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As we move toward spring, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming season at U‑Grow. Whether you’re a returning gardener or joining us for the first time, the dates below will help you stay on track and get the most out of the growing year.

This list will be updated as we find more local sources of approved organic compost and manure suppliers. After ordering Klassen Big Bags of compost this year (2026), we were satisfied with the quality and plan to continue ordering from them, provided the quality remains consistent. For 2027, we will not be coordinating piecemeal or multiple orders, as this has proven too difficult to manage. A single request for compost orders will be sent out in the first week of March for

Tasks List In Order Of Importance: Remove CFC wherever it is found in paths, edges, and on the common property areas. There is a lot of CFC near the shed. Eradication here should be the primary focus as soon as the soil is sufficiently dry enough to accomplish effective removal. Bag CFC for removal. DO NOT COMPOST CFC! If you do not know how to remove Creeping Field Cress (Keek) correctly - ASK either Karin or Stuart. We would be happy to show you in order to prevent thi

Many of you have asked where you can find organic seeds. Most nurseries carry at least some seeds. Larger nurseries tend to have the widest selection, including organic seeds. Seed prices are established by the seed houses - they are NOT set by the retailer. Many of the local seed producers sell online only as nurseries tend to order from large national and international seed growers rather than small, family seed farms. Please try to support local! When purchasing certi