Dahlias are a very intimidating flower to grow. First, they're expensive. And because they're expensive, gardeners get very worried about killing them (even more than they would about the average plant). Second, they are late bloomers, so there is a good chance that if you ... Continue Reading
A.I. is a Mediocore Gardener, and Here’s Why!
About a month ago, I worked a local market and had wonderful conversations with so many gardeners, both new and experienced. One thing that kept coming up again and again among the new gardeners was that they were using ChatGPT to plan their gardens this year. My first ... Continue Reading
How to Get More Dahlias for Free with Cuttings
Dahlias have never been cheap, but in recent times they've grown particularly expensive. Tubers can be difficult to store, and growing your dahlia collection can be a terribly expensive and painstaking process. While I can't make it totally cheap for you, taking cuttings from ... Continue Reading
Do This One Thing to See Your Dahlias Bloom!
It sounds confusing, but waking up your dahlias is extremely easy! While this is technically optional, I very strongly recommend it if you have a short growing season. In Zone 3, waking up your tubers between late February (if you're taking cuttings) and early April (if ... Continue Reading
Swoon-Worthy Dahlia Varieties for your Cut Flower Garden
Admit it. You've caught the dahlia-growing bug. You've seen all those gorgeous flower farming accounts on Instagram and are officially in love. You know you want to grow dahlias for cut flowers, but there are so. many. varieties. How do you know which dahlias make the best cut ... Continue Reading
The Best Seed Starting Containers: From DIY to Professional Trays
When it comes to seed starting, the container you choose can make or break your experience. You can go the DIY route with household items, use standard nursery trays, or invest in professional-grade plastic that lasts a lifetime. You can even ditch the plastic entirely! All of ... Continue Reading
10 Best Early Season Cut Flowers for Zone 3
If you garden in a short season like I do in Zone 3, early blooming cut flowers can be a huge struggle to grow. While it can be difficult for cold-climate flower farmers to have something ready when people are hungriest for flowers, the ten flowers featured in this blog post ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Directory of Seed Companies Across Canada
If you’re on the hunt for a cherished heirloom variety or eager to try something new in your garden, this post is the perfect resource for sourcing seeds. I’ve compiled a list of seed companies from my regional series—covering the West Coast, the Canadian ... Continue Reading
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