Springtime at a Local Flower Farm - Cuts of Color
You may know that I love flowers, and take major inspiration from them. So you can imagine that I was thrilled and honored, when Rita Anders with Cuts of Color invited me to her cut flower farm to showcase some of the beautiful blooms this time of the year. Today I want to take you behind-the-scenes at Cuts of Color.
But first, a little history…
Rita Anders, owner and operator of Cuts of Color, began growing greenhouse tomatoes in a 4,800 sq. foot greenhouse in 1979 when her grandfather retired and wanted her to take over the family business. In 2005, Rita decided to expand her business to grow beautiful flowers along with several vegetable varieties, and various herbs. Since then, Rita’s farm has really bloomed because Cuts of Color now consists of 26,000 sq. feet of greenhouses in addition to two acres in outside flower beds. Cuts of Color also practices sustainable agriculture using organic growing methods whenever possible.
Rita sells her flowers to Central Market in Houston most Tuesdays and Fridays. She also designs for weddings and special events, and provides bouquets to the local community. 100% of the bouquets that Rita and her team create for Central Market and for the local community are used with flowers that are hand grown on her property. I think that is amazing, considering the Texas heat can make it hard to grow anything during parts of the year.
Rita attributes her success to, ”hard work and a strong support system.” I love working with Rita, because of her friendly and very hardworking nature. She did a wonderful job with my flowers for my wedding almost ten years ago, and I have purchased her flowers for events and to enjoy at home many times since then. The quality and vibrancy of her flowers are amazing.
Rita is always happy to welcome you to her farm, but please call in advance.
For your convenience, please ennjoy a video of some of the beautiful flowers that are mentioned below in this walking tour blog post:
Please continue for a walking tour of some of the beautiful flowers in bloom during Spring at Cuts of Color.
When you enter the property, you are automatically greeted by the sounds of birds chirping, butterflies and bees enjoying the beautiful flowers. Then you get to enjoy the vast variety of stunning flowers.
Now, let’s peek inside some of the greenhouses to see what flowers are blooming.
As I walked into the greenhouses, I was reminded of one of my favorite childhood books: The Secret Garden. Everywhere I turned was truly stunning, and somewhat magical. A new flower to see in every corner.
Anemone
Rita’s anemomes are stunning! They add the prettiest whimsy and daintiness to any bouquet. And the variety of colors and textures she has is truly breathtaking!
Dahlia
I was blown away by the variety, size, and color options of Rita’s Dahlias. Some were as large as my hand, and some were as delicate as a rose.
Poppy
It is hard to pick a favorite, but Rita’s Poppies may be mine. They are so delicate and beautiful in person, and I love the whimsical aspect and movement they bring to any bouquet.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons always bring me back to my childhood, because my late granny had so many blooming every year. I love the variety of colors that Rita offers.
Sweat Pea
Talk about a dream! That is what it felt like walking through the sweat pea wall in the greenhouse. So many stunning and delicate sweet peas to choose from!
Delphinium
Such a statement piece! Rita’s Delphiniums were not only stunning, but they were rich in their color and height. Some of them were taller than me. I loved the variety of purples, blues, and whites she had on the farm.
Godetia
This is a new-to-me flower, but I loved the variegated look of these Godetias. I also think they would make a lovely arrangement on their own since they grow in clusters.
Bells of Ireland
Bells of Ireland. A staple for Rita’s bouquets. This unique flower offers bouquets a fun and vibrant twist for Spring!
Amazon Dianthus
Rita had a lot of these vibrant Dianthus on her farm. They came in purple, pinks, red, and white and make beautiful additions to any bouquet!
Stock
I loved the lavender color of these beautiful stock flowers. Wonderful statement flower in any bouquet.
Martagan Lily
This is such a unique beauty that definitely caught my eye.
Status
Another wonderful filler flower that add a vibrant pop of color to any bouquet.
Salvia
Salvia helps to add the perfect height, texture, and pop of color to any bouquet.
You can learn more about Cuts of Color and the variety of flowers they offer at CutsofColor.com. I would highly recommend visiting their website to learn more, and taking some time to visit the farm as long as you call first.
I hope you enjoyed this walk tour of this stunning flower farm. Thank you for following along!
Thank you to Rita and Cuts of Color for letting me visit your incredibly inspiring farm!
