Katie Dawson
Katie Dawson and husband Chris Martin own the Cut and Dried Flower Farm, a family owned greenhouse business located close to Glencairn, Ontario.

Are deer eating your gardens?
May 13, 2016Who me? With a little planning you can design a garden that deer and rabbits may pass over.

Harden off your annuals
Apr 30, 2016For the best selection buy early and harden off your annuals at home.

Mulch – Get the low down
Mar 12, 2016Shredded bark or wood chip mulches will last longer, but usually have to be topped up every 3 years.

Fall Garden Prep
Oct 11, 2015Fall garden tasks – relax, most plants will come through the winter without any special treatment.

Drying flowers and herbs
Sep 20, 2015Drying flowers and herbs – Herbs can be crushed and stored, flowers can be left hanging as decoration or used to make dried arrangements.

To Deadhead Perennials or Not?
Aug 20, 2015The general rule is there is no rule, remember they are all perennials and will grow back again next year.

Growing Fruit Bushes
Jul 12, 2015The benefit of growing fruit bushes (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries etc) as opposed to fruit trees (apple, pear, plum etc) is that they will start to produce fruit soon after planting – in many cases, the same year.

Check your Lilies for Red Lily Beetle
Jun 29, 2015The best way to control this nasty pest is to continually scout for the adults, larvae and eggs. Wipe the eggs off with a soapy cloth and drop adults and larvae into a bowl of soapy water.

Spring Garden Clean Up
May 10, 2015No time like the present to start working in the garden! Use these tips to clean up and get ready for new plants.

Heritage Tomatoes
Apr 8, 2015Heritage tomatoes are available in a huge range of sizes, shapes and colours and have fantastic flavor.

Ground Cover Perennials
Feb 9, 2015We are often asked to recommend perennials for ground cover – whether it be sun or shade, so I thought I would list my favourites.

Attracting Butterflies to your Garden
Jan 15, 2015It is especially important to have flowers in mid to late summer when most butterflies are active.

Grow your own Avocado plant
Dec 26, 2014This is a great project for kids or adults and is fun to do at this time of the year when you can’t get into the garden yet!

Protecting Tender Plants for the Winter
Nov 12, 2014Any plant designated a zone 5 or more needs winter protection.

Fall Garden Tasks
Oct 7, 2014Add a few new bulbs every year. Some multiply well (Daffodils), some die out with time or get eaten by animals (Tulips).

Perennial Garden Renovation
Sep 16, 2014Make some spaces for some new plants, and give away extra plants.