November 16th, 2019, 8:30am - 8:00pm
Join us for Customer Appreciation Day! Save 10% when you shop on November 16th!! We'll also have awesome vendor demos, free samples and, of course, our Prize Wheel!! We'd love to see you ❤️
Wednesday, November 20th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the Herbal Jedi (Yarrow Willard Cl.H.) in unraveling the science and folklore around using mushrooms as food and medicine. In this informative talk Yarrow will share with you a deeper look at the benefits of many of the world’s top medicinal mushrooms. Mushroom samples, tasters and tea will be included in this free talk.
October 10th, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
It's that time again! We had such a fantastic time with you at our sold out Ladies Night last year, we're doing it again. Join us for another Ladies Night at Pomme Nanaimo, in support of Nanaimo Women's Resources Society!
October 18th, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
It's that time again! We had such a fantastic time with you at our sold out Ladies Night last year, we're doing it again. Join us for another Ladies Night at Pomme Poco, in support of Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity!
Whether it’s coming from your own garden or the organic farms we’re so lucky to represent in our aisles, this is peak BC produce season. We’ve gathered some great tips on how you can preserve your piles of cukes and pears so you can enjoy them throughout the year!
Read MoreWe’re very fond of saying “Good Food Changes Everything”, but we also very strongly believe that what you put on your skin is as important as what you put in your stomach! That’s why we love Ativo, a super local, PoCo-based, family run business who created the cleanest, highest quality skincare with your health and wellness always front of mind.
Read MoreJoin us for a Back to School event on September 7th all day at Pomme Poco! We'll have loads of great deals on healthy, eco-friendly back to school snacks and supplies, there will be Pomme Demos so you can try some awesome products before you buy, and a fab gift basket raffle to enter. We look forward to seeing you!
Read MoreAs we’re squeezing the most out of the final few weeks of another glorious West Coast summer, we’re excited to talk to Paul Underhill, creator and founder of Rumble Supershakes—the ideal fuel for a busy, active, and/or outdoor life. Rumble shakes are a simple and delicious solution for supporting good health and nutrition across the whole population, and we’re happy to be able to share Paul’s amazing personal story with you.
Read MoreIt’s never too early to start introducing and encouraging zero waste habits. Heading back to school can be an exciting whirlwind of planning and prepping, and setting up and settling into a new routine is a great opportunity to support eco-friendly choices. While these tips are aimed at kids, they make perfect sense for students of any age!
Read MoreTuesday, July 23rd, 7:00pm
Join Chris Davies from SD Pharmaceuticals for an engaging and educational presentation on the SD Ketones products. This event is free but space is limited so please call 604-475-2505 to reserve your spot
Barbeque season is here! There have never been so many awesome, planted-based options for the grill, and The Very Good Butchers make some of the absolute best! True to their company name, founders James and Tania approach the business with the same ethos as running a local village shop—read on to learn a little about their journey to becoming master Bean Butchers.
Read MoreFather’s Day could be a great reason to get outside, but honestly no one really needs an excuse to hit the trails, the beach or a campsite. Fresh air, exercise, and time spent in nature is always a winning combination, and a little planning can help make sure your next excursion is the best and greenest yet.
Read MoreShani Cranston, founder of Cowichan Valley based hOMe Grown Living Foods, has answered our Mini Interview questions this month, sharing a little about how she and her partner Willy McBride came to be living their West Coast, gardening, surfing, raw, sprouted dream life. It’s an inspiring read and you can pretty much taste the positive energy in their food!
Read MoreSaturday, June 22nd, 8:00am - 10:00pm
Join us at Pomme Poco to celebrate the arrival of summer. Shop for 10% off, and enjoy lots of great demos and samples as well as free vegan cake! You can also enter draws for some awesome gift baskets! We can't wait to see you. ❤️
We're getting more and more questions from people who are interested in trying their hand at brewing their own kombucha, or who just want to know a bit more about this now almost ubiquitous and wildly popular drink. So in honour of Mother's Day we thought it would be fun to share some info about the source of all kombucha magic, the scoby—otherwise known as the mother.
Read MoreWednesday, May 22nd, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Dr. Melissa Lee, ND for a free talk on seasonal allergies and natural remedies to get you enjoying the great outdoors again.
Easter has roots in ancient traditions that celebrate all the new growth of spring. It’s more important than ever that we do what we can to help our planet grow and regenerate, so we’ve gathered up a few ideas to help you have a natural, Earth-friendly (and still super fun and tasty!) Easter.
Read MoreWednesday, March 20th, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Featuring Prairie Naturals' NEW line of Keto Healthy products with Holistic Pharmacist RoseMarie Pierce, B.Sc.Pharm. Based upon the expertise of nutritional and medical researchers, Prairie Naturals has designed a dynamic line-up of Canada’s newest Keto Products that will literally jump-start the metabolic fat-burning engine. These supplements will assist in getting into a higher level of ketosis faster than with dieting or fasting alone.
We're (finally!) heading into spring and it's so wonderful to see the green shoots and blossoms and renewal all around us. It makes us want to feel just as fresh and glowing ourselves! This month we've rounded up a few tips on natural skin care so we can all move into this new season with a sense of rejuvenation.
Read MoreMarch is Nutrition Month and dietitians across Canada have a reason to celebrate. As a dietitian myself, the release of the Canada’s new Food Guide is a perfect time to take stock of all-things food. One the back page of the Guide is seven Healthy Eating Recommendations. All of them are good but one of them speaks volumes to me: Be mindful of your eating habits. That is, take time to eat, notice and respond to your hunger and fullness cues and use your senses to truly enjoy your food.
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