Today's -20 temps harkens me back to this glorious August afternoon in my backyard gardens when I finally caught the Great Black Digger Wasps on camera!
These beauties are the COOLEST - they are iridescent blue/black, 2-3 cm in size, pollinate, paralyze and eat other insects.
"As a solitary species with no hive or sister workers, the female will dig about a foot beneath the soil and create a series of tunnels using her mouth and spiny legs. Each chamber is assigned an egg and a paralyzed insect to go with it. As soon as the larvae hatch, they will have a delicious meal to feed on as they develop."
It was a HUGE accomplishment in my journey as a native plant and food grower to see these on my suburban homestead last summer - it means I've created a robust biodiverse environment where the Great Black Digger Wasps can thrive!
When you come to the shop, you'll see them and Spotted Bee Balm as the centre stage of my mural π©·
We are closed now until Wednesday at 11am, when we'll reopen with new plants and strawberry freezer jam!
Until then, I'll be here with my girl Eleanor James, resting and recharging my social batteries.
Thanks for a wonderful week, Uxbridge. See you soon!
#restday #restock
Guess what's coming?! ππ«
Available tomorrow. Limited stock!
#foodpreserving #localproduce #freshjam
@farmconnections @durhamfarmfresh
Come learn my best houseplant care tips, including watering, light, transplanting and the #1 thing you should do after bringing a new plant home.
$40/person includes a bottle of our in-house made F#@k You, Bugs! indoor pest control spray.
Tickets at the store, below, or online at https://bountyfromtheboonies.com/products/houseplant-101
#plantshop #workshop #class #uxbridge #shoplocal #houseplants
Lookeeloo what's new! I did a complete shop redesign and LOVE the new layout!
It's more open + inviting, our workshop table is more accessible, houseplants get centre stage, and our local vendors shine.
What do you think?
(If you like this post, please consider giving it a like, comment or share! It's a free way to support our small business, and has a huge impact π©·)
#plantshop #uxbridge #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness
It's been too long since I did a shop tour! Take a look at our new layout and get a sneak peek of our new products and plants ππ©·πͺ΄
You have to see what I found in my Oxalis (Shamrock) plant this morning πβοΈπ€©
Plants surprise and delight me every single day.
If you want to learn my tips, essential care techniques and become a better indoor gardener, this Sunday January 19 is my first Houseplant 101 class. Bring your questions and take home a bottle of my all natural F#@k You, Bugs! indoor pest control spray for just $40. Tickets below or in the shop.
#houseplants #plantnerd #plantshop #uxbridge #learnsomethingnew #workshop #durhamregion
Hands up if you're feeling those January blues? π
Come grab a lil pop of colour + life + unusual from our new stock of indoor plants!
Open today 10-5 or shop online for in-store pick-up at bountyfromtheboonies.com
#plantnerd #plantstore #plantsplantsplants #uxbridge
That's a wrap on 2024! We are closed until January 2, 2025.
To all my customers new + old, my fabulous consignment makers, my fellow gardeners + Plant Nerds, my chosen family, the incredible folks at the Business Advisory Centre Durham, my local service businesses + new neighbours on Brock St in Uxbridge, and the immeasurably talented muralist Sjeli:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love + support, for wiping my tears + always laughing, for championing this wild dream + helping me bring it to life.
I love you all! Happy Holidays and I'll see you in 2025.
My Eric, Lucy, Alice, Eleanor + Hudson Dog - I'm coming home!!
Here's my quick and easy breakfast for zero-low appetites in the morning ππ₯π₯
You gotta come see the gift ideas from our curated collection of local makers!
@taraoconnorartist
@bolcandles
@stadanda
@juliastevens2621
@creationsbeautifulchaos
@concession6studio
@brendaanear
Busy Bee Studio
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #uxbridge #uniquegifts