainably growing the highest quality and unique flowers with the deepest concern for healthy soil and clean waterways.
Locally Sourced
We intentionally support the local economy by sourcing almost all materials for the farm from right here in Maine and focus on collaborating with other local businesses so that we can all be successful and thrive together.
Get In Touch
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about our farm, a new or existing order, or how to be come a wholesale partner, please give us a call or send us a message. We’ll be happy to help!
Phone: (207) 487-1956
Dani@FullStemAheadFarm.com