There's just something magical that happens on a sunny Texas day when you're surrounded by a field of fresh, beautiful flowers. When the weather is warm and the sunshine is just right, the view can take your breath away. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Cuts of Color, a lovely farm located in south central Texas. Cuts of Color is a family owned business and have actively grown since 1979. The farm is located between Houston and San Antonio just off of IH10 in south central Texas.

Red house, Kelli Durham Photography, Cuts of Color, New Ulm, TX, Flower Farm Near Houston, Fresh Cut Flowers, Maxit Flower Design.

Bouquet of flowers, Cuts of Color, Kelli Durham Photography, New Ulm, TX, Flower Farm Near Houston, Maxit Flower Design.

Several years ago I met the owner, Rita Anders, at a farmer's market here in Houston. Rita's farm is one of the first local flower markets near the Houston area. She runs a small but mighty operation with the farm spanning over 26,000 sq. feet of greenhouses. On the farm you'll find eight hoop houses and two outdoor growing areas, making it one of the most extensive flower farms in the area. Rita and her team at Cuts of Color practice sustainable agriculture using organic growing methods whenever possible. It’s been a pleasure to watch her grow her business over the years.

Chocolate lab, field of fresh flowers, Kelli Durham Photography, Cuts of Color, New Ulm, TX, Wild Flowers, Maxit Flower Design.

Locally grown florals can add an organic element to your arrangements. Some of my favorite flowers are grown on Rita’s farm such as ranunculus, dahlias, and lisianthus. If you’re on the hunt for fresh, Texas grown flowers, Rita’s seasonal selection of flowers can be purchased directly from Central Market in Houston.

A huge thank you to Kelli Durham Photography for capturing photos of our day at Cuts of Color!