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Hi! I am Sharon Wallish Murphy. I grew up in my family’s greenhouse at the heels of my father, Charlie, who mentored and helped me to develop my passion – sharing the love of growing. After 20 years of having my own greenhouse, I can say that my mission is to empower others to find joy in their gardening journey and together we can make a more beautiful and life giving world.
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How to Choose the Perfect Hanging Basket
Spring is finally in the air, and that means it’s time to choose the perfect hanging basket. Trying to figure out which hanging basket is the right one for your gardening space can make you literally want to pull your hair out. The number of plant and colour combinations out there is dizzying, never mind when you add in sizes and hanging apparatuses. Let’s slow down the merry-go-round and talk about how to figure out which is the right hanging basket for you! In this blog, we’ll talk about: Three Things to Know Before Choosing a Hanging Basket Choosing the right plant for the right place. This is the key to gardening success. Before you even step into a garden center to find your hanging basket, let’s talk about three things to know so you are fully prepared to find the right one. 1. Know Where the Hanging Basket is Going to Live Having a plan and being prepared is the first step to finding the right hanging basket for your location. Know why you want a hanging basket and where you’d like to put it. For many, answering these questions is easy and barely even a step in the game. But for others who are new to gardening, these are good questions to ask. Is this basket going to be at your main entry? Will it be on the backyard patio? Would you like to have a series of hanging baskets next to the pillars on your porch? Along
How to Choose the Perfect Hanging Basket
Spring is finally in the air, and that means it’s time to choose the perfect hanging basket. Trying to figure out which hanging basket is the right one for your gardening space can make you literally want to pull your hair out. The number of plant and colour combinations out there is dizzying, never mind when you add in sizes and hanging apparatuses. Let’s slow down the merry-go-round and talk about how to figure out which is the right hanging basket for you! In this blog, we’ll talk about: Three Things to Know Before Choosing a Hanging Basket Choosing the right plant for the right place. This is the key to gardening success. Before you even step into a garden center to find your hanging basket, let’s talk about three things to know so you are fully prepared to find the right one. 1. Know Where the Hanging Basket is Going to Live Having a plan and being prepared is the first step to finding the right hanging basket for your location. Know why you want a hanging basket and where you’d like to put it. For many, answering these questions is easy and barely even a step in the game. But for others who are new to gardening, these are good questions to ask. Is this basket going to be at your main entry? Will it be on the backyard patio? Would you like to have a series of hanging baskets next to the pillars on your porch? Along
Growing Food
4+ Ways to Grow Great Fresh Herb Planters in Alberta & Everywhere Else
Fresh herbs are simple and fun to grow, and are a fantastic starting point for first-time gardeners. This guide will explore the benefits of growing
How to Grow Great Onions in Alberta and on the Prairies
Are you looking for ways to grow great onions in Alberta and on the prairies? Whether you love them hot, sweet or mild, there is
The Complete Guide to Growing Great Strawberries in Alberta & the Prairies
Growing strawberries on the prairies isn’t always the easiest thing. In fact, it can be tough. That’s why I’ve put together a complete guide to growing great strawberries in Alberta and on the prairies.
Growing Annuals
6+ Front Door Planter Ideas to Make Your Entrance Shine [+ Downloadable Charts]
Here are the best front door planter ideas to help brighten up your entrance this spring and summer.
Marigolds: A Simple and Easy Plant for Any Sunny Garden
If you’re passionate about gardening, want a stunning addition to your garden, or are looking for simple flowers to grow, Marigolds could be a perfect
A Complete Guide to Growing Pansies and Violas, and Their New Panola Cousins
Whether you’re looking to grow pansies from seed, move your pansies out of pots, or have no idea where to start but you just know
Container Gardening
8+ Ways to Manage Hollyhock Rust Infections
Hollyhock rust infections happen worldwide, causing spotted, lacey foliage in varying degrees of breakdown. If your garden is facing a rust infection, there are several
Understanding Perennial Seasons of Bloom [+ Perennial Flowering Reference Chart]
Perennials play a distinctive role in the flower garden. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand perennial seasons of bloom and how different perennials work
How to Get Rid of Scarlet Lily Beetles
Scarlet Lily Beetles are incredibly destructive bugs. Scarlet Lily Beetles can rapidly defoliate patches of lilies in mere days, and they have been spreading from
6+ Front Door Planter Ideas to Make Your Entrance Shine [+ Downloadable Charts]
Here are the best front door planter ideas to help brighten up your entrance this spring and summer.
Marigolds: A Simple and Easy Plant for Any Sunny Garden
If you’re passionate about gardening, want a stunning addition to your garden, or are looking for simple flowers to grow, Marigolds could be a perfect
A Complete Guide to Growing Pansies and Violas, and Their New Panola Cousins
Whether you’re looking to grow pansies from seed, move your pansies out of pots, or have no idea where to start but you just know
Meet Sharon
Sharon Wallish Murphy grew up in her family’s greenhouse at the heels of her father, Charlie, who mentored and helped her develop her passion – to share the love of growing. After 20 years of having her own greenhouse, her desire is to empower others to find joy in their gardening journey and together we can make a more beautiful and life giving world.
The Perfect Place For Plants
Children's Book
In 2019, Sharon pulled out her pen and wrote The Perfect Place for Plants.
