Nothing is better than growing your own vegetables or herbs from seeds or young transplants, watching them grow everyday and waiting to harvest. It is a real treat to go out each day and pick fresh lettuce for a salad or potatoes, baked or roasted, you decide. And if...
Your garden doesn’t end at the edges of your backyard. We know that an appreciation for nature can inspire every aspect of your life, from healthy dining to home decorating. That’s why our team has been working together to create the Oakridge Lifestyle blog: covering everything from gardening and fashion
Vegetable and Herb Container Gardening
Where to start in Landscape Design!
Spring has sprung and your yard looks the same as it did before frost. Surely there are many of you out there that are wondering,”How do I get my yard to look like the neighbours?”Preparation will be a key component to moving forward with this. Doing your...
Let’s Talk Perennials!
Many of us are left wondering… What do I do with shady area in my landscape? The answer is, that there are many great perennials that flourish in part to full shade. One of my many favourites are the newer varieties of dicentra (bleeding heart). Unlike some of the...
Spring Cleanup Services at Oakridge
Ahhhh. Spring is in the air. Ok ok. Ignore the recent snow we have been getting. Trust me. Spring will happen and happen fast. For most of us, Spring is a time of new things. The air is fresher, we have more sunlight and it is a time to start cleaning up. I’m here to...
Announcing our New Yard Maintenance & Landscaping Services
Oakridge Garden Centre is very excited to now offer full yard maintenance and landscaping installation services. This is another component we are adding to truly become the best, true garden centre. Now you can come in to buy your plants, enjoy a warm drink with a...
Spring Gardening: How to Start Seeds Indoors
If you’re looking to give your garden a solid head start this year, you may want to consider starting your seeds indoors. There are a few easy steps to take and is a great way to give your plants a strong foundation before gardening season is in full swing. SOIL...
Spring Events
Be sure to check out our events page for all of our fantastic events coming up for Spring. From our Spring kick-off to some great workshops, we hope to see you at Oakridge soon!
Our Spring Kick-Off Party is Coming
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Time: 10:00 am till 4:00 pm This is the day we officially announce spring has sprung – and we don’t care what the weather is like outside. So join us for our salute to spring with a day of sales on giftware, patio pots, garden décor and...
Save the Date: 12 Doors of Christmas
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th–10:00am-5:00pm Head to Oakridge for our popular Christmas open house, featuring fabulous Christmas decor, kids workshops and delicious treats including home made cider, coffee and cookies. Stay tuned for more...
Save the Date: Christmas Unwrapped
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th from 6:30pm-10:00pm Join us for our 2015 Christmas event. Drop in any time to get some of our unique ideas for Christmas decorating and entertaining, and get a quick peek into this years holiday fashion show at 7:30pm. RSVP and pickup tickets...