Golden Acre Home & Garden

09/05/2026

Happy long weekend! 🍂
We're leaning into all the cozy autumn vibes in the greenhouse, and there is so much goodness right now.

​Here's a quick peak at what’s waiting for you:

​Greenhouse Favorites: Chrysanthemums are out in full force, plus cold-tolerant pansies, lisianthus, plump lime trees, millet, coral berry, and super fun ornamental peppers!

​Spring Bulbs & Garlic: Fall planting season is here! We’ve stocked up on tulips, crocus, snowdrops, massive alliums, and garlic—and don't forget to grab your free garlic growing guide.

​Big Plant Sales: Take off 25% OFF Trees & Shrubs (yes, including Japanese Maples and 'Fire Ball' Burning Bush!) and 50% OFF Perennials like Daylilies, Iris, and yellow Echinacea.

​Bird Baths: We’ve got stonework baths, decorative options, and low bird bowls to keep your feathered garden friends happy.

​Autumn Decor & Apparel: Check out our new fall home decor, cute aprons, botanical vases, and soft seasonal knitwear to get extra cozy.

​📍9 AM – 6 PM daily and pet-friendly! 🐶

​Come wander through the shop, take advantage of the sales, or just enjoy the rainy shelter of the greenhouse.

08/15/2026

What’s New at Golden Acre 👀

​Birding Refresh: Fully stocked up on bird seed for the fall season, plus one-of-a-kind, locally handmade birdhouses filled with character!

​Design Center Update: Changes are underway as our design center is being reimagined for 2027—stay tuned!

​SALE - Perennials: Now relocated to Tree Lot! Fall is the best time to plant perennials to build strong root systems, and all perennials are 25% off.

​New Shrubs: New arrivals include kiwi, roses, ninebark, hydrangeas, and potentilla. Japanese maples are on sale for 25% off!

SALE: ​Apparel - 25% off —featuring brands like Papa, Papillon, Sorella, Dress Addict, and Native shoes!

​Greeting Cards: Cards have arrived, covering everything from sympathy to birthday wishes.

Open 9a - 6p
Pet friendly 🐾

08/07/2026

Looking for the best plant sales and new greenery in Calgary, AB? 🌿 Here is what’s new and happening at Golden Acre Home & Garden this week:

​Variegated Crinkle Hoya (Hoya carnosa compacta): Rare variegated houseplant available now for just $10.99!

​Watermelon Begonia: A unique addition to your indoor plant collection.

​Trees, Shrubs & Evergreens: Still fully stocked with Calgary-hardy nursery stock to fill any gap in your garden.

​Sea Buckthorn (Friesdorfer Orange & Pollmix Male): Vitamin C-packed berry shrubs requiring pollinator partners to thrive!

​Winterberry Holly (Berry Poppins® & Mr. Poppins®): Proven Winners® shrubs offering vibrant red berries all winter long to feed local wildlife.

​Iseli Maple Trees: Take 25% OFF Iseli maples now!

​Sea Soil Organic Compost: Hot planting tip—use this organic soil amendment to build strong root systems for 2027.

​25% OFF Clematis: Incredible deals on perennial flowering vines (remember to check your pruning group!).

​Blue Cadet Hosta & Perennial Favorites: Plenty of time left to plant daylilies, hostas, sedums, and hollyhocks for next season.

​Home Decor & Glassware: Seasonal decor, plus 25%–75% OFF colored glass vases!

​Pet Toys & Accessories: Brand-new catnip toys (Huxley & Kent, KONG) and durable dog toys in stock.

🎨 The Conservatory Collective: Fall 2026 Artist Residency applications are officially OPEN in our gallery!

​Visit Calgary’s favorite garden center:
📍620 Goddard Ave NE
🐾 Pet friendly

08/05/2026

Calling all local artists! ✨
Applications for the Fall 2026 Artist Residency with The Conservatory Collective are officially OPEN!

A partnership between Golden Acre Home & Garden and Alberta University of the Arts, The Conservatory Collective gives local creators a dedicated gallery space inside Golden Acre to showcase, sell, and connect their work with the public.

What You Get:
• A gallery residency at Golden Acre
• Curatorial support to showcase your work
• In-store sales processing (25% commission reinvested to sustain the gallery)
• Exposure to new audiences and the local arts community

Who Can Apply?
•Current AUArts students & alumni
• Southern Alberta local artists with a ready portfolio

Disciplines Welcomed:
Pottery, textiles, photography, painting, sculpture, design, digital art, and more!

Head to the link in our bio to submit your application and share your work with our community! 🎨🖼️🧶🎭

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

Taking a moment for self care today.
We're thinking of Parker. We're thinking of his family, friends, search and rescue teams, and our sister community of Thorncliffe 💙

This week's GAWeekly is scaling back, slowing down, and just breathing in the beauty that's still all around us. We like to think that plants can be a tool in the toolbox for mental health, so why don't we look at some together?

We invite you to just walk in the greenhouse and look at the colors, breathe in the sense, listen to the birds.
We're pet friendly too 🐾💙

07/28/2026

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07/25/2026

It’s set to be a hot and smoky weekend, so make sure to save your outdoor gardening and watering for early in the morning or later in the evening.

🫂 Community Support: We're playing Disney music across our acres to help bring comfort to our friend Parker, who is still missing in our community. If you're conducting a search this weekend, feel free to use our parking lot as home base during our opening hours.

🌼 Perennials: still lots of time to plant! Vining plants (clematis, honeysuckle, hops), daylilies, sea holly, and privacy-enhancing perennial grasses.

🌹 Fresh Rose Shipment: Our tree lot is freshly stocked with hardy shrub roses in shades of pink, yellow, red, and white.

🖼️ Conservatory Collective: We’ve opened up our art gallery to include artists from across the city! Visit goldenacre.ca to submit your application. It can be paint, photographs, pottery, textiles, and more!

🏠 Home & Decor: Fresh glass decor and stylish vases are landing on the shelves now.

Open: 9a - 6p
Pet friendly 🐾

07/22/2026

It’s an extraordinarily hot week here in Calgary. ​Whether you’re stopping by to shop, cooling off in our greenhouse, or out in the neighborhood checking yards, sheds, and public spaces for Parker, your safety comes first. High temperatures can be severe, so keeping yourself protected allows you to stay focused and alert.

​Swipe through ➡️ for 7 Tips for Greenhouse & Outdoor Safety during extreme heat!

​💧 Bring & Drink Lots of Water – Stay hydrated whether you're shopping or searching outdoors.

​📋 Come In With a Plan – Know your route and minimize unnecessary strain in the heat.

​🌬️ Look for Misting Fans – Cool down in designated misting areas when visiting us.

​🛋️ Take Breaks in Air Conditioning – Step inside our decor department to lower your core temperature.

🕶️ Bring Sunglasses & Hat – Protect yourself from direct sun exposure during prolonged searches.

​👕 Wear Light Clothing – Opt for loose, breathable fabrics.

​⏰ Shop or Search Early/Late – Take advantage of the cooler morning and evening hours. We're open from 9a - 6p, at which point we lock our gates for security purposes.

​Stay safe and look out for one another, Calgary. 💚