Holden Lake Farm

Holden Lake Farm A community-centred garden center in Nanaimo, BC. We are open seven days a week, from March until the Fall Season, to meet all of your gardening needs.

We offer BC grown plants, fresh produce, gifts and seasonal finds, creating a place to gather, learn, and enjoy island grown quality you can see and taste. We are a seasonal garden center that specializes in providing high-quality bedding plants, perennials, annuals, basket stuffers and flower baskets, vegetable starts, and other gardening supplies to our customers. Our inventory is constantly cha

nging, with new stock weekly, so there is always something new and exciting to discover in our store. Watch for workshops and other community events coming soon. Let's Grow Together: Plan Your Dream Garden with Us!

Just a reminder we are open 7 days a week including this Stat Monday, August 3rd from 10-4pm.2257 Yellow Point Rd (next ...
07/30/2026

Just a reminder we are open 7 days a week including this Stat Monday, August 3rd from 10-4pm.

2257 Yellow Point Rd (next to the Crow and Gate Pub)
250-323-2255

**Cull tomatoes are back—but stock changes quickly!**

If you’ve already placed a pre-order, or would like to order, please call ahead to check availability. Our first batch sold out quickly, but we’ve finished another round of sorting and have more available now.

Stop by or call us before they’re gone again!

$1/lb while supplies last.
Sorted and sold in 10 lb increments.

We have a wonderful selection of produce available in the greenhouse! Stop by today and see what else you might find!   ...
07/28/2026

We have a wonderful selection of produce available in the greenhouse! Stop by today and see what else you might find!

🧄 Our Famous Farm-Grown Russian Purple Stripe Garlic is Now Available for Pre-Order! 🧄Garlic lovers, this one's for you!...
07/26/2026

🧄 Our Famous Farm-Grown Russian Purple Stripe Garlic is Now Available for Pre-Order! 🧄

Garlic lovers, this one's for you!

Our Russian Purple Stripe Hardneck Garlic is grown right here at Holden Lake Farm and is one of the most anticipated harvests of the season. Known for its exceptional flavour, this variety produces large, easy-to-peel cloves with a rich, robust taste that shines whether you're roasting, grilling, preserving, or cooking your favourite family recipes.

🌱 Why you'll love it:

💜 Grown locally at Holden Lake Farm
🧄 Rich, bold, incredibly flavourful garlic
✨ Large, easy-to-peel cloves
🥘 Perfect for everyday cooking, preserving, and planting this fall
📦 Harvest quantities are limited each year

Reserve yours today before it's gone!

👉 Pre-order here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262065359456262

💳 How payment works:

To reserve your garlic, you'll be asked to enter a credit card. Your card will NOT be charged when you place your pre-order. The card simply holds your reservation.

Depending on your bank or credit card provider, you may see a temporary "pending" authorization on your account. This is not a completed charge and is not processed by Holden Lake Farm. The authorization typically disappears automatically within a few days (timing varies by financial institution) and will not appear as a final charge on your statement.

You'll only pay when you come to the farm to pick up your garlic. At that time, we'll process your payment in person using your preferred payment method.

Everyone who pre-orders will receive our free guide: 5 Ways to Store Garlic So It Lasts Until Spring. (Just include your email in your pre-order!)

Thank you for supporting local farming! ❤️

Tag a fellow garlic lover who needs to see this! 🧄👇

This week at Holden Lake Farm & Garden.Big things are growing at Holden Lake Farm! We're busy building our new Processin...
07/24/2026

This week at Holden Lake Farm & Garden.
Big things are growing at Holden Lake Farm! We're busy building our new Processing Kitchen and Produce Farm Store right here on the farm. Stay subscribed for exclusive updates, fresh harvests, sales, promotions, and VIP behind-the-scenes sneak peeks!

07/22/2026

Closing early due to heat!! Please visit us tomorrow. Stay cool friends. 😄
July 22, 2026
We are open 7 days a week from 10-4p (Summer hours
250-323-2255
normally)

07/22/2026

Due to our extreme hot weather, we decided to close earlier at 2pmish today (July 22, 2026) to keep our customers and staff safe.

Here's a video of me dipping my feet in the lake and I think we should all go do that!

We will be back at the farm at 10am tomorrow.
Strawberries
Tomatoes
and all the produce ...

07/22/2026

🍓 Strawberry season is still going strong! 🍓

Our strawberries are now in their second flush and are in full production, which means plenty of sweet, sun-ripened berries are being picked fresh every day.

Stop by our farm stand at Holden Lake Farm and taste the difference that fresh-picked and non-sprayed makes.

🕙 Summer Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🍓 Fresh strawberries picked daily (while quantities last!)
2257 Yellow Point Rd. (next to the Crow and Gate)

Nothing says summer quite like local strawberries. We can't wait to see you at the farm! ❤️

Before ➡️ After... with just a little mid-summer TLC!Have you noticed your hanging baskets looking a little tired lately...
07/21/2026

Before ➡️ After... with just a little mid-summer TLC!

Have you noticed your hanging baskets looking a little tired lately? You're not alone!

A customer recently reached out because her petunia basket had become long, leggy, and wasn't looking its best. She had been watering, fertilizing weekly, and even tried moving it into the shade—but nothing seemed to help.

After chatting with our Head Grower, we recommended something that can feel a little scary... ✂️ Give it a haircut!

Trailing petunias thrive in full sun, and by trimming them back, you encourage the plant to branch out, produce fresh growth, and bloom even more beautifully.

A few weeks later, she sent us these photos with this message:

"I followed your recommendation about chopping back my leggy planter and wow, it looks amazing! 🤩 Thank you!"

This is actually very common in the middle of summer. Even our flagship hanging baskets need a little maintenance this time of year.

One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make is leaving the blooms because they still look pretty. We completely understand—it's hard to cut flowers that are still blooming! But waiting too long often leads to baskets becoming stretched, leggy, and less vigorous. A light trim now helps your basket reward you with a fresh flush of growth and flowers for the rest of the season.

Want to learn exactly how and when to trim your baskets?

📖 Read our blog:
https://www.holdenlakefarm.com/keep-your-hanging-baskets-beautiful-all-summer-long/

Have a hanging basket that you're unsure about? Send us a pm photo or stop by the farm—we're always happy to help you keep your garden looking its best!

The team has picked 200lbs of strawberries today! Come get your fill and let me know in the comments how you usually lik...
07/21/2026

The team has picked 200lbs of strawberries today! Come get your fill and let me know in the comments how you usually like to enjoy your strawberries 🍓🍓🍓

Address

2257 Yellow Point Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9X1W9

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12503232255

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