Quebec-based Growers and Co. makes workwear and tools ‘for those who love to grow food.’Growers and Co./Supplied
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1. Goodland Everlasting Garden Hose
Goodland’s garden hose is billed as the ‘last garden hose you’ll ever need.’Goodland/Supplied
Based in B.C. with production facilities in Manitoba, Goodland is a design-focused company that creates products to help people connect with nature such as their Everlasting Garden Hose, billed as the “last garden hose you’ll ever need.”
With three choices of length (their garden hoses are available in lengths of 25 feet, 50 feet and 100 feet) and three muted colour options, it promises to be resistant to freezing, kinking and ultraviolet rays as well as drinking water safe. Features include a 5/8-inch internal diameter and brass fittings that are free of lead and corrosion-proof. Optional accessories include a brass nozzle, splitter and shut-off valve as well as a minimalist aluminum hanger.
From $145, hellogoodland.com
2. Re4m Gridwood Planter Box
Re4m’s Gridwood Planter Box is crafted from retired City of Toronto cedar hydro poles.Re4m Design and Fabrication/Supplied
Not only is Ottawa-based Re4m’s Gridwood Planter Box made in Canada but it’s crafted from retired City of Toronto cedar hydro poles, making it an upcycling success story too. At 35½ inches long and 16 inches wide, they have plenty of room for cascades of flowers (Re4m is still testing to verify if the wood is food safe), and an adjustable base lets you select either nine inches or 14 inches of planting depth from the total height of 34 inches. Choose between black or natural cedar legs and assemble the panels at home with a simple screwdriver.
From $465, re4m.ca
3. L’Atelier des Prairies copper bird baths
L’Atelier des Prairies’ bird baths include a heated option for winter use, which will keep the water from freezing down to -30 C.L’Atelier des Prairies/Supplied
Skip the plastic with a range of bird baths from Quebec-based L’Atelier des Prairies made from pure copper, which naturally resists algae and will age and oxidize over time. The bowl is 14.5 inches in diameter and two inches deep and can be paired with a chain-link hanger or metal or wooden stand to best fit your garden design and decor. For year-round bird support pick the heated option, which will keep the water from freezing down to -30 C.
From $105, etsy.com
4. Radical Roots seed bombs
Seed bombs from Radical Roots are wrapped in a mixture of clay and worm castings.Supplied
Planting native plants from your local ecosystem is a surefire way to support pollinators and other wildlife, but it can be hard to get started. One extremely giftable option is these seed bombs from Radical Roots, a conservation-oriented company aiming to make it easier for people to support sustainability. Native seeds are wrapped in a mixture of clay and worm castings to create a single package that just needs to be placed (or tossed) onto its planting location. Choose from region-focused wildflower mixes and single-species tree or flower packs, and note that many native seeds require time spent in the cold, so fall planting is generally best.
From $8 for six seed bombs, radicalroots.ca
5. Growers & Co. garden tools
Growers & Co.’s stainless-steel garden tools are made with ash wood handles and convenient hanging cords.Growers and Co./Supplied
Quebec-based Growers & Co. makes workwear and tools “for those who love to grow food.” Their stainless-steel garden tools are manufactured locally and include ash wood handles and convenient hanging cords. The pointed dibber is engraved with measurements (both metric and imperial) to help you plant seeds and bulbs; the hand weeder has a sharp seven-inch blade designed to slice weeds at their roots; and the 14-inch trowel features engraved measurements plus one sharp and one serrated edge to suit all needs.
From $29.99, or $99.90 for a set of three, growers.co
