On The Patio 🇨🇦🏳️🌈🪴🌴
@onthepatio.bsky.social
On The Patio is a small plant nursery located outside of Nanaimo BC on Vancouver Island. My focus is on Native Plants, but I also love pushing the zone boundaries and growing exotic plants 🪴
Now Open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
Now Open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
The colours of fall ❤️
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The colours of fall ❤️
I will be open until the end of November this year! There is still lots of time to get your gardening done. Fall is the best time to get your trees, shrubs, perennials and some seed in the ground!
Still a couple Cedar Farmers Markets (Oct 26 and Nov 9), otherwise Open Wed to Sun 10 - 4.
Still a couple Cedar Farmers Markets (Oct 26 and Nov 9), otherwise Open Wed to Sun 10 - 4.
October 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I will be open until the end of November this year! There is still lots of time to get your gardening done. Fall is the best time to get your trees, shrubs, perennials and some seed in the ground!
Still a couple Cedar Farmers Markets (Oct 26 and Nov 9), otherwise Open Wed to Sun 10 - 4.
Still a couple Cedar Farmers Markets (Oct 26 and Nov 9), otherwise Open Wed to Sun 10 - 4.
There is just something about this time of year!
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
There is just something about this time of year!
We grow for the wildlife.
The Chickadees have been feasting this fall! ❤️
The Chickadees have been feasting this fall! ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We grow for the wildlife.
The Chickadees have been feasting this fall! ❤️
The Chickadees have been feasting this fall! ❤️
It’s been a busy time collecting, sorting, and packing seeds! Native and non-native seeds are available. Go to www.onthepatio.ca for a list 🌱
September 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It’s been a busy time collecting, sorting, and packing seeds! Native and non-native seeds are available. Go to www.onthepatio.ca for a list 🌱
A few flowers in the garden
July 16, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A few flowers in the garden
Empress Wu seedlings. They are coming up large, so there is a definite influence! Can’t be sure it is 100% true as I have so many Hostas 🪴
May 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Empress Wu seedlings. They are coming up large, so there is a definite influence! Can’t be sure it is 100% true as I have so many Hostas 🪴
So much happening at the Nursery these days!
Lots of inventory and starting the Cedar Farmers Market on Mother’s Day! May 11!
I will be there every Sunday until October 26! And a Xmas Market in November! Live Xmas Trees 🌲
Lots of inventory and starting the Cedar Farmers Market on Mother’s Day! May 11!
I will be there every Sunday until October 26! And a Xmas Market in November! Live Xmas Trees 🌲
May 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
So much happening at the Nursery these days!
Lots of inventory and starting the Cedar Farmers Market on Mother’s Day! May 11!
I will be there every Sunday until October 26! And a Xmas Market in November! Live Xmas Trees 🌲
Lots of inventory and starting the Cedar Farmers Market on Mother’s Day! May 11!
I will be there every Sunday until October 26! And a Xmas Market in November! Live Xmas Trees 🌲
Primula japonica
May 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Primula japonica
Ferns, ferns, and more ferns! And a lot of other native plants too! And non native ones!
Now open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
2290 Larnel Rd. Nanaimo (actually close to Cedar)
Now open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
2290 Larnel Rd. Nanaimo (actually close to Cedar)
March 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ferns, ferns, and more ferns! And a lot of other native plants too! And non native ones!
Now open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
2290 Larnel Rd. Nanaimo (actually close to Cedar)
Now open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4
2290 Larnel Rd. Nanaimo (actually close to Cedar)
Spring is officially here @2.01am!
Welcome Spring! I have been waiting a long time for you 🪴🥰
Welcome Spring! I have been waiting a long time for you 🪴🥰
March 20, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Spring is officially here @2.01am!
Welcome Spring! I have been waiting a long time for you 🪴🥰
Welcome Spring! I have been waiting a long time for you 🪴🥰
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Wednesdays at 10am-noon are gardening parties at the Beban Learning Gardens with Nanaimo Community Gardens Society!
For more info: nanaimocommunitygardens.ca #Nanaimo #VanIsle #CommunityGarden
For more info: nanaimocommunitygardens.ca #Nanaimo #VanIsle #CommunityGarden
March 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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I’m starting a weekly podcast and monthly live hang over on Patreon. Come hang out?
Patreon.com/darcyandjer
Patreon.com/darcyandjer
March 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I’m starting a weekly podcast and monthly live hang over on Patreon. Come hang out?
Patreon.com/darcyandjer
Patreon.com/darcyandjer
Puppies when you’ve been gone for 2 hours 😳🤣
March 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Puppies when you’ve been gone for 2 hours 😳🤣
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From Island Roots Farmers’ Market:
“Thank you, #Nanaimo for showing up and supporting local at the market this week. We will be back every Wednesday 3-6 at Beban Park. Find out who is coming each week by joining our mailing list on our website at www.islandrootsmarket.ca “ #VanIsle
“Thank you, #Nanaimo for showing up and supporting local at the market this week. We will be back every Wednesday 3-6 at Beban Park. Find out who is coming each week by joining our mailing list on our website at www.islandrootsmarket.ca “ #VanIsle
March 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
From Island Roots Farmers’ Market:
“Thank you, #Nanaimo for showing up and supporting local at the market this week. We will be back every Wednesday 3-6 at Beban Park. Find out who is coming each week by joining our mailing list on our website at www.islandrootsmarket.ca “ #VanIsle
“Thank you, #Nanaimo for showing up and supporting local at the market this week. We will be back every Wednesday 3-6 at Beban Park. Find out who is coming each week by joining our mailing list on our website at www.islandrootsmarket.ca “ #VanIsle
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Mounties in Nanaimo say there’s been an uptick in reports of drinks being tampered with at nightclubs around the city, prompting RCMP to team up with Crime Stoppers and venues for a new awareness campaign. VIU Graphic Design students created posters for bar washrooms: cheknews.ca/uptick-in-sp...
Uptick in spiked drinks at Nanaimo nightclubs prompts safety campaign
Mounties in Nanaimo say there's been an uptick in reports of drinks being spiked or tampered with at nightclubs around the city, prompting a new awareness campaign.
cheknews.ca
March 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Mounties in Nanaimo say there’s been an uptick in reports of drinks being tampered with at nightclubs around the city, prompting RCMP to team up with Crime Stoppers and venues for a new awareness campaign. VIU Graphic Design students created posters for bar washrooms: cheknews.ca/uptick-in-sp...
Pacific Tree Frog waking from winter slumber 🥰
March 17, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Pacific Tree Frog waking from winter slumber 🥰
Dicksonia antarctica
South east Vancouver Island
South east Vancouver Island
March 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Dicksonia antarctica
South east Vancouver Island
South east Vancouver Island
Haida Potatoes.
Who knew! Found these at Seedy Saturday in Saltair. Always up for trying something new!
🥔
#metchosinfarms
#shoplocal
#haidapotato
Who knew! Found these at Seedy Saturday in Saltair. Always up for trying something new!
🥔
#metchosinfarms
#shoplocal
#haidapotato
March 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Haida Potatoes.
Who knew! Found these at Seedy Saturday in Saltair. Always up for trying something new!
🥔
#metchosinfarms
#shoplocal
#haidapotato
Who knew! Found these at Seedy Saturday in Saltair. Always up for trying something new!
🥔
#metchosinfarms
#shoplocal
#haidapotato
Seeds sown in the fall are germinating nicely! There are Woolly Sunflower and Pearly Everlasting
March 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Seeds sown in the fall are germinating nicely! There are Woolly Sunflower and Pearly Everlasting
Sedum spathufolium coming along nicely 🪴
March 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Sedum spathufolium coming along nicely 🪴
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March 19 at Beban Park is the next 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island get-together. A great way to come together, learn about, and give to the work of local organizations! Follow the link for more info #Nanaimo #VanIsle #donate
www.100womenwhocaremidisland.com
www.100womenwhocaremidisland.com
100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island
100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island members meet for one hour, four times a year and raise over $10,000 for a registered charity in Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Lantzville, a community in between, or Gabriola Islan...
www.100womenwhocaremidisland.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
March 19 at Beban Park is the next 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island get-together. A great way to come together, learn about, and give to the work of local organizations! Follow the link for more info #Nanaimo #VanIsle #donate
www.100womenwhocaremidisland.com
www.100womenwhocaremidisland.com
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NatureKids BC’s free Morrell Sanctuary tour, March 15!
“Join #Nanaimo NatureKids for a tour of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Calling all young explorers! Put on your adventure shoes and get ready for a fun guided nature walk where you’ll discover amazing plants and…
“Join #Nanaimo NatureKids for a tour of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Calling all young explorers! Put on your adventure shoes and get ready for a fun guided nature walk where you’ll discover amazing plants and…
March 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NatureKids BC’s free Morrell Sanctuary tour, March 15!
“Join #Nanaimo NatureKids for a tour of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Calling all young explorers! Put on your adventure shoes and get ready for a fun guided nature walk where you’ll discover amazing plants and…
“Join #Nanaimo NatureKids for a tour of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.
Calling all young explorers! Put on your adventure shoes and get ready for a fun guided nature walk where you’ll discover amazing plants and…
Osoberry, the sure sign spring is here. 🪴
March 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Osoberry, the sure sign spring is here. 🪴