Community Seed Library

Because utilities lines and cables are buried just centimeters below the surface, contact Utility Safety Partners before you dig. If you accidentally hit an underground cable and damage a line with a spade the cost of repairs will be yours.  Submit a request online anytime at clickbeforeyoudig.com or call 1-800-242-3447.

Add nutrient rich compost to your soil.  You can buy compost through the City of Red Deer. The compost is created from the Green Cart program and is sold at the Waste Management Facility. Refer to the City of Red Deer website, opens a new window or call 403-340-2583 for details.

Collecting rainwater for plants and gardens during dry periods and water scarcity is one of the many reasons to use a rain barrel. Rain barrels also reduce rainwater runoff keeping debris, pesticides and fertilizers out of our local rivers and streams. Slowing down the flow of gutter runoff also helps to reduce soil erosion. Erosion can damage your foundation, as well as remove the nutrient-rich topsoil from your garden.  

Residents who purchase a rain barrel can apply for a rebate of up to $50.  Check for more information on this City of Red Deer Rain Barrel Rebate. Maximum one rebate per utility account regardless of the rebate amount. 

Using perennial and drought-tolerant plants and permeable mulch can save you time and money as your yard will require less watering and fertilizer and weeding can be less of a problem too.

Residents who purchase mulch and some perennial plants can apply for the Plant and Mulch Rebate.

The Red Deer Garden Club meets monthly at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre every third Thursday of the month, has an annual plant sale and summer garden tours.  Please contact the Red Deer Garden Club, reddeergardenclub@gmail.com, opens a new window, for details.

No garden space? Contact ReThink Red Deer, Red Deer Food Bank, opens a new window or the community garden in your neighbourhood, opens a new window and volunteer in one of the community gardens.