A Christmas baking tray isn't complete without a delicious, gooey butter tart... at least if you're Canadian. There are many thoughts about what makes the perfect butter tart--homemade or pre-made crust, plain, with nuts, or with raisins? I present a fourth filling ... Continue Reading
Last-Minute Fudge Sampler Gift
Picture this: It's the last weekend before Christmas and you've realized that not only are you very much NOT ready. You still haven't shopped for everybody on your list. And you forgot about your kid's teachers, that nice neighbour who always shovels your sidewalk, and your ... Continue Reading
Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Christmas Tree Treats
Tired of the same old Christmas baking? These easy chocolate-covered Rice Krispie treats will shake up your usual holiday baking. The recipe comes together in minutes and is sure to impress. Your only problem will be keeping enough on hand for friends and family. For this ... Continue Reading
Classic Melt-in-your-Mouth Shortbread
Christmas is on its way! If you're searching for an easy cookie recipe to get in the holiday spirit, you've come to the right place. Classic melt-in-your-mouth shortbread comes together quickly and is guaranteed to be a hit with Santa (or on the family baking tray). Soft ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Ground Cherries in Zone 3
I've always wanted to grow amazing ground cherries, but they have alluded me for the past three summers. One year, I had a bad batch of seeds that had no germination. Another year I killed my seedlings, and yet another year I managed to get them to live, only to have about 8 ... Continue Reading
How to Overwinter Glads in a Cold Climate
Gladiolus are often considered an old-fashioned "grandma" flower, but in recent years they've been making a comeback. The more contemporary varieties with elegant ruffles and a vast selection of colours are a welcome breath of fresh air in mid-August. In this blog post, I'll ... Continue Reading
How I Doubled My Sale in My Second Year of Flower Farming
Starting a flower farm from scratch, especially when there are so many other flower farmers within a 30km radius of where I live, has been daunting. Even though I've been arranging flowers for years, gardening forever, and feel confident in my approach to marketing, it doesn't ... Continue Reading
How to Plant Tulips like a Flower Farmer
Tulip bulbs are expensive and it is not guaranteed that you will make a profit off of them, especially if you're in your first year of flower farming. Farmer florists are also often dismayed to discover that tulips are not perennials when grown as cut flowers. All that being ... Continue Reading
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