Karla Etten is the founder of Etten’s Eden, a young but rapidly growing nursery and flower farm located in The Plains, Virginia. Established in 2022 on raw land she purchased and began developing during the early design stages of her family’s future home, Etten’s Eden reflects Karla’s long-standing passion for plants, landscape design, and sustainable growing practices.

Though new to the trade, Karla has made swift and substantial progress: installing a well and irrigation infrastructure, building five high tunnels and a heated greenhouse with an integrated headhouse, and creating a shaded nursery patio with seating for 24+ guests. The space features a koi water feature and a newly installed, large-scale waterfall and koi pond — drawing visitors in and offering a unique setting for plant sales, floral workshops, and community events.

Etten’s Eden emphasizes locally grown, climate-adapted plants, and Karla is steadily expanding her offerings to serve both retail customers and professionals in the landscaping and nursery trade.