Seed Resources

• WeSeedChange.org: Grow a better future, one seed at a time.
• Secret Garden Seeds: tested and true seed varieties available for purchase.
• OSC Seeds: Canadian Owned and Operated Seeds available for purchase
• West Coast Seeds: A Packet of Seeds is Donated with Every Order Online

Tree Resources

• Pruning in Alberta: Pruning in Alberta Handbook
• Tree Planting: Tree Planting Handout
• Owning Trees: Tree Owners Manual

Sustainability Tips

• DIY Rain Barrels: Consider repurposing food-grade barrels to create your own rain collection system. Ensure they are thoroughly cleaned and equipped with proper fittings. ​Common Sense Home
• Compost Smart: Start Small
  DIY countertop composting helps reduce kitchen waste and build healthy soil. Start with a bucket or pail with a lid and collect veggie peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds. Learn more: Alberta.ca – Composting at Home
• Reuse Greywater
  Capture clean water from rinsing veggies or waiting for the shower to warm. Use it to water non-edible plants. Avoid soaps or chemical products. Greywater Reuse Basics – Greywater Action
• Plant Native Perennials
  Choose low-maintenance, native plants like echinacea, wild bergamot, and yarrow that thrive in Zone 3. Zone 3 plant list – Garden Design
• Mulch Like a Pro
  Use mulch (wood chips, straw, shredded leaves) to conserve water, suppress weeds, and enrich the soil. Mulching Guide – Fine Gardening
• Create a Pollinator Patch
  Support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators by planting native flowers, skipping spring lawn mowing, and avoiding chemicals. Pollinator plants – Pollinator Partnership Canada
• Go Solar Where You Can
  Solar lights for paths, motion sensors, or water features cut energy use and add charm. Shop solar lights – Canadian Tire
• Repurpose Old Containers
  Upcycle buckets, barrels, drawers, or even boots into quirky, functional planters. Just make sure they have drainage holes.
  Upcycled Garden Ideas – HGTV
• Support Local Wildlife
  Add a bird bath, nesting box, or leave plant seed heads to support birds and small critters year-round. Bird-Friendly Garden – Audubon