Sexsmith Community Garden

05/11/2026

We have a garden workshop this evening in the garden. Only $5 for great information provided by a knowledgeable teacher and hands-on experience planting the garden.

Get your planting questions answered!

Register for one or all sessions by text/phone to Wendy at 780-814-2042.

05/06/2026

We are so excited to have Heritage Farm leading our Sexsmith Community Garden classes this May!!

Register for one or all sessions by contacting Wendy at 780-814-2042.

Sexsmith Community Garden and Sexsmith Wellness Coalition are starting up the season with some hands-on workshops!

04/25/2026

04/23/2026

🌳🐞 Watch Out for Poplar Boaring Beetles! 🐞🌳
Hey everyone,
If you have poplar trees, be on the lookout for signs of Poplar Boaring Beetles. These pests can cause significant damage by tunneling into the wood, weakening the tree and making it susceptible to other problems.
Signs of Infestation:
🔍 Small, round exit holes on the trunk or branches
🔍 Sawdust-like frass (insect waste) around the base of the tree or in the bark crevices
🔍 Wilting or dying branches
🔍 Gnarled or deformed growth
How to Manage It:
✅ Regularly inspect your trees for signs of infestation.
✅ Prune and destroy infested branches to limit the spread.
✅ Use insecticides specifically labeled for boring beetles if the infestation is severe.
✅ Maintain tree health with proper watering, fertilization, and pruning to make them less attractive to beetles.
Early detection is crucial to preventing serious damage. Keep an eye on your trees and take action if you notice any signs of these destructive pests!
For expert help and advice, contact Grizzly Tree Services for a consult. We're here to ensure your trees stay healthy and beautiful!
Let’s protect our trees together! 🌿🌲

03/20/2026

It's finally here!! It's today!!! It's THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!!
🌸☀️💧🌷🐇🌱💐🌈💖
I know it doesn't look like it outside, but it won't last much longer. 🌷

03/07/2026

It is time to move clocks forward! Daylight savings begins at 2 a.m. Sunday March 8, 2026. We are that much closer to Spring!!

02/20/2026

Where to Buy Canadian Seeds!

Did you know that most of the vegetable seeds sold at big stores, and retailed by large seed companies, are produced in other countries, particularly the U.S.?
Check the labels and look for Canadian-produced seeds. Canada has lots of great home-grown seeds, and we'll help you find them!

It makes sense that seeds produced near you will grow better than seeds produced in a different climate. Here is a list from Seeds of Diversity of all the vegetable seeds available from 120 Canadian seed companies, and made it easy for you to filter them by region. You can even search for certified organic seeds, and bulk quantities.

https://seeds.ca/seedfinder/

You have to check the details on each company's web site to find out which seeds are produced in Canada, but if they're home-grown the companies usually make a point of saying so.

While you're browsing the Seed Finder, look for varieties that are only available from one or two companies. Those are the important ones to save, and we encourage you to take the "Save One Rare Variety" challenge!

02/14/2026

We couldn't choose just one so we're sharing all the love today. 💚🌱

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’ve be sharing a few love notes over the last few days—celebrating our love of veggies, growing, and sending a little extra encouragement to anyone who could use a boost.

02/13/2026

The next love note in our Valentine's series celebrating our love of veggies, growing, and sending a little extra encouragement to anyone who could use a boost. 💚🌱

Thanks so much to the gardening elves at Compost Council of Canada for these gems.