We all want to do our part and compost as much as we can. But how do you continue composting in winter, especially if you live in the freezing hinterland that is Canada? Does composting even work in winter? And what about when it's minus 40 degrees Celcius?! If you are ... Continue Reading
8 Best Cut Flowers to Grow in 2022: Plus 1 to Avoid at All Costs
Winter is coming. I mean, if you’re a flower farmer in Zone 3, winter is practically here. In Saskatchewan, this season brings sparkling snow, wicked winds, creamy hot cocoa, and dreams of next year’s cut flower garden. If you’re anything like me, at the first sign of snow, ... Continue Reading
Do This For the Longest Lasting Pumpkin and Fresh Flower Centrepiece
Have you fallen in love with flower and pumpkin centrepieces? They're so unique for a Thanksgiving centrepiece or a fall wedding. But for as cute as they are, there's only one problem—how do you get the pumpkin to last?! I've typically found that the pumpkins hold up for 4-7 ... Continue Reading
The Fastest Way to Create a Private Garden on Your Patio
This post is sponsored by Gingerbread World: European Ware Haus. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You know the spot. It's quiet, the morning light sneaks in just right, and you have your favourite outdoor chair. It's sheltered just so from the breeze and all your ... Continue Reading
How to Design a Perennial Garden Underneath a Tree
Perennial gardens underneath trees can be a beautiful addition to your landscape--but it can be tricky to grow plants underneath them in a way that supports both the growth of the tree and your new perennials. In this post, we'll chat about some of the pitfalls to avoid when ... Continue Reading
25 (Almost) Deer-Proof Perennials for Zone 3 Gardeners
Dealing with deer in your garden is no fun. These graceful creatures can easily make a lunch out of your beautiful perennial garden, destroying all of your hard work. A deer will eat anything if it's hungry enough, but there are some perennial flowers you can grow in zone 3 ... Continue Reading
To Prune or Not to Prune (Your Tomatoes is the Question)
It can be difficult to know whether or not to prune tomatoes, and if one decides to prune, difficult to know how and when to prune your tomato plants. Pruning tomatoes is not necessary but can benefit your plant by allowing better airflow, protecting tomatoes from disease, and ... Continue Reading
5 Easy Ways to Increase Pollination in Your Vegetable Garden
When you go through all the trouble of planting a vegetable garden, weeding it, watering it, and basically tending to its every need, you expect that said vegetable garden will provide you with a lot of vegetables. But what happens when you do everything right, the weather ... Continue Reading
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