For the months of January, February and March, on Tuesdays and Fridays, we open our sidewalks to anyone who would like exercise or just some fresh air and sunshine. Sadly, tomorrow is the last day. That doesn't mean we're not open for you to come and wander! (we're open Monday-Saturday 9-5.) Our sidewalks just happen to be busy with team members working, making walking more difficult. The good news is, it's a sign that spring is here and it should be warm enough to walk outside! For us, it also means that we better keep working to grow wonderful plants for your gardens!

New Saturday hours

We've made it more convenient for you to shop here on Saturday! Starting April 2, our hours are Monday-Saturday 9-5. Pansies, primula and bulbs are blooming ready for your table until nights are a little warmer then they can be placed outside to decorate around your front entry.

In a month from now, we will have celebrated Easter and will be getting ready for our spring openhouse!Mark your calender for April 29 9-8, April 30 9-5 or Sunday May 1, 1-5 pm.

It's busy,busy here. Our entire staff has returned to start transplanting, potting and getting everything ready for you this spring! There are a few new annuals this year as well as the old standards. We will be growing a wide assortment of vegetables or if you prefer to grow them from seed, we carry Ontario Seed Company's seed packets. Dave and Carol will be leading another gardening seminar sometime early May. This will be the third year and many have found it informative and a place where they can ask questions. Keep watching for the dates. I will post them once I know.

Looking forward to seeing you this spring!

Would you like a tour?

Today Carol gave a tour of our greenhouse production area to the "Rubies of the Cove". They enjoyed seeing the seeding machine, the seedling house, labeler, dahlias being potted as well as the thousands of pansy pots we're growing that are blooming their little hearts out! If you would like a tour, give Carol a call at 519-565-2122 or email her at info@huronridge.ca

What's new?

Tulip and crocus are beginning to bloom. Hyacinths and alliums are poking through the earth.

The spanish onions are peeking up. Tuberous Begonia hanging baskets were planted yesterday and line up on the bench like the olympic circles.

The pansies are blooming profusely! With this mild weather, they can even go outside! So

take the tired greens from those outdoor pots and pop a pansy into them! If you're a little nervous about keeping them outside yet, enjoy them indoors for a week or two in a bright window. They'll brighten up your home!

New Kids Korral

A week ago, we started our new kids korral. Here are some "on the way" pics of our renovation. We think it's pretty cool and hope that children and parents alike will enjoy the play place.

There are colourful, hardy toys, a picnic table that will be set up with colouring pencils and paper, a chalkboard for drawing, a bench to wait on and soft floor to play on. We had some adults yesterday who thought they would like to play in it. :) I couldn't quite convince them to pose for a picture.