I asked strangers to let me grow flowers in their yards, and 40 people said yes. I turned their kindness into a business.

Business Insider•Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 04:34 PM•2 min read

Marisa Mender-Franklin built a flower business after dozens of neighbors offered free yard space through Facebook.

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