“Jemison has created more than a garden shop—Joy Max Jardin is a mood-lifting micro-universe.”

— Austin Chronicle, Best of Austin 2025

Jennymarie is the 2025 Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin” covergirl!

This feels pretty dang good, ya’ll.

Joy Max Jardín teaches easy gardening
methods for
better meals
and mental health

Founder / Designer/ Seed curator Jennymarie Jemison will help you grow food and flowers in whatever space you have.

VASES ARE HERE

Goddess Blue Mini Bud Vase Goddess Blue Mini Bud Vase

Another one-woman artisan labor-of-love Logan Ceramics is now available in the Provisions Shop!

Abstract artwork depicting a face and hand in pink against a green background, surrounded by orange flowers.

Joy Max Jardín joins Substack!

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Joy Max Jardín joins Substack! ✐

Join me on Substack for deeper dives, connection with the community, and behind-the-scenes insights into the future of Joy Max.

What to Do this Month in the Garden

When the rest of the world is mad, you will always have your garden.

Follow @jmjgrows on Instagram!

Watch her IG Stories for Daily Garden Tips & Inspiration!

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View fullsize After the rain Austin got in the last two days, the poppies are exploding. The big finale to spring before the heat sets in. 🌸💥#poppiesbepoppin #shirleypoppy
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View fullsize It’s World Naked Gardening Day! No pants, just plants. Get out there and be one with nature. 🍅📸: @sheadigg #gardennaked #worldnakedgardeningday
View fullsize Looking to shop small and support local women artists this Mother’s Day? Meet the newest additions to the Joy Max Jardín Provisions Shop: gorgeous bud vases and a genius flower frog by @logan_ceramics. Handmade by Jung Kwak—my dea
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View fullsize Earth Day dispatch from the Caterpillar Condo 🌿🐛🦋✨We’re about a month into Swallowtail Season and my herb patch is hopping. I’ve got the daily wonder of first flights , but also messy roommates, and lessons in vulnerability, resilience

"Find the seed at the bottom of your heart and bring forth a flower."

—Shigenori Kameoka

Joy Max's "Dazey" icon - a small smiling flower in the color green