Farmhouse & Blooms - Flower Farming, Simple Living, All That Blooms

Gardening advice and information on growing flowers for the garden and the vase, with tips on propagating, growing and care, and harvesting for cut flowers, both fresh and dried. Learn all about growing and using your own flowers, as well as herbs, berries and fruit.

Ornamental Gardening

Learn about ornamental gardening, and how to plant and grow ornamental flowers for the garden and for cutting. We grow many of these flowering plants from seed, cuttings and transplants, and will review the growing process in detail.

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Welcome to Farmhouse & Blooms

My partner Doug and I own a small family farm in rural Nova Scotia Canada, which we have converted to a working flower farm.

There is always something to learn when you are gardening and growing flowers. Every season can be different, with new challenges and learning experiences.

Farmhouse Recipes

Learn to use edible flowers, herbs, and berries from the garden. Preserve your harvest through drying and dehydrating, making jams, jellies, and syrups, as well as making other types of preserves. We'll also highlight favorite seasonal recipes at the farm.

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Gardening Basics

Here you will find gardening tips on propagating plants, seed collection and storage, as well as other plant care techniques, to grow the healthiest flowers and plants for your garden.

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Farmhouse DIY

Learn how to use ornamental flowers and herbs in DIY projects. We will be drying all sorts of cut flowers from the flower garden and herb garden, and creating beautiful everlasting projects inspired by nature. Learn how to make infused oils and salves, as well as other wonderful DIY projects from the garden.