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Langara Seed Swap

Planting Guides

Planting guides tell you when you should plant specific plants, depending on where you live.  Here are links to some planting guides for the different regions around British Columbia, Canada and North America.  The guides cover flowers, vegetables, herbs and more.

There are planting guides available in hard copy at the Seed Swap for you to refer to as well.

Gardening - How To Guides

Find guides on how to grow different types of plants.  If you are new to gardening, check out one of the guides on how to start gardening.

Starting Seeds Indoors

For some plants, it is best to start them indoors, instead of planting them directly into the soil outside.  Here are some guides on how to start seeds indoors.

Gardening with Native Plants

Native plants are a wonderful addition to any garden.  Learn more about native plants in the links below.

Community gardens

If you're looking for more growing space, consider joining a community garden. These gardens can be popular, so you may need to join a waitlist before getting a space. 

City of Vancouver - Community Gardens & Orchards

Surrey - Community Gardens

Burnaby - Community Gardens

Richmond - Community Gardens