Hello gardener! How exciting is it that we are talking about seeds again! Thank you to everyone who came and hung out with us at our first webinar of the year! We appreciate your patience while we worked through some technical issues, and appreciate your enthusiasm and questions! If you would like a copy of […]
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新 年 快 乐 (Happy New Year) ! This week we celebrate Lunar New Year! Bringing plants into your home and the homes of others can promote positive energy. Isn’t it neat how plants carry a variety of cultural symbolism? Even roses can signify a different meaning based on their colour! Here are some plants […]
Happy first week of autumn! Are you feeling the seasonal shift in your neighbourhood? Calgary is gorgeous right now with the changing leaves, the corn mazes, Pumpkins After Dark at Canada Olympic Park. I mean, this September has been SO nice! We’ve escaped “Snowtember” and have been gifted an extended growing season which rarely happens. […]
Prepare yourselves for the “W” word. Winter! Oh no she didn’t! Yep. While we have SO much to enjoy in the garden this fall (like bulbs and fall flowers), it never hurts to be prepared for colder weather, especially here in Calgary. Don’t worry, the “S” word has no place in today’s blog other than […]
Welcome back, gardeners! Bulbs are now available with more on the way! Shop the best selection in store and some varieties online now. As Colin mentioned in today’s webinar, bulbs give us the ultimate delayed gratification. You put all the work into planting spring bulbs, like tulips and daffodils, right now and need to wait […]
Are you feeling the autumnal vibes yet? Autumn doesn’t mean garden time is over. There’s still lots of time to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors! You’ve got options! Some plants thrive in autumn conditions like Chrysanthemums, grasses, and ornamental kale. Keep those annuals blooming by continuing your fertilizer and deadheading routine. You can also […]
Hello gardeners! With the majority of your hard work in the garden taken care of, it’s all about the maintenance now. Fertilizing, deadheading, weeding, and of course watering! Today we’re talking about effective and efficient watering! Thank you to everyone who joined our final webinar this morning! We loved chatting with you about plants! To […]
Your garden is alive! It’s true! Your garden is a happy little ecosystem full of plants and critters. It’s constantly changing so keeping an eye on the bugs inhabiting it will give you much insight into how healthy it is. If you see an abundance of beneficial bugs like ladybugs, perhaps you have a major […]
Hello garden friends! This week’s conversation was all about attracting bird friends into your garden! I must admit, it’s incredible how many species of bird we get to observe in Calgary. During our birdhouse and paint set giveaway, we asked you what kind of yardbirds you love to see in your garden. The responses were […]
While most industries have struggled amid the coronavirus pandemic, the wedding industry has had to work through an overwhelming number of challenges. In Calgary, pandemic-related restrictions have forced couples to extend their engagement multiple times. As a floral business and a photoshoot destination, we were particularly sensitive to those struggling in the wedding community. It […]