Saponaria looks a lot like baby’s breath, and it’s become a must-have in my garden. It’s easy to grow, easy to save seed from, and despite being a one-and-done flower, I think it’s well worth the space. It tucks in beautifully around other flowers, filling in gaps and adding a ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Feverfew in a Short Growing Season
Feverfew is one of my favourite flowers that bloom from late spring into early summer. The classic variety looks like a tiny daisy with a cheerful yellow centre, and all kinds of feverfew bring a charming touch to floral arrangements. Here are my quick tips for growing this ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Baby’s Breath in Zone 3
For flower farmers, baby's breath has been very popular for quite a few years. But homegrown baby's breath is nothing like the baby's breath you find in the grocery store flower section! Homegrown baby's breath has a more lyrical and delicate feel to it, and once you grow it ... Continue Reading
The Choose Your Own Adventure of Starting a Garden Plot From Scratch
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to start a garden plot from scratch. It all depends on what you’re working with--your soil quality, how much time and money you have, or whether you’ve got access to tools like a tractor or materials like cardboard and newspaper. In this blog ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Stock in a Cold Climate
Stock is an easy-to-grow, fragrant favourite that earns a permanent spot in my flower farm, even though it’s a one-and-done bloom. It smells amazing and looks beautiful in bouquets! I find that spikes are often my favourite additions to floral arrangements, so it’s nice to have ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Nigella in Zone 3
Nigella, also known as Love-in-a-Mist, is a fast-blooming annual that adds a whimsical touch to the garden. It’s one of those flowers that looks just as good dried as it does in bloom. The delicate flowers and unique seed pods make it a favourite for both fresh and dried ... Continue Reading
Fast-Blooming Cut Flowers for Short Growing Seasons
Getting a late start on your garden this year? Dealing with a short growing season for the first time? You're not out of luck! Plenty of flowers grow quickly and will still give you gorgeous blooms before the season ends. In this post, I’ll share a roundup of some of the best ... Continue Reading
Best Fertilizers for Your Garden
A good fertilizer can be the difference between stunning, sellable flowers and sad, floppy stems. It can be the difference between a bountiful harvest of corn and, frankly, no harvest at all (trust me, I know from experience!). I've used several different fertilizers over the ... Continue Reading
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 59
- Next Page »
