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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Happy Monday! First of all, thank you for your patience and support these past few weeks while we continue to maneuver through these uncertain times. Our physical store remains open for your essentials, and we’ve been busy maintaining sanitization and distancing protocols for your safety and comfort. We’ve been working to create a stress-free shopping […]
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Mar
Mar
Well Calgary, looks like we are in for another test. I have no doubt we will come through it like we come through all our tests. We’ll be changed, everyone will be affected, some more than others. We will experience loss, grief, confusion and sadness but we will also experience hope, kindness, love and gratitude. […]
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Mar
Mar
We’re baaaaaaaaack! What a FUN weekend at the Calgary Home + Garden Show! Thank you so much for coming out whether it was to gather inspiration for future home improvements, get advice from experts on stage like Bryan Baeumler (loooved it!), and our very own Colin Hayles who spoke about starting seeds, or maybe you […]
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Feb
Feb
In my time at Golden Acre, one of the events I’m always excited to be a part of is the Calgary Home and Garden Show. It’s kind of like our unofficial kickoff to spring as the best local and national home and garden related businesses, creators, and experts gather under one roof to inspire, answer […]