{"product_id":"the-family-flower-pack","title":"The Family Flower Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"502\"\u003eThe Family Flower Pack delights nose, eyes, and bees with Calendula, Lavender, Poppy Mix, Sweet William, Borage, Cosmos, Marigold Mix, Scented Stock, Columbine Mix, Sunflower Mix, Prairie Coreopsis, and Mullein. Each variety was chosen for its show-stopping blooms, delightful fragrance, and time-honoured uses in folk medicine and herbal crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"862\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"884\"\u003eThese flowers flourish in full sun to light shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Sow in garden beds, mixed borders, or large containers. Amend soil with compost and water regularly until established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eCalendula\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heals skin irritation and used in soothing salves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/strong\u003e: Valued since antiquity for calming aromatherapy and culinary infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003ePoppy Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: Petals used historically in mild sedative teas; brilliant garden colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eSweet William\u003c\/strong\u003e: European folk remedy for digestion and ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flower petals used in summer drinks, reputed to lift spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eCosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medicinally used in Latin America for anti-inflammatory teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eMarigold Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calendula cousins used in wound-healing ointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eScented Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e: Victorian favourite for cut-flower bouquets and perfumed sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eColumbine Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional remedy for mild expectorant uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eSunflower Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seeds pressed for oil; petals used topically for inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003ePrairie Coreopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native American tea plant for mild digestive support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eMullein\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soothes respiratory complaints as a lung-supporting infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eZones 3–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-sow annuals (Cosmos, Poppies, Marigolds, Stock) after last frost; start perennials (Lavender, Sweet William, Columbine, Coreopsis, Mullein) indoors 6–8 weeks before frost and transplant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2343\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter seeds thinly ¼ in deep; cover lightly with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2512\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2512\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 8–12 in apart for good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2531\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering; 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