Anna's Blog

If you take a drive throughout the city this time of year, you’re likely to spot Rose of Sharon blooms peeking through fences or greeting you in garden beds. Evoking the same tropical feel of the beloved Hibiscus, the Rose of Sharon or botanically named Hibiscus syriacus, flowers can add bold vis...

Every September, our family gathers in the garage—doors open, tables set up, pots simmering—to keep alive one of our most cherished traditions: making homemade tomato sauce. It’s a ritual that has been passed down for generations—from my nonna in Italy, who learned it from her mother, to my mom, ...

As summer fades and cooler mornings greet us, September brings a fresh rhythm to the garden—and to life. At Anna’s, we welcome the shift in season with open arms, new inspiration, and the return of fall favourites. It’s the perfect time to cozy up, get creative, and celebrate the beauty of autumn...

Now that some of our favourite garden florals are beginning to fade under the weight of late-summer heat, there's a natural pull to start shifting the energy indoors. As we quietly transition into early autumn, dried florals offer a way to hold onto the beauty of the season — not in full bloom, b...

There is a reason why so many people love to turn lemons into lemonade! This week we're talking about a new arrival and staff favourite here at Anna's, Cabana Lemonade + Limeade. A line of all-natural, ready-to-drink lemonades and limeades in 8 distinct great-tasting flavours that contain no arti...

At Anna’s, we love celebrating the growers who bring beauty and bounty to our region. One of those inspiring local producers is Dame Haven Farms, a small but mighty flower farm located in Harrow. Their self-serve stand at 2808 County Road 20 offers seasonal flowers from February through November ...