Notes from the Garden
Inspirational!
I have met some wonderful people through my business. That is a big reason why I continue to do what I do. Recently, I [...]
Forcing Hyacinths for Winter Blooms
This time of year, my mind shifts to finding ways I can still have local fresh flowers for the house even though the fields [...]
My Swanndri Story
My first trip to New Zealand was right after university to work on a sheep farm for 8 months. One of the best pieces [...]
Linocut Printmaking Course a Huge Hit
What a wonderful time our group had at our recent Linocut workshop. In this workshop for beginners, we had the task of making Christmas [...]
A Peony is Always in My Thoughts
– a few fun facts about peonies If you want to leave a legacy in your garden – plant a peony. Peonies have been [...]
First Annual Fairy Festival
On the last Sunday of July 2021, we had a Fairy Festival at Perennial Petals Flower Farm and it was a magical success. When [...]
In the OTR Magazine
Honoured and excited to be in Stouffville’s OTR magazine this month. Click here to see my article. To visit the site of the Town [...]
Enjoying your Amazing Amaryllis
Amaryllis is the queen of flowering bulbs. Not only is she the largest bulb commonly forced to bloom indoors, she is also one of [...]
The Secrets to Enjoying Tulips as Cut Flowers
Tulips are a welcome addition to any home in the dreary months of February and March. In Ontario, these tulips have been ‘forced’ in [...]