Here at Shifting Blooms, the flowers that go into your bouquet are not shipped in from halfway around the world. Instead, they’re grown right here in Saskatchewan.
The seed-to-vase process starts in January, when the grow lights turn on, and the eucalyptus and lisianthus go into their seeding trays. More seeds are added as the weeks go by, until the growlights indoors and the greenhouse outdoors feel like they’re bursting at the seams.
The flowers are planted in the ground between April and June (and sometimes in July if I find a good deal on some perennials that have been on my list!). But the job isn’t done yet! I’m monitoring the weather, moisture levels, bug pressure, and more to make sure those flowers make it to bloom time.
Tulips, ranunculus, anemones, peonies, and some cool flowers bloom in May and June, but the flowers really get going in July and August. However, you’d be surprised how many flowers are still blooming in September and October. I love late-season blooms, and they are some of my favourites.
While I grow mostly for weddings, subscriptions, and events, I also devote a section of my garden to drying flowers for Holiday wreaths and planters, as well as dried-flower magnets and ornaments.
I’m also slowly incorporating more native plants into my garden. While they are still not fully mature, you may see a few stems in your bouquets this year.