This Small Business Week, Give a Gift That Grows | Jute Gardens
Here is a number worth sitting with: 77% of Canadians say buying from small businesses is their way of "standing up for my community in the face of US tariffs." That figure comes from Meridian Credit Union's 2026 Small Business Big Impact survey of 1,533 Canadians, released October 5, 2026. Seven in ten say they are buying more from local businesses since the most recent round of tariffs, and 85% hope the buy-Canadian groundswell is here to stay.
At the same time, wallets are tight. Deloitte Canada's 2026 Holiday Retail Outlook, released October 14, 2026, projects spending on gifts and gift cards will drop 5% this year, with overall holiday spending at $1,305, the lowest level since the survey began. Nearly eight in ten Canadians (78%) are actively looking for discounts, promotions and sales to protect their budgets, and 45% say Canadian or local ownership matters when they choose where to shop.
Put those two findings together and the message is clear: this season, Canadians want to spend less and shop local. Small Business Week, October 19 to 25, is exactly the moment to do both. It is the week to cross a gift off your list while keeping your dollars with a Canadian small business.
Give a gift that grows
A living garden gift is useful, sustainable, and personal in a way a gift card never is. It gets used every day, it will not be headed for landfill in January, and every pocket planter and kit we sell is made by our small Canadian company. Here are four picks from our shelves, all under $55.
Quick picks
| Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Microgreen Growing Kit (Broccoli & Radish) | $37.50 CAD | The beginner cook |
| Microgreen Growing Kit (4 Seed Variety) | $52.50 CAD | The main-event gift |
| 3-Pocket Vertical Living Wall Planter | $42.75 CAD | The small-space gardener |
| 1-Pocket Hanging Planter | $15.00 CAD | The stocking stuffer |
For the beginner cook: Microgreen Growing Kit (Broccoli & Radish), $37.50
Broccoli and radish are the quickest and most forgiving microgreens to grow, which makes this kit the friendliest first step into indoor growing. Everything the recipient needs is in the box, and fresh greens are ready to snip in 7 to 10 days, right on the windowsill. It is a gift that keeps giving through the darkest weeks of winter.
The main-event gift: Microgreen Growing Kit (4 Seed Variety), $52.50
For the person on your list who cooks with real enthusiasm, the four-variety kit grows basil, arugula, radish and broccoli. It is the fullest version of our microgreen line, and it turns a kitchen windowsill into a year-round herb station. One kit, four flavours, zero trips to the produce aisle.
For the small-space gardener: 3-Pocket Vertical Living Wall Planter, $42.75
Apartments, condos and rentals are exactly where our pocket planters shine. The slim vertical 3-pocket design fits entryways, balcony railings and narrow walls, and the natural jute breathes in a way plastic never will. Fill it with herbs, trailing plants or strawberries, and a blank wall becomes a working garden.
The stocking stuffer: 1-Pocket Hanging Planter, $15.00
Small gift, big charm. One pocket, one plant, zero commitment. Hang it by the window with a pothos or a tuft of fresh basil and you have given someone their first taste of jute gardening for the price of a fancy coffee.
A note on the budget
Deloitte found that 35% of Canadians are unwilling to pay a premium for products based solely on local ownership. Fair enough. That is why we are keeping the Small Business Week spirit affordable: use code FALL15 at checkout for 15% off your entire order, valid through October 31, 2026. Orders over $50 ship free in North America, so a kit and a stocking stuffer in one order arrive with no shipping fee.
Frequently asked questions
When is Small Business Week 2026?
October 19 to 25, 2026, a national celebration of Canadian small businesses.
Is the FALL15 discount still valid?
Yes. Code FALL15 takes 15% off your entire order and is valid through October 31, 2026.
Do your products ship across Canada?
Yes. Jute Gardens is a Canadian small business and ships across the country. Orders over $50 ship free in North America.
Small Business Week ends October 25, but the holiday rush is just getting started. This year, spend a little less, buy a little more local, and give something that keeps growing long after the wrapping paper is gone. Which Canadian small business is on your gift list this year?
