FLOWER ENERGY
Florist and founder of Magical Blooms Jenny Barker, author of Flower Energy: Channeling the Healing Power of Blooms
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Known nationally as the "Flower Doctor," Jenny Barker explores the intersection of beauty, creativity, wellness, and emotional well-being. Combining personal stories and practical wisdom, she shares how flowers can comfort, celebrate, inspire, and help people navigate life's most meaningful moments.
Free & Open to the Community
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jenny Barker is a single mom and self-made entrepreneur. She is the owner of the boutique flower business Magical Blooms, located in Redondo Beach, California. In the 30 years that she has been in business, Jenny has become a sought-after floral designer, doing work for private clients as well as for television shows like Grey’s Anatomy and hotels like The Ritz-Carlton and Shutters on the Beach. She has been featured in The Knot, WeddingWire, LA Style Magazine, and elsewhere.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
This one-of-a-kind flower arranging book from a celebrated florist teaches readers to channel the healing power of blooms and intuit the perfect flower or arrangement for any need. For Jewish author Jenny Barker, flowers are the best medicine. She has a unique, spiritual connection to the blossoms and blooms she arranges at her flower shop, so much so that she became known as the Flower Doctor for her ability to prescribe the perfect flowers. Whether it’s buttermilk flowers for holding onto a secret, thistle for staying grounded, or viburnum for believing in yourself, every flower possesses its own energy and can help in a special way.
ACCOMODATIONS
The following accessibility accommodations are available for UJFT's programs (depending on the program location). Accommodations must be requested at least a week prior to the event. Requests can be submitted during registration.
- Interpreting services for Deaf or non-English speakers
- Assisted listening services to amplify sounds
- Preferential seating near a presenter to aid in comprehension
- Sensory fidget tools
- Noise-reducing headphones
- Stand-assist devices
- Audio recording of written materials for the visually impaired
The Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival is funded in part by the citizens of Virginia Beach through a grant from the City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and is held in coordination with the Jewish Book Council, the longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature.