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April 23, 2026

Season & ZoneExposure: Full sun to partial shade. Zone: This blend is hardy to Zone 4. TimingDirect sow during the period two weeks before and...

How to Grow Alternative Lawn Blend

April 23, 2026

Season & ZoneExposure: Full sun to partial shade. Zone: This blend is hardy to Zone 4. TimingDirect sow during the period two weeks before and up to eight weeks after your last average frost...

How to Grow Grub Resistant Blend

April 23, 2026

Grub Resistant Lawn Blend stands up to pests, traffic, drought, and summer stress. It combines tough Turf Type Tall Fescue with Micro-Clover to create a...

How to Grow Grub Resistant Blend

April 23, 2026

Grub Resistant Lawn Blend stands up to pests, traffic, drought, and summer stress. It combines tough Turf Type Tall Fescue with Micro-Clover to create a resilient, low-thatch lawn that discourages beetle egg laying. Designed...

Getting the Most Out of a Short Growing Season

April 11, 2025

A short growing season doesn’t have to mean a small harvest. With the right strategies, you can extend your growing window, boost yields, and protect...

Getting the Most Out of a Short Growing Season

April 11, 2025

A short growing season doesn’t have to mean a small harvest. With the right strategies, you can extend your growing window, boost yields, and protect your plants from undesirable weather. Here’s how to make...

Seeds to Start in May

May 08, 2024

As far as the calendar is concerned, spring is half over, despite the sense for many of us in 2017 that is yet to begin!...

Seeds to Start in May

May 08, 2024

As far as the calendar is concerned, spring is half over, despite the sense for many of us in 2017 that is yet to begin! There are still dozens of seeds to start in...

Seeds to Start in March

March 02, 2024

As the frost recedes, the possibilities in our gardens expand. Around March 28, gardeners along the south coastal regions of British Columbia witness the last...

Seeds to Start in March

March 02, 2024

As the frost recedes, the possibilities in our gardens expand. Around March 28, gardeners along the south coastal regions of British Columbia witness the last average frost date. This pivotal time signals a period...

Are My Potatoes Determinate or Indeterminate?

January 25, 2024

If you're trying to figure out whether your potato plants are determinate or indeterminate, you can breathe a sigh of relief. It's not as critical...

Are My Potatoes Determinate or Indeterminate?

January 25, 2024

If you're trying to figure out whether your potato plants are determinate or indeterminate, you can breathe a sigh of relief. It's not as critical as it might seem. In the world of potato...

Dream Time: Plan Your New Year's Garden

December 28, 2023

As the festive energy of the holidays gives way to the quieter days of early winter, it's a prime time for gardeners to engage in...

Dream Time: Plan Your New Year's Garden

December 28, 2023

As the festive energy of the holidays gives way to the quieter days of early winter, it's a prime time for gardeners to engage in contemplative planning and to dream about the upcoming season's...

Understanding Scoville Heat Units & SHU Pepper Chart

December 19, 2023

The Scoville Scale measures the pungency or spiciness of peppers in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The higher the SHU, the hotter the pepper: 0 SHU...

Understanding Scoville Heat Units & SHU Pepper Chart

December 19, 2023

The Scoville Scale measures the pungency or spiciness of peppers in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The higher the SHU, the hotter the pepper: 0 SHU (No Heat): These peppers are sweet and have no...

About Our Certified Organic Seed Potatoes

December 07, 2023

Discover the unique qualities of our Certified Organic Seed Potatoes, a hallmark of sustainable agriculture from the fertile Pemberton Valley. These potatoes are more than...

About Our Certified Organic Seed Potatoes

December 07, 2023

Discover the unique qualities of our Certified Organic Seed Potatoes, a hallmark of sustainable agriculture from the fertile Pemberton Valley. These potatoes are more than just a crop; they're a testament to the sustainable...

How to Store Carrots

November 10, 2023

Whether you've harvested a bumper crop or picked a bunch of carrots from your local market, storing them properly means you can enjoy their crisp, earthy goodness...

How to Store Carrots

November 10, 2023

Whether you've harvested a bumper crop or picked a bunch of carrots from your local market, storing them properly means you can enjoy their crisp, earthy goodness well into the cooler months. Let's walk through the...

Starting 20,000 Seeds on the Farm

October 15, 2023

As we approach a new growing season, we begin with the inevitable anticipation of how and what we are going to start in the garden....

Starting 20,000 Seeds on the Farm

October 15, 2023

As we approach a new growing season, we begin with the inevitable anticipation of how and what we are going to start in the garden. Here at the farm, we start roughly 20,000 seeds...

My First West Coast Seeds Experience

October 06, 2023

This is the first year I planted my entire garden with West Coast Seeds. Having a five-acre homestead, we maintain a very large garden with...

My First West Coast Seeds Experience

October 06, 2023

This is the first year I planted my entire garden with West Coast Seeds. Having a five-acre homestead, we maintain a very large garden with individual beds for each vegetable and 3 greenhouses for...

Everlasting Buds

October 04, 2023

Everlasting dried flowers are having a glow up. Because the secret’s out — this “grandma craft” is grandma chic! A dried flower arrangement can be...

Everlasting Buds

October 04, 2023

Everlasting dried flowers are having a glow up. Because the secret’s out — this “grandma craft” is grandma chic! A dried flower arrangement can be classy with whimsical soft pastels or energetically bursting with...

How to Grow Coleus

September 06, 2023

Coleus is often grown as an annual bedding plant or in patio containers to provide a showy splash of vivid colour. Native to tropical regions...

How to Grow Coleus

September 06, 2023

Coleus is often grown as an annual bedding plant or in patio containers to provide a showy splash of vivid colour. Native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia, this shade tolerant plant can...

How to Grow Globe Amaranth

September 06, 2023

Gomphrena, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, belongs to the Amaranth family and are often grown as annual bedding plants.

How to Grow Globe Amaranth

September 06, 2023

Gomphrena, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, belongs to the Amaranth family and are often grown as annual bedding plants.

How to Grow Lace Flower

September 06, 2023

Commonly known as Lace Flower, Didiscus is admired for their delicate umbels of tiny, star-shaped flowers that are mildly fragrant.

How to Grow Lace Flower

September 06, 2023

Commonly known as Lace Flower, Didiscus is admired for their delicate umbels of tiny, star-shaped flowers that are mildly fragrant.

Cilantro: How to have success with this tricky crop

July 17, 2023

Love it or hate it, Cilantro can be a tricky yet rewarding crop to grow, especially when you have a continuous supply in the garden....

Cilantro: How to have success with this tricky crop

July 17, 2023

Love it or hate it, Cilantro can be a tricky yet rewarding crop to grow, especially when you have a continuous supply in the garden. Cilantro is an annual plant, unlike many other perennial...

Brassicas: Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, and More

July 10, 2023

The Brassica family contains the highest number of food bearing plants in all of the plant families, including Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, collards, cauliflower, and...

Brassicas: Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, and More

July 10, 2023

The Brassica family contains the highest number of food bearing plants in all of the plant families, including Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, collards, cauliflower, and broccoli. All of these plants share the quality of...

Vining Vegetables: Growing a Vegetable Arch

June 26, 2023

Peas, Pole Beans, Indeterminate Tomatoes and Cucumbers make great vegetables to grow along an arch or trellis. By growing vertically, you’ll get more sun, better...

Vining Vegetables: Growing a Vegetable Arch

June 26, 2023

Peas, Pole Beans, Indeterminate Tomatoes and Cucumbers make great vegetables to grow along an arch or trellis. By growing vertically, you’ll get more sun, better air circulation (which also means less chance of disease),...

How to Attract Hummingbirds

June 22, 2023

Unlock The Secrets to Inviting Hummingbirds to Your Garden Let's meet our feathered friends, the Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) and Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Typically,...

How to Attract Hummingbirds

June 22, 2023

Unlock The Secrets to Inviting Hummingbirds to Your Garden Let's meet our feathered friends, the Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) and Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Typically, the Rufous marks the onset of spring, arriving around...

Lettuce: Grow Your Own Salad

June 13, 2023

Everybody can grow a salad green garden. Small space gardeners, low-light gardeners, even indoor gardeners can plant seeds to grow a continuous supply of salad...

Lettuce: Grow Your Own Salad

June 13, 2023

Everybody can grow a salad green garden. Small space gardeners, low-light gardeners, even indoor gardeners can plant seeds to grow a continuous supply of salad through the gardening season. Watch the video below to...

Compost and Composting

May 24, 2023

Composting: The Garden's Gift That Keeps on Giving Imagine a process that transforms your kitchen scraps and garden waste into a nutrient-rich, soil-enhancing marvel. Welcome...

Compost and Composting

May 24, 2023

Composting: The Garden's Gift That Keeps on Giving Imagine a process that transforms your kitchen scraps and garden waste into a nutrient-rich, soil-enhancing marvel. Welcome to the world of composting! This eco-friendly practice, deeply...

Planting a Butterfly Garden

May 18, 2023

The Monarch butterfly's fascinating journey and precarious situation has been capturing hearts and headlines recently. If you search "Monarch butterfly" on YouTube, you'll discover a...

Planting a Butterfly Garden

May 18, 2023

The Monarch butterfly's fascinating journey and precarious situation has been capturing hearts and headlines recently. If you search "Monarch butterfly" on YouTube, you'll discover a multitude of videos dedicated to preserving this unique species....

Turning Lawn into a Lasagna Garden

May 10, 2023

Let's face it, traditional lawns can be a real resource hog. They guzzle water, demand constant trimming and generally return very little for your efforts....

Turning Lawn into a Lasagna Garden

May 10, 2023

Let's face it, traditional lawns can be a real resource hog. They guzzle water, demand constant trimming and generally return very little for your efforts. Plus, they take up space that could be transformed...

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