If you’ve looked outside recently, you’ve probably noticed it: Vancouver smoke today has turned the skies hazy and the air heavy. According to the AQI Vancouver reports, air quality has reached levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, and authorities have already issued an air quality warning Vancouver.
This isn’t just about a grey skyline. Wildfire smoke BC carries fine particles (PM2.5) that can deeply affect our lungs and overall health. Short-term exposure may cause coughing, sore throat, eye irritation, or chest discomfort. For those living with asthma or COPD, smoke can make breathing much harder. Children, seniors, and pregnant women are also at higher risk.
How to Stay Safe During Smoke
When the city is blanketed with smoke, every step we take matters:
• Stay indoors with windows closed.
• Wear a mask when going outside. (Ideally N95, but even a good 3-layer mask helps reduce particle exposure.)
• Use an air purifier for smoke (HEPA filter). Even simple DIY air filter smoke setups can help.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
• Check the Air Quality Index Vancouver daily.
A Natural Way to Improve Your Health and Space
While masks and machines provide immediate protection, one of the most natural long-term solutions is to surround yourself with plants indoors. Plants release oxygen, reduce stress, and can improve air quality over time. Creating a small indoor green space can transform your home into a healthy retreat, even when the outdoors feels grey and heavy.
At DH Garden Centre, we want to support our community during smoky days. That’s why we are offering:
• Free 3-layer face masks (50 pcs/box) for you and your family. We currently have around 50 boxes, available at no cost to customers — until supplies last.
• Special promotions on unique plant pots — hand-selected from multi-generation family workshops in Vietnam.
• Free starter plants and soil with select purchases, so you can begin your green corner right away.
• Personalized advice to help you choose plants that fit your space and lifestyle.
• Bundle discounts when you bring home a full set — plants + pots + fertilizer — making it easier and more affordable to create a healthy indoor environment.
Free 3-layer face masks (50 pcs/box) for you and your family. We currently have around 50 boxes, available at no cost to customers until supplies last.
Building a Healthier Future Together
The smoke will eventually clear. But the steps you take today — protecting your lungs, surrounding yourself with greenery, and building a healthier space — will keep supporting your well-being long after the skies turn blue again.
In Kitsilano, DH Garden Centre continues to be more than a plant shop — it’s a place where neighbors come together for guidance, support, and a little more fresh air indoors.
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