Welcome Thank you for visiting Makayla’s Meadow!
About the gardener I am a backyard grower in Victoria, BC. The Garden City! I’ve always had a fascination with nature and a love for growing things. But my interest in growing flowers started when my daughter - you guessed it, her name is Makayla, was born. Since then, I have observed, researched and listened. I have tried, made mistakes and tried again. All of which led to success.
Here I am now with about 600 cultivars of dahlias And I can’t wait to share my extras with you! Dahlias
My passion begins by placing a seed, tuber, corm or bulb in the soil. And it continues in the quiet joy of nurturing it into bloom. Each plant is a gift - of beauty and colour. And it would gives me the greatest pleasure to share these gifts far and wide My hope is that you will welcome them into your garden.
As a gardener, I’m aware that bacteria, viruses, fungal infection, and pests can damage our beloved plants at any time. Here are the things I do to avoid these threats in my stock: I choose Canadian suppliers and support small backyard growers. I sanitize my tools are sanitized between contact with plants. I culled plants that show signs of diseases. How I care for my plants
How I care for the planet My garden is pollinator friendly. I know there is a risk of bees and butterflies spreading disease, but I think the potential harm is outweighed by the benefits to the environment. Besides, you should see them buzz and bob around my backyard!