As a flower farmer, cut and come again flowers make the most sense for your bottom line. They have a longer growing period than one and done cut flowers and provide you with blooms all season long. Cut and come again flowers come in all varieties and can be used
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
“Tis the last rose of summer, left blooming alone. All her lovely companions are faded and gone.” Any singers out there sing or teach this song? I couldn’t help but sing it to myself as I used up the last of the flowers in my mother’s garden. I was modelling
Zinnias are my favourite flower and they are finally in bloom! They were the stars of my wedding flowers so they will always hold a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, that means summer, and the bulk of flower season, is over. Until then, lets all make the best of
In my last post I talked about our not-so-great outdoor space at the house. The garden space left much to be admired, so I made a plan B and am gardening at my mother-in-law’s acreage. There is a ton of space, so I’m lucky enough to be able to plant the
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.
