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News: The Diamond Family Acquires Pinebush Home & Garden

December 07, 2017

The Diamond Family, owners of West Coast Seeds, has acquired Pinebush Home & Garden Ltd. We’re excited to work alongside another environmentally-conscious company. Founded over 8 years...

News: The Diamond Family Acquires Pinebush Home & Garden

December 07, 2017

The Diamond Family, owners of West Coast Seeds, has acquired Pinebush Home & Garden Ltd. We’re excited to work alongside another environmentally-conscious company. Founded over 8 years ago by the Gerber family, Pinebush is an Ontario...

Gifts for Gardeners

November 30, 2017

All gardeners can appreciate a gift that is thoughtful and useful. From newbies to gardening veterans, we have a gift that any gardener will love....

Gifts for Gardeners

November 30, 2017

All gardeners can appreciate a gift that is thoughtful and useful. From newbies to gardening veterans, we have a gift that any gardener will love. Check out our favourite holiday gifts for gardeners, and...

How to Grow Horseradish

October 10, 2017

Horseradish belongs in the perennial food garden. Once the plants are established, they can be harvested at any time of the year, and the flavour...

How to Grow Horseradish

October 10, 2017

Horseradish belongs in the perennial food garden. Once the plants are established, they can be harvested at any time of the year, and the flavour is particularly good in winter, when cold temperatures bring...

East Coast Wildflowers Blend Ingredients

September 20, 2017

Here is a blend of flowers native to eastern North America that are adapted to survive the sometimes shifting weather of the Maritimes, New England,...

East Coast Wildflowers Blend Ingredients

September 20, 2017

Here is a blend of flowers native to eastern North America that are adapted to survive the sometimes shifting weather of the Maritimes, New England, and the St. Lawrence coast. This mix of fourteen...

Upland Blend Wildflowers Ingredients

September 19, 2017

This blend of North American native wildflower species was selected for areas with cold winters and hot summers. The ideal region straddles the Rocky Mountains...

Upland Blend Wildflowers Ingredients

September 19, 2017

This blend of North American native wildflower species was selected for areas with cold winters and hot summers. The ideal region straddles the Rocky Mountains and foothills, from BC’s central interior to Calgary, and...

Great Lakes Wildflower Blend Ingredients

September 16, 2017

This is a list of the twenty-one component species of our Great Lakes Wildflower Blend, and it includes annuals, biennials, and perennials. While this blend...

Great Lakes Wildflower Blend Ingredients

September 16, 2017

This is a list of the twenty-one component species of our Great Lakes Wildflower Blend, and it includes annuals, biennials, and perennials. While this blend will grow in nearly any garden, its components are...

Southern Prairies Wildflower Blend Ingredients

September 16, 2017

Please review the list below for the seeds that are included in our Southern Prairies wildflower blend. These flowers will thrive in most garden settings,...

Southern Prairies Wildflower Blend Ingredients

September 16, 2017

Please review the list below for the seeds that are included in our Southern Prairies wildflower blend. These flowers will thrive in most garden settings, but they have been selected due to their performance...

Butterfly Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The type of butterfly attracted to your flower patch will depend on where you live, but this mix includes flowers that are attractive to Monarch...

Butterfly Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The type of butterfly attracted to your flower patch will depend on where you live, but this mix includes flowers that are attractive to Monarch butterflies, swallow-tails, skippers, admirals, and many more. This blend...

Hummingbird Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The wildflower seeds in the Hummingbird Blend are selected for the abundant nectar their mature flowers produce. These lure native and migratory hummingbirds to the...

Hummingbird Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The wildflower seeds in the Hummingbird Blend are selected for the abundant nectar their mature flowers produce. These lure native and migratory hummingbirds to the garden to fuel up naturally. Grow them en masse...

Xeriscape Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The wildflower seeds in our Xeriscape blend are intended for planting in any area where drought is likely during summer. Xeriscaping is landscaping with water...

Xeriscape Wildflower Blend Ingredients

July 09, 2017

The wildflower seeds in our Xeriscape blend are intended for planting in any area where drought is likely during summer. Xeriscaping is landscaping with water conservation in mind, so once they are established, these...

About Rosemary

June 06, 2017

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) This evergreen perennial herb is native to the Mediterranean region, where it still grows wild as well as domesticated. Its Latin generic...

About Rosemary

June 06, 2017

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) This evergreen perennial herb is native to the Mediterranean region, where it still grows wild as well as domesticated. Its Latin generic name refers to the dew (ros) of the sea...

About Amaranth

June 03, 2017

About Amaranth: All Amaranths are annuals or short lived perennials with oval, pointed leaves of various colours, which are followed by minute flowers borne on...

About Amaranth

June 03, 2017

About Amaranth: All Amaranths are annuals or short lived perennials with oval, pointed leaves of various colours, which are followed by minute flowers borne on (sometimes drooping), tassel-like spikes that last until the end...

Mother's Day Gift Bag

May 08, 2017

With Mom’s special day fast approaching, we put together a simple Mother’s Day gift bag you can print at home. Cut it out from the...

Mother's Day Gift Bag

May 08, 2017

With Mom’s special day fast approaching, we put together a simple Mother’s Day gift bag you can print at home. Cut it out from the template and follow our instructions for folding and gluing...

Making a Cloche Greenhouse

May 03, 2017

These instructions will help you plan your garden, making a cloche greenhouse configuration, choose your covering material and pipe frame. Then they will help you...

Making a Cloche Greenhouse

May 03, 2017

These instructions will help you plan your garden, making a cloche greenhouse configuration, choose your covering material and pipe frame. Then they will help you set up your greenhouse and make the very best...

Snails and Slugs

May 02, 2017

These gastropods (Snails and Slugs) are a fact of life in damp coastal BC. Two factors, however, can be used to minimize their impact on...

Snails and Slugs

May 02, 2017

These gastropods (Snails and Slugs) are a fact of life in damp coastal BC. Two factors, however, can be used to minimize their impact on your organic vegetable garden. First, they shun sunlight, and...

Succession Planting

April 22, 2017

Winter is finally over, and spring has arrived. It’s time to plant seeds! Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking of seed planting as a...

Succession Planting

April 22, 2017

Winter is finally over, and spring has arrived. It’s time to plant seeds! Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking of seed planting as a one time, annual event, as though it was something...

Commit to Grow Day 20: Mentor

April 20, 2017

In nearly any gardening situation, we have the opportunity to mentor — and to be mentored. Growing food organically is a life-long learning curve. Newbie...

Commit to Grow Day 20: Mentor

April 20, 2017

In nearly any gardening situation, we have the opportunity to mentor — and to be mentored. Growing food organically is a life-long learning curve. Newbie gardeners sometimes feel shy about asking questions, but this...

Commit to Grow Day 19: CSAs

April 20, 2017

CSAs represent one of the ways that small organic farmers are changing the way we think about food, the way we access food, and how...

Commit to Grow Day 19: CSAs

April 20, 2017

CSAs represent one of the ways that small organic farmers are changing the way we think about food, the way we access food, and how we, as consumers, participate with food production. CSA stands...

Commit to Grow Day 18: Growing Chefs

April 18, 2017

West Coast Seeds is a proud supporter of the amazing organization, Growing Chefs. These “Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture” bring food into the urban classroom...

Commit to Grow Day 18: Growing Chefs

April 18, 2017

West Coast Seeds is a proud supporter of the amazing organization, Growing Chefs. These “Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture” bring food into the urban classroom in the form of raw ingredients that are completely...

Commit to Grow Day 17: Food Miles

April 18, 2017

Food miles measure the literal distance in mileage between the producer and the consumer. They’re used to demonstrate the relative carbon footprints of conventionally farmed...

Commit to Grow Day 17: Food Miles

April 18, 2017

Food miles measure the literal distance in mileage between the producer and the consumer. They’re used to demonstrate the relative carbon footprints of conventionally farmed and imported groceries. This isn’t an effort to make...

Commit to Grow Day 16: Grow Kale

April 17, 2017

If you ever find yourself tempted to purchase kale from a supermarket, you really ought to try growing it. By its nature, kale is one...

Commit to Grow Day 16: Grow Kale

April 17, 2017

If you ever find yourself tempted to purchase kale from a supermarket, you really ought to try growing it. By its nature, kale is one of the easiest, hardiest, and most productive of all...

Commit to Grow Day 15: Planting Trees

April 16, 2017

As we continue this Twenty-one Days of Green, planting trees seemed like an obvious choice. There are several fruit trees already growing on the farm...

Commit to Grow Day 15: Planting Trees

April 16, 2017

As we continue this Twenty-one Days of Green, planting trees seemed like an obvious choice. There are several fruit trees already growing on the farm at West Coast Seeds, so the idea came to...

Commit to Grow Day 14: Wildlife

April 14, 2017

One of the amazing opportunities facing all gardeners and farmers is planting for wildlife — or, at least, growing food with biodiversity in mind. Organic...

Commit to Grow Day 14: Wildlife

April 14, 2017

One of the amazing opportunities facing all gardeners and farmers is planting for wildlife — or, at least, growing food with biodiversity in mind. Organic gardeners understand that soil health is inherently dependent on...

Commit to Grow Day 13: Earth Day Events

April 14, 2017

With just eight more days left to Earth Day, we thought it would be good to list some of the many Earth Day events planned...

Commit to Grow Day 13: Earth Day Events

April 14, 2017

With just eight more days left to Earth Day, we thought it would be good to list some of the many Earth Day events planned for next weekend. There are some big events in...

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