Seed Starting 101
Seed starting is foundation of growing many plants in cold climates. Start your garden off right with our best seed starting tips!
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Since 1866, Halifax Seed has been helping Canadian gardeners grow. Our team of expert gardeners are always here to help with your questions about plant care, seed starting, garden maintenance, and all things lawn & garden. Our library of resources covers a range of topics, but if you need some extra help you can reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram or send us a message any time. If you'd like to chat with our team in person you can visit one of our retail locations year round in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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How to Grow Asparagus
This challenging vegetable crop can bring years of delicious spears to your garden!
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How to Grow Blueberries
Nova Scotia has some of the best weather and soil conditions for growing blueberries. This year try growing some in your own backyard!
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How to Grow Carrots
One of the most popular root crops, carrots come in a rainbow of colours and sizes.
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How to Grow Chives
Chives can be grown in the garden or on a sunny windowsill and make a tasty addition to the kitchen garden.
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How to Grow Cosmos
Cosmos are lovely, daisy-like annual flowers available in a variety of colours.
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How to Grow Currants & Gooseberries
Currants are prolific producers of tart, easy-to-grow berries and come in a variety of colours.
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How to Grow Garlic
Garlic is a low maintenance plant in the garden, and stores well for use in the kitchen all winter long!
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How to Grow Haskaps
Haskaps are an edible relative of the honeysuckle plant, producing bountiful harvests of nutritious and flavourful berries.
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How To Grow Lettuce
Lettuce is a fast growing and easily maintained crop that does well in garden beds or containers.
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How To Grow Bunching/Spring Onions
Bunching onions, aka spring onions, are quick to grow and are a must-have in the kitchen garden.
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How To Grow Peas
Peas are a cool season vegetable well-suited to growing in the garden or containers.
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How to Grow Potatoes
How to grow potatoes in any garden, from choosing the best varieties to success in small spaces!
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How to Start Summer Bulbs
How to pre-sprout summer flowering bulbs to grow beautiful blooms for your cut flower garden.
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How To Grow Snapdragons
Snapdragons come in a range of heights and colours and may be grown in the garden or in containers.
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How to Grow Sweet Peas
Sweet peas are fragrant climbing annuals that make a lovely addition to cottage gardens.
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How to Grow Tomatoes
Nothing beats a tomato fresh off the vine, and with the right care they're easy to grow.
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Planting Techniques for Trees & Shrubs
How to give your trees and shrubs a healthy start to ensure long term success.
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How to Grow Zinnias
Zinnias are colourful annual flowers that make a lovely addition to any cut flower garden.
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Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
No matter how much space you have available, it's possible to grow a garden just about anywhere! From apartment balconies to backyard raised beds, here's our guide to growing in small spaces.
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Fall Crop Seeding Guide
Seeds aren't just for spring! Check out our planting guide for seeding fall crops.
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Fall Bulbs: How to Grow Tulips
Our how-to on everything tulips, including selecting the best bulbs, preparing your soil, seasonal care, and even harvest for floral arrangements!
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Fall Bulbs: How to Grow Daffodils
Everything about daffodils, including selecting the best bulbs, preparing your soil, seasonal care, dividing bulbs, and harvest for floral arrangements!
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What are Beneficial Nematodes?
How to control pesky insects with the use of beneficial nematodes
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