Here at Shifting Blooms, the flowers that go into your bouquet are not shipped in from half-way 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 the 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 into the ground between the months of April-June (and sometimes into 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 their 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 favourite.
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 might not be in your bouquets in 2025, you should start seeing more of them in the coming years.
