Tag: cut flowers

Published on: July 9, 2021 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

Start These Annual Flower Seeds Now for Fall Blooms

Early to mid-July can be a tough time of year for gardening in North Texas because there’s not much to do besides weeding, watering, and…

Published on: May 15, 2021 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is To Grow Sweet Peas

Nothing compares to the fragrance and beauty of sweet peas. But many people think that they are hard to grow in North Texas. Keep reading…

Pink foxgloves growing in a North Texas garden

Published on: May 13, 2021 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

How To Grow Foxglove

No cottage flower garden is complete without the beauty and elegance of foxgloves. But is it possible to grow foxglove successfully in our brutal North Texas heat? Good news: yes, it is. Once you understand what foxgloves need and how to troubleshoot common problems, you’ll be able to recreate the quintessential English cutting garden in your own backyard.

Purple gomphrena - Tips for starting gomphrena from seed in North Texas

Published on: April 7, 2021 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

Love Gomphrena? Here’s How To Grow It From Seed

A growing awareness of the environmental impacts of the traditional cut flower industry is turning many sustainability-minded North Texans to growing their own cut flowers at home. One old-fashioned flower quickly becoming a favorite of North Texas’ hobby floral farmers thanks to innovations in breeding and its low input requirements is gomphrena.

Published on: January 30, 2021 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

Growing Cut Flowers: 9 of The Best for North Texas

Imagine coming home every day to a house filled with fresh flowers. Even better, imagine the feeling of knowing that all those fresh flowers came from your own backyard.

Good news: That dream can easily become a reality, even in our challenging North Texas climate. All you need is a bit of preparation and the right kind of flowers. That’s why I pulled together this list for you.

double shirley poppies growing in north texas

Published on: July 20, 2020 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

5 Keys to Growing Poppies Successfully in North Texas

There is nothing quite as beautiful as a delicate poppy blossom. Grow poppies in your North Texas garden with a few simple steps.

Growing Zinnias in North Texas, Dallas, and Fort Worth

Published on: May 16, 2020 Written by: Callie Works-Leary Comments: 0

Zinnias: A Cutting Garden Classic For North Texas

Zinnias are an old-fashioned garden flower that have been cultivated in the U.S. since the 18th century. Grown easily by seed, zinnias bloom reliably throughout the summer and into the fall and make a wonderful cut flower.