Calgary 
It’s spring! The air is fresh, the snow is melting, and gardening is at the top of my mind. It’s time to start planting seeds indoors, getting the right tools for the job, and planning what your summer will have in store.
Credit: Golden Acre Home and Garden
Whether you’re looking for home decor and house plants in your apartment, seeds for your garden, or landscaping for a bigger job, check out these 16 Garden Centres in and around Calgary.
With lots of curbside pickup options and indoor growing solutions, this is an excellent idea for people looking for a hobby while social distancing measures amp up.
Plantation Garden Centre
Credit: Plantation Garden Centre
2408 4th St NW Calgary
403-277-4769
Garden Retreat
Garden Retreat, a locally owned business serving Alberta since 1991, offers a wide selection of plants, soils, pots, greenhouses, and expert advice. Check out Garden Retreat as it heats up, and it’s time to start thinking seeds.
6510 1a St SW Calgary
403-255-7097
Golden Acre Home and Garden
Golden Acre Home and Garden offers everything you need for your garden, whether indoors or outdoors. They’ve been around since 1967, so you know they’ve got the knowledge. Currently offering free delivery with purchase of $100, check out their online store. They also provide full-scale garden design and landscaping.
620 Goddard Avenue NE, Calgary
403-274-4286
Greengate Garden Centre
Spring bulbs are in, and Greengate has an excellent selection of indoor growing and starter kits. Check out their site for tons of information on specifics when it comes to starting seeds and growing your own food.
14111 Macleod Tr. S Calgary
403-256-1212
IncrediGrow
#103, 7500 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary
403-230-0065
Spruce It Up
Spruce It Up does more than seeds and pots. They boast tree pruning service, landscaping, and bulk products. Try their plant finder tool on their site for super quick answers to what’s in stock.
777, 210 Ave SE (Macleod Trail S & 210 Ave SE)
403-201-7525
Cobblestone Garden Centre
Cobblestone Garden Centre
With over 4 acres of greenery, including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, houseplants, and edibles, they’ve got you covered with locally grown plants. Environmentally minded, this 15+ year-old garden centre is sure to fill your organic and all-natural needs.
10300 17 Ave SE Calgary
403-273-4760
Quick Grow
Whether you’re just starting out or you need some elevated advice, check out Quick Grow. They offer hydroponic, aeroponic, soilless, and indoor gardening options with 25 years of experience, including master growers and two locations.
#1 1204 Edmonton Trail NE Calgary
403-276-5156
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4628 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
403-270-3639
Country Gardens and Nursery
If you need hardy plants, this is your stop. With 90% of their stock grown in nursery from seed, cutting, or bareroot, these folks know what they’re doing. Give them a call if you’re looking for custom planters, hanging planters, or unique containers.
24308 Lower Springbank Rd Calgary
403-246-0611
Blue Grass
All of your landscaping needs: sod, trees, shrubs, gravel, equipment, operators, and everything in between. Check out their Handy Cubes for easy landscaping regardless of your project size. They’ve got special workshops and family fun events, plus tools, home and garden decor, and the customer service to back it up.
260130B Writing Creek Crescent, Balzac
403-226-0468
Plant
1327 9 Ave SE Calgary
403-585-4226
Red Barn Mercantile
Head to Okotoks to check out Red Barn Mercantile. They’ve got farmhouse and rustic decor amid succulents and deluxe hanging baskets. Their spring season runs now through October, then Christmas takes over through December.
100 Stockton Ave, Okotoks
403-995-2358
Beaver Dam Nursery
Another great Okotoks find: the Beaver Dam Nursery. They’ve got perennials, annuals, small fruits, ornamentals, vines, and evergreens. Come for the plants, stay for the accessories. Get your tools, pots, and home decor while you’re there.
354152 76th St E, Okotoks
403-938-4394
Countryside Landscapes and Garden Centre
Countryside Tree Farms & Landscaping is a locally owned, independent tree farm, seasonal garden centre, and full-service landscaping company located approximately 10 minutes south of Calgary. You can get hardy trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, as well as professional landscape design and construction. They are committed to offering the best tree prices in Calgary and Southern Alberta, with online ordering available 24/7.
31-2255 Drive W De Winton
403-938-1835
