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Cut through the confusion of cut flower gardening and create a cut flower garden in your backyard with this ebook. Done-for-you plans and planner included!| Shifting Roots
Cut through the confusion of cut flower gardening and create a cut flower garden in your backyard with this ebook. Done-for-you plans and planner included!| Shifting Roots
The vegetables have been picked, the temperatures are cooling, and fall has arrived. You know you should clean up your garden for the year, but let’s be real–you’re feeling the time crunch with back to school, a busy work life, or just plain being sick of your garden. While a proper garden clean-up is ideal, […] The post How to Clean Up Your Garden in the Fall (When You Have No Time) appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
We’ve all been there: vowing that this will be the year we stick to our budget at the garden centre. But $100 quickly turns into $200, and before you know it, you just have to get “one more thing.” Suddenly, despite your best efforts to keep your spending in check, you find yourself spending $500 […] The post 5 Things You Can Do This Fall to Save Money in the Garden Next Spring appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
When you think of dried flower arrangements and wreaths, do you think of those horrible things your mom and grandma used to display in the early 1990s? Well, I did, too. I confess that when I saw what today’s farmer florists are creating with dried flowers in the 2020s, I changed my mind about dried […] The post 30 Best Flowers to Grow for Dried Flower Arrangements appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Pumpkins are easy to grow, making them a great choice for beginners. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to the traditional orange pie pumpkins or large jack-o’-lanterns. There are many different colours, shapes, and textures available, so consider trying something unique alongside your old favourites. Ready to get started? Here are some quick tips […] The post How to Grow Pumpkins in a Short Growing Season appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Even though this year’s garden may be going to bed, there are many things you can do in the fall to prepare for what’s to come next spring! Here are ten garden chores to do now to make gardening easier when the snow melts. What to Do This Autumn to Make Next Year’s Gardening Season […] The post 10 Fall Garden Chores to Do Now For an Easier Spring appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Creating a pumpkin tunnel is a fun way to save space in your garden while also adding beauty. In this post, I will share my method for planting a pumpkin tunnel, the varieties I use, and some helpful tips and tricks to achieve the best results. Good Pumpkin Varieties for Pumpkin Arches In general, you […] The post How to Set up a Pumpkin Tunnel in your Garden appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Statice is one of the backbone crops on my flower farm for both fresh and dried bouquets. It comes in nearly every colour of the rainbow and holds its shape and colour beautifully once dried. I grow it every year and use it constantly—not just during the summer, but in winter wreaths and arrangements, too! […] The post How to Grow Statice in a Short Growing Season appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Strawflowers are one of my absolute favourite flowers for the cutting garden. They have a unique, papery texture, are easy to grow from seed, and come in nearly every colour of the rainbow. Perfect for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, these cheerful blooms are a must-have for any cut flower garden. Read on for […] The post How to Grow Strawflowers in Zone 3 appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Saponaria looks a lot like baby’s breath, and it’s become a must-have in my garden. It’s easy to grow, easy to save seed from, and despite being a one-and-done flower, I think it’s well worth the space. It tucks in beautifully around other flowers, filling in gaps and adding a light, airy texture to bouquets. […] The post How to Grow Saponaria in a Cold Climate appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Learn how to grow feverfew in Zone 3. Discover tips for seeding, overwintering, saving seed, and choosing the best varieties for your cut flower garden.| Shifting Roots
It is our mission to provide you with information to help you grow your garden with confidence, even if you are located in cold climates like Zone 2 or 3.| Shifting Roots
Ready to try free ranging chickens? It may feel scary at first, but it's so worth it. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of free-range chickens!| Shifting Roots
