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With young Ellianna Allen at the centre of the vision, supported by her mother and grandmother, and with help from her father and brother, she operates pop-ups from which she sells flowers from her oma’s garden, beautifully displayed in an array of vases big and small. When Ellianna was three years old she decided she wanted to sell Oma’s flowers and use the money for an important cause. With full family support, especially from Oma Erika Neumann’s gardening expertise, Ellianna’s idea quickly began to bloom, with her grandmother’s blessing and guidance.
MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS From left: Monika Allen, Oma Erika Neumann and grandchildren Ellianna and Theo employ their love of flowers to spread beauty and raise money for Harvest Manitoba. Now seven, the Grade 2 student — who likes math, story time, noodles and cottage cheese pancakes — dedicates considerable time to helping organize a twice-yearly flower fundraiser with all money raised going to Harvest Manit.