Weddings are expensive, and you’ll do anything to save money, right? While growing your own flowers sounds like a great way to cut costs, you need to be smart about it. I’ll show you all the things you need to consider, plus link to some fabulous DIY’s for your cake,
Autumn weddings are so beautiful. However, if you don’t know a lot about flowers, you might initially think your floral options are limited. Not true! I’ve come up with seven unique boutonniere options for your grooms that you can easily make for your wedding. You can grow your own flowers
Have you ever went to a wedding where everyone was truly happy? Where there was no drama and stress? I don’t know if those weddings exist, but this one came pretty close.
My sister-in-law Alex found the man of her dreams and in May they were married in Michigan. Since he’s Jamaican and she’s Canadian, most of their family was unable to attend the wedding. Last weekend we celebrated the Canadian portion and it was so much fun! More details after the
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that I LOVE flowers. That’s why you all forgave me last June when I went slightly crazy and published five posts on just peonies. My peony bushes tested my patience this year and took two weeks longer
Do you ever wish you could have a gorgeous wedding cake like the ones you see on Pinterest, but know that the price is out of your reach? What if I told you that you could easily make your own and save a ton of money?
Looking to save a bit of money at your wedding or special event? Make your own boutonnieres! Boutonnieres are an easy project that anyone can do. All you need is a feature flower, medium sized flower, a bit of greenery, and a small flower like baby’s breath.
Weddings are expensive! Save some money and get a creative friend to make your bouquets for your big day. (You can use this tutorial.) Here’s some inspiration to get you going. All of these bouquets were make with flowers literally sourced from my or my mothers backyard.
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.
