Swan Lake Market & Garden

06/23/2026

🐞Ladybugs are here!

Our shipment of beneficial ladybugs is here! Perfect for natural pest control in your garden, these little helpers are a gardener’s best friend.

🌿 DID YOU KNOW?
🔸 A single ladybug can eat up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime!
🔸 They’re considered a sign of good luck in many cultures.
🔸 Ladybugs can smell their prey from up to 30 feet away!
🔸 They hibernate in groups—so if you release them in the evening near water, they’re more likely to stick around.

🧑‍🌾 Natural. Local. Powerful. Let’s grow healthy together!

Supplies are limited, and they always go fast!

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06/20/2026

☀️ WATER RESTRICTIONS? IT’S TIME FOR GROUND COVERS! 💦🌱

If you are trying to keep your yard looking lush while adhering to the local water restrictions, we have the ultimate landscaping secret weapon for you: Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers!

Think of these low-growing beauties as a "living mulch." They spread quickly to cover bare soil, which drastically cuts down on moisture evaporation and keeps your plant roots cool—meaning you use way less water!

We just put out a massive selection of "Smart Plants" that love the sun and thrive with very little water once established:

🌸 Moss Phlox ('White Delight'): Creates a stunning carpet of dense green foliage and beautiful blooms.
🌿 Creeping Thyme (Red & White Moss): Incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and fills your garden with a sweet fragrance when stepped on!
✨ Sunshine Creeping Speedwell & Irish/Scotch Moss: Perfect for paths, rock gardens, or filling in tight spaces with vibrant colour.

Ditch the thirsty lawn or open dirt spaces and replace them with a resilient, water-wise carpet of colour. Come down to the market and check out the full selection today!

See you at the market! 17920 Highland Rd, Vernon. 🚜❤️

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06/20/2026

🌿 NEW TROPICAL ARRIVALS ARE HERE! 🌿

Get ready to transform your space into a mini jungle because a fresh shipment of stunning tropicals has just landed at the market! Our team is busy unpacking some absolute beauties.

Come check out the new arrivals... there might even be a coveted Monstera or two in the mix waiting for you! 😉🌱

Quantities are limited on these highly requested plants, so come grab yours before your favourite is gone.

See you at the market! 17920 Highland Rd, Vernon. 🚜❤️

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06/20/2026

☀️ WATER RESTRICTIONS ON? KEEP YOUR GARDEN GORGEOUS! 💦🌿

With high water restrictions in place around town, keeping a vibrant garden can feel like a challenge. But you don't have to sacrifice beautiful blooms to be water-wise!

Meet Russian Sage—one of our absolute favourite "Water Smart" perennials. Once established, this tough-as-nails beauty thrives in full sun and is incredibly drought-tolerant!

Here is why you’ll love it in your yard right now:
💜 Long-Lasting Colour: Beautiful, soft lavender-blue flower spikes bloom from mid-summer all the way until frost.
🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Bees and butterflies absolutely love it (but the deer completely ignore it!).
🌱 Low Maintenance: Highly resilient, hardy, and requires very little effortless care.

We have a fresh batch of these silver-foli beauties ready to go into the ground. Come down and grab some water-smart additions for your garden today!

See you at the market! 17920 Highland Rd, Vernon. 🚜❤️

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06/20/2026

06/20/2026

🫐Blueberry Garden Giveaway! 🫐🌿

We’re giving away a pair of our premium blueberry bushes! Since blueberries produce larger berries and much bigger harvests when they cross-pollinate, they do better together—so we want you to win two! 🫐✨

How to enter: 📸 Check out the photos of the different blueberry varieties we have in store.

💬 Comment below with your favourite two blueberries!

That’s it – you’re entered to win a pair! 🎉

The Details & Rules: 🚫 No purchase necessary. Must be 19+ and a resident of BC to enter. 🏆 One winner randomly selected from Facebook & Instagram entries to win two in-stock 4" blueberry bushes of their choice ($9.99 value each / $19.98 total value). ⏰ Contest closes June 28th at 11:59 PM. 💬 Winner: We will reply to the winner's comment asking them to PM us. Prize must be claimed within 30 days of notification. 📍 Prize must be picked up in person at Swan Lake Market & Garden (Vernon, BC).

About Our Blueberries: We source our hardy, high-quality 4" blueberry bushes from Van Noort. They are grown right here in British Columbia to thrive perfectly in our local climate. Plant your pair together in a sunny spot and enjoy fresh, homegrown berries all summer long!☀️👨‍🌾

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This contest is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram.

06/19/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

Congratulations, MARTI CROCKER! 🥳✨

Marti came down to the market and is already taking home her beautiful CHARISSIMA CLEMATIS! 🌸🌿

Thank you so much to everyone who entered and shared their favourites with us.

DON'T GO ANYWHERE! Keep your eyes glued to our page—our next Garden Giveaway is dropping later today! 🫐🔥

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06/19/2026

🫐 FIRST BC BLUEBERRIES OF THE SEASON! 🫐

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Fresh, juicy, and sweet BC Blueberries have just landed straight from Abbotsford! 🇨🇦✨

There is absolutely nothing like the taste of fresh local berries. They are perfect for snacking, baking, or tossing over your morning breakfast.

We have small and large baskets fully stocked and ready to go (prices on display in the photo!). 🛒👇

Come down and grab a taste of summer before they're gone!

See you at the market! 17920 Highland Rd, Vernon. 🚜❤️

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06/19/2026

🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE & FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND EVENT! 🥞✨

We are kicking off summer and celebrating Dad a day early so you can keep your Sunday completely free for family time! Join us this Saturday, June 20th for an unforgettable day at the market.

Here is our full event lineup:
🥞 9 AM – 11 AM: Solstice Pancake Breakfast (Come hungry!)
🐐 Midday Feature: Bring the family down to meet and hang out with live goats on-site from CC Family Farm! You can even check out their awesome goat soap assortment in-store.
⏰ 8 AM – 7 PM: Take advantage of our New Extended Summer Hours to shop at your own pace all day long.
🌸 6 PM Giveaway: Enter on-site for a chance to win a premium hanging basket of your choice (up to an $89 value!). (Must be present at the market to win!)
🛍️ 6 PM – 7 PM: Solstice Sunset Deals: Stay for the final hour to unlock exclusive, last-hour-only savings revealed in-store! 🎉

Hungry for dinner? Don't forget to grab our new Market Meals to Go while you shop!

Whether you're stocking up on prime BBQ grilling essentials, fresh local produce, nursery arrivals, or finding a unique wellness gift for Dad, we’ve got you completely covered.

See you this Saturday! 17920 Highland Rd, Vernon. 🚜❤️

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06/15/2026

🌱 Market Favourites! 🌱
We are back with another one of our team's top picks! Today, Paula is sharing why the Magic Carpet Spirea is her absolute favourite addition to the garden.

Press play to hear all the reasons why we love this gorgeous shrub! 🎥👇

Stop by the market and check out our full garden selection—our team is always here to help you find the perfect fit for your space. 🏡✨

🌐 Visit us online: www.swanlakemarket.com
📍 Find us at: 7920 Highland Rd, Vernon, BC