Green Your Space
Discover how to create a beautiful outdoor space or simply look for new inspirations with these resources.
Green Your Space
Winnipeggers have a short green season and we make the most of it! Whether planting and enjoying flowers, creating gorgeous landscapes, or utilizing containers, everyone has their idea of an ideal green space. Explore ideas for your space with the resources below.
If you're looking for inspiration, use your Winnipeg Public Library card and peruse your favorite gardening magazines for ideas.
Print Books
Containers - Useful Links
- Canadian Wildlife Federation Container PlantingA how-to guide on converting your balcony or patio to a wildlife-friendly "garden" paradise through the use of container plants.
- Hydroponics for BeginnersThe Spruce.com basic guide to hydroponics.
- Vegetable Container GardeningThe Old Farmer's Almanac provides a detailed look at growing vegetables in containers.
Beautify - Useful Links
- TRCA Home And GardenToronto and Region Conservation Authority information. Browse these many resources for inspiration, information and tools to create naturally beautiful lawns and gardens.
- Manitoba Regional Lily SocietyA Manitoba society whose history began with lily enthusiasts and continues as one who enjoy one of Manitoba's most beautiful garden flowering plants.
- Prairie PollinationResources to help you plan a trip to a prairie preserve, create a pollinator friendly garden or farm, or help students learn about pollination.
- Million Tree ChallengeWhat’s the challenge? Plant a million new trees in Winnipeg as our city’s population grows toward one million residents over the next 20 years.
Wildlife- Useful Links
- Canadian Wildlife Federation Gardening for WildlifeCWF’s Gardening for Wildlife program encourages Canadians to get outside and transform home, school and community gardens into wildlife-friendly habitat.
- Bee Better ManitobaBee Better Manitoba is a group of like-minded organizations who have come together with a common goal - to inspire and empower Manitobans to protect, conserve and create pollinator-friendly habitat at home and in their communities.
"My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece." Claude Monet