Residents can get a jump on spring planting through a free seed program.
From March 2 to 8, residents can visit the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion to pick up free seed packs for early indoor planting as part of GP Grows: Early Sprouts. The seed bank will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends.
The program offers a variety of easy-to-grow options including tomatoes, peppers, herbs, flowers and broccoli. There is no cost, registration or experience required.
Available varieties are intended for starting seedlings indoors and transplanting them outdoors later in the spring, typically around the May long weekend or after the final frost.
“GP Grows: Early Sprouts is a new addition to our annual GP Grows program that is making it easy and fun to start growing at home,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. “We’re thankful for the strong community response to the program which allows us to expand each year and create meaningful ways for residents to become environmental stewards in their own home and save money while building a caring, connected community.”
GP Grows is a City initiative that supports residents in growing food and flowers by helping people grow at home, offering learning opportunities across the community and providing City spaces where residents can learn and experience gardening first-hand.
The City will also share reminders and tips through the spring to support hardening off seedlings and preparing for outdoor planting.
