March – Seeds and Seedlings
Now that you have planned out your garden March is a great time to gather your seeds and prepare to start some seedlings indoors.
Most vegetables grow really well from seed however some need a 4-6 week head start inside on our short growing season. Seeds are also cheaper than buying many seedlings from places such as the Garden Centre. You also have a much wider choice of varieties, tastes, and textures—and you can experiment with new ones, too!
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cabbage and collards are examples of seedlings you can start indoors here in Calgary. Then transplant after the threat of the last frost.
If you are looking for additional resources or guidance in starting your garden here are some suggestions:
– The Old Farmers 2019 Almanac is great place to start.
– ‘Seedy Saturday’ held at Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre on March 16th from 10am – 3pm. This is a great event to chat to local seed savers, buy from Prairie seed companies, check out Native plant collectors, discover Organic growers and find Permaculture groups.
Here are a few suggestions if you are interested in growing or cooking workshops.
– The Calgary Horticultural Society
– Permaculture Calgary Guild
– Urban Farm School
– Common Digs
– Poppy Innovations
Registration opens for the Tuscany Community Garden on April 1st.
As an early bird registration incentive the Tuscany Community Garden will provide you with seeds to grow in your garden plot.
If you have any questions or would like further information please contact
communitygarden@tuscanyca.org