Grow your own Cut flower Garden
You love flowers on your table, and you love gardening! But seed starting? That’s too much commitment right now. I’ve grown the seedlings for you, so you can skip the hard part and get straight to the joy of flowers!
2 simple ways to grow beautiful blooms at home:
TRAY OF BLOOMS: A ready-to-plant garden cut flower garden collection in a cohesive colour palette designed so you can enjoy armfuls of flowers all season long. Comes with printable growing instructions, a sample garden plan and harvest and bouquet tips. Click below for 3 colour palette options and what’s all included! Limited availability! Pre-order deadline is April 22, or while supplies last!
‘BUILD YOUR OWN GARDEN’ seedlings: You want to add in some cut flower varieties, but want to develop your own plan and choose your own varieties. Click below for options. Limited availability! Pre-order deadline is April 22, or while supplies last!
Tray of Blooms
Your complete 50 sq. ft DIY cut flower garden kit
You love flowers on your table and you’d love a dedicated cutting garden, but you don't want to start your own plants. This is for you!
The Tray of Blooms is a curated collection of professional cut flower varieties, designed to grow beautifully together. Each garden kit is carefully grown and balanced to fill approximately 50 sq. ft. with an abundant mix of flowers for cutting all season long.
No guesswork, no overwhelm, just plant, grow and gather.
What’s included?
Your tray will include a generous mix of luscious focal flowers, fragrant flowers, airy accents and unique textures.
zinnias, cut and come again garden classic, hardy and heat-loving
lisianthus, ruffly, soft, like a rose without the thorns, with incredible vase life
snapdragons, fragrant spike flowers to elevate any bouquet
strawflowers, crinkly papery texture in an array of colours to enjoy fresh or dried
celosia, vibrant colours, unique velvety textures.
statice, papery blooms in soft colours are a great bouquet accent and great for drying
Dara, airy chocolate lace to float in your bouquets, a favourite of pollinators
feverfew, dainty, daisy-like flowers add a fresh-picked garden feel
dahlia tubers, queen of the late-summer garden, a true garden work-horse
craspedia OR ageratum OR rudbeckia depending on the colour palette chosen
50-55 plants, enough plants to fill approximately 50 sq. ft. with a balanced bouquet mix
Plus, you’ll also receive:
a sample garden layout map
an easy-to-follow growing guide for all the varieties included
harvesting and bouquet tips so you know what to do when things start blooming
Choose your Colour Palette
Each tray is designed to give you a mix of shapes and textures in a cohesive colour story, so your bouquets naturally come together:
Soft Pastels - dreamy, delicate and romantic. Think soft pinks, creamy whites, peachy blush tones and hints of lavender. Designed to feel light and elegant.
Jewel Tones - rich, bold and vibrant. Expect rich burgundy, deep purples, berry reds, vibrant pinks, with golden hints.
Sunset Shades - warm, cheerful, golden-hour colours. Deep coral, rich apricot, warm peachy tones, burgundy, pops of golden yellow.
FAQs
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The Tray of Blooms is designed to plant approximately 50 sq. ft. The sample garden layout included is for 4’ x 12’ = 48 sq ft’ and can be adjusted to fit your space.
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Look for a sunny spot with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, well-draining soil, and access to water. In the sample layout, taller plants are placed at the back (north side) with shorter ones at the front (south side). If you design your own, this ensures all your flowers get enough light.
For easy harvesting, plan for access from all sides, or add a simple path so you’re not reaching more than a couple feet into the garden.
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If your garden is planted at the end of May you can expect the flowers to start at the end of July. Most varieties included will keep blooming until frost (especially if you keep cutting). Your growing guide will explain which flowers are ‘cut and come again’ and which produce one or two flushes of blooms.
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Pick-up will be early/mid-May at the farm NW of Carman, or in SW Winnipeg, date and exact meet-up locations TBA via email. You can then reply with preferred date and location!
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Every tray includes the varieties listed for your chosen colour palette. While we reserve the right to substitute a variety in the rare case of a crop failure, you don’t need to worry… the lisianthus (your favourite) and all the others are doing well and we don’t anticipate any problems.
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Once the seedlings are in your hands, they are your responsibility. If you can’t plant them right away due to weather or other reasons, provide bright light and protection from both frost and overheating. Frost may kill seedlings and prolonged warmth with low lighting can cause stretching and weakening.
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All trays are pre-ordered and of limited availability, so we cannot offer refunds for changes of mind. Every tray is supplied with healthy, carefully grown plants, ready for your garden. In the rare event of major crop failure where we are unable to deliver what was promised, we will refund your purchase price. Once the seedlings are delivered, they are your responsibility and refunds are not available.
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The Tray of Blooms was carefully designed to provide you with a season of gorgeous bouquets. We cannot substitute varieties. However, if you want to design your own garden and bouquets, see the Seedling List in the next section for what’s available to purchase individually.
Individual Cut flower Seedling packs
~‘Build your Own’ Flower Garden~
If you want to build your own design and colour garden or you want to add extra flowers to your Tray of Blooms, you can choose individual varieties from our selection of cut flower seedlings.
This option gives you the flexibility to mix and match your favourites and create something completely your own.
Perfect for:
filling gaps in your garden or landscape
trying new varieties
cut flower lovers who want to design their own space and their own bouquets
***NOTE: Seedlings will be ready for pick-up mid May. Pick-up at the farm NW of Carman, or meet-up in SW Winnipeg. Date and meet-up locations TBA via email. You can then reply with your preferred date and location.
***Once seedlings are in your hands, they are your responsibility. Some varieties may need to be hardened off, as you would any other greenhouse plant. If you are unable to plant them right away due to weather or other reason, provide bright light and protection from both frost and overheating. In the rare instance of major crop failure, if we are unable to provide what you purchased, we will refund your purchase price. Once the seedlings are in your hands, they are your responsibility and are not refundable.
Flowers Available
Lisianthus
Gorgeous rose-like blooms in a range of soft and rich colours. A favourite for romantic, high-end bouquets.
Snapdragon
Tall cheerful and fragrant spikes that add height and movement to your garden and bouquets.
Strawflowers
Crinkly paper-like blooms in soft or saturated colours. Sturdy accents in a fresh bouquet and great for drying.
Scabiosa
Pincushion blooms on tall wiry stems add movement and drama to bouquets. Colours range from white, lavender, salmon, to red and maroon..
Dahlias
Queens of the late summer garden. Cut and come again blooms on tall plants. Tubers can be dug up in fall and stored for next season. More Dahlias may be added as they wake up and sprout.
Gomphrena
Garden workhorse producing loads of globe-shaped ‘everlasting’ blooms that add vibrant colour and texture
Gladiolus
Tall, dramatic, elegant spikes with multiple trumpet-shaped blooms, a ‘‘bouquet on a stem’. Corms can be dug up in fall for next season.
All seedlings are grown right here on our Manitoba Flower Farm, with care and attention from seed to plant, so they’re ready to thrive in your garden.
Whether you choose the full garden experience or build your own, you’ll be growing flowers meant for cutting, sharing and enjoying all season long.