On the Patio

10/21/2026

Mark your calendars!

10/21/2026

As I posted earlier.

NANAIMO - Unless some fall storms materialize soon, this month is shaping up to be one of the driest in the ci...

10/18/2026

Getting down to the nitty gritty!

2nd last Market of the regular season.

The Nursery is closed, you can find me here til 2! 🪴

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/17/2026

Colours of Fall 🍁🍂

I will be gathering for the Cedar farmers Market, if there is anything you would like me to bring, please reach out!

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/16/2026

Still so much colour in the garden! The deciduous Azalea is a bit confused, it always gives us some preview of spring in the fall.

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/16/2026

This is the Nanaimo historical rainfall since January.

Virtually no rain forecast for the rest of October!

I was out watering today, October 15!!!

Typically this is the start of rainy season, but we also live on the “Wet” Coast!

Normal rainfall is about 1200mm!

Venting or Climate change 🤔

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍗

The nursery is closed, but if you really need some plants... reach out!

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/11/2026

It's Sunday!

The nursery is closed, you can find me at the Market!

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/10/2026

Already thinking of spring!

Seablush (Plectritis congesta) has already started to germinate! They will grow slowly through the winter to provide a show in the spring!

Open today til 4.

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2

10/10/2026

If you have been following my posts, you will have noticed I have started planting my seeds for next year. Fall is the time sow those seeds as most native plants require a cold stratification period to germinate (some may require a warm period after and a second cold period, patience is a virtue!) I often leave my seed trays for a second year depending on germination rate. Birds and other animals are picking and digging so you will want to protect your trays.

A full list of available seeds in on my website, shipping is available.

I also have a few Great Camas bulbs still available.

If there is anything you would like me to bring to the market tomorrow, please reach out!

Tucked into the woods between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, On the Patio is a small nursery with a focus on native plants, and more...

2290 Larnel Rd.

Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 10 -2