Fall Chrysanthemums, Asters Hanging Flower Baskets are Grown by:

Flower hanging baskets and planters. We have been growing flowers
for five years. Flowers are very therapeutic to me. Our flowers
arrive at our farm at the beginning of March. This is when we turn
on the heat in our greenhouses. I will spend a number of weeks
creating different flower combinations for baskets and planters.
This is a great time to enjoy the sun in a warm clear greenhouse.
I welcome any visitors to my greenhouse at this time to plant their
own creations. I will baby-sit their flowers in our warm growing
environment until the flowers are ready to go home. We also have
lots of groups come out for planting parties. It is a great women’s
outing, youth group or mom and daughter activity. Phone early to
be sure to secure your time. We also plant many custom baskets.
Either email or phone your order to us – then we will plant it up
and deliver it to the market when you are ready to care for it.
All flowers are planted by the end of April. Our school groups
start coming for visits in May. They learn about water, pollination,
irrigation and greenhouses.

Our baskets and planters have high quality flower transplants used.
We try to create unique and different combinations of flowers. As
they leave our greenhouses, we give them slow release fertilizer to
help them look their best all season. We recommend that you water
with fertilized water every day. A fertilizer like 20-20-20 or
Miracle Grow is best. You will be amazed at how beautiful your
flowers can be.

We have other unique plant containers such as our dwarf sunflower
pots, pansy or marigold pots, geranium pots, strawberry pots and
lettuce gardens.

As your baskets and planters start to wind down for the season, don’t
despair; we grow
Fall Chrysanthemums and Asters. These flowers bloom,
as the days get shorter and cooler. We have had them bloom into
November. These stunning flowers can be planted into your garden for
further enjoyment another year. Chrysanthemums and Asters are
perennials. You and your neighbors can enjoy the beautiful fall
flower colors adorning your front step or deck. These flowers are
easy to care for. They require water no fertilizer and a little
covering if the weather gets too cold. These flowers are perfect
decoration for a fall weddings or outside parties.

Cut Flower Bouquets are Grown by:

The most important thing to do after purchasing a bouquet of flowers
is to cut an inch off the stems and get them into water as soon as
possible. Cutting the stems will extend the life of the bouquet by
preventing any air, sucked into the stem while out of water, from
reaching the head. The second recommendation would be to change the
water frequently. Dirty water will promote bacterial growth, which
subsequently plug the tubes within the stem which transport water. 
This year all flowers will be transported to market in a new style
of container which allows them to remain in water. This should
extend the vase life of the flowers compared with last year. Please
use the containers, stands and water provided to display flowers. 

There are descriptions of Lilies and Sunflowers which compromise
the bulk of our bouquets. All the other flowers should be handled
in the same general manner and I will send notes along with the
market sheets with information as they start flowering. If anyone
would like more information I will have pictures and descriptions
on my website. www.eaglecreekfarms.ca and can be e-mailed at
flowers@eaglecreekfarms.ca. No chemicals are used in the growing
of these flowers

Grown indoors to guarantee a constant supply. Cut the end of the
tulip with a sharp knife. Place them in a clean vase, in fresh,
cold water. Change the water regularly.

If your Tulip stems are a little soft, cut a piece of the stem off
and roll the flowers from top to bottom in paper or plastic. Put
the bundle in warm water for about 3 hours in a cool place. The
water will soak in and revive your flowers.