Wildflower Walk Collection: Capturing the Southwest’s Seasonal Blooms

There’s something magical about wandering through a wildflower-filled landscape, the sun warm on your back, and each step revealing a new burst of color. The Wildflower Walk Collection captures these fleeting moments in nature, preserving them as original pressed botanical artworks you can hang and cherish in your home.

Inspired by Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico

This collection was inspired by my guidebook, Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico, where I document some of the most breathtaking trails and wildflower hotspots across the state. While writing and exploring for the book, I was constantly struck by how each hike revealed a new palette of flowers depending on the season, elevation, and terrain. The Wildflower Walk Collection brings that experience off the page and into your home, letting you enjoy a curated piece of New Mexico’s natural beauty year-round.

A Walk Through Time and Place

Every plant in this collection tells a story of its season and environment. On my walks through the Southwest’s mountains and deserts, I encounter different wildflowers in June than in July, and again new blooms in August and September. This ever-changing community of flowers reminds us of the ephemeral beauty of nature and the importance of cherishing each moment.

The Wildflower Walk Collection evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing for a past moment in time, while also inspiring hope and anticipation for the next bloom season. Each framed piece brings a slice of the natural world into your living space, connecting you to the rhythms and stories of the land.

What’s Included in the Collection

  • Original pressed plants: Not prints — these are real flowers harvested and pressed during my walks.

  • Plant variety: Each collection features 3–10 wildflower species, carefully selected for their beauty and seasonal significance.

  • Mounting & framing: Plants are mounted on deckled-edge, handmade watercolor paper, top-matted on fade-resistant art paper, and framed in whitewash frames with silver lining.

  • Labeling: Calligraphy labels indicate the month and location of collection, with both common and scientific plant names.

  • Size & hardware: 11×14 inches, ready to hang with included hardware.

Why You’ll Love It

The Wildflower Walk Collection is more than decoration — it’s a reminder of nature’s fleeting beauty and a celebration of the Southwest’s seasonal wildflowers. Perfect for your living room, bedroom, or even as a thoughtful gift for someone who loves plants, art, or nature-inspired storytelling.

Connect With the Adventure

For those who want to explore the wildflowers themselves, my guidebook Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico is the perfect companion. Each hike is mapped and described, highlighting when and where different wildflowers appear — the same trails that inspired the plants in this collection.

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Christina M. Selby

Conservation photographer. Marveler at all things in nature.

https://www.christinamselby.com
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