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, you’re immediately browsing all the options for
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 days before they get really gross.
There’s a simple secret to getting tons of flowers in your cut flower garden, and it’s as easy as grabbing a pair of scissors. It’s called pinching, and basically it’s cutting a flower back to encourage it to bush out and create more stems. More stems equals more flowers! But let’s be honest, if you’re
Hi, I’m Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all those delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
