
Upcoming Events

Apple Tree Identification
Is there a delicious apple in your yard and you have no idea what variety it is?
We can help! Drop in between 12 pm and 3 pm on Saturday, October 25th and ask to speak with our fruit identification expert!
Review the guidelines below for the best chance of successful identification of your mystery apple tree.
Guidelines for successful identification:
Please pick 4-6 of the largest apples on your tree, with stems and unwashed. Collect apples from the sunny side of the tree and store in paper bags in a cool place away from green peppers, broccoli and cheese.
With thousands of named varieties of apples visual identification of many apples the more information provided the better the chance of successful identification.
Please help us with the identification of your apple by answering the following questions:
Is there more than one variety on the tree?
What is the tree’s diameter about 6 inches from the ground?
When were the specimens picked?
When is the fruit ripe?
Until what month would the fruit keep in the fridge or cool storage?
Is the fruit better for eating or cooking?
Are the specimens typical in colour, shape and size to others on the tree?
Is the tree growing along a fence, road, railway or footpath?
Is the tree single or part of a row?
Is the tree growing is shade, part shade, or full sun?
When was the tree planted? By whom?
Do you have any idea as to the name of this variety?
Guidelines courtesy of BC Fruit Testers

Plant Propagation and Division
Join Nat, our resident Red Seal Horticulturalist, to learn all about the basics of propagating plants from softwood and hardwood cuttings, as well as divisions. This seminar is an excellent overview for gardeners who are keen to try their hand at plant propagation but aren’t sure where to start!
There is a $10 + GST charge for this seminar. Registration in advance is required as space is limited. Payment can be given by credit card over the phone at time of registration, or visit us to pay in person. Please note we require payment to confirm registration.

Christmas Open House + Makers Market
We welcome the Christmas season with our annual Open House and Local Makers Market. Enjoy a stroll amidst the Christmas trees with twinkling lights and good cheer! Every customer will receive a Christmas gift of one 4 inch poinsettia with any in-store purchase (limit 1 per family; while supplies last). We will also have door prizes as well as local live & cut Christmas trees and wreaths!
See our facebook event for more details and for the list of incredible local vendors we will be featuring!
Please note our Makers Market runs from 10 AM to 3 PM, while our nursery is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.