Succession planting is the flower farming secret to have a steady supply of blooms all season long. As soon as one flush is finished, another starts – how great is…
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Running a flower farm is hard work. From planning, irrigation and fertilization to harvest, marketing and sales – it’s not easy! That’s why it’s a great idea to grow varieties…
Sunflowers are the quintessential summer flower; bright, cheery and, well, a classic! While Sunflowers are generally direct sown outdoors after last frost, it’s possible to start plants indoors early to…
Yarrow is a classic, cottage-style cut flower perfect for a rustic bouquet or as filler in, well, any arrangement. While Yarrow is a perennial in most zones, it’s productive and…
Snapdragons bring a unique charm to cut flower arrangements with their vibrant colours and their intriguing form. Although they’re usually grown as annuals, snapdragons are technically perennials, if you’re in…
Cosmos are among the most elegant and easy-to-grow flowers that can add a splash of colour to your garden. They’re the perfect half-focal, half-filler flower. Not only are Cosmos quick…
Zinnias are some of the most colourful and easy-to-grow flowers to grace our gardens. Not only are they fast-growing, but they pump out blooms all summer long. However, proper timing…
You’ve admired your garden’s Zinnia explosion all summer long. Now, you’re trying to figure out how to keep it going next year without spending a fortune on new seeds. Well,…
When the topic of conversation turns to gardening, particularly for newcomers thumbing through catalogs and dreaming of lush flower farms, the talk of ‘growing zones’ can feel like a rulebook…
When Mother Nature designed seeds, she didn’t package them in plastic. In our quest to emulate her wisdom, many gardeners and market farmers are turning to soil blocking—a simple yet…