Aug. 7th, 2025
Discover the Heart of Marine, IL: A Micro Flower Farm Rooted in Beauty, Community, and Sustainable Dreams
In the village of Marine, Illinois—just a short drive from anywhere in Madison County—a quiet revolution in beauty and sustainability is in full bloom. This is the story of Marine Meadows, a micro flower farm started by husband-and-wife duo John and Jessie Kutz, who turned an overgrown yard and a desire for simplicity into a flourishing haven of wildflowers, pollinators, and community connection.
From Foreclosure to Flower Farm
John Kutz grew up right here in Marine, playing in the very yard he now farms with Jessie. Years later, when the neglected property next door went into forecl…