Resources and Tips

Home-grown garden tips and resources:

Check back regularly for seasonal updates, or leave a comment if you’re looking for specific information.

Garden Timing

If you’re wondering what to plant, and when to plant it, this West Coast Seeds timing chart is just what you need. One simple page can answer most of your timing questions, and help you get started in the garden this spring.

Community Gardening

If you’re interested in starting your own community garden in your neighbourhood, check out “Growing Community Gardens” produced by the Vancouver Community Agriculture Network (VCAN).

Composting

The North Shore Recycling Program had produced comprehensive, easy to follow ‘how-to’ composting videos. For excellent information and troubleshooting advice, click here.

Winter Gardening

Our mild winter climate is perfect for growing all sorts of winter food crops. West Coast Seeds has produced a winter gardening guide that is great for our climate. To download this PDF [3.3MB] click here.