Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for pottering in the garden. However, if the local garden centre is everything but a peaceful oasis of greenery on a Saturday morning, you may want to consider buying your plants online and having them delivered directly to your home. Instead of getting plants shipped through a big-box retailer, though, why not buy directly from Canadian suppliers and support local businesses? Here are some of the best online plant stores in Canada.
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Support Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in Canada
June 3, 2020
Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for pottering in the garden. However, if the local garden centre is everything but a peaceful oasis of greenery on a Saturday morning, you may want to consider buying your plants online and having them delivered directly to your home. Instead of getting plants shipped through a big-box retailer, though, why not buy directly from Canadian suppliers and support local businesses? Here are some of the best online plant stores in Canada.
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Plant Collective
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<a href="https://plantcollective.co/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plant Collective</a> – previously known as Succuterra – is based in Toronto, where they also have a brick-and-mortar store. They use Canada Post expedited shipping to get your plants to you, offer free shipping over $100 and ship throughout Canada. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/what-plants-wont-get-eaten-by-pests-outdoor-plant-questions-1939585/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Plants Won't Get Eaten by Pests? (And 13 Other Common Outdoor Plant Questions)</a>Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlant Collective
PHOTO 1 of 22READ LESS -<a href="https://plantcollective.co/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plant Collective</a> – previously known as Succuterra – is based in Toronto, where they also have a brick-and-mortar store. They use Canada Post expedited shipping to get your plants to you, offer free shipping over $100 and ship throughout Canada. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/what-plants-wont-get-eaten-by-pests-outdoor-plant-questions-1939585/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Plants Won't Get Eaten by Pests? (And 13 Other Common Outdoor Plant Questions)</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Plant Collective
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Plant Collective specializes in houseplants, succulents and air plants and also offers homeware. You can even get a DIY terrarium kit to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/backyard-balcony-how-to-build-your-own-greenhouse-1936933/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">build your own greenhouse</a> for smaller plants. Here's some inspiration for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/container-gardening-guide-1937119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">container gardening</a>.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlant Collective
PHOTO 2 of 22READ LESS -Plant Collective specializes in houseplants, succulents and air plants and also offers homeware. You can even get a DIY terrarium kit to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/backyard-balcony-how-to-build-your-own-greenhouse-1936933/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">build your own greenhouse</a> for smaller plants. Here's some inspiration for <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/container-gardening-guide-1937119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">container gardening</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Blooming Flower Bar
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Located in Toronto’s bustling Cabbagetown neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.bloomingflowerbar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blooming Flower Bar</a> boasts a plethora of eye-popping fresh-cut flowers in a variety of colours. Whether you're looking for a staff-curated bouquet for a special occasion or an assortment of buds to create a DIY arrangement at home, customers never leave disappointed.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBlooming Flower Bar
PHOTO 3 of 22READ LESS -Located in Toronto’s bustling Cabbagetown neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.bloomingflowerbar.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blooming Flower Bar</a> boasts a plethora of eye-popping fresh-cut flowers in a variety of colours. Whether you're looking for a staff-curated bouquet for a special occasion or an assortment of buds to create a DIY arrangement at home, customers never leave disappointed.Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Blooming Flower Bar
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The beauty of Blooming Flower Bar is the assortment of plant accessories (think: planters, baskets, flower-themed gifts), making it a one-stop destination for garden and flower enthusiasts. Bonus: they offer same-day or next-day delivery for customers in the Toronto area. You can also check out these tips on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/diy-balcony-herb-garden-balcony-gardening-ideas-1939618/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to create a DIY balcony herb garden</a>.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBlooming Flower Bar
PHOTO 4 of 22READ LESS -The beauty of Blooming Flower Bar is the assortment of plant accessories (think: planters, baskets, flower-themed gifts), making it a one-stop destination for garden and flower enthusiasts. Bonus: they offer same-day or next-day delivery for customers in the Toronto area. You can also check out these tips on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/diy-balcony-herb-garden-balcony-gardening-ideas-1939618/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to create a DIY balcony herb garden</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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West Coast Gardens
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Based in South Surrey, British Columbia – where they also have a garden centre – <a href="https://westcoastgardens.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">West Coast Gardens</a> ship throughout Canada and use a variety of shipping options. Even if you don’t buy any plants online just yet, their website is full of handy features like videos with gardening tips. Here are some <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/exotic-plants-trees-canadian-1938389/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exotic plants that are surprisingly Canadian</a>.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaWest Coast Gardens
PHOTO 5 of 22READ LESS -Based in South Surrey, British Columbia – where they also have a garden centre – <a href="https://westcoastgardens.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">West Coast Gardens</a> ship throughout Canada and use a variety of shipping options. Even if you don’t buy any plants online just yet, their website is full of handy features like videos with gardening tips. Here are some <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/exotic-plants-trees-canadian-1938389/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exotic plants that are surprisingly Canadian</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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West Coast Gardens
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West Coast Gardens offers a wide variety of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/cheapest-plants-home-garden-1936534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">indoor and outdoor plants</a>, including tree saplings and veggies. You can also shop for hanging baskets, containers, tools and gardening supplies, soil fertilizer, seeds and gifts.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaWest Coast Gardens
PHOTO 6 of 22READ LESS -West Coast Gardens offers a wide variety of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/cheapest-plants-home-garden-1936534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">indoor and outdoor plants</a>, including tree saplings and veggies. You can also shop for hanging baskets, containers, tools and gardening supplies, soil fertilizer, seeds and gifts.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Sage Garden
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Based in Winnipeg, <a href="https://sagegarden.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sage Garden</a> delivers throughout Canada, although you may have to pre-order live plants. The company focuses on sustainability and uses a geothermal heating and cooling system in their greenhouses. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/pay-someone-style-your-houseplants-1938326/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Would You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?</a>Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaSage Garden
PHOTO 7 of 22READ LESS -Based in Winnipeg, <a href="https://sagegarden.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sage Garden</a> delivers throughout Canada, although you may have to pre-order live plants. The company focuses on sustainability and uses a geothermal heating and cooling system in their greenhouses. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/pay-someone-style-your-houseplants-1938326/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Would You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Sage Garden
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Sage Garden grows a huge variety of plants, including Canadian plants and Canadian flowers, using organic and all-natural methods. They’re also a great resource for organic and heirloom herb, veggie and flower seeds, organic fertilizers and soils, tools and supplies. If you want to use <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-lawn-and-garden-using-natural-products-1928268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">natural pest control</a>, you can even order ladybugs and praying mantis (pick-up only) for live release.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaSage Garden
PHOTO 8 of 22READ LESS -Sage Garden grows a huge variety of plants, including Canadian plants and Canadian flowers, using organic and all-natural methods. They’re also a great resource for organic and heirloom herb, veggie and flower seeds, organic fertilizers and soils, tools and supplies. If you want to use <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-lawn-and-garden-using-natural-products-1928268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">natural pest control</a>, you can even order ladybugs and praying mantis (pick-up only) for live release.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Succulents Canada
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If you’re the kind of person who avoids the plant store because you haven’t had much luck keeping plants alive, you may want to try <a href="http://www.succulents.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Succulents Canada</a>, based in Fenwick, Ontario. They ship throughout Canada and rates depend on the weight of the plants you order.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaSucculents Canada
PHOTO 9 of 22READ LESS -If you’re the kind of person who avoids the plant store because you haven’t had much luck keeping plants alive, you may want to try <a href="http://www.succulents.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Succulents Canada</a>, based in Fenwick, Ontario. They ship throughout Canada and rates depend on the weight of the plants you order.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Succulents Canada
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Succulents Canada has a great variety of easy-to-care-for succulents like kalanchoe, jade plants, echeveria and haworthia, as well as air plants. The website has some <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/container-gardening-guide-1937119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">great tips for containers</a> for your succulents and even ideas for incorporating succulents into your wedding floral arrangements.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaSucculents Canada
PHOTO 10 of 22READ LESS -Succulents Canada has a great variety of easy-to-care-for succulents like kalanchoe, jade plants, echeveria and haworthia, as well as air plants. The website has some <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/container-gardening-guide-1937119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">great tips for containers</a> for your succulents and even ideas for incorporating succulents into your wedding floral arrangements.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Braeheid Gardens
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Based in Sexsmith, Alberta where they have their greenhouse, <a href="https://shopbraeheid.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braeheid Gardens</a> ships throughout Canada. The shipping cost depends on where in Canada you are and what type of shipping you choose.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBraeheid Gardens
PHOTO 11 of 22READ LESS -Based in Sexsmith, Alberta where they have their greenhouse, <a href="https://shopbraeheid.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braeheid Gardens</a> ships throughout Canada. The shipping cost depends on where in Canada you are and what type of shipping you choose.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Braeheid Gardens
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Braeheid Gardens sells a huge variety of flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, houseplants and the like. You can also buy trees, including <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/exotic-plants-trees-canadian-1938389/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fruit trees</a> like apple or sour cherry trees. There is a rewards program for frequent shoppers too.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBraeheid Gardens
PHOTO 12 of 22READ LESS -Braeheid Gardens sells a huge variety of flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, houseplants and the like. You can also buy trees, including <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/exotic-plants-trees-canadian-1938389/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fruit trees</a> like apple or sour cherry trees. There is a rewards program for frequent shoppers too.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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BambooPlants
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<a href="https://www.bambooplants.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BambooPlants</a> is a fully online plant and flower store. They have greenhouses in various sites, but these aren’t open to the public. They ship throughout Canada and offer customer service in English and French. The website includes a map of Canada’s <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plant</a> hardiness zones so you can check whether the plant you’re interested in is suitable for your area.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBambooPlants
PHOTO 13 of 22READ LESS -<a href="https://www.bambooplants.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BambooPlants</a> is a fully online plant and flower store. They have greenhouses in various sites, but these aren’t open to the public. They ship throughout Canada and offer customer service in English and French. The website includes a map of Canada’s <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plant</a> hardiness zones so you can check whether the plant you’re interested in is suitable for your area.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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BambooPlants
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BambooPlants offers a huge variety of plants, including trees, fruit and berry bushes, flowering shrubs, perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, climbers and groundcovers. They have a good variety of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/native-plants-in-canada-by-province-1938068/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">native species</a> and of course, bamboo.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaBambooPlants
PHOTO 14 of 22READ LESS -BambooPlants offers a huge variety of plants, including trees, fruit and berry bushes, flowering shrubs, perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, climbers and groundcovers. They have a good variety of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/native-plants-in-canada-by-province-1938068/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">native species</a> and of course, bamboo.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Foli
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While you can buy in-store at their nursery in Waterdown, Ontario, <a href="https://shopfoli.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foli</a> is a great resource for buying houseplants online. They currently ship only in Ontario and Quebec but are planning on expanding into other provinces soon. Shipping for purchases over $100 is free.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaFoli
PHOTO 15 of 22READ LESS -While you can buy in-store at their nursery in Waterdown, Ontario, <a href="https://shopfoli.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foli</a> is a great resource for buying houseplants online. They currently ship only in Ontario and Quebec but are planning on expanding into other provinces soon. Shipping for purchases over $100 is free.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Foli
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Foli sells houseplants like snake plants and pothos in stylish containers, so you don’t have to worry about transplanting. You can also get the plants on their own, as well as plant accessories. The website has a handy feature where you can choose your plant by ease of care and lighting conditions, so you can easily choose <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants that will thrive in low light</a>, for instance. Your plant also comes with care instructions and tips.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaFoli
PHOTO 16 of 22READ LESS -Foli sells houseplants like snake plants and pothos in stylish containers, so you don’t have to worry about transplanting. You can also get the plants on their own, as well as plant accessories. The website has a handy feature where you can choose your plant by ease of care and lighting conditions, so you can easily choose <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants that will thrive in low light</a>, for instance. Your plant also comes with care instructions and tips.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Plant Decor
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<a href="http://www.plantdecor.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plant Decor</a> is based in Markham, Ontario, where they have a showroom. They deliver in the Greater Toronto Area, usually within seven days of placing your order.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlant Decor
PHOTO 17 of 22READ LESS -<a href="http://www.plantdecor.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plant Decor</a> is based in Markham, Ontario, where they have a showroom. They deliver in the Greater Toronto Area, usually within seven days of placing your order.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Plant Decor
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Plant Decor specializes in indoor plants such as tropical plants, succulents, office plants and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/20-plants-that-will-improve-the-air-quality-in-your-home-1901078/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants that will improve the air quality in your home</a>. If you want to buy plants but don’t know where to start, you’ll love their plant packages, which are like combo meals (but with plants instead of food and drink!).Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlant Decor
PHOTO 18 of 22READ LESS -Plant Decor specializes in indoor plants such as tropical plants, succulents, office plants and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/20-plants-that-will-improve-the-air-quality-in-your-home-1901078/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants that will improve the air quality in your home</a>. If you want to buy plants but don’t know where to start, you’ll love their plant packages, which are like combo meals (but with plants instead of food and drink!).Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Paramount Nursery
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<a href="https://paramountnursery.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paramount Nursery</a> has their head office in Ottawa and locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. They deliver free in these areas if you purchase more than $100 worth of plants and use their own delivery vehicles.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaParamount Nursery
PHOTO 19 of 22READ LESS -<a href="https://paramountnursery.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paramount Nursery</a> has their head office in Ottawa and locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. They deliver free in these areas if you purchase more than $100 worth of plants and use their own delivery vehicles.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Paramount Nursery
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The plants available from Paramount Nursery include flowering shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, perennials, vines, ferns, trees, ornamental grasses, groundcovers and if you’re <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">up for the challenge</a>, roses. To help you choose from the hundreds of plants available, the website lets you filter by plant hardiness zone, lighting requirements, drought tolerance, deer resistance and whether the plant is fragrant.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaParamount Nursery
PHOTO 20 of 22READ LESS -The plants available from Paramount Nursery include flowering shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, perennials, vines, ferns, trees, ornamental grasses, groundcovers and if you’re <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">up for the challenge</a>, roses. To help you choose from the hundreds of plants available, the website lets you filter by plant hardiness zone, lighting requirements, drought tolerance, deer resistance and whether the plant is fragrant.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Plants Direct
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Based in Victoria, BC, <a href="https://www.plantsdirect.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plants Direct</a> delivers in the greater Victoria area. They source their plants from nurseries on Vancouver Island and your plant comes complete with care instructions.Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlants Direct
PHOTO 21 of 22READ LESS -Based in Victoria, BC, <a href="https://www.plantsdirect.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plants Direct</a> delivers in the greater Victoria area. They source their plants from nurseries on Vancouver Island and your plant comes complete with care instructions.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Plants Direct
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The company offers a good variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, vines, perennials, ferns, grasses, groundcovers, edible plants like huckleberries and native plants, some with medicinal properties, like wintergreen and bearberry. You can also find wetland plants like irises and cattails here. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>Green LivingSupport Local: The Best Online Plant Stores in CanadaPlants Direct
PHOTO 22 of 22READ LESS -The company offers a good variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, vines, perennials, ferns, grasses, groundcovers, edible plants like huckleberries and native plants, some with medicinal properties, like wintergreen and bearberry. You can also find wetland plants like irises and cattails here. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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