Best of 2025: Cut Flowers

Preparing for the 2026 Educational Season and Top Flower Picks for North Texas Gardens In this podcast episode, I share exciting updates about our upcoming 2026 educational season and the new enrollment model that grants students access to all classes with a single registration. I also discuss the recent addition of an on-demand class, 'Step-by-Step Building a Garden from Scratch.' The episode continues with a detailed review of my 'Best of 2025' series, focusing on the performance of various seeds and plants in North Texas. I cover a wide range of flowers, including Shirley Poppies, Sweet Peas, Cosmos, Rudbeckia, and Zinnias, providing insights and recommendations based on my extensive trials and tests. Additionally, I offer valuable seed starting tips and emphasize the importance of indoor seed starting for successful gardening in North Texas. Lastly, I remind listeners to enroll in the upcoming indoor seed starting class and grab the planner to stay organized throughout the gardening season. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:21 New Enrollment Model for 2026 00:52 Step-by-Step Garden Building 01:37 Best of 2025 Series Overview 03:00 Cut Flowers Review 03:41 Poppies: Easy Indoor Growing Tips 07:53 Sweet Peas: Challenges and Tips 10:43 Cosmos: A Garden Staple 13:35 Rudbeckia and Summer Bloomers 18:49 Amaranthus: Beautiful and Prolific 21:40 Zinnias: A Pleasant Surprise 24:03 Housekeeping and Final Thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED: ENROLL IN SCHOOL HERE! 2026 North Texas Garden Planner: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com Johnny’s Seeds Renee’s Garden Seeds Swallowtail Seeds MORE FROM THE DALLAS GARDEN SCHOOL: Sign up for our email newsletter: https://thedallasgarden.com/newsletter/ The Dallas Garden School Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedallasgardenschool_ 2026 Class Schedule: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com/2026-class-schedule Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedallasgardenschool Shop our store: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more North Texas gardeners who need these insights. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to The Dallas Garden School Podcast! See you next week!