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 “I’m thrilled. I really didn’t think I’d be going back into roses, but I’m excited to be doing again what my family has done for generations. But the best part really is that the project is designed to fill a need in the community so we’re giving back as well, and that feels great.” Tom Pinchbeck, head grower, Roses for Autism
In October of 2008 Tom Pinchbeck, third generation owner of Pinchbeck Farm, thought that he had sold his last rose. After over eighty years of operations he was forced to close the rose business that had been a part of his family since 1929. This decision did not come easy but as foreign competition grew and skilled workers became hard to find, Pinchbeck unfortunately had no other option. Little did Tom know that a close friend was dreaming up an idea that would help develop a skilled workforce that could revive the Pinchbeck Farm.
In less than a year this dream grew into a reality and today the Roses for Autism Program is making Pinchbeck’s prized roses available to the community once again. The only difference in the roses offered today is that they are grown, cut and packaged in an integrated community with individuals on the autism spectrum.
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