Who We Are

Rooted in San Antonio,
Passionate About Plants

Floretique was born from a love of Texas soil and a belief that every person deserves a beautiful, thriving garden.

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Our Story

From Backyard to Blog

Floretique was founded by a small group of San Antonio gardeners who spent years learning the hard way — through trial, error, scorched plants, and eventually — beautiful harvests. We started sharing tips with neighbors, then friends of friends, and eventually decided to put it all in one place.

Today Floretique is a free, accessible resource for gardeners at every level. Whether you have a single pot on your balcony or an acre of land, our guides are written to meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence.

All our content is locally focused on Texas climates while remaining practical for gardeners nationwide. Every article is reviewed for accuracy by experienced horticulturists before publication.

Our Writers

Meet the Gardeners

Real people with real gardens, writing from experience rather than textbooks.

Maria Holtz

Maria Holtz

Flower & Pollinator Editor

25 years of Texas gardening, specializing in native wildflowers and drought-tolerant landscaping.

James Ortega

James Ortega

Vegetable Garden Writer

Former chef turned urban farmer. Grows over 40 varieties of vegetables in his San Antonio backyard.

Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee

Herb & Indoor Gardens

Certified Master Gardener with a passion for culinary herbs and small-space growing solutions.

Tom Reeves

Tom Reeves

Soil & Composting Specialist

Soil scientist with 15 years of research experience. Makes dirt fascinating, we promise.

What We Stand For

Our Values

The principles that guide every article, every recommendation, every word we publish.

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Accessibility First

Free content, no paywalls, no gatekeeping. Gardening knowledge belongs to everyone, regardless of budget or experience.

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Accuracy Always

Every article is reviewed by horticulturists before publication. We'd rather say "we don't know" than guess with your garden.

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Sustainability

We promote eco-friendly practices — composting, water conservation, native plants, and reducing chemical use wherever possible.

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Local Focus

Advice tuned for Texas climates and USDA Zone 8b, where most gardening blogs give advice that simply doesn't apply.

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Community

We're building a supportive space for all gardeners, from first-time balcony growers to experienced homesteaders.

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Always Reachable

We read every email and message. Have a gardening question? Reach out — a real human will reply.