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🌿 “I grow, design, and create with heart. "Crisp Country Gardens is my little corner of the world where art and nature meet.

From wild garden designs to lush bouquets, indoor jungles and handmade macramé, Crisp Country Gardens brings a touch of beauty to every corner of life. For 9 years, I've been growing, designing, and caring for gardens professionally with a focus on natural beauty and flow. I create lush, wild-inspired landscape, handcrafted one of a kind flower jar bouquets and a rustic charm with my macramé plant hangers and indoor jungle pieces. From soft landscaping to floral art in the ground or a jar, every detail comes from a deep love of gardens and the joy they bring."

10/30/2026

Sorry, I was busy. 🌿😂

Plant people will understand. 🪴

10/29/2026

There’s just something so peaceful about working in the greenhouse while the rain pours down outside. 🌧️🌿

The sound of the rain hitting the greenhouse, being surrounded by plants, and getting my hands in the soil… honestly, it’s one of my favourite places to be.

Sometimes it’s the simplest moments that remind me just how much I love what I do. 💚

10/28/2026

🍂🌾 Another Garden Season Comes to a Close at Crisp Country Gardens 🌾🍂

There's something about this time of year that I absolutely love.

As much as I love watching everything come to life in the spring and flourish throughout the summer, there's a special kind of beauty that arrives in the fall.

My giant ornamental grass, which has to be pushing 15 feet tall now, is one of my absolute favourites. Watching it change colour throughout the seasons, from lush summer greens to those beautiful golden and bronze autumn tones, never gets old.

And then there's the ginkgo, with its incredible golden-yellow leaves, the magnificent colours of the surrounding trees, and the gardens slowly preparing for their winter rest.

I know fall means the end of another growing season, but I've never looked at it as the end of the beauty. Every season has something special to offer, even winter. Sometimes you just have to slow down long enough to appreciate it. 🍁

With that being said, we are officially wrapping up the outdoor gardening side of Crisp Country Gardens for the 2026 season.

And what a wonderful season it has been!

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you who made this year what it was.

To my returning clients, thank you for continuing to put your trust in me year after year. Getting to visit familiar gardens, catch up on life, share a few laughs, and watch the spaces we've worked on together continue to grow is something I genuinely look forward to.

And t my new clients this year, thank you for welcoming me into your gardens and allowing me to be part of creating and caring for spaces that mean something to you. I've truly enjoyed getting to know you, hearing your ideas, and sharing my love of plants and gardening along the way.

One of my favourite parts of this business has always been the people. The conversations, the friendships, the stories, and the connections made along the way are just as meaningful to me as the gardens themselves.

For me, Crisp Country Gardens has never been just about planting flowers, pulling weeds, or designing gardens. It's about doing something I genuinely love and having the opportunity to share that passion with others.

As we close out our 10th year, I feel especially grateful for everyone who has supported this little business and helped it continue to grow. Whether you've hired me, purchased plants, recommended me to someone, followed along, or simply stopped to chat, please know how much I appreciate you. ❤️

🌿 But just because the outdoor gardens are going to sleep doesn't mean Crisp Country Gardens is!

There's still a whole indoor plant world happening behind the scenes, and plenty of greenery to enjoy throughout the winter months with me. So I hope you'll continue following along as I share what's growing, what I'm working on, and all the little adventures that come with greenhouse life.

💚 And I want to extend an invitation that I've offered in previous winters.

I know the winter months can be difficult for some people. The shorter days, the cold, and being stuck indoors can sometimes leave us feeling a little isolated or simply missing the outdoors.

So once again this winter, I'd like to open my greenhouse to anyone who might benefit from spending a little time surrounded by plants and greenery.

Whether you'd like to come get your hands in some soil, pot up a few plants, lend me a hand with whatever I'm working on, have a conversation, or simply hang out and enjoy a little green space during those long winter months, you're welcome to reach out.

You don't need to know anything about plants, and there's no expectation to help with anything.

Sometimes a little fresh greenery, some dirt under your fingernails, and a good conversation can make a world of difference.

If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, just send me a message and we can arrange a time. 🌱

Because while our outdoor gardens may be resting, there's no reason our love of plants, growing things, and connecting with one another has to stop.

Thank you all for another wonderful year. I look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and watching more gardens come to life in 2027.

Until then, let's keep enjoying the beauty that every season brings.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Tamara 🌿

Crisp Country Gardens

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10/27/2026

🌿😂 I think I may have a moss pole problem!

So, I make my own moss poles for my indoor plants. Then I thought, why not make some extras to sell?

Well, I've sold a couple... and apparently the rest of my plants decided they needed them more! 🤣

Every time I turn around, another philodendron or monstera is looking at me like, "Excuse me, where's MY moss pole?" 😂🌱

And the collection just keeps growing!

Of course, making all these moss poles means going through a ridiculous amount of sphagnum moss. And let me tell you, finding sphagnum moss locally in Dufferin County isn't always easy!

So I wanted to give a little shout-out to the wonderful ladies at Orangeville Flowers Ltd 💚

They've been absolutely fantastic helping me get my hands on the sphagnum moss I need to keep this little obsession going. 😂

I truly appreciate having another local business willing to help me out!

I've been collecting indoor plants for much longer than the 10 years I've officially been running Crisp Country Gardens, and apparently my plant obsession isn't slowing down anytime soon! 😂🌿 But one thing I've always appreciated about being a small business owner is the connections we make with other local businesses. Sometimes it's the little things, like having someone help you track down sphagnum moss for your ever-growing collection of moss poles, that make all the difference. 💚

At this rate, I might have to start counting moss poles instead of houseplants!

Anyone else have a moss pole collection that's completely out of control? 🌿😂

I would say plant collection, but honestly, I don't think my plant collection is out of control. If anything, I still don't have enough plants! 🤣💚

MossPoles

10/27/2026

A little update on hoop house and as you can see the plants are all alive.

10/26/2026

Who knew something as simple as plant labels could turn into such a project?!

I've always labelled my greenhouse plants, but my previous barcode labels weren't holding up very well to all the watering. So, back to the drawing board I went!

This time, I've been designing and creating new labels with plant names and care information, including lighting, watering and temperature requirements.

But here's something people don't always realize about running a small business.

For me it's not just about knowing how to grow, propagate and care for plants. It's also about learning new programs, figuring out equipment, designing, printing, marketing and constantly finding better ways to do things.

And let me tell you, some of these programs have quite the learning curve! 😂

Even after 10 years of Crisp Country Gardens, I'm still constantly learning new skills, making mistakes, figuring things out and improving along the way.

I actually remember making one of my very first business flyers! I believe Canva was one of the first programs I taught myself to use. I designed my little flyer, printed them off and went around putting them on people's doors, hoping to get my gardening business off the ground.

I wonder if anyone around here actually remembers those flyers! 😊

Fast-forward ten years, and I've taught myself so many different programs along the way. From Canva to Cricut, landscape design software and everything in between!

Honestly, learning how to use all these different programs and technologies can feel like a full-time job in itself! And just when you think you've figured something out, there's something new to learn. 😂

Sometimes the hardest work behind a small business has very little to do with the actual product or service you're selling. It's everything else you have to learn to make your business better.

These new labels might seem like a small detail, but they're another way I can improve the experience for my customers and help them feel confident caring for the plants they bring home. 🌱

Ten years later, I'm still learning, still growing and still finding ways to improve. And honestly, I don't think that part ever stops! 💚

10/23/2026

🌿 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a greenhouse full of tropical plants? 🌱😂

Here my indoor plants start as nothing more than a little stick, a cutting taken from my very own plant collection. 💚

From those first tiny roots to new leaves unfolding, I spend weeks and sometimes months watering, nurturing, cleaning, and watching each plant grow.

And it's not always glamorous! 😂

The last couple of days have been spent giving my greenhouse some serious TLC. Hundreds of leaves individually wiped down, every little hiding spot inspected, and every plant given the attention it deserves.

Growing plants isn't just about watching beautiful new leaves appear. It's about the patience, hard work, and care that goes on behind the scenes.

🌱 When you purchase a plant from Crisp Country Gardens, you're not just buying a houseplant. You're taking home something I've grown and cared for with my own two hands.

And that's something I take a lot of pride in! 💚

🌿 Locally grown, a little wild, completely unique, affordable, and straight from my gardens to your home.

10/22/2026

Not my property, but one of the beautiful views I get to enjoy while working in the countryside. I don't think I'll ever get tired of this. ❤️

10/21/2026

🎄✨ EXCITING NEWS FROM CRISP COUNTRY GARDENS! ✨🎄

We're excited to announce that Crisp Country Gardens will be a vendor at the Orangeville HollyFest this November! 🎅🌿

Our outdoor growing season may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the plant fun has to stop! 🪴❤️

We'll be bringing along a beautiful selection of indoor plants and handmade macramé creations, perfect for adding a little greenery to your home or finding a unique, thoughtful Christmas gift for someone special! 🎁

📍 Orangeville Fairgrounds
247090 Side Rd 5, Mono

📅 November 21 & 22, 2026
🏠 Indoor Event!

We're so excited to be part of this festive weekend, surrounded by other vendors, local makers, and small businesses!

Whether you're shopping for Christmas gifts, treating yourself to another houseplant (because there's always room for one more no matter its size 😂😉), or simply coming out to support local, we'd love for you to stop by and say hello!

🌿 Locally grown, handmade with love, and always a little unique!

See you at HollyFest! 🎄❤️

10/20/2026

🌸🌿 My Hoya australis ‘Lisa’ is blooming for the very first time! 😍

One of the things I absolutely love about Hoyas is their beautiful, unique flowers!

Did you know that many Hoyas produce fragrant blooms, and their scent can actually become stronger in the evening and throughout the night? 🌙

Depending on the variety, their flowers can smell sweet, floral, citrusy, or even a little like chocolate!

Hoya flowers grow in clusters of tiny, star-shaped blooms that almost look like they're made of wax. That's actually why Hoyas are commonly called wax plants!

Another interesting fact? Hoyas often bloom repeatedly from the same little flowering spur, called a peduncle. So once those flowers finish, don't cut that little stem off! It may produce more blooms in the future.

Not all Hoyas are fragrant, and some have much stronger scents than others, but that's part of what makes collecting and growing them so fascinating.

Now I'm excited to see just how fragrant my Lisa's first flowers is and it's strong 🌸💚

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Shelburne, ON

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