Community gardens

City of Vancouver community gardens and orchards

Vancouver, British Columbia, serving Vancouver, British Columbia. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

The City of Vancouver publishes a map and open data information for community gardens and orchards on public and private sites. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • Community garden map
  • Open data listing
  • Garden proposal information

What to verify before you go

Contact the organization or review its official source before making a trip, placing an order, joining a garden, or applying for funding. Details that commonly change include:

  • Garden organizer contact
  • Current openings
  • Proposal or membership rules

Related directory resources

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Sources and last verified

Source: City of Vancouver. Last checked 2026-10-04.

The City of Vancouver publishes map and open data information for community gardens and orchards on public and private sites.

What this listing covers

The source identifies garden locations, organizer information, and processes for adding or proposing a garden. This directory includes it as a regional resource for gardeners in British Columbia.

Before joining or proposing

Confirm the organizer, current openings, garden rules, and any municipal proposal process that applies to the site.

More tools

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Plan

Moon-phase planting calendar

Plan traditional garden tasks around the lunar phases.

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Seed starting calculator

Find the right time to start seeds indoors.

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Plan

Harvest date calculator

Estimate a harvest window from planting and maturity dates.

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Plan

Succession planting

Map repeat sowings so the harvest keeps coming.

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Garden guides

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Greenhouse growing

Greenhouse temperature guide for seeds and seedlings

Use crop-specific greenhouse temperatures for seed germination, seedlings, frost protection, and ventilation, with practical day and night ranges.

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Diagram of a raised bed cross section showing timber walls, a layer of existing soil or coarse fill, and the measured depth of new soil being added.

Materials

How much soil does a raised bed need?

How to measure a raised bed and turn the volume into bags or bulk cubic yards, with a worked example for a common 8 by 4 bed.

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October calendar diagram showing planting windows for garlic, spring bulbs, hardy greens, and cover crops closing as the first fall frost approaches.

Seasonal

What can I plant right now in my garden?

In early October, most US gardeners can still plant garlic, spring bulbs, hardy greens, and cover crops. Here is what is still open and what has closed.

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Diagram of a tulip bulb in a soil cross section planted at about three times its own height, pointed end up, with a depth marker of 6 to 8 inches.

Fall planting

When should I plant tulip bulbs?

Plant tulip bulbs in fall, about 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes. Here is how the window shifts by region and how deep to plant.

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Plant library

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Illustration of a cosmos flower with wide pink petals

Flower

Cosmos

Airy, fast-growing annuals that bloom for months with very little attention.

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Illustration of lavender spikes

Flower

Lavender

A fragrant perennial for hot, sunny, well-drained sites and dried-flower use.

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Illustration of a coneflower with drooping petals and a raised cone center

Flower

Coneflowers

Long-lived perennial flowers that bloom through summer heat and support pollinators.

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Illustration of nasturtium round leaves and orange flowers

Flower

Nasturtiums

Easy annuals with edible flowers and leaves, thriving in lean soil where others struggle.

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Glossary terms

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plant biology

Transplant shock

Transplant shock is temporary stress after a plant is moved, often shown by wilting or slowed growth while damaged or disturbed roots recover.

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plant biology

True leaves

True leaves are the first leaves that resemble the mature foliage of a plant and develop after the seedling's cotyledons.

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plant labels

Variety

Variety can mean a named plant type in everyday garden language, or a formal botanical rank below species. Read the surrounding label to know which meaning applies.

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plant biology

Vernalization

Vernalization is the exposure to cool conditions that enables some plants to flower. Learn why winter temperature can affect bulbs, biennials, and cool-season crops.

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Gardening directories

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Native plant resources

USDA PLANTS Database

The USDA PLANTS Database provides standardized plant names, distribution data, characteristics, images, and references for plants of the United States and territories.

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Native plant resources

North American Native Plant Society database

The North American Native Plant Society database organizes native plants by type, habitat, light, and soil moisture for regional plant research.

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Native plant resources

Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

The Xerces Society provides regional pollinator conservation resources, planting guidance, and habitat information for gardeners and land managers.

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Native plant resources

Native Plant Trust regional native plant resources

Native Plant Trust provides New England native plant information, garden resources, and plant sales tied to regional ecology.

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