7 Benefits of Gardening
Getting busy in the garden is so rewarding, and not only for the blooming flowers, and yummy fruits and vegetables that you grow. There are so many benefits to gardening, including your health! So yes, gardening is good for you! As this year comes to a close, we tend to reflect and perhaps see what new goals and resolutions we want
Our Favourite Holiday Recipes
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food! What could be better than gathering around the table to enjoy some delicious Christmas recipes? In this blog post, we share some of our favorite recipes to make your holiday season extra special. From appetizers to desserts, we have you covered! So, gather up your loved ones and get cooking! Start
The 12 Days of Christmas
This Christmas let's focus on personalized gifts and making time for one another. Christmas is a time for giving and sharing. Why not spend time creating individualized gifts for loved ones, neighbours, friends, and teachers? Gather together to bake cookies and make crafts as gifts created with love and care. Make sure to add in quality time with loved ones
How to Dress Up Your Holiday Amaryllis
Christmas is coming, so let’s get prepared. Our shopping lists are long, and Florissa is here to help with our specialty holiday amaryllis. We have dressed up our selection of premium amaryllis bulbs to get them ready to party! From sweaters to tuxedos, we have you covered! Amaryllis are the perfect flower to grow during the festive season – especially a
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Gardeners
The holiday season is right around the corner, and nothing feels better than having all your shopping done so you can enjoy the festivities! Buying gifts for your loved ones isn't always easy, and that's why we've curated a gift guide to help you find the perfect something for the gardener in your life! Garden Cart A garden cart is such a
How to Garden Indoors During the Winter
Winter is coming! As we transition from autumn to winter, the days grow colder and darker. The slower gardening season is welcome, as plants slide into dormancy and the garden hibernates for the winter. Sometimes we may want to join in that season of rest, and yet there is still so much to anticipate and appreciate! During these colder months,
How to Show Thankfulness and Remembrance in the Garden
Many veterans who carry the memories of war are no longer with us. It is now the continued generations’ duty to remember their sacrifices made for freedom. It is of utmost importance to find tangible ways to properly honor and show thankfulness for the sacrifices made for our country. Most Canadians hold the memory of WW2 close to their hearts,
Top 10 Things to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Say farewell to summer and hello to fall and winter. Some years we have the joy of extended summers with warm weather that lasts well into fall. When these delayed seasons happen, it can mean extra growing time – hooray! Then when we have an abrupt change from the sunny warm weather to the regularly scheduled, cold temperatures of our
How to Dry Flowers
We all love flowers, so why not preserve them for even longer by drying them? Drying flowers is such a fun and rewarding craft, that will leave you with beautiful, long-lasting blooms that you can enjoy in every season! Not to mention, it can be a keepsake of memories that you want to last forever. There are so many different flowers
How to Grow and Care for Fritillaria
Looking for a unique flower to attract attention to your spring garden, but also to keep critters away? Fritillaria are distinctive and unique varieties to add to your spring flower bulbs wish list. These warm and arid climate natives of North America, the Mediterranean, and North Africa can grow well in our Canadian gardens. So, when building a garden with