About Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy is a third-generation grower and experienced gardening educator based in Alberta, Canada. With deep roots in horticulture, she creates practical, approachable content designed to help gardeners succeed in cool-climate growing zones.

Sharon is especially passionate about equipping gardeners of all skill levels with the confidence to grow, while also fostering a love of plants in the next generation through education and storytelling.

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Canadian Growing Zones: 3 and 4

Cold + Bold Canada^™ Blog Posts by Sharon Murphy

Explore blog posts by Sharon Murphy, featuring perennial-focused guidance, cool-climate gardening tips, practical advice, and inspiration drawn from years of hands-on growing experience in northern regions.

Rooted in Sharon’s experience gardening in Alberta’s short growing seasons, these posts offer practical, zone-specific ideas to help gardeners in cooler climates grow with confidence, season after season.

Monthly Garden Tip Articles

Wondering what you could be doing in your northern garden to help it flourish?

Check here for monthly tips and guidance from Canadian gardening expert Sharon Murphy, tailored for Zones 3 and 4.

Gardening Advice Articles
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• Lessons from the Garden:Wins,Surprised and Growth
  
• Infuse Your Garden with the Colour, Resilience, and Easy-Care Beauty of Daylilies
  
• Unleash the Magic of Mulch in Your Garden!
  
• Hydrangeas for the Canadian Garden
  
• How I Came to Love the Beauty and Ease of Supertunias
  
• 6 Inspiring Trends Shaping Canadian Gardening in 2026
  
• New Must-Haves for Canadian Gardens This Year
• 4 Ways to Be a Better Garden Steward
• Flexible Annuals for Shifting Light Conditions
• How to Reduce Transplant Shock Using Proper Planting Techniques

Gardening & Wildlife Articles
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• 5 Hardy, Pollinator-Loving, Summer-Flowering Perennials

• 6 Elements of a Vibrant Pollinator Gardena

• Spring Garden Cleanup Methods That Protect Pollinators

Spring in the Garden

Browse blog posts by Sharon Murphy that focus on spring planning, early-season growth, and gardening strategies tailored for cool-climate growing zones.

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• 5+ Spring Blooming Perennials to Add to Your Garden
  
• Spring Garden Cleanup Methods That Protect Pollinators

Summer in the Garden

Discover blog posts from Sharon Murphy sharing insights on summer blooms, plant care, and gardening through the height of the growing season.

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• Infuse Your Garden with the Colour, Resilience, and Easy-Care Beauty of Daylilies
  
• 5 Hardy, Pollinator-Loving, Summer-Flowering Perennials
  
• Six Keys to Garden Health in the Heat

Fall in the Garden

Explore blog posts by Sharon Murphy highlighting fall color, garden transitions, and ideas for winding down the season.

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• Three Flexible Approaches to Fall Perennial Garden Cleanup
  
• Six Advantages of Autumn Garden Planting

Winter in the Garden

Read blog posts from Sharon Murphy that explore winter structure, garden interest, and planning for the seasons ahead.

Explore Articles:

• About Poinsettias and the Euphorbia Family
  
• Showcase Nature’s Beauty Indoors with Winter Greens