Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheri Woolsey.
Hi Sheri, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
The way I started growing is such a crazy story.
I didn’t start out with a grand plan or a perfectly mapped garden. I had no idea those things even existed back then.
I started by tossing seeds into the ground and seeing what would grow. I followed what the seed packets told me, paid attention to what thrived and what struggled, and that’s where the experimentation began. It was curiosity first… Then straight *obsession*.
In 2020, while I was living in Nevada, I bought an old, defunct greenhouse from a neighbor. It was cobbled together from recycled windows, a little crooked and full of character, but it TOTALLY worked. That winter, I was growing with the intention of feeding my family. But no family needs 75 tomato plants. So I put up a Facebook post and asked if anyone wanted part of my over-achieving. I had a friend (a small business owner herself) suggest I sell them. I hadn’t even considered that. The next growing season, I walked into a local nursery in January to buy seeds. The owner said, “You know you can’t plant these now, right?” I told her I had a greenhouse. She paused, looked at me, and asked if I could provide locally grown seedlings.
That one conversation changed everything.
The first year, I grew and sold over 2,000 seedlings. The next year, that grew into somewhere between 4,000 and 8,000, supplying the nursery. I branched out into my own space, providing plants in-person, at markets, and online. I added flowers and classes to my list of services. What began as experimentation had turned into a real business, rooted in growing strong plants and helping other people grow, too.
The years since have not been a straight line. I sold the farm in Nevada, took on different jobs to keep things moving, and spent time caring for both of my parents as they faced cancer. Through all of it, I kept coming back…because growing things, even in hard seasons, is an act of hope.
Now, I’m in Liberty Hill with my partner, Joel, building a new version of that dream on five acres with more than fifteen raised beds and a growing community around me. I still believe in experimenting (I think every garden should have an experimental plot), in learning from the soil, and in helping others discover that they can grow something beautiful and nourishing right where they are.
That’s how I got here. One seed, one season at a time.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s definitely been a lot to get here but those are only pieces of our story, right? I put my farm up for sale in Nevada because, the reality of being a single-woman in a Northern Nevada town that is steeped in 6 months of winter really started to hit. I was going into year 3 of farming, working 2 jobs, as well as trying to take care of a house that was built in the 1970’s.
I put it up for sale in hopes to find a new farm, somewhere in the south, that had a much longer growing season (and was much warmer). I stopped in Jonesboro, Texas to visit my folks when my dad first started showing signs of cancer. My mom had already been in remission for 4 years. I intended to stay for only a few months. My mom asked me to stay a year. I agreed.
My dad was diagnosed at Stage IV in March of that year, 2024. In the middle of my dad’s treatments, life slowly began to open back up in small, unexpected ways. I tried to farm again, on a very small scale. It was well-received but there were so many struggles trying to take care of it while taking care of my parents.
That’s when I met my partner. He is the kindest man I’ve ever known. Even in a season that was heavy and uncertain, something steady and hopeful took root.
As my dad’s scans continued to improve and the outlook grew brighter, Joel and I took the next step and built a life together. After many months and countless immunotherapy appointments, my father’s scans finally came back clear. In October 2025, he rang the bell to mark the end of his treatment.
With that chapter closing and a new one beginning, Joel and I knew it was time to plant roots of our own. Together, we chose to restart and reimagine the farm here in Liberty Hill, building Bijou’s Blooms into what it is becoming today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a garden coach and consultant, and I grow seedlings – for sale & for installs – in Texas soil. I focus mostly on heat-loving, heirloom varieties that actually thrive in our climate. But what I REALLY love about my job is growing people as much as I grow plants.
My consults, coaching, and classes aren’t just about what to plant, they’re about helping people feel confident, capable, and connected to the land they’re standing on. I work a lot with folks who think they have a “black thumb” (those are my favorite clients). I love showing them that it’s not them, it’s just a matter of timing, plant choice, and learning to work with Mother Nature instead of against her. Once that clicks, everything becomes so much more achievable.
I try to lead with lived experience, not just theory. I’ve grown food & flowers in the desert, grew thousands of seedlings in the harsh climate of snowy winters, and then started over again here in Texas. I’ve learned by doing. Succeeding and failing. I bring that perspective to the people I work with.
And I don’t just offer one thing. I’ve built a full ecosystem around growing – custom garden installs, coaching, seasonal plans, bouquet subscriptions, community classes, and farm-grown products – so people can step in wherever they are and keep growing from there.
Community is a big part of my heart. Whether it’s creating bouquets for places like the Hope House, collaborating with local businesses, or showing up at markets and events, this work has always been about connection, not just commerce.
I’m always so proud when I see someone go from “I kill everything” to harvesting their first tomato or cutting their first bouquet. Green thumbs aren’t born, they’re practiced. There’s a lot of trial and error, and honestly, you’re not really growing unless you’ve lost a few plants along the way.
At the end of the day, I’m not just building gardens. I’m building confidence, beauty, and a sense of belonging for the people I get to work with. That’s what means the most to me.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Regenerative agriculture (the practice of holistic, outcome-based land management approach that reverses environmental degradation by restoring soil health, biodiversity, and water cycles) and people growing on their own, homesteading… All of those are on the rise right now. People have really started to connect the dots between where their food comes from and how little nutritional value there is in food that comes from “Big Ag”. It’s also becoming very apparent that pesticides are still a huge part in most certified organic produce.
I think we’re seeing a huge shift towards ACTUAL organic growing and making your own food source.
One of my favorite YouTube farmers is a big beef farmer here in Texas. When he went back to regenerative farming, people started worrying about his business. They’d ask him, how he was going to feed the world? His answer was, “I don’t have to feed the world, I only need to feed my community.” I absolutely resonate with that. I don’t need to teach the whole world to grow. I just need to teach my community. The Butterfly Effect will take care of the rest.
I truly believe the future of agriculture is going to be a blend of regenerative land stewardship and empowered home growers. And I’m SO proud to be part of that movement. I love helping people reconnect with their food, their soil, and their sense of independence.
Pricing:
- Classes Start at $25/person – I come to you. You bring the people, I’ll bring the plants. And, if you host at your home or business, the class is free for you.
- I offer garden coaching sessions starting at just $45.
- I offer bundles with coaching and consulting, starting at $250 but you get a full season of support, as well as PDF’s to keep you knowing what you’re growing. When you need help, I’ll be there.
- I offer custom garden installations – the beds, the flowers or veggies & herbs, the soil and I can help you plant it. These start at around $750 and are fully customizable.
- Seasonally available at our farm stand in Liberty Hill or at The MarketLHTX, we have plants starting at $5.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bijousblooms.co/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bijousblooms/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072685830213
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-woolsey-87a8b4258/
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheribijou
