Expert advice on growing an indoor garden
Sure, summer is great for enjoying outdoor plants and flowers, but what about your indoor garden? Vibrant indoor plants can help to clean the air year-round and lift your mood during the long winter months. You can easily master the art of indoor planting, including the right plants and containers, with a little study on your own and the advice of these local experts.
Greengate Garden Centres
14111 MacLeod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2Y 1M6The Telford family set up shop on Macleod Trail in 1997 and has made plant shopping a fun experience. Their greenhouse has a retractable roof and floor heating, which mean a pleasant walk for you and a great environment for the plants. A large garden centre with a boutique feel, it welcomes both beginners and serious green thumbs. The Greengate website provides loads of information about houseplants, so you can have a better idea of what you are looking for when you visit.
Alberta Tropical Plants Ltd
215 Hampshire Close NW, Calgary, AB T3A 4Y1This family-owned business prides itself on the quality of its plants. They focus mainly on corporate offices with an eye to making business environments more pleasant and inspiring. They can bring that expertise to your home as well, with minimal fuss. Alberta Tropical Plants guarantees its year-round maintenance service and will replace any plants that die.
Peter The Plantman Inc
Transform your interior space with a selection of greenery from Peter the Plantman. The plant-maintenance company’s award-winning designs include both live and silk plants. Its selection is varied, from tropical plants to seasonal flowers, and its maintenance program waters, fertilizes and cleans your arrangements. Look for Peter The Plantman’s brightly coloured vans.
The Tree House Flower Shop
3805 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K8One of Calgary’s early pioneers in online flower delivery, come in and smell the roses or visit The Tree House’s extensive digital catalogue. The great news for customers is that the successful online trade has led to better prices in-store. Send a gift or mark an occasion with a selection from their comprehensive bouquet list or request a custom arrangement of seasonal blooms. The experts here know their stuff and are happy to help you select a plant that will make you smile.
Plant
1327 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T2The name says it all, doesn’t it? This is a special kind of indoor container gardening involving minimal maintenance that is well suited to small living spaces. From the shop’s kits and organic materials, staff will help you choose and assemble your terrarium. They’ll identify the best plants for your conditions and provide clear instructions for the care and maintenance of your virtually waterless garden.
Wild About Flowers
2133 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z7Owner Shyla Wever brings her worldly knowledge of flowers to this store in the trendy Marda Loop area. The Dutch florist has worked abroad in Switzerland, Ireland and Hong Kong. Her lively store will give you a sense of the magic you can create with indoor plants, flowers or an arrangement that beautifully mixes cut flowers and greenery. Her spectacular arrangements pop with colour and make wonderful gifts and room accents.
Spruce It Up Garden Centre Inc
777 210 Ave SE RR 9 Lcd 8, Calgary, AB T2J 5G5Whatever plants you need for your home or office you will likely find at one of Calgary’s largest greenhouse centres. The centre’s garden pros will gladly answer questions and supply tips on which plants are best-suited for your space, whether they’re tropical plants, cacti and succulents or bonsai trees. You can drop in any day of the week and get the advice you need to green up your indoors.
