Some Things to Think About When Purchasing Native Plants:
• The originating
biogeoclimatic zone
• The mature size of the plant
• The elevation: sub-montane to montane to alpine
• The exposure: full sun to
partial and full shade
• The soil moisture: dry to moist to wet
• The slope/drainage and soil texture: water-receiving or shedding; organic to mineral
• The soil nutrients: nutrient poor, medium, rich
• The soil acidity: acid to alkaline
The NPSBC encourages the use of native plants propagated in nurseries from collected seeds and cuttings.
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The NPSBC organizes and/or supports a number of specialty native plant sales held each spring in the South Coast and Islands regions of British Columbia. These sales offer a wide selection of species native to the West Coast, from Alaska to northern California. They provide one of the best opportunities to purchase plants from specialty nurseries that are not commonly available or which sell out early in the season; and they also offer expert information on growing native species in the garden.
University of BC Botanical Garden Plant Sale
Native Plant Section
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
UBC Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street
Vancouver BC
Information:
604.822-4529
VanDusen Plant Sale
Native Plant Section
Sunday, April 25, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
6804 SW Marine Drive
Vancouver BC
Information:
604.878.9274
Gardening for Wildlife Weekend -
Native Plant Sale
Saturday and Sunday,
April 17-18, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake Road
Victoria BC
Information: 250.479.0211
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Native
Plant
Specialty Nurseries
and Seed Suppliers in British Columbia
The
definitive list of retail and wholesale nurseries and seed suppliers in
the province; continuously updated.
More Information on Native
Plant Nurseries
BC Landscape & Nursery Association
Native Plant Committee
101 - 5830 176A Street
Surrey BC V3S 4E3
T: 604.574.7772
F: 604.574.7773
www.canadanursery.com
www.gardenwise.bc.ca
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