We're big yellow lovers in this family. It's my son's favourite colour, and all of us have fallen under its spell. On the dreariest of winter days, it provides a much-needed hit of happiness. And there is nothing quite like creamy yellow paint on a wall! The flowers in this list ... Continue Reading
How to Seed Start
Growing up, the only gardener I knew who started plants from seed was my grandma. So when I decided to try seed starting myself as an adult, I had little to no experience. Unlike other parts of gardening that felt familiar, this was uncharted territory. I started with peppers and ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Snapdragons in a Cold Climate
Snapdragons are unique flowers that you can make into little dragons that snap (hence their name). They're cheerful, come in lots of colours, and are super useful in arrangements. My first experience growing snapdragons was when I was a newish mom. I decided to try them out ... Continue Reading
Orange You Glad to Have these Flowers in your Garden?
Orange and peach tones are always in high demand among cut flower lovers, especially as summer fades into fall—but finding the right varieties for a cutting garden can be tricky! These warm, glowing hues bring a cheerful touch to autumn palettes, pumpkin centrepieces, and ... Continue Reading
Vegetable Seed Starting Schedule
Seed starting vegetables is entirely optional because they are widely available at garden centres. However, if you start your own veggies from seed you can save a ton of money, grow exactly the varieties you want to grow, and have a built-in guard against seasonal depression. ... Continue Reading
Paint the Town Red With These Flowers
Red is a high-visibility primary colour. Depending on where you're from and what you've experienced, it’s often associated with passion, love, power, strength, and urgency. In the garden, I tend to associate red with fall rather than spring, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be an ... Continue Reading
Cut Flower Seed Starting Schedule
If you want to grow cut flowers in your garden, seed starting is pretty much a given. While there are some flowers you can direct sow, for most varieties in most climates, seed starting will yield the best results. In this blog post, I've included a selection of some common ... Continue Reading
35+ Annuals for Your Cold Climate Cut Flower Garden
Growing annual cut flowers from seed can be incredibly rewarding. While seed starting does require significant work upfront, the effort pays off abundantly in July and August when your garden bursts with beautiful blooms that are often impossible to source without growing them ... Continue Reading
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