Hi garden friends! Have you been spending a lot of time outside? I’m basically only inside to eat and sleep these days! I’ve developed quite the tan I must say…Well, this week we thought I would be cool to explore some way you can design a welcoming outdoor space, highlighting ways to incorporate furniture pieces […]
Author Archives: Brandi
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Jun
Jun
Hi! It’s been a minute here on the blog! We’ve just wrapped up our final June Brides Wedding here at the Acre. A huge congratulations to Jessica & Mitch, Kristen & Matt, and Silvia & Crom. You are all absolutely lovely and it’s been a pleasure to help you get married during these tough times. […]
05
Jun
Jun
Hey garden friends! Now that your plants are settling into their new homes out in the yard, Colin and I thought it would be fitting to chat about pollinators this week on GAKidsTV, and what a great topic to bring onto the blog! So, what are pollinators? They’re your little bees, butterflies, and even squirrels […]
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May
May
I’ve heard lots of excitement on our social media and in our greenhouse about growing veggies and herbs this year. Seems like people are really getting into the kitchen and are looking forward to using some homegrown goodness in their recipes! Even for myself, I’m looking forward to using my new Vegebag to grow some […]
16
May
May
MY YARD IS SO COLOURFUL NOW!!!!! What a difference some annual flowers make to the general aesthetic of my home! As I’m writing to you, I’m sitting outside just soaking in all the colour and freshness. I’m seeing all the bees coming in to visit, as well as the birds, and the neighbours kitty of […]
08
May
May
Every night, after dinner, I go on a walk through my neighbourhood and I’m loving the little bursts of colour popping up everywhere! It’s only a matter of weeks before things really start to beautify with annual flowers in pots, hanging baskets, and garden beds! I must admit, I’m getting antsy for some flowers in […]
03
May
May
I’ve always dreamt of having a yard fully of trees and shrubs. They provide so much for the home like privacy, food, memories… One of my favourite things to do in the summer is to grab an afternoon nap with the windows open with the sound of leaves softly rustling in the breeze just outside. […]
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Apr
Apr
Calgary is slowly turning green, and the first thing I always notice is the grass popping up across the city and in my own yard! I can spot the little green blades of grass trying to poke their way through the not so pretty dead stuff left over from the winter… yuck. I really want […]
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Apr
Apr
Hello! I’m seeing signs of spring EVERYWHERE in Calgary! The snow is melting to promote plant growth, we’ve opened our annuals, perennials, and treelot departments, and the forecast is ABOVE ZERO! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I’ve been looking at my yard a lot lately, and it’s got me thinking about getting out there and […]
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Apr
Apr
Hello friends! I hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe during these uncertain times. I’ve been blown away by all the positivity and patience shown by Calgarians while we work to improve our online store, introduce curbside pick up, and maintain a safe and clean environment within our physical store. We sincerely thank […]