Zucchini with Feta and Fresh Thyme
1 tbsp. butter or cooking oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups zucchini, cut on diagonal into 2-inch chunks 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp. dried thyme…
BC Summer Harvest 2017
It's 36- 38 C daily in Keremeos and cherries are in full swing! Cherries are the first fruit harvest of the year, and more varieties will be picked as they…
Edmonton Celebrates Pride Week 2017
The staff at the Whyte Ave location in Edmonton were so excited to participate again in the 2017 Pride Parade. A big thank you goes out to all those who…
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Organic Food
April 3, 2017 - Everybody eats. There is no single activity we engage in that has a greater impact on the environment. Our food purchasing decisions directly affect soil, water and air quality.
Spring renewal for your body and home
March 17, 2017 - Spring is a season of fresh starts. Snow melts to reveal soil ready for a new crop, and trees awake and begin to bud and blossom. Let Spring also be a fresh start at home.
Give your heart love with omega-3s
February 15, 2017 - Increasing omega-3s in your diet goes a long way for improving the health of your heart. Whether from omega-3 supplements or heart-healthy foods, give your heart some love. Omega-3s are essential fatty acids, meaning your body needs them to stay healthy. Since human bodies are unable to create omega-3 fatty acids, it is necessary to get them through foods and supplements.
Give bees a chance
January 30, 2017 - In 2015, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) rates increased 6% to affect 41% of managed bee colonies nationwide. Mushroom extract supplementation benefited honeybees by extending their longevity and reducing their viral burden.
Create a Great Cheese Platter
Great as an appy or dessert course, good cheese is always appreciated. Blush Lane Organic Market offers an outstanding selection of fine, locally crafted, Canadian artisan cheeses, a selection of international varieties and alternatives.
Give your immune system a boost
November 18, 2016 - Cold and flu season is here, but a few simple products can keep your natural defenses strong. Here are some of Blush Lane's Health and Body Care Product Coordinator's recommendations to help out your immune system.
Blush Lane Bridgeland is open!
September 26, 2016 - Blush Lane's newest store is now open in Bridgeland, Calgary. The soft opening on Sept. 23 was attended by Alberta Minister of Finance Joe Ceci and ATB Financial employees.
What Organic Means To Blush Lane
September 21, 2016 - The term "organic" is complex - it not only describes the agricultural method, but it is also describes the food created. At Blush Lane, we don't just sell organic produce and products. We grow organic produce ourselves.
Supporting our community – Highbanks Society
September 18, 2016 - Blush Lane Bridgeland partners with Highbanks Society, a Calgary-based organization that supports young mothers and families through affordable housing, nutrition, education and more.
Orchard update – September 2016 Harvests
September 9, 2016 - Summer has turned to Fall! September harvests include McIntosh, Shamrock and Honeycrisp apples, O'Henry peaches and plenty of root vegetables.
A Gala affair
September 1, 2016 - Gala apples are on special from September 2 to September 15. Try a Blush Lane Organic Gala apple with a slice of cheese, spread of peanut butter or just on its own!
The Importance Of Omega-3s
August 25, 2016 - Nutritional science changes fast. It can be difficult to keep up on the do’s and don’ts of healthy eating. Omega-3 fatty acids are no exception. Learn all about new developments in omega-3 research.
Harvest Update – Tomato Time
August 12, 2016 - This week there is a fresh shipment of field-grown Roma tomatoes from Lina's Garden, a family farm near Cawston, BC. Lots of fresh organic fruit too!
Harvest Update – Nectarines and Sunrise Apples
August 6, 2016 - Update from the Blush Lane Organic Orchard. Harvest has begun for nectarines and Sunrise apples.
Fresh and juicy peaches all summer long
July 28, 2016 - The Blush Lane Organic Orchard grows over 10 varieties of peach trees that are harvested from July to September. All peaches are tree ripened before we pick and pack.
How about them summer apples?
July 22, 2016 - You don’t need to wait until fall to get fresh and crispy apples. Summer apples from British Columbia are as much of a treat as fresh peaches and nectarines.
Harvest Update July 14, 2016 – Peaches, Apricots, Plums and Cherries
July 14, 2016 - Harvest of peaches, plums and apricots has started. Due to a warm spring, harvests continue to be earlier than normal seasons. Try our organic BC fruit in our Calgary and Edmonton markets.