Valerie Heaton

Owner // Nature Lover // Floral Designer

My love of botanicals really came clear after moving to Maui in 2014 and getting a job at a flower shop. Getting to learn while being surrounded by tropical flora every day was a dream! Since then, flowers and plants have been a huge part of my every day life. After moving back home to Minneapolis in 2016, I continued my floral journey and have had the opportunity to work with some amazingly talented floral designers. I also found a passion for creating botanical art and started hosting workshops in 2019 teaching people to create their own. When I got pregnant with my first daughter in 2020, I decided to start my own business. My Mother’s maiden name is Moss, and while I was trying to come up with a name for my business I came across an old scrapbook of my great Grandma and Grandpa Moss’s extravagant gardens and plants. And that is how the name Mossy Roots became!

I am happiest spending time with my husband, two daughters and dog. Connecting with nature on the daily is so important to me, whether that be camping, hiking, spending time in my garden, or creating magic with plants and flowers. We are also big fans of checking out live music, and feel so lucky to live in such a thriving community here in Minnesota!