Helping you
plan and grow your own productive garden
Worried the season is too far gone?
It’s not too late to start a summer garden!
If you missed the spring planting window, don’t worry! You’ve got time to put in an amazing garden, and this companion planting guide can help supercharge your space.
Welcome to Homegrown Food and Flowers!
This is a project started out of a love for gardening and making a home wherever you are. As a military wife, I often have to leave my garden behind and start over again somewhere new. Each time I start a new garden, I learn something new about the plants I am growing and the space I am working with.
This has helped me learn the basics of gardening over and over again, which I hope to pass on to you with this blog.
My mission with Homegrown Food and Flowers is to help teach people how to garden, no matter where they are. Whether you have an acre of land or a window box, there is room to garden and grow your own food and flowers.
Want a head start?
Shop the seed kits and gift boxes in my Etsy shop, Homegrown Flower Shop. Curated cut flower collections and seed kits make getting started with your flower garden even easier!
Hi, I’m Jessica!
I’ve been a home gardener for more than 20 years, and I love it! It’s so rewarding to grow your own food and then eat it – especially when you know where it came from.
I’m also a mother of two (and a furbaby) and wife to a US Marine. I love spending time with my family, and we enjoy being outdoors as much as possible.
We are currently stationed in California, but I’ve also lived and gardened in Washington state and South Carolina, so I’ve experienced many different climates and growing seasons, which has given me a well-rounded knowledge of gardening.
I love being outside and getting my hands dirty, and I love to share what I’ve learned over the years with others.
New to cut flowers?
You want to build your gardening skills to grow fresh-cut bouquets right in your backyard.
In short order, you’ll know exactly which flowers to start with and how to grow them.
Episode 001: Welcome To Organic Gardening For Beginners
episode highlights Welcome to the show! Welcome to the very first episode of Organic Gardening for Beginners! I’m Jessica, your guide with over 20 years of gardening experience across the US. Get ready to embark on your gardening journey, whether you’re dreaming of fresh produce from your backyard or beautiful flower bouquets on your kitchen…
Grow Sweet Peas From Seed: A Complete Growing Guide (With Video)
Growing sweet peas from seed is a great place to start if you’re looking for an easy and rewarding gardening project. These beautiful flowers come in a wide range of colors and have a sweet fragrance that will brighten up any garden. Sweet peas are easy to grow from seed and can be started indoors…
5 Fun Things Flower Gardeners Should Do In The Winter
Once fall hits and the peak of summer production is gone, you might think that flower gardeners like myself take the whole season off. Nay, nay! There are plenty of fun and important things to do during the fall and winter seasons. Cut flower gardeners have plenty to keep them busy during winter. To start,…
