Growing guides
Everything we learned the hard way, written down — short, specific and written for Texas.
start with the first one
Beginner
How to Start a Cut Flower Garden
One bed, five varieties and a plan you can actually keep. Start here.
6 min read
Timing
When to Plant Flowers in Texas
Region by region planting windows, from the Valley to the Panhandle.
5 min read
Natives
Beginner's Guide to Texas Native Plants
Lower water, more butterflies, and a garden that looks like it belongs here.
7 min read
Wildlife
Best Flowers for Pollinators
What to plant so something is always in bloom for bees and butterflies.
4 min read
Plant profile
How to Grow Zinnias
The most forgiving cut flower there is — and the tricks that make stems longer.
5 min read
Seasonal
What to Plant This Month
A short, honest list of what actually goes in the ground right now.
3 min read
Bouquets
How to Harvest Cut Flowers
When to cut, how deep to cut, and how to make a jar last two weeks.
4 min read
Timing
Fall vs Spring Planting
Which flowers want which season, and why fall usually wins in Texas.
5 min read