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!
DetailsHalifax Seed has been growing with you since 1866, and our expert gardeners are always here to help! Do you have a question? Browse our library of gardening resources below, or send us a message any time.
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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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 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 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 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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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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What are Beneficial Nematodes?
How to control pesky insects with the use of beneficial nematodes
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