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
Seed Companies in Atlantic Canada
Note: If you're coming from another post in the Seed Companies Across Canada series, the intro is the same. Scroll down for the list of companies in the Atlantic provinces! Every year since 2023, I have shared a comprehensive list of seed companies in Canada, organized by ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Sweet Peas from Seed in Zone 3
Sweet peas are a beloved flower for their heavenly scent and delicate petals. Even though my grandma never grew them, it seems like everyone else's grandma did. And, for that reason, they are a nostalgic, sentimental favourite. That said, they can be a bit tricky to grow from ... Continue Reading
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