Jodie Rae’s Floral Bouquets

17/07/2024

Natures Fare Vernon and Kelowna.
Some really cool double coloured blooms.
July 17th

12/07/2024

29/06/2024

Sun is shining and my flower garden is loving this. Stay tuned for ready dates for bouquets.

11/06/2024

Kelowna last of Season Peonies!
Natures Fare Kelowna.
June 11th drop off.

04/06/2024

Kelowna Natures Fare… Peonies today Tuesday 4 th June YAY

01/06/2024

Head to Vernon Natures Fare today
June 1st Saturday!
Limited fresh cut peony bouquets.
Kelowna this coming week. Yay Sunshine❤️

24/05/2024

Ahh first peony to bloom 🌸

28/04/2024

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𝗣𝘀𝘀𝘀𝘀𝘁... 𝟮𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆!

𝟏. 𝐍𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧-𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬: Used coffee grounds can enrich your soil with nitrogen, a crucial nutrient for plant growth. Simply scatter used grounds around your plants to nourish them effectively.

𝟐. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬: Eggshells add essential calcium to the garden, promoting healthy cellular development in plants. Crush and mix them into your soil for a cost-effective nutrient boost.

𝟑. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬-𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧: Cinnamon has natural antifungal properties that help protect plants from diseases. A light sprinkle on your soil can act as a protective barrier for your seedlings.

𝟒. 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞: Vinegar is a great natural alternative to chemical herbicides for tackling w**ds. Mix it with water and spray it on unwanted plants for a safe and effective w**d killer.

𝟓. 𝐎𝐱𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞: Adding hydrogen peroxide to water can increase soil aeration and root health. Use it sparingly to prevent over-oxygenation, which can harm delicate plants.

𝟔. 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬: Banana peels are a fantastic organic source of potassium for your garden plants, especially roses. Bury them just below the soil surface near the roots for best results.

𝟕. 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: Fragrant soap bars can keep grazing animals at bay without harming them. Hang them from branches or place them near vulnerable plants to deter deer.

𝟖. 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Milk can help prevent the growth of unsightly mildew on plant leaves. Mix with water in a 1:9 ratio and apply to leaves for a protective coating.

𝟗. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Chamomile tea can help prevent fungal infections in seedlings, known as "damping off." Water your seedlings with cooled chamomile tea to keep them healthy.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬: A sprinkle of baking soda around tomato plants can sweeten the fruit by reducing soil acidity. Apply it lightly to avoid affecting the overall soil pH too much.

𝟏𝟏. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞: Planting garlic among your vegetables can help reduce pests naturally, thanks to its strong scent. Integrate garlic plants throughout your garden for the best effect.

𝟏𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐩𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭: Epsom salt, rich in magnesium, can green up your lawn and improve plant health. Dissolve it in water and use it as a foliar spray for an easy nutrient boost.

𝟏𝟑. 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫: Boiling water can act as an instant, organic w**d killer for those hard-to-manage spots. Pour directly onto w**ds, taking care not to scald your garden plants.

𝟏𝟒. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐥: Wool can retain moisture in plant pots, reducing how often you need to water. Place a layer of wool beneath the soil to keep it moist longer.

𝟏𝟓. 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: Aspirin can help plants fight off diseases and pests. Dissolve a tablet in water and use it to mist your plants occasionally for improved immunity.

𝟏𝟔. 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐬-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥: Oatmeal is a natural source of phosphorus for garden soil. Sprinkle raw oatmeal into the soil to encourage robust root development and blooming.

𝟏𝟕. 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Slugs and snails are attracted to beer, making it the perfect trap. Fill shallow containers with beer and place them in your garden overnight to catch these pests.

𝟏𝟖. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞: Adding sand to your soil can enhance drainage and is great for cacti and succulents. Mix sand into the soil to help prevent waterlogged roots.

𝟏𝟗. 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Sugar water can give your plants a quick energy lift, especially after transplanting. Mix one teaspoon of sugar per gallon of water and use sparingly to energize your plants.

𝟐𝟎. 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: Layers of newspaper can suppress w**ds naturally. Lay them around your plants before adding mulch to keep your garden w**d-free.

𝟐𝟏. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: The strong aroma of mint repels rodents and certain insects. Plant mint in strategic locations for its pest-deterrent properties and enjoy its refreshing scent.

27/04/2024

Coming soon……

18/04/2024

Harding off some lovely seedlings for bouquets. Yay…🌸

15/03/2024

Busy in the garden. Yay.

19/02/2024

Peonies coming soon. Contact me for pre orders. Limited bouquets $30

14/02/2024

31/01/2024

Spring is coming soooon

23/01/2024

I am so passionate about helping everyone to grow cut flowers – from container gardening, to raised beds, to cutting patches in your garden or even in fields – it’s a hobby for all of us. Sometimes this hobby turns into a business but not always – but beware it is addictive.

Good for mental health and wellbeing
Keeps you physically active.
Fulfilling and satisfying
Sense of Achievement
Saves Money
Gives us joy to cut and bring into the house
Spreads happiness

See you in June…
Call for bouquets 💐

29/10/2023

Now the real fun… dividing dahlias 🌸

25/10/2023

Did you know that when you buy imported flowers, say from a grocery store, they will have traveled an average of 1,500 to 4,000 miles globally before they get to you? This also means by the time they reach the sales floor, the blooms are already 6 days old!

THIS is one of the many reasons why buying local flowers is so important to us. Our flowers are literally grown right in front of you in the field, travel no farther than the distance it takes me to walk to our cottage, and sold to you often within 24 hours of cutting them.

Chemical free…Yay

21/10/2023

Last Dahlia bouquets now Natures Fare Kelowna

09/10/2023

Thank you so much for supporting small growers 🌸

06/10/2023

If you need a table centerpiece contact me. Happy Thanksgiving.

03/10/2023

Wonderful to know your special flower. Thank you Lauren Burke.

30/09/2023

Pre order decorative pumpkins!
$15 for these the small and $25 for larger pumpkins 🎃
Let me know if you prefer white or orange 🍊

30/09/2023

Fresh cut bouquets

20/09/2023

Come on down to help celebrate Nature Fare Anniversary in Kelowna and Vernon. Sept 21st!