09/03/2026
What are your favorite late-summer blooms?
You’d think after 8 years of growing cut flowers I would have it figured out by now. But farming has taught me there is always something new to learn.
Every year is different. Flowers behave differently, the weather has a mind of its own, and Mother Nature always has a few surprises waiting. Sometimes the flowers I expect to struggle thrive, while others completely surprise me.
Lately, I’ve been reminded that life is a lot like that too. I like to have a plan and figure things out on my own, but God keeps reminding me that I don’t have to have it all figured out. I just need to be faithful with what He’s placed in front of me and trust Him with the rest.
Here are a few of my late-summer favorites:
Dawn Creek Pastel zinnias
Sunrich sunflower mix
Dahlias
Lisianthus — second flush!
Autumn Joy sedum
Double Click cosmos
Gomphrena
Nandina + gum eucalyptus
Mexican sunflower — my newest love!
Eight years in, I’m still learning, experimenting, failing, trying again, and falling in love with flowers I didn’t expect to love.
There’s always something new growing — in the garden and in me.
What’s your favorite late-summer bloom?