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Can I hand broadcast over a large area?

Yes, large areas can be hand broadcast. Seed spreading tools like hydroseeding machines and belly  grinders can be used as well. For large areas (0...
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How should I blend my seed mix with a carrier?

How should I blend my seed mix with a carrier?

How you blend your seed with a carrier depends on the total volume. A small pail or bucket is sufficient for most mixes. Larger areas may require a...
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How much carrier should I use?

How much carrier should I use?

Carrier volume should be determined by the size area you are trying to cover, not the volume of seed. There is no exact measurement for how much ca...
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What is the purpose of a carrier?

What is the purpose of a carrier?

The purpose of a carrier (e.g. sand, vermiculite, sawdust, or another kind of mixing agent) is to help you achieve even seed distribution, but it i...
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Why does my seed order seem so much smaller than I expected?

Why does my seed order seem so much smaller than I expected?

Don’t panic. The thing that surprises people the most about our seed packs and blends is the actual volume of seed in the envelope. Seed size is ex...
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Planting from Pots Instructions

Planting from Pots Instructions

Planting from Pots Instructions Careful and correct planting techniques are critical to the survival of young potted plants from our nursery. Consu...
Sowing Your Seed: Seeding Instructions

Sowing Your Seed: Seeding Instructions

Consult our handout below for information about growing native plants from seed. Download PDF: Seeding Instructions
Designing and Planting Hedgerows

Designing and Planting Hedgerows

Satinflower Nurseries, Pollinator Partnership Canada, and Habitat Acquisition Trust have been working together to create this How-to Guide on Desig...
Selecting Plants for Pollinators

Selecting Plants for Pollinators

These ecoregional guides help land owners and land managers select plants for pollinators specific to their region. Saanich Native Plants had the h...
Inviting Pollinators to Your Garden

Inviting Pollinators to Your Garden

Above is a photo of a Hover Fly on Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum). For information about plants that will attract a variety of pollinators ...
Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Did you know that Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of the most butterfly-friendly plants of our region. The five butterflies above all lay eg...
Workshop: Gardening for Garry Oak Ecosystems

Workshop: Gardening for Garry Oak Ecosystems

with Kristen Miskelly Hosted By: Victoria Compost Education Centre  Date: Wednesday, March 17th, 2021; 7pm-8pm Location: Compost Education Centre...