Many plants that we grow in our zone 5b garden are hardy annuals and perennials. These plants have developed a way to survive our harsh freezing winters, and have adapted their seeds to do the same. These seeds will require a special process called stratification in order to germinate through their tough seed coat. Learn…
Flower Farming
How To Grow Roses From Seed
In early December we foraged for wild rose hips to decorate the evergreen boughs placed along our porch railings. This spring as I cleaned up the old boughs and rose hips, I realized that this was a wonderful opportunity to show how to grow roses from seed. Rose hips contain the rose seed, and planting…
How To Store Dahlias Over Winter
For those of us who have grown dahlias, most of us have realized the bittersweet experience of growing this stunning flower. Dahlias are absolutely beautiful, and I can’t ever imagine being without them. However it is quite an arduous task when it comes to digging up dahlia tubers at the end of the season. Here…
How To Start Flower Seeds Indoors
Learning how to start flower seeds indoors is a valuable lesson for any gardener. Starting flower seeds indoors offers a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on the gardening season. It also allows those of us in cooler climates to grow some amazing plants and flowers that we would not normally be able to…
How To Grow Beautiful Cosmos
I absolutely love the delicate romantic flowers of cosmos growing in the garden. They are a great addition to any cutting garden, and add a whimsical touch to farmhouse bouquets. Here are some insights on how to grow beautiful cosmos in your garden for all to enjoy! Different Types Of Cosmos Cosmos is a charming…
How To Plant Sunflowers For The Cutting Garden
Last year we grew thousands of sunflowers at the flower farm. We learned a lot about growing these wonderful flowers on a bit of a larger scale. In this post I will share tips that everyone should know about how to plant sunflowers for the cutting garden. Types Of Sunflowers To Grow For The Cutting…
How To Grow Lupines -Planting And Care
Every summer we are blessed with an amazing lupine display along our roadsides and highways here in Nova Scotia. In this post we will discuss how to grow lupines so that you can bring that beautiful look of wild lupines into your garden. How To Grow Lupines Lupines are herbaceous perennial plants with a long…
How To Grow Comfrey And Use It In The Garden
In this post we will look at how to grow comfrey and how to use it as an amazing fertilizer in your garden. We have grown comfrey for many years in our garden. It is an interesting plant with valuable benefits for the garden. Let’s first take a look at the characteristics of the plant,…
Planting Milkweed Seeds In Winter
Planting milkweed seeds in winter is a great project for the pollinator garden. Winter is the ideal time to plant these Monarch attracting plants, allowing time for stratification and germination of the seeds. What Is The Best Time To Plant Milkweed Seeds? If you have just ordered some milkweed seeds for your garden, and wondering…
Winter Sowing In Milk Jugs: Cold Stratification
If you like to start your seeds indoors while the snow is still on the ground, consider winter sowing in milk jugs. This fun activity is quick and easy, and frees up space on the seedling shelves for your cold sensitive seeds! What Exactly Is Winter Sowing? Winter sowing is the process of sowing seeds…