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What it's really like to grow cut flowers in zone 3, from our flower field in Charlie Lake, BC.
Start here · Zone 3 Growing Guide
Not sure where to start? I wasn't either.
Here's everything we've learned growing cut flowers in zone 3: our frost dates, bloom dates and every guide, in one place.
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When to Start Cut Flower Seeds in Zone 3 (Real Dates from Our Charlie Lake Flower Field)
Quick answer
In zone 3, you start cut flower seeds by counting back from your last spring frost. Ours at Charlie Lake...
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What We're Doing in February on a Zone 3 Flower Farm
February on a Zone 3 flower farm does not look impressive. The fields are frozen, the rows are buried in snow, and from the road it appears nothing is happening. But winter is when the real work begins. From breeding zinnias and mapping the field to planning infrastructure and preparing for summer markets, this is the month that quietly determines whether July feels abundant or chaotic.
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Stock Flowers (Matthiola Incana): The Worst Name for One of the Best Flowers We Grow
Stock Flowers (Matthiola): The Worst Name for One of the Best Flowers We Grow
Let’s talk about stock for a minute.
F...
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Flowers That Truly Thrive on a Zone 3 Flower Farm
(And Why They Work Here, Even When They’re Not Supposed To)
When people hear Zone 3 Flower Farm, the disbelief is und...
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How to Care for Your Farm Fresh Flowers
Simple steps to help your locally grown blooms last longer and look their best.
There’s something so special about br...
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The Ranunculus Diaries: Our First Spring with These Ruffled Beauties
The Ranunculus Diaries: Our First Spring with These Ruffled BeautiesThis season, we took on the challenge of growing ranunculus in our Zone 3 hoophouse, and they’re finally blooming in all their ruffled glory. From soaking corms and pre-sprouting for weeks, to planting and praying for blooms, it’s been a true labor of love. In this post, we share the full journey, what we’ve learned, and why these blooms are totally worth the effort. A must read for anyone who loves flowers with a little drama and a lot of charm.
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How We're Preparing the Farm for Planting Season
The grass is greening up, the sun is starting to warm the air, and that unmistakable scent of spring soil is hanging ...
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Ringing in Spring with Tulips: A Celebration of Colour After a Long Winter
What 8,000 tulip bulbs planted in winter coats taught us about patience, beauty, and tradition.
Tulips feel magical. ...
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Celebrating Mothers: A Tribute to Strength
Motherhood is a job with no guidebook and no clock out time. Just a whole lot of heart. And while a single day will n...
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The Power of Flowers: Why We Need Beauty in Our Lives
Beauty matters, especially when life feels heavy.
We’re taught to be productive. To move quickly. To chase results. A...
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Why Locally Grown Flowers Matter
Growing local flowers in our zone 3 cut flower garden outside of Fort St. John.
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Growing a Community Through Flowers
Building an agri-tourism cut flower farm in zone 3 in Fort St. John
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