Did you know that 90% of cut flowers sold in the U.S. are now grown overseas? While they may be beautiful, the global cut flower trade often comes with serious environmental and human costs. Discover how you can make a difference—by growing your own cut flowers or supporting American growers who offer a more sustainable, ethical choice for consumers.

Jay White is the owner and publisher of Texas Gardener magazine, a role he assumed in 2018. An avid gardener, Jay cultivates vegetables, herbs, native and improved flowers, flowering shrubs, bulbs, fruit trees, and native hardwoods on his two-acre property in Brenham, Texas. His passion for horticulture led him to earn a master’s degree in Agriculture from Texas A&M University at the age of 48. Beyond his publishing endeavors, Jay is committed to sharing his knowledge through engaging lectures and writings, aiming to inspire and educate fellow gardening enthusiasts across Texas.