Farm Life…
Holden Lake Farm & Garden — August Newsletter
The summer blooms are still bright, but we’re already getting ready for the shift into fall planting season 🍁. Our greenhouse is filling with new fall planters and veggie starts to keep your garden productive and colourful right into the cooler months.
We’ve also set our closing date for the year — our last day of operation will be September 30th — so make the most of these next weeks with us.
🌿 Upcoming Workshops & Events
We’ve got a busy calendar to inspire your green thumb before we wrap up the season:
- Herbal Bug Spray Workshop — Led by our talented Horticultural Therapist, learn to mix up an all-natural, effective repellent for late summer evenings.
- Put Your Tools to Bed (Sharpening Workshop) — Back by popular demand! Sean Rustemeyer of Soil ’N Green Landscaping returns to help you get your tools in shape before winter.
- Grow Your Own Tower Garden — Megan Fleming will show you how to build and plant your own productive vertical garden space.
- Fairy Garden Planter Workshop — Jennifer Doll from Lost Arts Club returns to guide you through creating a magical, miniature garden world.
📌 Workshop details & registration: Some workshops require sign-up through our website, while others are payable directly to the instructor — full details are listed online or via the instructor’s site.
🛠 Share Your Skills
If you’ve been thinking, “I could teach that!”, now’s your chance. Submit your workshop ideas through our Instructor Proposal Form — we’d love to hear from you!
🌸 Pre-Order Your 2026 Moss Baskets
Our moss baskets were a runaway hit this year — we sold out of all but one, and they were simply glorious hanging throughout the season. To make sure you don’t miss out next year, we’re now taking pre-orders for our 2026 growing season. You can reserve your basket online through our QR code or visit us here at the farm to scan and sign up in person. It’s the easiest way to guarantee your garden starts the season looking spectacular.
🌱 Helpful Links
- Report a bug or pest spotted in your garden
- Suggest plants for next season — your ideas help shape our growing plan
- Submit a workshop proposal
All links are live on our website for easy access.
See you in the Garden Center soon,
The Holden Lake Farm & Garden Team
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