The vegetables have been picked, the temperatures are cooling, and fall has arrived. You know you should clean up your garden for the year, but let's be real--you're feeling the time crunch with back to school, a busy work life, or just plain being sick of your garden. While ... Continue Reading
5 Things You Can Do This Fall to Save Money in the Garden Next Spring
We’ve all been there: vowing that this will be the year we stick to our budget at the garden centre. But $100 quickly turns into $200, and before you know it, you just have to get “one more thing.” Suddenly, despite your best efforts to keep your spending in check, you find ... Continue Reading
30 Best Flowers to Grow for Dried Flower Arrangements
When you think of dried flower arrangements and wreaths, do you think of those horrible things your mom and grandma used to display in the early 1990s? Well, I did, too. I confess that when I saw what today's farmer florists are creating with dried flowers in the 2020s, I ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Pumpkins in a Short Growing Season
Pumpkins are easy to grow, making them a great choice for beginners. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to the traditional orange pie pumpkins or large jack-o'-lanterns. There are many different colours, shapes, and textures available, so consider trying something unique ... Continue Reading
10 Fall Garden Chores to Do Now For an Easier Spring
Even though this year's garden may be going to bed, there are many things you can do in the fall to prepare for what's to come next spring! Here are ten garden chores to do now to make gardening easier when the snow melts. What to Do This Autumn to Make Next Year's Gardening ... Continue Reading
How to Set up a Pumpkin Tunnel in your Garden
Creating a pumpkin tunnel is a fun way to save space in your garden while also adding beauty. In this post, I will share my method for planting a pumpkin tunnel, the varieties I use, and some helpful tips and tricks to achieve the best results. Good Pumpkin Varieties for ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Statice in a Short Growing Season
Statice is one of the backbone crops on my flower farm for both fresh and dried bouquets. It comes in nearly every colour of the rainbow and holds its shape and colour beautifully once dried. I grow it every year and use it constantly—not just during the summer, but in winter ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Strawflowers in Zone 3
Strawflowers are one of my absolute favourite flowers for the cutting garden. They have a unique, papery texture, are easy to grow from seed, and come in nearly every colour of the rainbow. Perfect for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, these cheerful blooms are a ... Continue Reading
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