Our Story

Welcome to Matthews Flower Farm!

We are Shawn and Carie Huston, the proud owners of Matthews Flower Farm.

Originally established as Matthews Iris Garden in 1947, our story began when Carie’s Uncle Charlie, at just 7 years old, gifted iris bulbs to his grandmother, Anna Matthews, and planted them in her backyard. Those irises flourished, sparking a floral legacy that continues today.

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For many years, Uncle Charlie lovingly bred and sold irises from the farm, dedicating his time to cultivating unique and beautiful varieties. His first iris, planted in honor of his grandmother, still blooms on our farm today as a living tribute to our roots.

While our farm was initially known for its irises, it grew to include rare and colorful daylilies over the years. Today, Matthews Flower Farm is a place of growth and regeneration, where we are working to restore the soil and cultivate an array of vibrant blooms. While we aren’t selling flowers just yet, we’re excited to share them with you in the near future.

In the meantime, we are delighted to offer fresh farm eggs, lovingly produced by our free-range hens.

Looking for a picture-perfect backdrop? Matthews Flower Farm is the ideal spot for your next photo shoot. From our charming, historic 100+ year-old farmhouse to our vibrant gardens and rustic farm scenery, there’s beauty to capture at every corner.

Nestled just 15 miles outside of Cape Girardeau, MO, Matthews Flower Farm is a place where history, hard work, and nature come together. We look forward to welcoming you to experience the beauty we’re bringing back to life!

A man in a red shirt bending over to admire white irises in a garden.
Older man in a blue striped shirt standing in a garden with colorful flowers and trees.
Man in blue striped shirt standing in a garden with colorful flowers, trees, and a small white shed in the background.
Man in yellow T-shirt standing in a garden with various orange and yellow flowers.

Then & Now

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  • Elderly man in a plaid shirt and cap, smiling outdoors with greenery in the background.

  • A man and woman smiling outdoors in a garden. The woman is wearing a blue sleeveless top and sunglasses on her head. The man is wearing a hat and a sleeveless shirt with a deer design. Trees and plants are in the background.

  • Person standing in a flower garden with blooming irises, wearing a cap, white T-shirt, red shorts, and holding a drink.

  • A person painting outdoors under an umbrella with an easel and palette.

  • Black and white photo of a small, old house with a gable roof and a screened porch, surrounded by some foliage and grass.

  • Two people sitting on a hammock in a garden with trees and a house in the background.

  • Three elderly women standing in a garden with yellow and orange daylilies, in front of rustic buildings and trees.

  • A garden scene with a dog lying on a brick path near potted flowers, surrounded by trees and an open grassy area. There are two patio chairs and a garden hose in the background.

  • Two elderly women standing in a garden with trees in the background.

  • A woman sitting on the grass with a dog, facing a sign that reads 'Matthews Flower Farm' in a garden setting.

  • Two women standing in a garden with iris flowers and paper bags on the ground.

  • A smiling woman holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, standing next to a smiling man wearing a green t-shirt and a cap. They are outdoors with a blurred natural background.

  • Field of blooming irises with a background of trees and a small building

  • Elderly woman in garden examining orange flowers

  • Elderly woman standing in a garden surrounded by colorful iris flowers, wearing a gray cardigan and yellow dress.

  • Person painting outdoors with easel in a park-like setting, wearing a plaid shirt and cap.

  • Vintage photo of a flower garden with colorful blooms, people walking in the background, wooden fence in foreground, and a rustic barn in the distance.

  • April 2018

    April 13, 2018

  • Four people standing together outdoors in a yard surrounded by trees, wearing casual clothes and smiling at the camera.

    March 21, 2021

  • Abandoned wooden building with weathered facade, broken windows, and wooden doors surrounded by autumn trees and dry leaves on the ground, with a black cat walking in front.

    Matthews General Store

  • Abandoned house with broken windows and a "Private Property" sign, three people standing in front.

  • Abandoned wooden building with faded paint and sign, surrounded by autumn trees and fallen leaves.

    Matthews General Store