Sipkens Nurseries
Sipkens Nurseries is a garden centre in Sarnia-Lambton offering a wide selection of plants, homegrown perennials, bonsai, fruit trees, certified seed potatoes, onion sets, soils, and garden gifts. The nursery operates greenhouses and retail displays, provides landscaping design and spring cleanup services, runs family-friendly events and workshops, and offers in-person and phone gardening advice to help growers at every level.
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Last updated on Apr 1st, 2026
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Garden farm animals
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring Garden farm animals priced at $49.95, with playful team options Team Polly Pork, Team Sally Sheep, and Team Charlie Chicken. The brief post highlights the product name, teams, and price for quick shopper awareness.
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Gardening supplies and store hours
Sipkens Nurseries invites gardeners to browse supplies and plants, noting the shop is open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. The short sunny post is a friendly prompt to pick up what you need for outdoor projects this week.
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Pre-order fruit trees
Sipkens Nurseries is taking pre-orders for spring fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and plums, with limited quantities available. Order online via the link in the comments to reserve your trees, and note that peaches, apricots, and nectarines are not available for pre-order but will be sold in the greenhouse.
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Expanded bonsai selection
Sipkens Nurseries has expanded its bonsai selection to include both tropical options and cold season hardy plants, suitable for beginners and collectors. Visit Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM to browse starter trees and pre trained specimens and speak with staff about care.
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Casual social post
Sipkens Nurseries shared a short playful social post on 2026-04-22 that reads "But I'm also not saying that!! ððŠīðļðĩâïļ". The message uses smiling, plant, and beverage emoji to create a cozy cheeky tone that encourages quick reactions or light conversation among followers.
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Garden statues â new arrivals
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring new garden statues described as playful and humorous, now on display in their gift store. Visit Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a relaxed stroll through the latest arrivals and to see the toad themed pieces in person.
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3D greeting cards
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring new 3D greeting cards published April 21, 2026, each priced at $7.99 with five styles and simple push and press assembly. These cards are presented as keepsakes, offering quick assembly and a variety of designs ideal for gifting or display.
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Onion sets, shallots, and garlic offerings
Sipkens Nurseries announced onion sets plus shallots and garlic on 2026-04-20, listing Sturon, Spanish, Red, White, and Stuttgarter varieties. The concise post highlights multiple onion types alongside shallots and garlic for gardeners planning spring plantings.
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Perennials planting advice
Sipkens Nurseries says spring is the perfect time to add perennials and currently has a full selection of homegrown plants on their benches. They recommend planting a mix of spring, summer, and fall bloomers so your garden provides months of color, whether you are expanding an existing bed or starting a new one.
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Spring garden cleanup and project planning
Sipkens Nurseries says their landscape crew is doing spring garden cleanup and they are scheduling spring projects. Contact their design team at 519-542-8353 or landscape@sipkensnurseries.com to discuss project planning.
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Cold crop vegetable starter plants
Sipkens Nurseries has cold crop vegetable starter plants available now, including broccoli, cauliflower, celery, fennel, sweet potato, kale, brussel sprouts, pac choi, and cabbage. These starters are an easy way to begin a cool season garden, ideal for raised beds, cold frames, or direct transplant into prepared soil.
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Top 10 gardening questions answered
Sipkens Nurseries published a short Q and A on April 15, 2026 answering the top ten gardening questions gardeners are asking this spring, with timely tips on planting and seasonal care. Call 519-542-8353 to get personalized advice from the nursery team.
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Spring-blooming perennials
Sipkens Nurseries is showcasing ten spring blooming perennials in their greenhouse selection, including Bleeding Heart, Brunnera Alexander's Great, Primula Super Nova Red, and Woodlander Creeping Phlox. Visit the nursery to see the varieties in person and choose plants for spring color.
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Certified Seed Potatoes
Sipkens Nurseries has certified seed potatoes available now in a wide range of named varieties including Canada Gold, Kennebec, LaSoda Red, and Yukon Gold, with organic seed potatoes arriving later. Quantities are limited and items are offered while supplies last, so check with the nursery soon.
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Kid's Garden Scavenger Hunt
Sipkens Nurseries hosted a Kid's Garden Scavenger Hunt the weekend before April 13, 2026, combining greenhouse exploration with a fundraiser for Pathways Health Center for Children in Sarnia. Kids learned about flowers, butterfly baths, and culinary herbs, and Dominique P. won the Kids Gardening Bundle; final donation totals will be announced by the nursery.
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Sipkens Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt
Sipkens Nurseries is hosting a ticketed Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with passport style activity stations, face painting, games, and food trucks. Admission is $6 plus tax per child, proceeds benefit Pathways Health Center for Children, and a Kids Gardening Package valued at $110 will be awarded.
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Greenhouse spring baskets and ferns
Sipkens Nurseries says the greenhouse rooftop is full of Boston Ferns, Asparagus Ferns, and annual hanging baskets, all soaking up sunshine and getting ready for spring planting. This brief update highlights a strong spring crop of hanging plants for yards and patios, with no pricing or pickup details provided.
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Potted spring bulbs
Sipkens Nurseries is offering locally grown potted spring bulbs including tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, allium, and crocus. Visit the nursery Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to see the current selection and get help choosing ready to display pots.
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Short social post: Can't wait
Sipkens Nurseries posted a brief excited message on 2026-04-08 that reads "Can't wait!!". The post contains no further specifics, so check the nursery's social channels or website for the announcement that this excitement likely references.
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Sipkens Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt
Sipkens Nurseries invites families to a ticketed Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, $6 plus tax per child with proceeds benefiting Pathways Health Center for Children. The indoor event features five activity stations, face painting, kids games, food trucks, and a Kids Gardening Package prize valued at $110. Register online soon since admission is limited at the door.
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Sipkens Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt
Sipkens Nurseries is hosting a ticketed Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt on April 11 from 9 AM to 1 PM, with themed stations, included face painting, games, and food trucks. Tickets are $6 plus tax per child, proceeds benefit Pathways Health Center for Children, and online registration is required.
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Bulk Soil & Compost â Available for Pickup/Delivery
Sipkens Nurseries is offering a collection of bulk soil and compost mixes for pickup or delivery with dry storage available and an online ordering link. Options include a screened Topsoil/Compost Mix, a Triple Mix, on site compost with nutrient analysis, a lawn top dressing mix, and a peat product called Black Earth.
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April weather instrument features
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring a range of weather instruments on 2026-04-07, from a Wi Fi enabled AcuRite station that links to Weather Underground to Conant decorative indoor outdoor stations and probe thermometers. Visit the nursery during their 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Saturday hours to compare models and get setup advice from staff.
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Spring at the Wyoming location
Sipkens Nurseries announced spring at their Wyoming location at 3261 London Line; the site is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The post includes the address and hours only, so call or check the nursery website for current inventory and pricing.
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Spring Cheer baskets & Easter florals
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring Spring Cheer baskets plus pansies, tulips, and daffodils for great Easter color this weekend. The nursery is open today from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, visit in person to see what is currently available and to pick up ready to gift arrangements.
