Useful Links

Online Donations via Interac: Send to treasurer@maplecommunitygarden.ca or via check, payable to: Maple Community Garden (bring to meetings or garden work parties).

City of Vancouver: Map showing over 75 existing community gardens in Vancouver with a list of the garden addresses/contact information; other general info on gardening naturally, urban agriculture and resources to start a community garden on City or private property. http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/community-gardens.aspx

West Coast Seeds: Over 800 varieties of vegetable, flower and herb seeds, all certified organic/untreated/non-GEO/GMO. Site includes growing tips, planting charts for various zones and gardening supplies. Available in Vancouver at Hunter’s Garden Centre and Hewer’s Home Hardware.   www.westcoastseeds.net

Salt Spring Seeds:  Heritage and heirloom seeds harvested on Salt Spring Island; all seeds are grown organically/untreated/non-GMO and some of the farms are certified organic. Includes growing tips, recipes, and info on saving seeds. Available in Vancouver at Hewer’s Home Hardware.  http://www.saltspringseeds.com

Native Plant Society of BC:  Improve knowledge and appreciation of growing native plants in your garden through events, presentations, photo gallery and detailed website information  https://npsbc.wordpress.com/             

Lee Valley and Veritas Gardening Newsletter: articles on gardening; tools; information on seminars and gardening products.  Sample article on increasing crop yield, link to subscribe at the bottom: http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Gardening/9/4/Article1.htm

Angie’s List, Beginning Home Gardening Guide: Contains many useful PDFs on home gardening.  beginning-home-gardening-guide.html