Your garden’s ready to give back — even if it’s just a handful of herbs or a few leafy greens. Discover how early harvests bring big joy and keep your plants thriving.

One skipped feeding, one tired petunia. This honest look at a real fertilizer mistake shows what happens when small pots, peat soil, and well water collide — and how to fix it.

Flowers can be more than decoration — they can be part of your self-care routine. In this post, I share why flowers matter, even if you’re not a gardener, and how to use them to bring more calm and joy into your everyday life.

Just starting your cut flower garden? These easy-care perennials thrive in Alberta’s Zone 3 and come back stronger every year. From peonies to salvia, here’s a beginner-friendly list (with growing tips!) to help you build a garden that blooms beautifully for bouquets.

A heartfelt look at the top 10 cool season cut flowers I love to grow at Broad Meadow Greenhouse. These early bloomers bring beauty and resilience to the spring garden and are perfect for bouquets. I share my personal favourites, growing insights, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026.

After years away from flower farming, I’m starting again—slowly, intentionally, and with more heart. This year (2025) is my refresher year.

A little trim can make a big difference. Learn how simple pinching and deadheading techniques can help your garden grow fuller, bloom longer, and stay vibrant all summer long.

Want to grow your own bouquets but short on time? These 10 quick-from-seed cut flowers bloom in 60 days or less—perfect for a last-minute garden glow-up.

Peony season is short and sweet — but with the right tips, you can stretch the joy! Learn how to harvest peonies at just the right stage, store them for later, and build bouquets that show off their ruffled beauty.

Learn how to harden off greenhouse plants the easy way. Step-by-step plans for Zone 3 gardeners — including real-life tips for busy schedules.

Discover why buying smaller plants leads to healthier gardens, better growth, and long-term success — and why we grow small on purpose at Broad Meadow.