Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc

08/08/2026

🌿 Week 5 of Slow Saturday Garden Club!

This weekend, we’re keeping things small. 🪴

Choose compact plants that fit your space and create a garden you’ll love spending time in.

Small plants. Small spaces. One little outdoor win at a time. ☕🌿

Want more tips? Join our Slow Saturday Garden Club Newsletter, link in bio!

08/07/2026

🌿 Brighten up your shady spaces!

Just because your garden doesn't get full sun doesn't mean it can't be full of colour. Shade-loving plants add beautiful foliage, vibrant blooms, and texture to woodland gardens, under trees, and other low-light areas.

💡 Fun fact: Many shade plants naturally grow beneath forest canopies, making them well adapted to thrive with less direct sunlight.

Visit Ritchie's and discover the perfect plants for your shady spots!

08/07/2026

☕ Slow Saturday Garden Club – Week 5

This weekend's garden win is all about making the most of small spaces. 🌿

Whether you have a cozy patio, balcony, porch, planter, or a small garden bed, you don't need a big yard to create a beautiful outdoor space. A few well chosen plants and containers can completely transform the way you enjoy your mornings, evenings, and everything in between.

Not sure what will work in your space? Bring us a photo, and our team will help you find plants that match your light, lifestyle, and the size of your garden.

🌼 This week's goal: Refresh one small outdoor space you'll love spending time in.

Share your progress with us, we'd love to see your Slow Saturday Garden Club transformation! 💙

08/06/2026

https://www.ritchiefeed.com/blogs/blog/pigeon-feed-101-choosing-the-right-seed-mix-for-healthy-happy-pigeons

Pigeons have been companions to people for thousands of years. Whether they're kept for racing, showing, breeding, or simply enjoyed as backyard birds, providing the right nutrition is one of the most important parts of keeping them healthy.

Unlike many wild birds, pigeons have specific dietary needs that change depending on their age, activity level, and the time of year. Feeding a quality pigeon mix helps support strong muscles, healthy feathers, good digestion, and overall wellbeing.

With so many seed blends available, understanding what goes into a pigeon mix and why each ingredient matters can help you choose the best feed for your birds.

Pigeons have been companions to people for thousands of years. Whether they're kept for racing, showing, breeding, or simply enjoyed as backyard birds, providing the right nutrition is one of the most important parts of keeping them healthy. Unlike many wild birds, pigeons have specific dietary need...

08/06/2026

🌳 Add lasting beauty to your landscape with deciduous trees!

From stunning spring blooms to vibrant fall colour, deciduous trees bring year-round interest and seasonal beauty to any yard. Whether you're looking for shade, privacy, or a striking focal point, there's a tree for every space.

Visit Ritchie's to explore our selection of deciduous trees and find the perfect fit for your landscape. 🌿

08/06/2026

Fall Wood-Pro™ is here!🍂🪵🙌

Buy any AK System Chainsaw Set, Receive a FREE AK 20 Battery + a FREE Wood-Pro™ Kit. 🪚

①Select battery models included. Free battery model varies upon purchase. See dealer for details.

08/05/2026

https://www.ritchiefeed.com/blogs/blog/harvest-time-how-to-harvest-vegetables-without-damaging-your-plants

There's nothing more rewarding than harvesting fresh vegetables you've grown yourself. Whether it's a ripe tomato, a crisp cucumber, or a basket full of leafy greens, knowing when and how to harvest is just as important as planting and caring for your garden.

Many gardeners don't realize that improper harvesting can damage plants, reduce future yields, and even make vegetables spoil more quickly. Using the right tools and techniques helps protect your plants, encourages continued production, and ensures you enjoy the freshest harvest possible.

With a few simple practices, you can harvest confidently while keeping your garden productive throughout the growing season.

There's nothing more rewarding than harvesting fresh vegetables you've grown yourself. Whether it's a ripe tomato, a crisp cucumber, or a basket full of leafy greens, knowing when and how to harvest is just as important as planting and caring for your garden. Many gardeners don't realize that improp...

08/05/2026

🌊 Real stone look. Zero stone problems.

This poolside patio is giving everything, and it's all thanks to the luxe Everest patio slab by -bloc. The texture is so convincing, you'll have to touch it to believe it's not natural stone.

For contractors, that's a win on every front: the high-end aesthetic your clients want, with the durability and consistency that makes your job easier.

👉 Stop by our store to see the Everest in person, your next poolside project deserves it.

08/05/2026

🌸 What's blooming at Ritchie's?

The garden centre is full of colour with beautiful blooms ready to brighten your landscape. Now is a great time to see what's in bloom and find something new for your garden.

Stop by and explore what's blooming this week! 🌿

08/04/2026

https://www.ritchiefeed.com/blogs/blog/fungal-diseases-prevention-identification-treatment

Warm summer days and cool, humid nights create ideal growing conditions for our gardens, but they also create the perfect environment for fungal diseases. If you've noticed white powdery leaves, black spots, orange patches, or leaves turning brown and dropping early, a fungal disease may be the cause.

The good news is that fungal diseases can often be prevented or managed with early identification and proper garden care. Understanding what causes these diseases, how they spread, and how to treat them can help keep your vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs healthy throughout the growing season.

Warm summer days and cool, humid nights create ideal growing conditions for our gardens, but they also create the perfect environment for fungal diseases. If you've noticed white powdery leaves, black spots, orange patches, or leaves turning brown and dropping early, a fungal disease may be the caus...