How to Create a Stunning Bouquet with Annuals from Your Backyard

November 12, 2018

I recently interviewed urban flower farmer and artist Danielle Fulawka and she gave me so much flowery-goodness to work with that I needed to split up her interview into two posts. If you haven’t read how she transformed her rocky city yard into an urban flower farm for $2000, you can read that here. In today’s post, Danielle shares her favourite flower varieties and the rules you need to know to make a beautiful bouquet with your own homegrown flowers.

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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots. She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden. She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

https://www.shiftingroots.com

53 Favourite Perennials to Plant in Zone 3

May 23, 2017

You asked for it and you got it: a list of the most-loved perennials for Zone 3. These perennials are the stars of the garden, blooming year after year and delighting their owners every time. Pick these winners up at your nearest garden centre, or ask a friend with a more established garden if you can dig up a few.

A huge thank you and shout out to the gardeners in the Gardening in Saskatchewan Facebook group! This post would not be possible without you. If you’re in Saskatchewan and not in this group already, you need to join. I’ve learned so much from the more experienced gardeners there who are so generous with their time and advice.

Best Cut Flowers

Asiatic Lilies

Asiatic lilies come in every colour and combination and are easy to grow. Put them in a sunny spot and they’ll flourish year after year.

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Kristen Raney

https://www.shiftingroots.com

The Secret Posts of Shifting Roots

April 23, 2017

I’ve been keeping secrets from you.

Sometimes I have posts that sit in the draft box forever. Why do they never come out? Sometimes I’m not sure if they’re exciting enough or I think they will do better on Pinterest. I’m also not sure that you want to be subjected to my recipe making jags. Citrus or zucchini? Anyone?

Today I’m releasing all my secret posts. Happy reading!

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Kristen Raney

https://www.shiftingroots.com

Easy White Peony & Yellow Lily Bouquet

July 8, 2016

I wasn’t going to do any more floral arrangements for awhile, but a trip to my Mom’s proved otherwise. The lilies were in bloom, there were a few good white peonies left, and I simply couldn’t resist. Do you have some peonies, lilies, yarrow, and ferns in your yard? If yes, go cut some stems and make this easy bouquet!!

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Kristen Raney

https://www.shiftingroots.com

5 Easy-to-Make Peony Floral Arrangements

June 18, 2016

Our peony week has come to an end! If you missed any of the posts, here’s all the links.

Plenty of peonies in your yard and no idea what to do with them? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s 5 Easy projects you can make with flowers you likely already have in your backyard.