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I'm Joelle, and I decided to start this garden blog for my own enjoyment and to share my love for cut flowers and home grown flowers with anyone interested in plant care and flower photography.
January 2025
First Winter Freeze
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
Houston experienced its first winter freeze on January 19, which can impact the care of home grown flowers. For those interested in flower photography, capturing the beauty of cut flowers during this season can be a rewarding endeavor. If you're following a garden blog, you'll find tips on how to protect your plants from the cold.
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
In the garden blog, we made sure that the Anemones and Ranunculus in the raised beds and the cut flower beds received some blankets to stay warm, ensuring the best conditions for our home grown flowers and capturing beautiful moments for flower photography.
Hellebores
Covering the seedlings for the freeze
Hellebores
Hellebores are the true lovers of winter, making them an excellent choice for cut flowers. Their unique beauty is perfect for flower photography, and they can add charm to any garden blog. With proper plant care, you can enjoy these stunning home grown flowers throughout the colder months.
June 2025
Josephine Clematis
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Variegated Hydrangea
This cute fluffy little thing could easily brighten up any garden blog, especially when surrounded by vibrant home grown flowers. It’s a delightful subject for flower photography, showcasing the beauty of plant care in a charming way.
Variegated Hydrangea
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Variegated Hydrangea
This is not your typical hydrangea; it's a stunning variety that stands out in any garden blog dedicated to plant care. Perfect for cut flowers, these home grown flowers not only brighten your space but also make for beautiful flower photography opportunities.
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon
The garden showcases stunning variegated leaves alongside fluffy pink flowers, perfect for those interested in flower photography. These home grown flowers not only enhance the beauty of your space but also provide great cut flowers for arrangements. For plant care tips and more, check out our garden blog.
September 2025
Tulips and Daffodils
Anemones and Ranunculus
Anemones and Ranunculus
It's time to store those tulip and daffodil bulbs in the fridge, as they require a cold period before being planted out in late December or early January. This is an essential step for anyone interested in home grown flowers, especially if you want to capture their beauty in flower photography later. For more tips on plant care and ensuring vibrant cut flowers, check out our garden blog.
Anemones and Ranunculus
Anemones and Ranunculus
Anemones and Ranunculus
There is still time to order corms for anemones and ranunculus, perfect for creating stunning cut flowers in your garden. Remember to soak them for 4 hours before planting at the end of October. For inspiration, check out Butterfly Ranunculus~ unique beauties featured in our garden blog, showcasing beautiful flower photography and tips for plant care to help you grow your own home grown flowers.
Time to start Seeds
Anemones and Ranunculus
Time to start Seeds
It's time to start some hardy annual seeds that are perfect for creating beautiful cut flowers. These seeds can handle some cold weather and bloom earlier in the spring, allowing you to enjoy your home grown flowers sooner. I'm starting feverfew, orlaya, stock, statice, strawflower, and a few others, all of which are great for flower phot
It's time to start some hardy annual seeds that are perfect for creating beautiful cut flowers. These seeds can handle some cold weather and bloom earlier in the spring, allowing you to enjoy your home grown flowers sooner. I'm starting feverfew, orlaya, stock, statice, strawflower, and a few others, all of which are great for flower photography. Be sure to check my garden blog for tips on plant care as these blooms develop.