Gift Ideas
Please support us by buying these beautiful locally made products, tax free. Contact us if you have questions (250-383-3427). To make a charitable donation to GOERT, please see our donate page. Thank you!
Lisa and Elyse show off some of our tote bags, jewellery, and t-shirts
Greeting cards: $2.50 each or 5 for $10
We now have a line of four wildflower greeting cards using images from the calendar below (camas, Satinflower, hummingbird with Red-flowering Currant, and White Fawn Lily), along with Christmas cards. All are blank inside with a GOERT message on the back. Please contact us to purchase greeting cards.
Calendars
Native Plants of Garry Oak Ecosystems
Perpetual Calendar
Our newest product is a beautiful perpetual (birthday) calendar with watercolours by local artist Bryony Wynne-Jones.
We hope you enjoy Bryony's artistic renditions of the native plants and animals of Garry Oak ecosystems. Images include camas*, Satinflower*, hummingbird with Red-flowering Currant*, White Fawn Lily*, Broad-leaved Shootingstar, Chocolate Lily, Nodding Onion, Woodland Strawberry, Woolly Sunflower, Arbutus with berries, Steller's Jay, Nootka Rose hips, and a wreath* of acorns, snowberries, rosehips and fern. (*starred items are also available as greeting cards.)
Calendar dimensions: 5.5 x 14.25 inches.
Eco-Friendly Tote Bags
BC’s most eco-friendly tote bags are available here! 100% Made in Canada, these bags are made of 100% post-consumer waste (re-milled cotton from clothing) and have a very low carbon footprint because the weaving and sewing are done in Canada. Printing is done just outside of Victoria, BC using water-based inks.
Large enough to carry books or a laptop computer, this is a stylish and eco-friendly product that you can be proud to give as a gift. The bag folds small for storage and the handles are long enough to hang the bag from your car headrest. GOERT logo on back.
Among the Oaks by Jeffrey J. Boron
eco-friendly tote bag
46cm wide x 40cm high with 10cm deep gusset (18" W x 16" H x 4" deep). Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
About the Artist, Jeffrey J. Boron
Jeffrey J. Boron, a well-known professional artist, works in acrylic and oil, attempting to capture the play of light and colour on the natural world. Many of his smaller plein air pieces are painted among the hills and meadows of southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands that still retain remnant stands of Garry oaks.
“As an artist I want my paintings to bring to the viewer a sense of the joy I feel when painting them, as well as highlighting the wonder and beauty of those small spots of nature that we live amongst but so often overlook in our busy lives.”
— Jeffrey J. Boron www.jeffreyboron.com
Care: Washable. Turn inside out and wash in cold water with the rest of your laundry. Colours do not run or fade. Dry flat or on a hanger. Iron on medium setting inside-out.
Garry Oak by Amy Heggie
eco-friendly tote bag
46cm wide x 40cm high with 10cm deep gusset (18" W x 16" H x 4" deep). Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
About the Artist, Amy Heggie
Artist Amy Heggie is well-known for her photo-realistic drawings. This Garry oak tree is the largest of its kind in Canada and grows in the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve. Amy does not have a website but her exquisite work can be purchased at the Pender Island Farmer’s Market.
“This tree became symbolic of a special person’s bravery and love during a difficult family loss while I was drawing it. The process took on a life of its own and was a very powerful and moving experience. This oak was drawn completely by sight, taking approximately 30 hours.”
— Amy Heggie
Care: Washable. Turn inside out and wash in cold water with the rest of your laundry. Colours do not run or fade. Dry flat or on a hanger. Iron on medium setting inside-out.
Garry Oak by Stuart Duncan
eco-friendly tote bag
46cm wide x 40cm high with 10cm deep gusset (18" W x 16" H x 4" deep). Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
About the Artist, Stuart Duncan
Stuart Duncan’s drawing of this mature Garry oak tree celebrates the beauty and strength of nature and our connection to it. This tree has lived for hundreds of years and in that time 95% of its habitat has been lost. This Garry oak grows on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula near the Deep Cove Store.
“I live on 12 acres of western Canadian forest filled with birds, animals and ponds so I only need to open the front door or look out the window to see shooting stars, lilies, Garry oaks, deer, ravens and hummingbirds. I believe that when we look at the colours and lines of a bird, the beautiful shape of a plant, or the movement of a deer, we recognize within us the beauty and strength of nature. I believe it is important to celebrate the natural world around us because we are a part of it.”
— Stuart Duncan, www.wrensilverworks.com
Care: Washable. Turn inside out and wash in cold water with the rest of your laundry. Colours do not run or fade. Dry flat or on a hanger. Iron on medium setting inside-out.
Spring in the Oaks by Jeffrey J. Boron
eco-friendly tote bag
46cm wide x 40cm high with 10cm deep gusset (18" W x 16" H x 4" deep). Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
About the Artist, Jeffrey J. Boron
Jeffrey J. Boron, a well-known professional artist, works in acrylic and oil, attempting to capture the play of light and colour on the natural world. Many of his smaller plein air pieces are painted among the hills and meadows of southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands that still retain remnant stands of Garry oaks.
“As an artist I want my paintings to bring to the viewer a sense of the joy I feel when painting them, as well as highlighting the wonder and beauty of those small spots of nature that we live amongst but so often overlook in our busy lives.”
— Jeffrey J. Boron, www.jeffreyboron.com
Care: Washable. Turn inside out and wash in cold water with the rest of your laundry. Colours do not run or fade. Dry flat or on a hanger. Iron on medium setting inside-out.
Silver Jewellery by Stuart Duncan
“I live on 12 acres of western Canadian forest filled with birds, animals and ponds so I only need to open the front door or look out the window to see shooting stars, lilies, Garry oaks, deer, ravens and hummingbirds. I believe that when we look at the colours and lines of a bird, the beautiful shape of a plant, or the movement of a deer, we recognize within us the beauty and strength of nature. I believe it is important to celebrate the natural world around us because we are a part of it.”
“Every piece I make is individually handcrafted from Canadian sterling silver. What begins as a flat sheet of metal is sawn, polished, engraved, filed, shaped, hammered and washed many times until I am satisfied that the piece is perfect, front and back.”
— Stuart Duncan, www.wrensilverworks.com
Flying Bee earrings
Did you know that there are more than 140 species of native bees in our area? They carry out most of the pollination in Garry oak ecosystems. Be a bee supporter by providing habitat for them and by wearing these earrings.
Height 2.5 cm (almost 1 inch). Not available as studs. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Chocolate Lily brooch
This piece will make an impression with someone who lives chocolate, flowers or gardening. It is a very feminine design that captures the beauty of these stunning lilies. Stuart designed it to suit a scarf, shawl, heavy blouse, sweater or coat. Our best seller. Buying this piece helps to restore Garry oak habitat and protect the species at risk that need it to survive.
Height 6cm (2 ½ inches). Earrings and pendant are available. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Fawn Lily brooch
Delicate and graceful, fawn lilies carpet a Garry oak meadow like pearly silk. Blooming early in spring, they have an inner strength to withstand the last blast of winter. Stuart designed this brooch to suit heavier material and it is perfect on a coat. Makes a very attractive gift. Buying this piece helps to restore Garry oak habitat and protect the species at risk that need it to survive.
Height 6cm (2 ¼ inches). Earrings and pendant are available. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Garry Oak Leaves brooch
Oaks are associated with steadfastness, endurance, and history; the three leaves could represent someone’s past, present and future. It is said that an oak leaf worn near the heart will protect the wearer from all deception and the world’s false glamour. Stuart designed this piece to suit a collar, scarf, blouse, sweater or lapel. Buying this piece helps to restore Garry oak habitat and protect the species at risk that need it to survive.
Height 4.4cm (1 ¼ inches). Handcrafted in Canadian Silver. Earrings and pendant are available. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Garry Oak Leaf pin
Oaks are associated with steadfastness, endurance, and history. Stuart captured the burst of energy as the leaf opened in springtime. This piece is available to GOERT members only and symbolizes their support for the organization. It can be worn for special occasions and every day and was designed for the lapel. Buying this piece helps to restore Garry oak habitat and protect the species at risk that need it to survive.
Height 2cm (3/4 inches). Handcrafted in Canadian Silver. Earrings and pendant are available. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Shooting Star pendant
Shootingstars are colourful and lively, adding a splash of dazzling pink and purple to Garry oak meadows and bluffs. The buzz of bumble bees dislodges pollen from these flowers in a process known as ‘buzz pollination’. Buying this piece helps to restore Garry oak habitat and protect the species at risk that need it to survive.
Height 4.4cm x Width 5.7cm (1 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches). Handcrafted in Canadian Silver. Earrings are available but this piece cannot be made into a brooch due to its width. Chain is permanently attached. Contact Betsy Rose at 250-383-3447 or finance@goert.ca with questions or for additional details.
Care: Real silver will tarnish slightly over time. This adds to the beauty of the piece because the engraved lines become more visible. Gently wipe with a soft jeweller’s cloth to restore the shine. Do not use abrasive silver polish.
Other Gift Ideas
For other great gift ideas like The Garry Oak Gardener’s Handbook and Thrifty Foods Smile Cards, see our donations page.
For oak tree t-shirts by Amy Heggie, order directly from Amy at amy.heggie@shaw.ca. Men’s and Women’s sizes S, M, L, XL. Black only. $25 Non-Members, $20 Members. Find Amy on facebook.
Shipping Details
We will ship at no extra charge to most of Canada. If shipping cost is more than $5.00, we will contact you to discuss. Each piece of Jewellery is packed in cotton and packed in a gold box and each tote bag is carefully folded and shipped in a large envelope via Canada Post surface mail. You may request other shipping.