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Free Flower Farm Open House in Luling, Texas | U-Pick Flowers, Picnic & Photos
MARK YOUR CALENDARS............... Come to the farm, cut flowers, have a picnic, sneak in some flower selfies, and enjoy the farm in full bloom. No need to pay for parking or an entry fee. THIS IS OUR FREE NIGHT! May 9th, 4-7pm. At the farm, 399 Pasture Rd. Luling TX 78648 Many of you may remember that we used to open every Friday through the summer. Due to farm chores and ag life, we decided not to open the farm in that way or to host a large Ag spring event like we usual
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Mar 201 min read


Flower Stand Text Alerts: Get Notified When Fresh Flowers Are Stocked
TRUE FACT: MORE PEOPLE WANT ME TO TEXT THEM THAN I THOUGHT. Many folks always ask me, “When is the stand stocked?” “What time do you drop them off?”...... I get it, even with my schedule...I understand you're a busy person, you can’t be keeping up with every farmer and their every move! JOIN NOW. So.....Boom, it hit me like a mallet to a steak....A FLOWER TEXT ALERT! Many of you have been joining it over the past few months...But my first fun “FLOWER ALERT” Is going out wh
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Mar 201 min read


Meaningful Children’s Books: Why Childhood Stories Stay With Us!
From the archives of stories… The Hobbit . Harry Potter . The Godfather . Stories take all shapes and forms—in books, in movies, in the lines of a song, and even in the way we decorate a room. Can you remember… what was your favorite book or movie as a five-year-old child? One of mine was a movie called Scamper the Penguin —actually a very scary movie, if I’m honest. And I loved two books: one called Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? and another about a family of duc
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


Why Stories Are Important for Children | The Power of Storytelling
Whether it’s a book we read together or a tale we make up right before they drift off to sleep, stories seem to follow us through every stage of life. Think about it—when we go out with friends, what do we do? We tell stories. We laugh about the hilarious encounter at the airport or the unexpected moment from a recent trip. And even more quietly, each of us carries a story in our own mind… a story about who we are. Sometimes it’s encouraging and full of hope. Other times it’s
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


Why Wholesome Children’s Books Matter More Than Ever | Sunny Hill Flower Farm
The cartoon was playing in the background while dinner was being made on a large family vacation. And as funny as it is, we all know the adults were watching the show too—because why not? But as I watched the story unfold, I noticed something unsettling. The show featured a small child and an older animal character, and in nearly every scene the child was disrespectful, unruly, and constantly antagonizing the one meant to represent wisdom and care. Each moment was played for
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


A Children’s Book Born from the Flower Fields
I sat snuggled up with three squirming, giggly children in our cozy, warm home around Christmas. As we turned each page, bright, colorful photos appeared, and we laughed together at a funny story about a duck trying to hit an ant with a hammer. It’s the warmth of little bodies huddled next to you, a blanket stretched across your legs, and the quiet joy of reading together that makes moments like these so special. These are the places where the groundwork for big dreams begins
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


Should You Hire a Florist or a Flower Farmer for Your Wedding?
WORK WITH US! The mother of the bride blurted out—( I was helping her work through all the questions and decisions about her daughter’s wedding flowers: “So… do you think it’s better to use a florist or a flower farmer?”😂 Okay—of course I’m a flower farmer, so I have my bias. But here’s what I actually said: Every bride should choose what makes her feel calm, confident, and excited—knowing everything will turn out beautifully. Some brides love the look, structure, and famili
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


The Flowers You’ll Hold Forever: Why Wedding Florals Matter More Than You Think
Sunny Hill Flower Farm But there is something quietly important that deserves your attention. In nearly every wedding photograph that will one day hang in your home, you are holding flowers. Your florals are not just details. They are part of the story being told. Flowers shape the atmosphere of a wedding in ways we often feel before we notice. Through color, texture, and movement, they communicate emotion. Soft blush tones and gentle neutrals create a sense of romance and in
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


Things No One Tells You About Starting a Flower Farm
Things you would never know if you didn't start a flower farm A person I didn't knowwould show up at my gate desperately needing flowers and I would make an arrangement in my pajamas. That I would come to hate catapillers so much I would call them “Evil” I never stop being surprised when a flower seed actually sprouts That you can never have a truly favorite flower Every year I would have a stained scar on my right middle finger from stopping leaves off of thousands of stems
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Feb 171 min read


Flower Farm Internship Applications Are Open for 2026
Over on the radio at KLT in Lockhart, Len Gabbey was already sharing the news. Weeks ago, he announced something that wasn’t even public yet… 🌼 2026 Flower Farm Internships are OPEN. 🌼 Yep—it’s official. And for the first time, I’ve opened applications up wider than ever before. You know that person… Your daughter, a friend, a sibling, maybe an FFA student—someone in a college or ag program who keeps saying, “I just need a farm to get my credits.” This internship is honestl
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jan 271 min read


Why Listening to Too Many Voices Held My Flower Farm Back
Truthfully, when I first started the farm, I ran through growing techniques and business ideas faster than a greyhound at a dog race—always chasing the next thing that promised faster growth or better results. We live in a world overflowing with information. Every business owner, farmer, and hydro-tech has a mastermind, a podcast, a course. And for dreamers, that constant stream of advice can quietly become the biggest dream-killer there is. Now—I do believe we’re called to b
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jan 272 min read


How to Trellis Sweet Peas (A Low, Cold-Friendly Setup That Actually Works)
I trained them to climb Mount Everest… LOL. Okay, not really—but this past week I did re-trellis the sweet peas. This is my second year successfully growing sweet peas without the seeds rotting in the trays. I can still take myself straight back to 2022—hovering over seed trays like a dog waiting for a bone, desperate for that first little green leaf to appear… only to find a sad mush of rotten seeds instead. 😩 Praise the Lord for discovering cold stratification . Game cha
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jan 271 min read


2026 Farm Internship:
I KNEW IT. Be honest with yourself. 😏 Haha—okay, maybe not. BUT I did want to explain a little more about the internship program, just in case someone popped into your mind who might be a really great fit… And yes— you might be the person who knows that person. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecdjKB5TiZyfIRysZI9maepns3dQ1jKhxyzDp54rqngmGDCA/viewform?usp=header 🌼 Internship Details 1. Time Commitment In-person: At least 1 farm visit per week (2 hours) Virtual: 1
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jan 271 min read


How I Turned Gift Wrapping from Stressful to Sweet
From the first sip of hot chocolate in my favorite mug to unboxing the Christmas décor—that nostalgic scent filling the whole house—I feel the season settle in fast. Before I know it, all my favorite reds and greens, the teddy bears, the pillows… everything is scattered across the kitchen table, the floor, even my bed! That’s just how Christmas seems to go. I don’t know about you, but the season can feel like a mad dash, and somehow I always leave gift wrapping to the very
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Nov 20, 20251 min read


How to keep flowers fresh in a vase:
Oh, did you just go shopping and snag some flowers from the flower stand???? Well, not what do you do now that you brought them...
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 17, 20251 min read


How to decorate a cake with flowers
We just had my mom's birthday!!!! Always love celebrating her............ But.....I did something I have never done before! And that...
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Eliminate Grasshoppers
Who else has plants that are suffering from grasshoppers??? To be sure you are not alone, dear flower friend. Here are my hacks for...
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Support Local Farms:
Supporting local small farmers & building communities is what we are all about.5672 FM 86 Luling. TxNew Restock on the flower...
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Succession Planting:
She glanced at me and said, "Well....we aren't gardeners....we are farmers!" This remark was made to me recently when I exclaimed how...
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 5, 20252 min read


What makes a flower bloom?
The sun....a chamber of harnessed power that, if unleashed, could destroy all we know. Yet it behaves like a harnessed lion and a lamb....
Kathryn DeLadurantey
Jul 5, 20251 min read
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