My husband Devin is not a complicated person when it comes to finding joy in things.

He knows what he loves, and he simply loves it. Sunsets. Lazy lake days. His kids laughing uncontrollably at a bit of slap-stick dad-humor he just pulled off magnificently.

And in September, it’s peaches.

August in the cut flower garden is a little wild, but in the best way. Everything is tall, tangled, and joyfully overgrown, with blooms spilling into every corner. If you're planning a cut flower garden this summer, these are our family's favorite beginner-friendly flowers for homegrown bouquets and cut arrangements