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Porch Flowers FAQs

Am I in your drop off area? Our drop off area is Holliday, Lakeside City, HWY 79S, and SW Wichita Falls.  We even go a little further north of Kell Boulevard.  Some of our favorite stops have been off of Park Hill, Kovarik, and Turtle Creek Rd to give you an idea of where we […]

Flower Care Tips

Remember, Three Way Flower Farm is not responsible for florals after they’ve been picked up at the farm.  That doesn’t mean it’s difficult to do or that we don’t care.  We want you to succeed! Here are a few tips to help you along the way.   Tip #1: Transport the flowers in your car […]

What is Chicken Confetti?

It’s a snack.  It smells great.  It’s nutritional.  Heck it’s a party!  That’s why we call it Chicken Confetti. You can give it to your chickens as a tasty snack mixed with their regular feed or in a bowl.  You can sprinkle it in their nesting boxes to make the coop smell a bit better.  […]

The Dirty Dozen and their Care

Some of the most beautiful flowers have an ugly reputation for making dirty water. This list of blooms is referred to and shares a name with the classic war film, “The Dirty Dozen.” There are ways to combat the nasty water they make. 1) Add a few drops of bleach to the water. When I […]

The Top 10 Reasons YOU Should be Growing Dill

What do you think is MY favorite use for dill? Find out at the ends of this blog. But first, let me “farmsplain” why you should be growing it. I’ll think you’ll find a favorite use for it too. 1) It’s just plain pretty. Can’t you tell from the picture? Dill is ethereal. It grows […]

Gardening with Kids

Getting kids outside nowadays can be a struggle. There’s so much competition. First of all, let me just say that we’re all busy out of our minds. Second of all, give your child and option between going outside and screentime? And I would bet they pick an electronic over you. Some of the competitors in […]

My Tomato Story

Everyone has a story, right?  THIS is my tomato story.  I struggled for years being able to grow tomatoes.  Everyone else was doing it so well.  Tomato jealousy?  Maybe.  Do you ever feel this way?  Can you grow tomatoes? I happened on a few things that finally helped me get it right.  Three actually.  Hopefully, […]

Tips for Foraging Wildflowers

Spring is in the air.  That means, wildflowers are in the ditches.  Foraging native flowers for bouquets or arrangements can be fun to do.  Just keep a few tips in mind. Safety First – Whether you’re traipsing through a pasture or cutting in the bar ditch, there are things to keep in mind.  Make sure […]

Indoor Seed-Starting How Tos

Get a jump start on the growing season by starting seeds indoors.  There are two main things you need, heat and light.  It gets a bit technical, but stick with me.  It’s much easier than it seems. Most people think the kitchen windowsill is the perfect place to start seeds.  It’s actually one of the […]